5th Grade Update Oct 27

 Happy Monday everyone!!

Last week's Character Counts week was a huge success!! This week we hope you are preparing for OSS next week and invite you to check out the website for information on what to pack, photos of cabins, and other useful tips.
http://www.outdoorscienceschool.org/parents/index.html


Student council is selling Spooky Grams.

Halloween parade is scheduled for Friday at 1:30 and we are planning to celebrate in the classroom before then. Please email JenniferSouthBayTeam@gmail.com if you would like to celebrate with us.





Tomorrow our students (3rd-5th grade) will participate in a mock election. Please take this opportunity to discuss the ballot with your child and the importance of voting. Mrs. Ellis has compiled the useful links below to aid in your discussion.




Useful information
www.dropbox.com/sh/eimzfib3lulk3c9/AAD1LUB3hs-ZMl8yLMorFu_0a?dl=0

Mock Election Ballot
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/mock-election/2014/2014-mock-election-ballot.pdf

Prop 1
http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/quick-reference-guide/prop-1.htm

Prop 2
http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/quick-reference-guide/prop-2.htm

Prop 45
http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/quick-reference-guide/prop-45.htm

Prop 46
http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/quick-reference-guide/prop-46.htm

prop 47
http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/quick-reference-guide/prop-47.htm

Prop 48

http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/quick-reference-guide/prop-48.htm

5th Grade Spelling Information

CLICK HERE for more information on the 5th grade spelling curriculum.

This Week At School

Parents,

Please review the following flyer for our daily events this week at Soleado to support Character Counts!  Also, make sure your student wears PURPLE on Friday for an all school photograph at the Flag Ceremony. 

Here is the flyer!
http://www.edline.net/files/_5OLge_/bf70129b3e2cf5a93745a49013852ec4/Character_Counts_Flyer.pdf

Please be sure to return the parent classroom fund money as our shoppers will need to begin purchasing items for Halloween celebrations. :)

Also, don't forget to sign up for the Sketchers Walk coming up this Sunday! You can also sign up and donate as a non-walker to support our district and school! Let's be #1 this year!!!

http://www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com/site/TR/FriendshipWalk/General?team_id=4666&pg=team&fr_id=1070#.VDwd6OeyWlz

Finally, We need more parent volunteers for Outdoor Science School. We will not be able to send our kids to this amazing experience if 3 moms and 1 dad do not agree to join them as parent chaperones.....please contact our teachers asap!!


THANK YOU!
Catherine Lucas & Jennifer Farrell

5th Grade Update

Dear Parents,

Red Brick Pizza and iBerries family social is TODAY - Wednesday, October 15th. Bring your family and friends to the Promenade Mall and enjoy eating at Red Brick Pizza, which will donate 30% back and iBerries will donate 20% back to the school, Including all gift cards.

Please remember to sign in at both Red Brick and iBerries.

   Our First AAYF will be this Friday - any and all help is appreciated - set up begins at 1:00 pm.  We will be working with non-washable tempura paint - so have kids wear appropriate clothes.

Movie night is coming up on Friday, October 24th. Bring your blankets and costumes and come and enjoy our first Soleado movie night under the stars. Tickets will include popcorn and a drink. Ticket prices are $4.50 early bird , door price is: $5.00.

Please register for the Skechers Walk today!! :) Remember select PEF to receive your donation. (share link with your family and friends too)

  http://www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com/site/TR/FriendshipWalk/General?team_id=4666&pg=team&fr_id=1070#.VD6CKeeyWlz


Character Counts Week is next week!

CLICK HERE for flyer of events and information. 


Thank you for supporting the Soleado Suns!

Catherine Lucas and Jennifer Farrell

5th Grade Updates

Hi Everyone - a few quick things about things going on at Soleado and in 5th Grade:

Please return the voluntary class donation and the sheet that was with it to school as soon as possible. Please make sure to use the envelope that we sent home so the money gets back to our class treasurer (Jennifer Masuguchi).
These funds will allow us to start planning for our Halloween party.

The first Art At Your Fingertips Project is Friday, October 17 at 1:30 pm - (set up at 1:05) - any and all helping hands are welcome to help with our first project called "Rainforest Birds." THIS IS A MESSY PROJECT SO PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

Please note that the Halloween Parade time is different this year - it is at 1:15 p.m. on 10/31 - more info to come on this from the Principal.

We are really hoping to get 100% participation in our class to join PTA this year and it's not too late! The class with the most participation will get a reward too. Please visit this link to become a member: www.memberplanet.com/s/soleadoelementaryschoolpta/2014-15soleadoptamembership

 Character Counts Week is next week - PTA has a ton of great things planned for the students! Be sure to go to EDLINE, the Volunteer Blog or check those backpacks for information on this upcoming week and how the students can participate.

Looking to get some exercise and enjoy being with your friends and family while raising money?! Sign up to do the Skechers Walk! Click here to join the Soleado Team - http://www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com/site/TR/FriendshipWalk/General?team_id=4666&pg=team&fr_id=1070#.VDRJzeddC8W - we have a friendly competition with Vista Grande and the school with the most participation will get a visit from the opposing principal to sing the winning school song at the flag ceremony. We even have a sun costume for her to wear WHEN we win!! Please register today!! :) Everyone that participates will also be able to participate in a parent vs student kick ball game.

The theme for PTA's Reflections Projects this year is: "The World Would be a Better Place if...." submissions are due to to the box in the parent resource room on Friday, October 24. Entry forms are available on edline and a link will be in the Sunblast.

 Java with Gina is this week - Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 9 am - our principal will be speaking about current things happening at Soleado along with a teacher talking about new academic programs. Watch your email for more information.

 Soleado Movie night presented by the Booster Club is Friday, Oct. 24 - hope to see you there!

 Before we launch our elementary STEM program, we have 288 VEX robotics kits that need to be sorted and assembled (no, they do not come that way). They take about 15-20 minutes EACH. This means we need volunteers! Rancho Vista is hosting a “Kit Building Party” this Wednesday, October 15th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the MPR. If we can get FIVE volunteers from every site, we could knock this out in no time. The sooner we get this done, the sooner each school can get its kits and launch the STEM program. Here is the link to sign up for the “Kit Building Party”: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t5iDnDBPgOj9jLe1I7onjcONU-mRCqGoIOPtkGBJ4_M/viewform It promises to be quite an evening! :)


Thanks! Jennifer Farrell& Catherine Lucas