9-27-2011
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe this is the last week of September! The year is off to a great start. Here are some reminders and things you need to know.
1. Tonight is Curriculum Night, starting at 6:30pm. The fifth grade teachers will be discussing what your child will learn this year as well as things you need to know. One thing in particular is the new report card that will go home this year. We will be meeting in room 83.
2. Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 5th. You must prepay for pictures if you wish to order them. Everyone’s picture will be made. These pictures go in the yearbook.
3. Last week information about Jump Rope for Heart came home. Please consider donating to this cause.
4. Have you gotten your password for Parent Assist? This will allow you to view your child’s academic progress online. Please call Mrs. Rybak in the school office (774-4664) for more information. In the future, progress reports will not be sent home on paper.
5. Don’t forget to bookmark our class blog http://5thgraderreaders.blogspot.com
Please feel free to leave a comment! I would love to hear from you!
6. Please speak with your child about the importance of completing and turning in homework!
Thank you for supporting your child’s education!
Mrs. Staton
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Kids and Sleep...Are you getting enough?
Our school will be starting Jump Rope For Heart in the month of October. This is a program created by the American Heart Association to help raise money for kids who have special heart conditions. Our local AHA representative emailed the following information to all teachers today for us to share with parents and families in our newsletters. I thought I would post this on the blog as well. This is an interesting article about children and how much sleep they need each night.
Sleep is like food for the brain. And just like food, sleep gives your child energy. During sleep, their bodies grow and recover from the day’s activities. Sleep is important for everyone—especially kids. It’s not just about feeling grumpy or dozing off in school. Lack of sleep can actually lead to serious health problems.
When kids don’t get enough sleep, they can be moody and perform poorly. They might fall asleep in class and fall behind on their homework. They’ll have less energy for sports and other physical activities. And when they’re tired or low on energy, they’re more likely to choose unhealthy foods or snacks. That means getting the right amount of sleep could actually help your child eat better.
Here are some tips for helping your children get at least nine hours of sleep each night. Help them build a routine—and stick with it. Then, ask them how they feel when they get their rest compared to when they don’t.
Step it Up : To help kids get used to earlier bedtimes and more rest, add 15 minutes of sleep time each night until they’re sleeping at least nine hours.
Wind Down : Stick to quiet, calm activities before bedtime, and your kids will fall asleep much more easily. Avoid TV, computers and telephones during the hour before bed. Don’t leave homework for the last minute. And don’t eat, drink, or exercise within a few hours of bedtime.
Fill In the Naps : If you plan them right, naps can help boost your child’s energy during the day. Naps that are too long or too close to bedtime can interrupt their regular sleep.
Dream Makeover : Make your child’s bedroom the perfect places to relax and sleep. Keep the room cool, quiet and dark. You might even want to install window shades or blackout curtains. Let in bright light in the morning to help them wake up.
I hope each of you are getting the right amount of sleep each night. It will help you be a better student and a healthier person!
Posts on Mrs. Staton's SuperStars may include links to external websites. Links to external sites are not under the editing control of the author of Mrs. Staton's SuperStars. Please ask that children use adult supervision when visiting websites outside of this blog, especially YouTube. While there are many great videos, please considering the ability for the public to post and comment on videos on YouTube.
The Nine Hour Rule: Kids and Sleep
Sleep is like food for the brain. And just like food, sleep gives your child energy. During sleep, their bodies grow and recover from the day’s activities. Sleep is important for everyone—especially kids. It’s not just about feeling grumpy or dozing off in school. Lack of sleep can actually lead to serious health problems.
When kids don’t get enough sleep, they can be moody and perform poorly. They might fall asleep in class and fall behind on their homework. They’ll have less energy for sports and other physical activities. And when they’re tired or low on energy, they’re more likely to choose unhealthy foods or snacks. That means getting the right amount of sleep could actually help your child eat better.
Here are some tips for helping your children get at least nine hours of sleep each night. Help them build a routine—and stick with it. Then, ask them how they feel when they get their rest compared to when they don’t.
Step it Up : To help kids get used to earlier bedtimes and more rest, add 15 minutes of sleep time each night until they’re sleeping at least nine hours.
Wind Down : Stick to quiet, calm activities before bedtime, and your kids will fall asleep much more easily. Avoid TV, computers and telephones during the hour before bed. Don’t leave homework for the last minute. And don’t eat, drink, or exercise within a few hours of bedtime.
Fill In the Naps : If you plan them right, naps can help boost your child’s energy during the day. Naps that are too long or too close to bedtime can interrupt their regular sleep.
Dream Makeover : Make your child’s bedroom the perfect places to relax and sleep. Keep the room cool, quiet and dark. You might even want to install window shades or blackout curtains. Let in bright light in the morning to help them wake up.
This information is provided by the American Heart Association
I hope each of you are getting the right amount of sleep each night. It will help you be a better student and a healthier person!
Posts on Mrs. Staton's SuperStars may include links to external websites. Links to external sites are not under the editing control of the author of Mrs. Staton's SuperStars. Please ask that children use adult supervision when visiting websites outside of this blog, especially YouTube. While there are many great videos, please considering the ability for the public to post and comment on videos on YouTube.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Percussion Assembly
Yesterday, we had some members of the Percussion unit of the Winston-Salem Symphony come to our school and demonstrate their instruments. They brought several types of drums (including some from West Africa). They had triangles, wood blocks, cymbals, and the marimbas. It was very interesting to hear all the different kinds of songs they could play just using these instruments.
It will be very exciting to hear the entire symphony play when we go to the Mary Starling Concert in the spring. It is always one of my favorite parts of 5th grade.
Which percussion instrument was your favorite?
Posts on Mrs. Staton's SuperStars may include links to external websites. Links to external sites are not under the editing control of the author of Mrs. Staton's SuperStars. Please ask that children use adult supervision when visiting websites outside of this blog, especially YouTube. While there are many great videos, please considering the ability for the public to post and comment on videos on YouTube.
It will be very exciting to hear the entire symphony play when we go to the Mary Starling Concert in the spring. It is always one of my favorite parts of 5th grade.
Which percussion instrument was your favorite?
Posts on Mrs. Staton's SuperStars may include links to external websites. Links to external sites are not under the editing control of the author of Mrs. Staton's SuperStars. Please ask that children use adult supervision when visiting websites outside of this blog, especially YouTube. While there are many great videos, please considering the ability for the public to post and comment on videos on YouTube.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Parent Letter 9/6/2011
September 6, 2011
Dear Parents,
Here are a few reminders for you this week.
1. Ident-a-Kid will be held tomorrow. If you wish for your child’s ID card to be made, please send in this money tomorrow.
2. Important parent meeting on Thursday night. We will have a nacho snack and information about our new behavior program called PBIS.
This is from 5:45 – 7:30pm.
3. I still need $5.50 from several families to pay for our Scholastic News subscription. Please send this in as soon as possible.
4. See flyers concerning South Fork t-shirts and Car Magnets.
5. I have a special announcement to make. I am expecting a new baby! Baby is due to arrive at the end of March! I have not yet made arrangements for a long-term sub, but will let you know when I get that information.
Thank you for your support of your child’s education!
Mrs. Staton
Dear Parents,
Here are a few reminders for you this week.
1. Ident-a-Kid will be held tomorrow. If you wish for your child’s ID card to be made, please send in this money tomorrow.
2. Important parent meeting on Thursday night. We will have a nacho snack and information about our new behavior program called PBIS.
This is from 5:45 – 7:30pm.
3. I still need $5.50 from several families to pay for our Scholastic News subscription. Please send this in as soon as possible.
4. See flyers concerning South Fork t-shirts and Car Magnets.
5. I have a special announcement to make. I am expecting a new baby! Baby is due to arrive at the end of March! I have not yet made arrangements for a long-term sub, but will let you know when I get that information.
Thank you for your support of your child’s education!
Mrs. Staton
Monday, September 5, 2011
Happy Labor Day!
Feels weird to have a holiday from school, considering we've only been in class for 7 days, doesn't it? Well, Labor Day is a federal holiday. This means that the entire United States celebrates this holiday. For example, another Federal Holiday is the Fourth of July.
We celebrate Labor Day to honor the contributions of workers to our country. You might notice that many of your parents did not have to work today. Schools, banks, post offices, court houses, etc are closed today, as well as many offices. Some places like restaurants, stores, hospitals, though are open.
Many people in America see Labor Day as the last "official" day of summer, although Fall doesn't start until later in the month. Many people have cook outs or end of summer parties on Labor Day.
What did your family do today?
We celebrate Labor Day to honor the contributions of workers to our country. You might notice that many of your parents did not have to work today. Schools, banks, post offices, court houses, etc are closed today, as well as many offices. Some places like restaurants, stores, hospitals, though are open.
Many people in America see Labor Day as the last "official" day of summer, although Fall doesn't start until later in the month. Many people have cook outs or end of summer parties on Labor Day.
What did your family do today?
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