Mrs. Koenig's Summer

Here are a few photos of what I've been doing the last few months. I had more time to relax, play, and work on projects than I ever had before, because this was the first summer that I've had off from work ever sense I was 15 years old! Ouch!

This summer, I hung out with friends and family, read, spent time outdoors, and went on a mini trip to Idaho to visit a dear friend. I also got to see my little baby nephew grow and change (which was my favorite part!). Enjoy the photos below:

Spending time with family...

Mini family reunion


Hike with my cousin


Shopping with my mom


My dads truck show


Hanging outside with my husband


Spending time with some friends...

4th of July



4th of July


Aumsville Fun Run


Just spending quality time with girlfriends


Spending time with my little nephew...







Trip to Idaho....

At the airport, I saw Terry Porter (if your parents liked to watch the Blazers during the late 80's/early 90's, then they will enjoy this photo)!


Hiked up some foothills




Went to a free MC Hammer concert. Your parents may find this entertaining :)


This fall I plan to read as much as possible, jog in a few events, and watch football (well, I will most likely just hear it in the background). GO DUCKS!


I'm looking forward to reading/hearing about your summer!

SNACKS & WATER BOTTLES

Each day I will allow some time for a healthy snack. Some examples of what students can bring are crackers, fruit, vegetables, cheese, etc. Students CANNOT bring candy, cake, cookies, etc. for a snack.

One more thing to add to your school list....a water bottle! Please bring a water bottle every day to school. I strongly encourage students to drink water throughout the day. I don't allow students to get up during class to use the fountain, so please be prepared to come each day with a water bottle in hand! Why should you bring a water bottle? Check out the link that's titled "Drinking Water and Children."

5th Grade Supply List

2 white glue sticks (send a couple each month)
1 24 box or 48 ct. Crayola Crayons
1 bottle white glue
24, #2 pencils
1 pink pearl erasers
1 package colored pencils
1 package felt pens
1 pair student scissors, pointed
1 ruler with inches AND centimeters
1 package wide ruled notebook paper
4 spiral notebooks
• 1 red
• 1 blue
• 1 green
• 1 yellow
1 ream white paper, 8 ½ x 11 (20#)
1 plastic zipper pouch or supply box
1 set of ear buds or headphones
1 Blue 1" binder
1 White 1' binder

EXTRA
1 box of Kleenex

~Hawaiian Party~

Thank You US BANK :)

Thank you Bonnie for coming to teach us about the importance of saving and managing money!

~June Fun List~

*HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP 9am-12
Sat June 4th "Remote Organizer"
Sat June 18th " Special Fathers Day workshop, Toolbox"

*LOWES KIDS BUILD N GROW 10am Sign up at Lowes.com
Sat, June 11th Goofy Golf
Sat, June 25th Waving Flag Display

*ALS GARDEN CENTER KIDS WORKHOP 11am
Sat, June 4th Cactus Fun! Take home your own cactus
Sat, July 2nd Blueberry Plant! Blueberry Treats and goodies!
Sat, Aug 6th Sun VisorDecorating
Sat, Sept 3rd Make your own Chalk Flowerpot
All classes $5 and must be registered at Woodburn Al's (503)981-1245

*JAMBA JUICE
10 yr anniversary! Buy 1, get one for a buck! No coupon...face painting!

*RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL
Sat, June 4th 10yr Anniversary, all rides $1 cake, Cold Stone Ice cream, crafts, face painting 11am

*STRAUB ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
Thurs June 9th Nature Kids grades 2-3 4-5:30pm
Thursday June 12th Nature KIds grades 4-5 4-5:30pm
July 9th-10th Family Camp At Drift Creek Camp Hiking, fishing, exploring
Adults $65 Kids $45 Includes all meals
email fselc@fselc.org to register

*SALEM LIBRARY
Summer Reading Club sign ups start Tues June 7th, in person or online at www.salemlibrary.org
Pre-school Carnival Tues June 7th 10-12 in Anderson Room!
Check out their website for a complete list of summer activities!
Wed performers at Downtown branch (Wed June 22nd Reptile Man 11,1,7pm, Wed July 6th Dragon Theatre Puppets 11am,1pm, etc)
Mon Performers at West Salem Branch!!
Teen Activites onThursdays! Thurs June 30th 6:30-7:30pm Fear Factor Food Challenge Prizes for those who survive kim chee, lutefisk etc!

*MICHAELS
Sat June 11th Decorate Fathers Dy frame(purch $1 frame)10am-12
Sun June 12th Make Dad a shirt or tie (purch shirt) 1-3pm
Tues June 14th Decorate a mug for Dad (purch $1mug) 6-8pm
FREE MAKE N TAKES
Thur June 16th 6-8pm Make Dad a Duct Tape Wallet
Fridy June 17th 6-8pm Make Dad a cool card
Sat, June 18th 10am-12 Make Dad a Keychain
Tues June 21st 11am-2pm Sweden Dolls and Flags


*MISSION MILL
Day Camp for kids ages 8-12 $75 9am-1pm
A week of History in" Pioneer Day Camp"
Seven 1 week sessions startingJune 27th call 585-7012

*Northern Lights Theatre
Sat, June 2th DoblePlay Sat $11 Play: Paul Bunyan
Movie:TBA
Sat July 9th " " Play:Grasshopper
Movie: TBA
Sat, Aug 13th " : PlayPuss in Boots
Movie : TBA
Doors open 11:30 and Play starts 12:15

*Gilbert House
Summer Camps weekly June thru Sept. See Website
Sun June 19th Free admission for Dads 12-5
Sun Aug 28th 12-5 Free Admission for ALL!!!
July 6th or July 7th 9:30-3 Paddle the Willamette! Jump in a canoe and learn about hte Willamette River first hand from the group "Riverkeepers" For kids or Adults Must be ages 7-11
$40 mem, $45 non


* Free Small Slurpees at 7-11 on July 11th!!

*Summer Movie Schedule All Tues-Wed Movies now a $1(not free)

LANCASTER MALL STADIUM 11
831 Lancaster Drive NE Suite #8 Salem OR 503-588-4047
see dates and movies
6/21-6/22 (10am)
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
TALE OF DESPEREAUX
6/28-6/29 (10am)
CATS AND DOGS: REVENGE
MEGAMIND
7/5-7/6 (10am)
ALPHA AND OMEGA
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
7/12-7/13 (10am)
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS
7/19-7/20 (10am)
FURRY VENGEANCE
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
7/26-7/27 (10am)
KIT KITTREDGE
LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS
8/2-8/3 (10am)
GULLIVERS TRAVEL
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
8/9-8/10 (10am)
MARMADUKE
PIRATES WHO DON'T DO ANYTHING
8/16-8/17 (10am)
DESPICABLE ME
NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS
8/23-8/24 (10am)
RAMONA & BEEZUS
YOGI BEAR

*VOLCANOES BASEBALL FREE TICKETS SPECIAL!!!!!!!
See Website for Complete list of Summe Specials!
Monday, June 27th, the Volcanoes conclude their homestand with the Vancouver Canadians with a 6:35 game time; gates open at 5:30. It is the first of five KID'S NIGHT AT VOLCANOES STADIUM where kids 12 and under will be admitted FREE by emailing Jerry Walker at jwalker@volcanoesbaseball.com, and requesting a FREE ticket. There is no limit on the number of tickets you may request. Other KIDS NIGHTS are July 11, July 18, August 8th, and August 22nd.


*BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SUMMER PROGRAM!

2011

Join the Fun!

Summer 2011

Wild Wild

Rec


Come Join the Fun!

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesdays-Bob Newton Park

June 21, 28

July 5, 12, 19, 26

August 2

Wednesdays -City Hall Splash Park

June 22, 29

July 6, 13, 20, 27

August 3

Thursdays-Ben Miller Park

June 23, 30

July 7, 14, 21, 28

August 4


Special Activities for 2011

· Week 1: Plant a Mini Garden

· Week 2: Meet a Raptor

· Week 3: Quick Start Tennis

· Week 4: Build a Balsa Airplane

· Week 5: Junior Firefighter Challenge/Play with Volcanoes

· Week 6: Art in the Park

· Week 7: Learn Disc Golf/Quick Start Tennis


Cost $5 per year

(Scholarships available)

Open To all Keizer area kids

Grades 1 through 6

Contact Leana Dickerson (503) 304-1313
Boys and Girls Club Keizer Branch

or call 503-304-1313.


For additional information



www.keizerparksfoundation.org


Registration Required






HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!!!

DBR 2011

Enjoy our photo's from, "Down by the Riverside" at Mission Park. The students worked hard on their park projects. They also really enjoyed the presentations from Grand Ronde and from Ranger Bonny and Matt. Thank you to all of our volunteers!

Book Report - Last Speech of the School Year!

Free Choice Book Report

There are no kids on the planet who are better presenters than C-1’s fifth graders. . . That means YOU! As a special reward for your wonderfulness, your final speech/book report/project for this year can be on any book you choose, 100 pages or more! Here’s your chance to choose a genre’ you really love! Historical Fiction? Science Fiction? Non-Fiction? Realistic Fiction? Humor? Mystery? Biography? Fantasy? Poetry? Mythology? Anything!

Here are the only guidelines you’ll need:
 FIND A BOOK AND START READING.
 Make your presentation at least 2 minutes long.
 Have it MEMORIZED. (Brief note cards are OK, but don’t
just “read.”)
*Ideas of what to include are attached.
 Practice, practice, practice until it feels comfortabl
and smooth.
 Include “Something Special” in your report. (See below)
 Complete the “Speech Practice Form” to turn in on report
day.

Something Special
Anything you come up with would be fine, but here are some suggestions:

 Make a mobile with events, characters, and settings from
your book.
 Create a poster that makes others want to read your book.
 Design a diorama.
 Come in costume as a character from your book.
 Make a puppet.
 Create a collage of images that represent your book.
 Paint a scene or setting.
 Build a model scene or setting.
 Create a sculpture.
 Try paper mache’.
 Make a pop up book.
 Design an alternate book cover.
 Make your presentation in PowerPoint form.
 Use Publisher or Word to create fliers or handouts about
your book.
 Film your presentation in video format. Introduce it to
us, and show it!
 Bring artifacts or objects important in your book.
 Create a timeline of events.

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Name: ___________________________ will be ready to present on Thursday, June 9th. (Half the class, chosen by random drawing, will present that day, and the other half on Friday, June 10th.)
Wow! That’s MORE THAN A MONTH to prepare! I KNOW we’ll be ready!
__________________________ Parent Signature

Homework Assigned 5/4/11

Spelling Words: Unit 23
record
copy
forest
especially
necessary

Challenge Words: deferred, explode, & syrupy

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday 5/4/11.

Math:
Unit 5, pages 13-15 Due 5/6/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 30 minutes (every day)

*Book Report (see seperate blog post)

Homework Assigned 4/21/11

Math:
Unit 5, pages 5-7 Due 4/22/11
pages 8-10 Due 4/22/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 30 minutes (every day)

*NO reading worksheet this week.

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned 4/18/11

Spelling Words: Unit 22
object
age
minute
wall
meet

Challenge Words: complicated, frusterated, & promised

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday 4/22/11.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 30 minutes (every day)

Math: Unit 5, pages 1-4 Due 4/20/11

Homework Assigned 4/14/11

***This week there was NO spelling homework (sorry about the late blog post).

Reading:
Reading worksheet assigned last Thursday, "Rock On."

Reading worksheet assigned today, "Body Language."

*I accidently didn't post reading homework after it was assigned last week. So, I will accept last week's reading homework and today's reading homework on Thursday, April 28th.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 30 minutes (every day)

~April Fun List~

*Lancaster Kids Mall Club: Thursday, April 7th 6-7pm Kids Crafts!
April 17th 11am-12 Cookies and Hot Cocoa with the Easter Bunny Bring 3 or more cans of food for Marion Polk Food Share and get free 5x7 photo with E Bunny!


*YOUTH OUTDOOR DAY!! Actual event is June 4th 830-2:30 at EEWilson but registration is almost FULL! Only $5 pp gets you a t-shirt, and a day FULL of outdoor activities, shooting, archery , arts, crafts!! Only 100 spaces left out of 750! Register at youthoutdoorday.org



*Woodburn Tulip Festival: 9am-6pm Daily thru May 1st $10 per carload weekends, $5 weekdays Meridian Road Woodburn


*Silverton Muticultural Night "Celebration of Cultures" : Friday April 8th 6pm Around downtown Silverton taste sushi, thai, russian food, bbq, German music, Irish Harp, jazz, African Drumming, belly dancing etc. Free!


*Willamette Art Center Family Clay Sunday~ April 10th $10 per family of 4($2 each add person) Show up anytime between 1-4pm and create a Clay Easterbasket, or SpringBasket! (Tucked in under the Big Trees on the Fairgrounds!)


*Craft Warehouse: Kids Make n Take it Sat April 9th 1-3 Keychains
Sat April 23rd Beads!
Sat April 16th 12-3 Free Project stations thru out the store ~ door prizes Free!


*Riverfront Faire Sat, April 9th 10-5 Riverfront Park See Armored combatants, and artisians in interactive displays!!


*Lowes Build n Grow Sat, April 9th 10am Sports Pinball
April 23rd 10am Window Bird House Register at Lowes.com


*Bellies, Babies, and Beyond! Sat, April 9th 9am-1pm $2 12&younger free Over 65 vendors Great event for used childrens clothes, toys, games etc!! Blanchet Catholic School, Market St.


*Elsinore Theatre: Thurs, April 14th 7pm "Mystery of King Tut" family musical telling the story of the Boy King! $13
Mon, April 25th 7pm "Seussical" Dr Seuss best loved stories in a family musical! $13


*Northern Lights Theatre: Double Play Saturday Sat, April 16th $11 Movie:TBA Play: A to Zeuss Pizza, drink, candy!


*River of Gems Rock Show April 15-17th Polk County Fairgrounds $2 (11and under free) Rocks, Fossils, gold panning Rock hunt Sat am!


*YMCA April 16th HEALTHY KIDS DAY! 9am-2pm Free! Family Zumba, balloon stomp, dance demos, sports and more!!!!


*Straub Enviromental Learning Center: Nature Kids Class Thurs April 14th 4pm Grades 2-3 Rainforests
21st 4pm Grades 4-5 Rainforests Free


*Salem Carousel: Tea Luncheon with Peter Rabbit Sat April 23rd 11:30am-1pm $17 Call to register 540-0374


*Wulapalooza@ Willamette University Sat April 23rd, 11am-all day! Arts, music, games, food, Fun! Free!!


*Gilbert House Discovery Village: Science Workshop April 29th 9:30-12:30 Ages 8-12 $21
Create with Clay Make 3 projects to be fired April 29th 1-4 $ 21 Must register at 371-3631

Multicultural Night At Gilbert House! Thurs April 28th Food, activities, games from diverse cultures represented thru Salem. Free


*Egg Hunt at Keizer Clearlake United Methodist Church 10:30am Easter Sunday (At Forest Ridge Elementary)


*Als Garden Center:(Woodburn) Sat April 30th 9:30 am Plant a Pot of Flowers for Mothers Day! $5 Call 981-1245 to register!


*Oregon Ag-Fest: Sat, April 30th-Sun May 1st $7.50 Adults 12 &under free Hands on Agriculture fun!! Dig in dirt, arts, crafts, plant seeds, tractor races, petting zoo, pony rides ~ the Fairgrounds!

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned 4/4/11

Spelling Words: Unit 21
shape
eight
edge
soft
village

Challenge Words: species, bacteria, & instinct

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday 4/8/11.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 30 minutes (every day)

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned 3/29/11

Spelling Words: Unit 20
reach
won't
case
speak

Challenge Words: population, generation, & television

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday 4/1/11.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Math: Complete decimals worksheet (assigned over the break). Due 3/31/11

Unit 6: Complete pages 31-33 Due 4/1/11

Homework During Spring Break

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Math: Complete Decimals worksheet. Due 3/31

Homework to Complete Before Spring Break

Spelling: There will be no test this week. Spelling homework assigned last Monday, can be turned in by this Wednesday, March 16th.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

*Blue reading worksheet, "An Everyday Poet." Due 3/16/11

Math: Complete all packets (each packet had been worked on in class for the past 2 weeks). Due 3/16/11

Packet 1: pages 1-6
Packet 2: pages 8-15
Packet 3: pages 17-20

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 3/7

Spelling Words: Unit 19
oil
modern
fun
catch
business

Challenge Words: camouflage , community, & instinct

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 3/11.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

~March Fun List~

******THE OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE***** TAKE PHOTOS WITH THE 27FT LONG HOTDOG ON WHEELS...12-5 FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH FRED MEYER MARKET ST. 11-4 SAT AND SUN FRED MEYER ON COMMERCIAL
FREE WIENER WHISTLE FOR ANYONE WHO CAN SING ONE OF THE OSCAR MAYER JINGLES!


*ALS GARDEN CENTER:
Sat, March 5th 11am "Grow your own potatoes in a bag" kids will plant their own potatoes $5 Woodburn Register @ (503) 981-1245


*HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP: Free Sat, March 5th 9am-12 Make a home Depot Race Car!


*CANYONVIEW CAMP OPEN HOUSE! Sat, March 5th 1-4pm Free horse rides, fun family activities! (971)239-1347 13000 Finlay Rd Silvert


*STAUB ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTER: Nature Kids Class Thursday, March 10th 4pm (2nd/3rd grade) Learn about Birds!
Thursday, March 17th 4pm(4th/5th grade) Birds!
FREE Registe at 391-4145


*LOWES BUILD N GROW: Sat March 12th "Basketball Shootout"
Sat March 26th FortuneTeller Free 10am Register at Lowes.


*MISSION MILL: Spring Break Camps March 22nd Learn about birds in our area, make bird feeder
March 23rd Leather Works
March 24th Tools and Toys from Long Ago
All classes cost $2(or free with membership) drop in classses and must be with an adult


*SALEM RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL:
Sat, March 19th 5-7pm Luck O' Irish Bash $4 pp (under 1 free) Includes crafts, unlimited rides, face painting, and popcorn!
Spring Break Mon March 21st -25th 11-3 Stop by and watch our carvers in action, or buy a carving kit in giftshop to carve yourself!





*GILBERT HOUSE: March Food Drive Bring in 5 cans of food and get 2-1 admission Spring Break Workshops Include Lego Robotics, Science Sampler, Animal Workshops, and Harry Potter Mini Camp Most are 9:30-12:30 and cost $21 for members or $30 non-members (go to website for full schedule acgilbert.org)
March 18th 1-4pm Rocks Rock! All bout Rocks! Kids will create Fossils, and make their own Bath Salts $21


*SALEM LIBRARY: Spring Break Programs 2pm March 22nd Recycled Art Projects
2pm March 23rd Book Exchange
2pm MArch 24th Lego Extravaganza
Pre-register at 588-6088


*OREGON GARDENS: Junior Gardner Clubs for kids Sat, March 12th 10am $15 Plant Seeds and Make your very own Greenhouse!


YMCA: DodgeBall Drop In Wedesdays thru March 5-6pm Ages 8-16 $2
Annual Book Sale March 4,5,6 in the Gym! Thousands of used Books for Sale!



*NORTHERN LIGHTS: Double Play Saturday Sat, March 19th Play: Captain Bobella of the Beast Movie: Tangled Doors open 11:30-Starts 12:15
$11 Includes, play, movie, pizza, drink and popcorn!


*CRAFT WAREHOUSE: Sat, March 12th, 1-3pm Free Make your own Greeting Card


*FAMILY CONCERT: Peter and The Wolf presented by the Salem Chamber Orchestra Free (tickets required, can get at Kroc Center) 2pm and 4pm
Followed by the ever popular Instrument Petting Zoo


*WILLAMETTE ART CENTER: Sunday, March 6th 1-4pm $10 Family of 4 Make your own Candy Dish out of Clay 365-3911
SpringBreak Camps for Kids March 24th 1-4 Card Making March 25th 1-4 Pottery Painting Cost $20 call to register

Dr. Suess' Bday

We are celebrating Dr. Suess' birthday with an afternoon of reading and art. Students can wear pajama's, a hat, or comfortable clothing. They may also bring extra books. If someone would like to bring a snack for the class, that would be great too!

Homework Assigned 2/25/11

I'm allowing some time for a homework catch-up week, considering that the Science Fair projects are due this Thursday.

*There is not a spelling test this week.

*There was no reading worksheet assigned last Thursday.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Science: Vivid Vocabulary. Please make sure that you read the directions carefully. They are a little different than from the past. Due: 3/3

~Fun Photo's~

Enjoy pictures from:
Japan on the Road
Valentine's Day
100's Day
Science in the Naturescape

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned 2/25/11

Spelling Words: Unit 18
sleep
iron
trouble
store
beside

Challenge Words: interdependence & adaptation

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 2/25.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Math: Complete worksheet on surface area and comparing fractions. Due 2/24/11

Book Talk Recognition

Look who has given a book talk(s) this year!

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned 2/14/11

Spelling Words: Unit 17
seven
famous
north
late
pay

Challenge Words: moocher, delectable, hospitable, & ecosysyem.

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 2/18.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)


*Blue reading worksheet, "Looking for Something Green." Due 1/13/11

Hundreds Day is Coming!

Wednesday, February 23rd is the 100th day of school. Several C-Pod classes will be participating in a display of collections of 100 items. Each student is invited to bring 100 of “something.” These will be displayed on the kids’ desks. Ideas: cereal pieces, buttons, trading cards, pennies, stickers, etc.

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 2/14/11

Spelling Words: Unit 16
trip
woman
eye
milk
choose

Challenge Words: gravity, clamor, pandemonium, & towering.

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 2/11.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

~February Fun List~

*ALS GARDEN CENTER:
Sat, Feb 5th 11am "Grow your own Bonzai" Kids will plant their own tree $5 Woodburn Register @ (503) 981-1245


*HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP: Free Sat, Feb 5th 9am-12 Make a heart shelf!


*ONCE UPON A CHILD: Kids Consignment Store on Lancaster Sat Feb 5th 10am-8pm "Fill a bag with as many clearance items as possible for only $15"!!


*PACIFIC NORTHWEST SPORTSMAN SHOW: Wed, Feb 9th-Sun, Feb 13th at the Portland Expo Center 11am-9pm (most days)
Adults $13
Kids(6-16) $5 Booths, Demonstrations, and THE TROUT POND! Catch your own Trout!
Under 5 Free Coupons can be found at the Sportsman website!



*MICHAELS CRAFT STORE:
Sunday Feb 6th 1-3pm Make n take your own Valentine Box
Tuesday Feb 8th 10am-12 Make your own Valentine Puppet
Thursday Feb 10th 6-8pm Decorate your own candle votive(purchase votive)
Sat, Feb 12th 10am-12 Paint your own Wooden Valentine Frame(must purchase $1frame)


*STAUB ENVIROMENTAL LEARNING CENTER: Nature Kids Class Thursday Feb 10th 4-5:30 "Invertebrates" Hands on activities grades 2nd-3rd
Thursday Feb 17th 4-5:30 "Invertebrates" grades 4th-5th


*LOWES BUILD N GROW: Sat Feb, 12th 10am Heart Shaped Music Box Free Must register at Lowes.com
Sat. Feb26th 10am Pull Back Car


*ROTHS: Keizer Store, come decorate a GIANT heart shaped cookie 11-3pm $3.99


*MISSION MILL: Sat Feb 12th 11-3pm Family Festival "Victorian Crafts" $3pp


*SALEM RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL: Sat. Feb 12th "FAMILY HEALTH DAY" 10am-2pm FREE rides...health screenings, education booths!
Sun. Feb 13th 5-7pm Cupids Night Out $4 pp (under 1 free) Includes crafts, unlimited rides, face painting, cookie decorating and popcorn!


*ELSINORE THEATRE: Sat, Feb 5th 7:30 pm "Alice in Wonderland" Tickets (503)375-3574
Sun, Feb 20th 4pm $8 "Science Circus"(in partnership w/Gilbert House)


*GILBERT HOUSE: Sat Feb 5th Celebrate Chinese New Year "Year of the Rabbit" 1-4pm Tradional Crafts, food, activities, free with admission!
Mon, Feb 14th 11am-1pm Mommy and Me Valentine Tea Tea Party with Crafts $5 a family plus admission
Sat, Feb 19th ScienceFest!! 10-3:45 Using materials provided make a contraption to drop an egg in off the Marion Street Bridge. Egg drops happen every
hour on the hour!
3 DAYS OF SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS(go to website for full schedule acgilbert.org)


*SALEM LIBRARY: Sat, Feb 12th 2:30 Free for teens, come make handmade Valentines! Call 588-6052
Thur, Feb 17th 6:30-8 "CHOCOLATE PARTY" for Middle Schoolers! Sample Chocolate Fondue, choc pudding fingerpainting, candy bar relay races, blindfold taste tests and Prizes! Register 588-6088
Wed, Feb 9th 1:30pm West Salem Branch Valentines Party Stories, crafts. snacks,
Friday, Feb 25th 7pm "JUGGLE-MANIA!" Louckes Aud. First Come, first seated! FREE!



*NORTHERN LIGHTS: Double Play Saturday Sat, Feb 19th Play: The Magical Factual Planet Movie: Megamind Doors open 11:30-Starts 12:15
$11 ($8 with Gilbert House card) Includes, play, movie, pizza, drink and popcorn!

Homework Assigned 2/3/11

The science fair packet went home today (see email). There will not be reading homework assigned until next week. I wanted to give students a chance to research ideas for the science fair.

Homework Assigned 1/27/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Reading Worksheet: Poetry Slame Due: 2/3

Math: Math Packet - pages 54, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, & 64. Page 64 may have some impossible answers. We will finish page 58 in class. Due 2/2

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/24/11

Spelling Words: Unit 15
child
strange
wish
soil
human

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/28.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Homework Assigned 1/20/11

Math: Unit 4 - pages 46, 49, 53, & 55. Due 1/21/11

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/17/11

Spelling Words: Unit 14
maybe
history
mouth
middle
step

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/21.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

**Don't forget that each student is sharing their vivid vocabulary tomorrow!

Homework Assigned on 1/13/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

*No reading worksheet this week

Vocabulary: MLK word - due on 1/18/11

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/10/11

Spelling Words: Unit 13
plane
street
couldn't
reason
difference

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/14.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

Math: pages 43 & 44 due 1/12

Homework Assigned 1/6/11

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day) +

*Blue reading worksheet, "Looking for Something Green." Due 1/13/11

Straub Nature Kids Class

Second through fifth graders can learn about the industrious little pika that lives high in Oregon’s mountains, and how it is being affected by our changing climate in a FREE after-school class offered by the Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center. Children will learn about how pikas survive in their rocky homes during harsh winter conditions, what they eat, and their role in the food chain. The class is taught by Bobbie Snead.

The class for second and third graders is on Thursday, January 13, 2011.
The class for fourth and fifth graders is on Thursday, January 20, 2011.

The classes run from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1320 A St. NE, next to Olinger Pool, near North Salem High School.

The class is free but registration is required. To register, call Alexandra at 503-391-4145 or register at alexandra@fselc.org.

The class is part of the Nature Kids series sponsored by the Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center.

Speech Evaluation

FIRST PRACTICE
1. Am I free of any rocking or swaying?
Yes

No

2. Do I look at different people?
Yes

No

3. Any nervous gestures?
Yes

No

4. Do I project?
Yes

No

5. How is my pace?
Yes

No

6. Do I pause?
Yes

No

7. Are my transitions smooth?
Yes

No

8. Do I smile?
Yes

No

This is what I need to work on next time: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SECOND PRACTICE

1. Am I free of any rocking or swaying?
Yes

No

2. Do I look at different people?
Yes

No

3. Any nervous gestures?
Yes

No

4. Do I project?
Yes

No

5. How is my pace?
Yes

No

6. Do I pause?
Yes

No

7. Are my transitions smooth?
Yes

No

8. Do I smile?
Yes

No

This is what I need to work on next time: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature_________________________________________

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 1/3

Spelling Words: Unit 12
natural
ocean
government
baby
grass

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 1/7.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 25 minutes (every day)

~Winter Break Homework~

Reading: Read and complete a book of your choice. Fill out a book talk form (green form attached) over the break and be ready to share the week we get back in January. This will be a reading grade and a speech grade. Make sure that you also fill out your R.A.H. form as you read.

*My child read and completed the book talk form.

___________________________________________
Parent Signature
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Math: Play 10 minutes on each game from the website below:

http://www.xpmath.com/
1. Homers Donuts Coordinates
2. Metroid Coordinates
3. Call of Geometry
4. Wheel of Fortune – Geometry
5. UFO Attack Space Angle Measure (Attack Angle)
6. King Kong’s Prime Numbers
7. Number Catch – Multiplies of 2

*My child spent 10 minutes playing on each game.

___________________________________________
Parent Signature


***If you have power point at home, work on your estuary project.

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 12/13

Spelling Words: Unit 11
figure
you're
free
fell
suppose

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 12/17

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 20 minutes (every day)
*There will be no reading worksheet this week

Math: Complete packet: Unit 7 pages 24, 28, & 29. Comic Pages 8 & 9. Show your work. Due 12/9

Spelling Words and Homework Assigned on 12/6

Spelling Words: Unit 10
length
speed
machine
information
except

*Write sentences, a page, or a paragraph using the spelling words. Due Friday, 12/10.

Reading: R.A.H. goal = 20 minutes (every day)
*There will be no reading worksheet this week

Math: Complete packet: Unit 1 pages 61,62, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70 Comic Pages 6 & 7 Show your work. Due 12/9


USA Weekly #3: Do crossword and Think and Review Questions Due 12/9

~December Fun List~

*LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB: Thursday, Dec. 2nd 6-7pm Free Kids make their own "Holiday Cookie Plate"


*LOWES BUILD N GROW KIDS WORKSHOPS: 10am free register @Lowes.com
Sat. Dec 4th Train Caboose
Sat. Dec 11th Passenger Car


*HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOPS: Free 9-12
Sat, Dec 4th Make a "Holiday Picture Frame"


*CRAFT WAREHOUSE: Kids come make your own ornament $1 1-3pm
Sat, Dec 4th and Dec 11th


*ALS GARDEN CENTER(WOODBURN): Kids Club Sat, Dec 4th 11am Make a table centerpiece with fresh cut greens, bows etc. then enjoy punch and cookies! $5 register by calling (503)981-1245
~Storytime with Mrs. Clause Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th 10:30 am Free


*RIVERFRONT TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Friday, Dec 3rd Drink hot coca and make ornaments 5pm then 6pm Tree lighting!


*VOLCANOES STADIUM: Santa arrives by Helicopter on Sat, Dec 4th at 11am! Free pictures and candy canes!


*ROTHS: Snacks and Free pictures with Santa at Keizer location! Friday, Dec 3rd 3-6pm


*EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM: Sat, Dec 4th 9:30am Wear your pajamas,
and come make ornaments while a radio DJ reads the Polar Express, then at 11am watch The Polar Express on the Big Imax Screen! $12, ($10 if wearing PJ's) Must register with Erin Wilson by calling (503- 434- 4185 ext 4926)


*CHAMPOEG STATE PARK: Sat, Dec 4th 1-4 pm Costumed volunteers will help you make sugarplums, decorate gingerbread, play games, and music! $5 to park


*MICHAELS CRAFT WORKSHOPS:
Sat , Dec 4th 10am-11 Free Make "Finger Knit Scarves"
11am-12 Free Make " Reindeer Ornaments"
Sunday, Dec 5th 2-3 pm Free Make Popsicle Tree Ornament
Sat, Dec 18th 10-12 Make "Button Ring Gifts"


*ELSINORE THEATRE: Childrens Christmas Party Sat, Dec 4th FREE! 10am
Santa visit, goody bags, movie(How to Train Your Dragon) and Holiday music
Friday, Dec 10th 7pm Family Musical "Click, Clack, Moo" Tickets $13


*LIBRARY: Friday, Dec 10th Family Movie "Hotel for Dogs"
Dec 31st 2-3pm Kids New Years Eve party snacks and crafts
Christmas Break Workshops are online and include everything from gift making to book bingo! Register at 588-6088


*KEIZER FIRE DEPT: Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, Dec. 12th 7:30am-11:30
$5 adults, $3 kids


*CLEARLAKE FIRE DEPT: Friday, Dec 17th Firetrucks out in the ForestRidge Neighborhood with Santa handing out Candycanes!! 5:30-8:30pm


*GILBERT HOUSE : Friday Dec 31st 6-9 New YEars Eve Bash! Animal THemed party includes arts, crafts, food, ball drops at 9pm! $5 Member,$10 nonmember



*WILLAMETTE QUEEN STERNWHEELER: Holiday Toy Drive, Sat Dec 11th 3pm Donate one toy pp and receive a FREE one hour excursion!
(Will be postponed if still experiencing engine problems) Call First!


*SALEM HOLIDAY MARKET: Over 200 Booths with a "Kids Area"
Oregon State Fairgrounds Free Sat, Dec 11th 10-6 Sun Dec 12 10-4



*DEEPWOOD ESTATE CHILDRENS HOLIDAY PARTY: Christmas activities, music, treats Free Sat Dec 11th 10-3 Sun Dec 12 1-4


*SILVER FALLS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Dec 11tha nd 12th 11am-4pm Make wreaths, gingerbread houses, ornaments, storytelling, music and santa visits! South Falls Lodge! $5 Day Use Fee

*MISSION MILL FAMILY FUN SATURDAY: Sat, Dec 11th 11-1 Come make a fragrant Sachet using flowers and spices, makes a great gift! Free
Magic at the Mill Light Display~ Dec 19th-23rd 5:30-8pm Adults $5, youth $3


*NORTHERN LIGHTS: Double Play Saturday, Dec 11th 11:45 $11 Includes Play: A Busy Christmas Eve Movie: Legends of the Guardians the owls of Ga'Hoole Pizza, drink, and snack!


*TOWN AND COUNTRY LANES: Sat Dec, 18th, Santas coming to the Bowling Alley! Parents may bring a wrapped gift with your childs first and last name on it to the alley PRIOR to the event and Santa will hand out their gifts to them! 1:30- 4pm More info at 390-2221 Bowling $3.50, shoes $2.50


*RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL: Dec 19th Tea with Mrs Clause $17 Decorate cookies, juice, tea, treats, and photos with Mrs Clause
11:30am-1pm or 2pm-3:30 Must make reservations (503)540-0374

Book Talk Recognition

Look who has given a book talk(s) this year!