Mrs. Waggoner's News

We have been working machines this week. Students are learning the independent routines for reading workshop. This is very important as we work on our small group routines this coming week.

Yesterday I was out for Newsela training. Our substitute was wonderful and most of the kids were really well behaved, but the kiddos left the room a total disaster! This happened last week when I was pulled out for study group as well. Chromebooks on the floor, supplies on the ground, and "stuff" rearranged. I would appreciate if you could reinforce this "cleaning up after yourself" concept at home and I will keep working on it here. There is so much learning that happens in the elementary classroom! :)

Today Logan and Taylor led our Mystery Hangout with Discovery Elementary in St. Charles, Missouri. The think tank was generating questions and all students were engaged with their red and green cards helping answer the questions for the other class. These map skills are definitely coming along quickly! We even learned the there is a divide in the borders of the states that look like a baker! Totally news to me!!

Congrats to Savannah for getting the quote of the week, "make everyday great!" Also congrats to all of our ambassadors!! We had a bunch! Lastly, congrats to Ella for finishing all of her work and not turning in ONE thing left unfinished!

Conferences are fast approaching and the kids began working on their conference format. With that being said, I need you to fill out a conference slot AGAIN. When I had a sub last week, my conference sign ups on my desk completely disappeared. If you would so kindly fill out the Google form to request a new sign up, I would greatly appreciate it. IF YOU REMEMBER YOUR CONFERENCE TIME AND / OR HAVE ANOTHER STUDENT WITH A CONFERENCE ON A PARTICULAR NIGHT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN THE NOTES OF THE GOOGLE DOC.

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW CONFERENCE SIGN UP!

Happy Fall!

Have a great weekend,

Mrs. Waggoner

Math: Chapter 2 Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers

Reading: We are learning the small group routine this week and working independently so that Mrs. Waggoner can pull reading groups.

Writing: New spelling words this week. Test Friday. Narrative writing.

Science/Social Studies: Ecosystems/Geography.

**We are continuing our team building and development of classroom community.

Students will not eat lunch until 12:25. Therefore, students may bring in a daily start to be eaten after related arts. Due to food allergies, I ask that all students bring in a fresh fruit or vegetable for a snack. I appreciate your attention to this matter.

SEP 27 Skating Party 6:00-8:30pm

OCT 4 PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm

OCT 10 National Walk to School Day

OCT 12 NEOEA Day - no school

OCT 18 AR Goal due

OCT 19 End of quarter - No school for students

OCT 26 Halloween Party Parade 1:30pm

AUG 16-17

AUG 21-24

SEP 4-7

SEP 10-14

SEP 17-21

Hello! I am a 5th grade teacher at Hopkins Elementary. I enjoy spending time with my little family in Hiram, Ohio. I have three children: Ricky (7), Nora (4), and Sean (3). I love my church, road tripping, everything Disney, and creating memories. I have been at Hopkins for 10 years now between 4th and 5th grade. We are going to have a great year!

Email: waggoner@mentorschools.org
Location: 7565 Hopkins Road, Mentor, OH, USA
Phone: 440.255.6179
Twitter: @hop5wags