Sunday, June 10, 2018

McCaslin Update June 11-12









Dear Parents,
Here is your final newsletter! I’m so sad to be wrapping things up already. I feel like I just got started, oh yes! I
DID just get started!

I'd like to give a big "thank you" to Mrs. Vergas for organizing our volunteers for our "Points Party" at Custer Park.
Thanks as well to the following:
Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Aboma, Mrs. Pecore, Mrs. Williams for walking with us to the park,
Mrs. Carty for the rice krispie treats, Mrs. Clarke for the M&M ice cream bars, and Mrs. McGuire for the drinks



Just as a reminder please note that our bowling trip is coming up tomorrow, Monday, June 11th from 9:45-1:00 p.m. Students need to wear/bring socks to use with the bowling shoes, and don’t forget to wear your red school shirt. Lunch will be provided at Pizza Caboose. While students are welcome to purchase snacks while bowling, I hope they are considerate of others who didn't bring money for snacks. Let me know if you have additional questions! The cost will be covered by our classroom funds, so you do not have to send money with your child!

Also, please check the blog to find a list of summer activities and resources to keep on learning!


With joy,
Dixie McCaslin


Here’s the latest, greatest update on the
“Path to Knighthood”:


Page
Clay
Luca
Sydney
Gabe
Wyatt
Beka



Squire
            Kacey
Pres
Kellen
Brooke
Mariah
Braden
Knight
Elijah ** (future king!)
Rowen
Norah
Eden
Dominick
Katy
Aurora
Cade
Cooper


Please see the school newsletter for upcoming events!



Thursday, June 7, 2018

Knights!

The Knights of the Western Hills as of
Thursday, the seventh day of June in the Year of our Lord, 2018.
We are in good hands!

Getting Ready for 6th Grade A.K.A. Avoiding the “Summer Slump”





Dear Parents,
Many of you have been asking about keeping up and making progress over the summer. Please see a 
few ideas that may be of interest to keep skills sharp over the summer. Keeping it simple, reading, writing a journal of summer experiences and playing games are all great ways to keep thinking. But 
once in a while on a rainy summer day, you may need some fresh ideas - so here you go! Have a great summer!
With joy,
Mrs. McCaslin


Getting Ready for 6th Grade A.K.A. Avoiding the “Summer Slump”


General link to lots of great ideas for parents (reading, writing, math):


Links to ideas for reading:
  • Grades 6-8 Summer Reading Challenge Book List  | Scholastic
  • Multnomah County Library Summer program
  • Washington County Library Summer Program
Links to ideas for writing:
  • 40 Printable Writing Prompts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders – Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
  • 5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long | Scholastic


Links to ideas for math:
  • Summer Math Packet - This one is my personal favorite because it’s printable, it offers
  • links to instruction and an answer key.
https://www.montville.net/cms/lib/NJ01001247/Centricity/Domain/339/5%20to%206%20SUMMERpacket2.pdf
  • Summer Math / Overview - photos of worksheets aren’t as high quality, but still useful.
  • 5th to 6th Grade Summer Math Packet – Students – Park City Prep Charter School - no
  • links, worksheets & answer key

https://www.montville.net/cms/lib/NJ01001247/Centricity/Domain/339/5%20to%206%20SUMMERpacket2.pdf