Friday, May 22, 2009

Language Arts/ 6-1/LaBarbera/ May 26-June 4, 2009

Language Arts/6-1/LaBarbera/may 26-June 4, 2009
1. Final grades will be posted in mygradebook.com . They will include the final narrative composition, oral presentation, and class participation in the grammar lessons, friendly letter activity, and business letter/ envelope writing. Class participation will be evaluated.
2. Students will take home their writing process folders before June 4. The titles of the writing pieces will be on the yellow folder . Parent/ Guardian is asked to sign a note or recycled envelope/paper indicating you have seen the contents of the writing process folder. All of the 6-1 students composed a minimum of 8 writing pieces in LaBarbera's Writing Process classes.
3. The schedule for this week:
May 26-----Field trip. We will return by 9th period.
May 27 ---Awards Assembly + Advisory. Full school day.----Many students will be receiving awards for improved academic work or school awards in the Tribute to Excellence recognition ceremony.
May 28--Full School Day--- Start cleaning out your locker of unrecognizable food, objects, or old papers. Bring the proper school supplies to all of your classes.
May 29----Boat Cruise on the "Spirit of Chicago."---Full day field trip. Dress neatly. Bring a jacket or sweater. Students must remember they represent GBMS when we are on a field trip.
June 1--First three periods of the day----"Career Day" at Brooks.
June 2,3,4---Full days of Classes. Say "Thank you" to your teachers, elective teachers, teaching assistants, lunchroom supervisors, Assistant Principal Henricks , the Principal, and goodbye friends you will not see in the summer.
June 5--One hour of class/advisory. Last Day of school is June 5. :>)

****Make sure you have returned all library books, AR books, text books, and paid any overdue lunchroom fees. You will receive your report card on June 5.---promoted to Grade 7.
***All lockers must be completely empty no later than June 4.