Much Better Tuesday!!

5B, I got to see much improved behaviors today, especially in literacy class. Way to go! Remember to give your parents the green note about contact information. As soon as I get that back, I can start giving your houses a quick call or email!

I'll keep it short today/tonight. Tomorrow we have P.E right away and library class. So, don't forget the right shoes and books to return for library (if you're done with them.)

I'll know you checked the blog this time if you stand up on your chair (AFTER I CHECK YOUR PLANNNER) and say nice and loud, "I'm a chicken, BAWK, BAWK" while flapping your arms like wings!! We'll see how brave our classmates are with this task!

Have a super night. See you tomorrow, 5B Babycakes (nmnmnnmnmnm).

Rollercoaster of Behaviors

Hey there, 5B.

I chatted with Mrs. McCabe and the other 5th grade teachers today after you were dismissed. We talked about all sorts of things. The most exciting topic was that ALL of the 5th grades will be getting to celebrate their 100 Cadet Pride slips together! We had a great time planning for the day and time we will enjoy an extra recess and ice cream treats! We have something planned for this week! Yippee!!

The not-so-fun topic was about behavior we saw today that was not supporting the Cadet Pride we've been working on. We discussed that 5B needs a bit more work after today's classes. Remember, just because you show how to be respectful once, doesn't mean you're done. Showing Cadet Pride is being RESPECTFUL by listening instead of talking, RESPONSIBLE by getting work done, CARING by treating others in a friendly way and TRUSTWORTHY even when an adult is not looking. Unfortunately, we saw students making mistakes in all of these areas today. I know this class is filled with respectful, friendly and responsible students. We need to work on showing this ALL of the time, though. Don't worry, I'll do my best to remind you.

I know you are all pretty cool kiddos because I was able to read through all of the Parent Homework from last week (Million Words or Less). We have some fun, sweet, helpful, active, and creative students in our room. Let's work on showing our very best sides!

A couple of reminders for this week...

Tomorrow (Tuesday): Band Practice comes out of Math classes
Wednesday: Library comes out of Sci./SS classes

Friday: Special Recess and Ice Cream Planned!!

I'll know you checked the blog tonight if you can put together a list of 5 "jobs" students should be doing during the school day. Write this in your planner or another piece of paper. Show it to me when I come around and check planners! Can't wait to see you prove what you know!!

Stay cool...

Mrs. Sorenson

100 Cadet Pride Cards!!!

5B, I sure hope you had a chance to tell your families about our amazing task we accomplished last Friday! 100 acts of respectful behaviors in our first 7 days of school is truly something to be proud of. I'll be talking to Mrs. McCabe about our celebration of recess and ice cream after school on Monday. Maybe we can make time for it this week! That would be wonderful!

Well, I hope everyone was healthy this weekend. My household came down with the flu after my son had it earlier in the week. I'm better now, but I sure hope I didn't pass it onto anyone in our class. Remember to keep hands washed or use antibacterial hand sanitizer. We want to start off our year staying germ-free if possible!!

Also, remember that tomorrow is a P.E. day, so make sure to have the correct shoes on right away when you come in the morning. There will be new jobs for people, too. So check the jobs as you walk in.

I'll know you checked the blog tonight if you have out the materials for social studies and science classes on your table or desk along with your planners to be checked. Monday is a busy day right from the start, so the more ready you are, the easier your day will be.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll see you bright and early Monday morning!

Week #2 Flying By....

Good evening, my darling little 5B Angels (ding)!

We've been having some wonderful moments in class and in the hallway, and we've had some moments that could use some work still. I know it takes a while to get back into the school mode, so I'll do my best to help remind you. Obviously, you've been showing how respectful and how full of Cadet Pride you are by the looks of our jar! I can't wait to count them tomorrow to see what our total is. Remember, our goal is to get 100 of them before Labor Day. That is a week from Friday! I'm sure we can do this!!!

I wanted to also let you know to tell your families that bought Activity Tickets from the school to expect them tomorrow. You should be bringing them home with you after school. This would be just in time to use them for our first home football game!

I'll know you checked the blog tonight is you write in your planner that we are meeting with Mrs. Sovereign, our principal, tomorrow morning. She will be going over correct behaviors for arriving at school and leaving. All you need to write in your planner is "Meeting with Mrs. Sovereign".

One last reminder, tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!!!! Yippee!!! It's been a fast week. I can't believe we'll be starting our 3rd week of school soon. That doesn't seem possible, does it?! On Fridays, I like to show my Cadet Pride by wearing blue or something to do with Cadets! So, if you have something like this, try to wear it each Friday as a reminder of how proud you feel to be a Cadet!!!

See you soon!
Mrs. Sorenson

Maniac Monday!!!

Well, so much for having a regular start to a week?! Everyone looked a wee bit tired this morning when we came into school, so the free afternoon was probably good to rest up. However, I'm thinking "rest" is NOT what the kids will be up to this afternoon at all. Oh, well, either way, I hope you're enjoying some extra fun in the sun before summer ends.

I am happy to announce that several 5B students received the blue Cadet Pride cards today for respectful behaviors. Excellent. We don't quite have it all figured out yet with chatting and make the best choices, but we will continue to work on it day after day so each and every one of our classmates demonstrates qualities of Cadet Pride! (Caring, Respectful, Responsible, Trustworthy)

I'll know you checked the blog today or tonight if you can remember the 4 words that remind us about our Cadet Pride. Hint (I just wrote them up above...they are written in red!!!!) Whisper those 4 words in my ear when I come around to check your planners to see if they have been signed by your families. Good luck!

A couple reminders... We have parent homework due on Wednesday of this week. Remind your moms and dads, my little 5B Angels! Also, we will be switching classes tomorrow as it says in your planners, so be ready for your first class at 8:45!

A special birthday wish goes out to Allison! Hope you had fun on your free afternoon!

Thanks for a great day, 5B.

Love,
Mrs. Sorenson

First Week of School

5B Students and Families,

Can you believe that we made it through our first week (okay, only 2 days) together?! I'm having a fantastic time getting to know you all. Though I'm sure there are many, many details I have yet to learn about you. I also hope to share more about me with you this week as we get into the swing of things.

Thanks for being such sweet 5B Angels (ding)! Let's keep it up by having and showing Cadet Pride. Our jobs as students and teachers are important everyday and everywhere we go.

See you soon,
Mrs. Sorenson!

Is It That Time Already?

My goodness, time flies when you're not doing school work, huh?! I can't believe it's August already, and school is just around the corner. I meant to post more messages this summer, but obviously the time has just slipped by me.

I have enjoyed reading comments from "former" 5B babycakes. I appreciate your sharing and thoughts. I think Kelsey is trying to make me cry again with her last comments!!!! Don't worry, I'll be stronger this time around!

I hope everyone is having super summers and chances to see friends and family. I'm guessing you'll all be suntanned and full of 6th grade attitude when I next see you!! Just remember your 5B Mama still thinks of you and will see you in the hallways ready for a smile or hug!!

Take care, Munchkins!!
Mrs. Sorenson