Looking at the Week Ahead

Hello Parents,

This coming week will be very busy for our fifth graders as we begin wrapping up the school year. Here's what's to come:

1. Monday - NO SCHOOL

    Memorial Day (May 26, 2014)

2. Tuesday, May 27 - CA Physical Fitness Testing

   The 5th graders will be participating in the CA Physical Fitness Test. The test will not go towards their report card grade. All activities will be overseen by the fifth grade teaching team. Please make sure your child brings comfortable shoes, athletic shorts (blue or black), and a shirt (no bright colors) to change in to. We also ask that your child comes to school with a water bottle or thermos. The fitness test is estimated to run between 1 1/2 to 2 hours as we have a large number of students participating. We will work hard to conclude the test on Tuesday. There is a chance the students will continue on Thursday if there is an issue with time. I will send an update about bringing a change of clothes on Thursday, if necessary.

3. Wednesday, May 28 - Mulligans Field Trip

Students not participating in the Mulligans field trip will have class at the regularly scheduled time.

4. Sixth Grade Preview Day

The fifth graders will participate in Sixth Grade Preview Day. They will shadow a 6th grade buddy for 3 periods. The students will have the opportunity to:

    a. Ask questions

    b. Become familiar with Portola Hall

    c. Participate in sixth grade lessons

    d. Get a glimpse of the 1:1 laptop program

    e. Make new friends!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me! I hope all of you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!