We're in a HEATwave!

Our weather for the next few days is calling for record-breaking heat.  We are expected to have highs in the 100s for several days. The last time we had temperatures this hot was in the summer of 2007. The local meterologist says that we may break temperature records from as far back as 1914!

So what can you do to stay cool during this heat?

For starters, don't go outside during the hottest part of the day, which is between 11-4.  Try to avoid these hours as the sun is at its peak in the sky.  Do your physical activity in the morning hours or the evening hours.

If you must go outside during the middle of the day:

• Drink plenty of WATER!
• Wear light-weight clothing.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
• Don't forget sunscreen!
• Take plenty of breaks.

Enjoy these hot days, but be safe and careful!

Summer Reading

Dear Students,

On one of our last days of school, I mentioned to you that the bookstore, Barnes and Noble, was having a summer reading program. 

Here's how it works.

If you read 8 books, and fill out this form, your parents can take you to the bookstore and you can choose a free book! 

You can also print a form for your brothers and sisters so all of you can get a free book this summer.

If you do this program, please leave me a comment and tell me what book you chose!

READY......SET....READ!!!

Love,
Mrs. Staton

Remembering the 5th Grade Class of 2012

Dear Students,

School is out and Summer is in!  It was quite a year wasn't it?

We started out together AGAIN, since most of you were in my class in 4th grade as well. A few of our classmates were from other classes, but 17 of us were together for 2 years.

We added 3 new teachers to our grade level, and said goodbye to one when she retired.

We said goodbye to 3 classmates who moved away at different points during the year.

We learned to DANCE! Who would have thought?

We said goodbye to each other for 8 weeks as I left school to have my baby.

We were reunited for 8 days at the end of year...field day, picnics, and your "Graduation"!

And then we had to say goodbye one last time...

The next time I see any of you, you will be middle schoolers, or even older than that. I do hope you will come back to "The Fork" to visit and let me see how you've grown and how much you've learned since you've left me.  I've never taught a group of students for 2 years in a row, so you guys will always hold a special place in my heart. 

Have a wonderful summer and enjoy your 6th grade year!!  You are well prepared!!

Love,
Mrs. Staton