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Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, is due on Friday.

Reading: Today was library orientation. We also started planning skits to serve as reminders on how to handle books so that they aren’t damaged.

Writing: We’ll be using digital tools for writing this year. Today, we started setting up those tools by activating Google accounts. The first piece of writing, a personal narrative, will be due on Friday, September 23. Homework is for students to think of a personal memory or special event for their personal narrative.

Math: Students worked on a STAR Math test today. Also, here was today’s math warmup. Can you solve it?

Science: Students received science books and science notebooks today. I ask students to bring at least one pen to use in class for science. It would be best if students had at least two pens of different colors, at least one in a darker color (blue or black).

Social Studies: We set up our digital social studies accounts today. Students can get to their online social studies book at go.mrhowd.com/ss.

Notes:

• School Supply list
• Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine. Earbuds are preferred over large headphones that are hard to store and usually more expensive to replace.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Today was Team Day!

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Thanks to all the family members that helped run stations at Team Day this year. The class really worked well as a team and solved many difficult challenges.

We also played Win as Much as You Can again today. Yesterday, our class score was -1300 because individual teams were trying to win at the expense of the others. Today, the class learned to look for win-wins and our score increased to +3100.

We also finalized our class rules, agreement, and mission statement:

• Our one class rule: Follow the High Fives.
• Our mission: Every student in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

With Sunday being Patriot Day, we took some time to remember the events of September 11, 2001.

Notes:

• School Supply list
• Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine. Earbuds are preferred over large headphones that are hard to store and usually more expensive to replace.
• Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here.
• Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• More class information…
  • About MrHowd.com
  • Class Info
  • Contact Mr. Howd
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Subjects

Today was filled with more get-to-know-you activities, team-building and procedures. Here are some highlights:

• We played People Bingo to learn some crazy facts about each other.
• We practiced the fire drill.
• We played a game called Win as Much as You Can. We didn’t do so well because each team wanted to rule the world. We talked about looking for a win-win next time we play.
• We watched a video called Crash & Learn and talked about how crashes are a part of life and a good teacher if you can learn from them.

Notes:

• Team Day is Friday, September 9 from 10-11:30 am. The class will be completing team-building activities in student groups. Can you help? Instructions will be provided!
• School Supply list
• Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine. Earbuds are preferred over large headphones that are hard to store and usually more expensive to replace.
• Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here.
• Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• More class information…
  • About MrHowd.com
  • Class Info
  • Contact Mr. Howd
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Subjects

Today was filled with more get-to-know-you activities and procedures. Here are some highlights:

• We had a “snowball” fight to get to know each other.
• Students received new seats, jobs, class responsibilities and team captains.
• Students chose lockers and partners.
• We practiced working in teams to solve a teamwork challenge involving stacking cups into a pyramid.

Notes:

• Team Day is Friday, September 9 from 10-11:30 am. The class will be completing team-building activities in student groups. Can you help? Instructions will be provided!
• School Supply list
• Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine. Earbuds are preferred over large headphones that are hard to store and usually more expensive to replace.
• Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here.
• Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• More class information…
  • About MrHowd.com
  • Class Info
  • Contact Mr. Howd
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Subjects

Welcome back to another year! I’m looking forward to working with you and your student to make this a great year!

At the beginning of the year, most parents have questions about curriculum, procedures, policies, and ways to stay informed. Problem solved: check out this website!

Here you can find everything you need to know about the class, including ways to contact me, check grades, find out about procedures, see class photos, and check out student work.

You will also be contacted periodically by an automated phone message system. I’ll use this for class reminders in case you aren’t able to check the class website, or your student’s backpack ate the class notes!

School Supplies

There is a full list of school supplies at MrHowd.com/supplies. Your student will really only need pencils, pens, dry erase markers, and three poly envelopes. I have the markers and envelopes in class for purchase, or you can get these at any office store.

Who’s in class?

Our class is made up of people with unique talents and experiences. We should have pride in that! So we can be proud and get to know each other, I’m giving students the opportunity to bring in three things that show who they are, to put up on our Friends and Family Pride Board. This board will end up looking like a scrapbook. Students can bring in anything that can be stapled to or hung on a board with pushpins, and that is reasonable in size. Photos, postcards, medals, etc. would be perfect.

Students will also be asked to decorate a writing portfolio with drawings and photos.

So start digging up those photos now!

Team Day

Friday, September 9, from 10:00-11:30 am, our class will participate in some team-building activities to start the new year. Parents are needed to help run the activities. Instructions will be provided. If you can help, send in the note below or email me. Thanks!

Class activities

Today was filled with get-to-know-you activities and procedures. Here are some highlights:

• We played a game to share some news from the summer.
• Students took the Mr. Howd test; many failed! I told students that failure will often result from not preparing, but hard work is usually rewarded!
• We took a tour of our new planners. Parents, look in the planners for a bunch of paperwork for you to fill out. That’s your homework!
• We attended technology and gym, and an assembly about the new year.

Notes:

• Team Day is Friday, September 9 from 10-11:30 am. The class will be completing team-building activities in student groups. Can you help? Instructions will be provided!
• School Supply list
• Students will need a pair of earbuds this year. Something inexpensive will be fine. Earbuds are preferred over large headphones that are hard to store and usually more expensive to replace.
• Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here.
• Parents and family members, find out more information about our class here.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• More class information…
  • About MrHowd.com
  • Class Info
  • Contact Mr. Howd
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Subjects