March 2014 Update

Picture/Video for the Month : Beaker and Professor Honeydew 

Spring truly has sprung!

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in Sonoran Sky's Field Day.  We are so proud of you!  And, to those sixth graders who are advancing onto District Field Day, March 13th, kuddos to YOU!  Coach Coveney has asked me to chaperone, so I will be joining you in representing SSES!  *\0/*

Upcoming Schedule:

• Sonoran Sky Spirit Day on Friday, March 7th
• Quarter Three ends on Friday, March 14th
• Spring Break - March 24-28th; Classes resume on Monday, March 31st
• Gifted Testing - March 31-April 4th
• AIMS Testing - April 7-11th
• Seventh Grade Math Placement Tests- April 14-18th
• Semester Awards Ceremony - May 12th or 19th from 6:00-7:30pm (Date will be confirmed when paperwork is received from district office.)
• PILOTS Culmination - Wednesday, May 21st at 7pm in Thunderbird Hall

Science Happenings:

We are currently studying Matter and Energy. This unit has brought about several "Lab Day".  These are class periods spent conducting multiple experiments pertaining to mixtures, matter, potential energy, etc.  The students have really enjoyed participating!

The project for this unit involves designing a solar powered car.  Students have the option of drawing it and explaining the features of the car.  Or, they may actually design a 3-D Model and explain.  Feel free to ask your child about their ideas and sketches thus far!

Math Matters:

Thank you for your support on the weekly math packets!  You have probably noticed the packets have changed in format.  I wanted the students to review the basic concepts covered in our state AIMS testing which will occur April 7-11th.  Please encourage your child to do their best and attempt each problem.  WE have been correcting about one side of a page a day in class.  We correct the remainder of the problems on Friday before they submit it.  As always, please make a note to me about concepts your child may need to be re-taught.

During our regular math class, we are focusing on decimals.  We have completed the lessons on adding and subtracting decimals rather quickly as they remembered the concepts from 5th grade.  Hooray for the fifth grade teachers! *\0/*  We are moving through multiplication and division of decimals a bit more cautiously.  We anticipate completing the chapter and testing prior to spring break.

February 2014 Update

Happy Spring!

Just a quick reminder  February 20th is Field Day for grades 4-6 at Sonoran Sky! The following is a message we share with the students.  Thursday is a normal schedule.  No need to get to school earlier that the usual time. 

To our students:

This Thursday, February 20th is Field Day.  Yippee! For some of you, this day brings excitement and relief.  For others, it brings about anxiety and concern.  Every one of us learns a little differently.  Some of us perform better on the academic tasks (mental tasks) such as test-taking and homework than with a more physical challenge.  Field Day is a chance for all of you who may struggle with the day-to-day schoolwork and rigor of the academic schedule to shine.  Above all, I would encourage each of you to take a risk today; challenge yourself!  I expect you to "be there" for each other supporting and cheering for each other.

*Bring a water bottle (write your name on it)

*Protect yourself with a hat and sunscreen.  (We'll be outside most of the day.)

*Choose comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes.

*Wear your smile!  Get ready to have fun!

**This is a normal school day arrival and departure schedule.  No need to get here earlier than your usual time.  Pack a lunch or buy from our cafeteria.  It's your choice.

Next Tuesday, February 25th is Class and Individual Picture Day.  Your child will be bringing home a flyer with more specific information about packages available for purchase.  We hope everyone will be present for our pictures.