1st Quarter

   We've had a busy 1st quarter in 5th Grade! The students were able to take the MAPs test (measures of academic progress) in the areas of Math, Reading and Social Studies.  These test results were shared with parents at conferences last week.  The students set a goal in each area to work towards. They will take the tests again in the Spring so that we can see their growth!
   In September we had the opportunity to visit the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha.  The students were able to make connections while viewing biomes that they learned about in Science class.  We even got compliments from the ladies at the gift shop about how well behaved and nice our students were!  Good job 5th graders!  That's the SLMS Way!
    October brought conferences.  The conferences were student-led.  We appreciate all of the parents taking time out of your busy schedules to come and support their child's learning.  We received many positive comments and feedback on the evaluations that the parents did.  Hopefully your child was able to blog with you about their conference so you could see the blogging that we're doing in Language Arts classes.  The students are really enjoying it!  We blog approximately twice a week on average during Language Arts.  Students are always welcome to blog at home as well.
     UPCOMING EVENTS:
*Mon. Nov. 7: Assembly in the morning
*Thurs. Nov.10: Attend musical rehearsal of The Music Man
*Fri. Nov.11: 12:35 Dismissal for professional development
*Wed. Nov. 23: 1:50 Dismissal
*Thurs. Nov.24 & Fri. Nov. 25: NO SCHOOL
   

Conferences!

Parent-Teacher conferences are underway! They continue today, March 31 from 1-7:30 and are also being held tomorrow, Fri, April 1st from 8-10:30 A.M.  Students do NOT have school on Friday due to conferences. Thank you to all of the parents that have come to show their support in their child's education. 

William Durbin is Coming to SLMS on March 3!

We are fortunate to have author, William Durbin, visit and eat lunch with students tomorrow! He will give a presentation to the students, have lunch and do a book signing! Students and teachers have been reading some of his books in preparation for his visit! He will also be visiting the Storm Lake Public Library Thursday night.

4 Day Weekend!

I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming 4 day weekend! Happy President's Day on Monday!  See everyone Tuesday, Feb. 22!

We started blogging!

Using Our Muscles in Science!

More Paper Bag Book Reports!

Happy Groundhog's Day!

He didn't see his shadow!!!!!!!!  YIPEEEE!!!!!!!!!! That means spring is near!

Bag Book Reports in Language Arts!

Hungry for pancakes? Want to help someone out?

On Sunday, January 23, 2011 the SLMS and SLPD are having a pancake breakfast benefit for Pete Erickson.  It starts at 8 AM-12:30 PM at SLMS.  It costs $6/person or $15/family.  You can buy tickets from a MS student or at the door. Please come hungry and help out the Erickson's!
                                                          By Seevily

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Test Are Next Week!

These are some of the most important tests of the year.  SLMS students are taking the tests on January 24-26, 2011.  Please keep these things in mind next week:
   1. avoid scheduling appointments
   2. get to school on time
   3. eat a good breakfast so you come with a full tummy (it's the most     important meal of the day)
   4 go to bed early and get plenty of sleep
GOOD LUCK SLMS! Do your BEST!!!
                      Written by Willie

Martin Luther King Day! Monday, January 17th, 2011

On Monday SLMS will have a revised schedule to allow for activities to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. School will be dismissed at 11:20 that day. We will be posting pictures of some of the activities that will be happening later next week! Come back to visit and find out what went on!