August2013 Welcometothefourthgrade.Itishardtobelievethatthelongsummerbreakis almostover.Don’tworry!Wearegoingtohavemanyexcitingandchallenging activitiesplannedforyou.Inorderforyoutogetstarted,youwillneedthe following:(pleasemakesuretoputyournameontheitems.) 5marblenotebooks 1yellowtwo‐pocketfolder 1redtwo‐pocketfolder 1greentwo‐pocketfolder 1designofyourchoicetwo‐pocketfolder 2booksocks 1packofpencils 1packofcrayons 1packofmarkers 1smallpencilcase/box 2softerasers 1pairofscissors Theseitemswillbecollectedforwholeclassuse 2gluesticks 1packofblackSharpiemarkers 1boxoftissue(LASTNAMEA‐M) 1boxofcleartape(LASTNAMEN‐Z) Onthefirstfewdaysofschoolwewillbesharingitemsfromhometo helpgettoknoweachother.Iwouldlikeyoutobringinsomethingfrom homethatyoucansharewiththeclass.Thisitemcanbeapicture,asouvenir fromatrip,oranobjectthathasspecialmeaningtoyou.Bepreparedtotella storyabouttheitemsyoubringin.Itmaytakeseveraldaysbeforeyouturn toshare,sopleaseknowthattheseitemswillneedtostayinschoolforat leastaweek. Youneedtobringapictureofyouoryouwithyourfamily.Please bringapicturethatyoudon’tmindtogluetoapaper.Wewillbemakinga personalintroductionposter. Pleasealsobringinabookthatyoucanreadforthefirstfewdaysof school,untilourlibraryisupandrunning.Itisalsoagoodideatobringa nutritioussnacktoschool. IhopethatyouenjoytherestofthevacationandIlookforwardto meetingyou. Sincerely, Mrs.Beatty Suggested Supply List B 156 Attached is a list of supplies that will be helpful to have when we begin to get organized in the classroom. It’s okay if you don’t have everything on the list on the first day....just be sure to have the items marked with an asterisk(*). 5 sewn composition notebooks* (previous students have found that wire bound notebooks unwind, tangle and scratch) 5 folders* (with pockets) colored pencils, markers and/or crayons scissors glue sticks 3x5 index cards and container with alphabet dividers 1 box of tissues refill package of baby wipes a small brown bag with a few items that will tell the class about you * (photographs, small toys, music, food, souvenirs…be creative) Sharpie markers (ultra thin or fine tip. These will be collected and shared for class use) cloth zippered pencil case to hold the following: lots of pencils* and erasers a handheld pencil sharpener pens (for editing only) sticky notes (3x3 or smaller) highlighters Other requests, reminders and information: ~Please do NOT bring in liquid white-out, binders or mechanical pencils (that need to be refilled—if they don’t get refilled they’re fine). They will be sent home. ~Label everything!! ~Supplies may need to be replenished as the year progresses. ~You may bring in a small hand-held game or cards for indoor recess. ~Be sure you have your BUS PASS on the first day of school. Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation! See you September 4! August 2013 Dear Super Fifth Grader, Welcome to fifth grade at Millstone River School! I am looking forward to an exciting year of fun-filled learning and discovery. I will be your teacher for Math, Language Arts, and Science. Mr. Smith will be your Social Studies teacher. The first week of school we will be busy with “getting to know you” activities. I would like you to bring a paper bag with 5 items that you can share with the class about you. All of the items need to fit into the lunch sized bag and be brought in on the second day of school. Below is a small list of basic items that you can go “Back-to-School” shopping for, although not required, for the first day of school. These suggested supplies would be helpful: ** 5 double pocket folders ** 5 hard covered, one subject marble composition books ** Small desk-sized supply case ** Crayons/colored pencils/washable markers ** Large glue sticks ** Highlighter ** Pencils/pens ** 2 black Sharpie markers (fine point) ** 2 dry erase markers (any color) ** Handheld pencil sharpener ** A pair of kid scissors ** 4 packages of post its (3” x 3”) ** 1 packages of wide-ruled paper ** 2 boxes of tissues Also, remember to bring a healthy snack on the first day of school. Enjoy the rest of your summer and get ready for a spectacular year! See you in September! Sincerely, Mrs. Cao Mrs. Cattley’s Supply List 1 inch three ring binder zippered pencil case with holes for putting into three ring binder 5 binder dividers with tabs (leave unlabeled) binder paper- some for home and some for school 2 ultra fine Sharpie markers 2 red pens 1 large boxes of tissues 1 composition notebook 3 3x3 Post-it notepads 4 pencils optional: small scissors, o pack of 12-24 colored pencils, (must fit in pencil case) o hand held pencil sharpener August 2012 Dear Parents, CHANG We are pleased to have your child in our rooms this year. We will PELLECCHIA be sharing many exciting experiences. Each teacher will instruct their class in language arts and math. Mrs. Chang is the team’s science teacher and Mrs. Pellecchia is the team’s social studies teacher. The class will make a special effort to improve writing skills this year. We'd like to share with you some of the things that we'll be doing throughout the school year. 1. All children will keep a journal for each subject. We would like you to prepare two sets of six 70-page spiral notebooks. The colors of the cover page for each subject are: Reading (red), Writing (purple), Math (green), Science (blue), Social Studies (yellow), and Inventions (black). Students will record their valuable thoughts and learning experiences in these journals. This written record of what they have achieved will be taken home periodically to be shared with you and discussed during conferences. 2. Other school supplies include: 5 packets of post-it notes, pencils, crayons, markers, highlighters, five different colored folders, one flat zipped pencil holders, two rolls of scotch tape, one box of gallon-size ziplock bags, and one box of Kleenex tissues. 3. For the Columbia Writing Program, we will take writing samples early on to serve as benchmarks for each student. Throughout the school year, we will continue to teach them strategies that help them revise and have them assess their own progress. At the end of the year we will evaluate their improvement as writers. 4. Children will learn many different forms of writing, including stories, reports, poems, and science experiment observations and social studies reports. They will also write in all subjects for different purposes: to ask for information, to express feelings, and to summarize as well as evaluate what they have learned. They will build strong vocabulary skills with the Ganske spelling program and Vocabulary Workshop (more information will follow.). They will study synonyms, antonyms, and apply effective vocabulary to make their writing more descriptive. 5. Children will write for different audiences and in different subject areas. By speaking to others through writing, they are acquiring a "voice," a sense of an important author who has something important to say. They will build their confidence, competence, and self-esteem. 6. We will talk about good writing and analyze good literature books we read. Children will learn to revise by organizing their ideas and to edit their writing to improve word usage, style, and mechanics. Certain selections will go through several drafts as students polish their writing for publication in some way. We hope to assist your child in growing as a writer and enjoying the process of writing while they learn across the curriculum. Let’s work closely to help your child perform at the best potential and enjoy this precious and rewarding learning experience. Cordially Yours, Mrs. Chang and Mrs. Pellecchia Dear Parent(s), We want to take this opportunity to welcome you to another school year at Millstone River School. We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growth for our classes. We hope that we will become partners in your child’s education. The fifth grade curriculum is both demanding and stimulating. With your participation and support, we believe this can be an outstanding year for your child. To smooth the transition back to school, students can view the supply list for fifth graders on the district’s website under schools then under supply lists. We’ve also included below a few additional items that each student should purchase. If possible, we would like the children to bring these items into school during the first week. Again, we look forward to working with you this school year. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Amy Coffey Megan Dewan 4 Folders 4 Marble cover Composition books Protractor Index cards(3x5) Ruler PencilCase(needstofitinsidethedesk) Tissues Wipes(CloroxorLysol) Pens Pencils Scissors Large glue stick Highlighter(s) Colored pencils, markers, and/or crayons Mrs. Collins Supply List There is a standard Millstone River 5th grade supply list posted on the home page, however these are the ONLY supplies necessary for Mrs. Collins class. 1. One 2" 3-ring binder (No more than 2") 2. 5 numbered multi-colored divider tabs (to be placed in the 3 ring binders as instructed in class) 3. Lined binder paper; some for school and some for home 4. Large, durable three hole pencil case with zipper to place in the binder – NO SCHOOLBOXES, please. 5. 1 box of tissues to donate for usage throughout the year 6. 2 blue or black pens 7. 4 red pens to start 8. 4 pencils to start 9. Colored pencils - 12-24 only. Must fit in pencil case 10. 1 double pocket folders 11. 3 Composition books 12. 1 Large glue stick 13. 3 - 3 x 3 post it note pads (any color) 14. Scissors Please re-supply your child as needed during the school year. Supplies at Home crayons pencils loose leaf paper scissors glue stick August 2013 Dear Fantastic Fifth Grader, We are excited to welcome you back to school and can’t wait for you to begin your journey as fantastic fifth graders! This year you are part of a dynamic team; I am your teacher for language arts, math, and science, and Mrs. Winterstein is your social studies teacher. We are happy and honored to be your teachers for an exciting year of learning and growing. As we begin our journey, we will venture to new places and discover interesting characters through our various literary units. In addition, we will continue to improve our skills as authors as we focus on writing techniques to develop meaningful personal narratives, memoirs, fiction stories, and expository essays. In addition, as mathematicians we will use many types of strategies to help solve a variety of math problems. Some units of study include place value, algebraic thinking, fractions, probability, and geometry. As scientists we will explore mixtures and solutions, forces and motion, and microorganisms to help us better understand the world around us. Finally, as historians we will focus on America’s story by understanding how the Civil War, Great Depression, and Civil Rights Movement shaped 21st century America. The fifth grade curriculum is challenging, but exciting. With your parents, Mrs. Winterstein and I will work together as a team to help you succeed as a learner and become a valued member of our classroom community. Below are the supplies you will need for the first day of school: ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Box of tissues 3 marble sewn composition notebooks (wide-ruled) 1in. binder with labeled tabs for science and social studies 1 pack wide-ruled loose leaf paper (put in binder) 5 packs of 3x3 in. Post-It notes 4 plastic 2 pocket folders Pencil case (zippered, cloth not plastic) to hold: o #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please) o 2 green pens, 2 purple pens (for correcting class work) o o o o o o o Highlighter Colored pencils & markers Scissors Handheld pencil sharpener 1 medium-tipped black Sharpie 1 fine-tipped black Sharpie Glue stick (no bottles) We look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to get started! Your first homework assignment is to bring two (2) novels to school on September 4 th – your summer reading novel and a novel of your choice. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Ms. Conlon Mrs. Winterstein September 2013 Dear Fourth Grader! The first day of school is right around the corner, and I’m looking forward to meeting you. There are a lot of exciting activities ahead. Our year starts out with “Fourth Grade Record Breakers” Day. We have field trips, and class activities that you will enjoy. We are going to create many fourth grade memories this year that you will look back on with a smile. I have had a very busy summer. I visited my daughter, Kristen, in Los Angeles, California and had a wonderful time. We visited the Getty Center and saw beautiful art work. Kristen is the Assistant Director for Screen Writing School at the University of Southern California where she graduated with her Masters Degree in screen writing. She also is a professor there. My younger daughter, Ashley, is a fashion designer. She works in New York City. She loved her visit to China last spring where she was sent to select beautiful silk fabrics for dresses. I am very proud of both my daughters. I’m sure that your summer has been filled with wonderful adventures also. I am anxious to hear about all of them. If you are busy getting organized for the first day of school, the list below contains suggestions for you. The list contains items that will be helpful for you to have in school this year. Please be sure to put your name on each item that you bring to school. -4 Black composition books -Scissors -No. 2 writing pencils -Felt-tip markers for projects -Box of tissues for the class to share -3, two-pocket folders -Yellow highlighter pens -Three ring 1-inch binder -Colored pencils -Large glue stick -Large eraser -Post-It Notes -Black Sharpie markers (package of 5) I can’t wait to meet you in September! Enjoy the rest of your summer. I can’t wait to meet you on the first day of school. Remember to wear a big smile! Warmly, Mrs. J. Davis August 2013 Dear Super Fourth grader, Welcome to fourth grade at Millstone River School. I am looking forward to an exciting year of fun-filled learning and discovery. This year I will be your child’s teacher for all academic subjects except Social Studies. During that class time, your child will have Mrs. Gregorio. Our two homerooms will work closely together as a team on projects, activities, and field trips. The first week of school we will be busy with “getting to know you” activities and I would like you to bring a paper bag with 5 items that you can share with the class about you. All of the items need to fit into the lunch-sized bag and be brought in on the second day of school. As the summer sun starts to set, many students look forward to “Backto-School” shopping. Some of the supplies needed for the class have been ordered and will be given to your child at the start of school. I have created a small list of basic items that your child may want to purchase, although not required, for the first day of school. The following items will be needed throughout the year and would be extremely helpful: At least 24 #2 pre-sharpened pencils Highlighter Scissors Large Glue Sticks Post-It Notes (3x3 inch) Pre-sharpened colored pencils 2 Black Sharpie Markers (Ultra Fine Point) 4 Heavy-duty Bottom Pocket 2 Pocket Folders 4 Marble Composition Books At least 1 box of tissues and baby wipes A USB Flash Drive 3 Dry Erase Markers (any color) The students will need to cover two textbooks within the first week of school. Brown grocery bags work well or you may purchase 2 book sox (both jumbo). If the need arises for other supplies during the school year I will send a notice home to let you know. I am truly looking forward to meeting my class this year! I believe this will be one of your best school years ever! Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you in September! Sincerely, Mrs. Krista Davis Dear Parent(s), We want to take this opportunity to welcome you to another school year at Millstone River School. We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growth for our classes. We hope that we will become partners in your child’s education. The fifth grade curriculum is both demanding and stimulating. With your participation and support, we believe this can be an outstanding year for your child. To smooth the transition back to school, students can view the supply list for fifth graders on the district’s website under schools then under supply lists. We’ve also included below a few additional items that each student should purchase. If possible, we would like the children to bring these items into school during the first week. Again, we look forward to working with you this school year. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Amy Coffey Megan Dewan 4 Folders 4 Marble cover Composition books Protractor Index cards(3x5) Ruler PencilCase(needstofitinsidethedesk) Tissues Wipes(CloroxorLysol) Pens Pencils Scissors Large glue stick Highlighter(s) Colored pencils, markers, and/or crayons West Windsor - Plainsboro Regional School District Millstone River School 75 Grovers Mill Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Telephoe: 609-716-5500 FAX: 609-716-5544 Roseann Bonino, Principal ([email protected]) Lori Skibinski, Assistant Principal ([email protected]) August 2013 Dear Students, My name is Mr. Eng and, along with Mrs. Leverock, I will be your fifth grade teacher. The first day of school will be here soon and I am looking forward to working with you this year. With all of our combined efforts and cooperation, I am confident that we will accomplish a great deal in the months ahead! Please plan on having the following classroom supplies this school year: • • • • • • • • • • two (2) “marbleized” composition books (each at least 100 pages, one for language arts and one for science class) five (5) dual-pocket folders WITH brass fastener tabs (five different colors if you can; this might help you organize yourself better) pencil case OR pencil box AND two (2) boxes of #2 pencils highlighter AND several pens a set of colored pencils AND a set of washable coloring markers (no permanent markers, please) glue stick (no liquid glue, please) pair of blunt-tipped children’s scissors a 1 GB (at least) USB-type computer Flash Drive (It’s important to have a reliable flash drive – oftentimes, cheap ones that you get for free fail during operation.) a sturdy lanyard for your flash drive so that you do not lose it a staple remover (something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Swingline-Premium-StapleRemover-S7037141P/dp/B001E641SQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1373287675&sr=85&keywords=staple+remover ) • a box of tissues Please take the time to relax and enjoy the rest of your summer as we all prepare for an engaging and productive school year! Sincerely, Mr. Eng ([email protected]) “Upon the whole, here was an undoubted testimony that there was scarce any condition in the world so miserable but there was something negative or something positive to be thankful for in it...” - Robinson Crusoe Dear Boys and Girls, Welcome to fourth grade and to our class! I hope that you had a wonderful summer, and are well‐rested and ready to start a new school year. Everyone at Millstone River is busy getting ready for the opening of school. When you come to school on September 4th, bring a hearty snack for the first day of school so you won’t be too hungry. Also, please bring your bus pass, so we can show you whereto get the bus to go home. There is one item that I ask you not to bring…a trapper keeper or a binder. There is not enough room in your desk to keep one. You will find a list of suggested supplies enclosed. This year, I will be your teacher for all academic subjects except science. During that class time, Mrs. Krista Davis will teach you science. Our two classes will be working together as a team on projects, activities and class trips. Mrs.Davis and I have an exciting year planned for you. We hope you will enjoy being in fourth grade as much as we enjoy being your teachers. We are looking forward to meeting you and spending the year together! Sincerely, Mrs.Gregorio To help you prepare for the new school year, I would like to suggest that you bring the following materials to class: Backpack or book bag 1 spiral composition book Mead composition book 4 pocket folders, one of them green 20 sharpened pencils Colored pencils ( no crayons or markers ) Post‐its (various sizes) Glue sticks Hi lighters Scissors Box of tissues and baby wipes Favorite chapter book to read Supply List for Dr. Strnad and Dr. Gurzau Suggested Classroom Supplies for B-102 1_____Two boxes of tissues for the class 2_____Post-its (3 x 3 or smaller) 3_____A glue stick 4_____A 12-inch ruler (try to find one that has centimeters marked on it too) 5_____Small scissors 6_____Six two-pocket folders, (Different colors) 7_____Five marble composition books 8____A protractor 9____Several pencils 10___Pencil box 11___A pack of 100 or so 3 inch by 5 inch index cards 12___Pink, yellow and green highlighters. Dear Parent(s) and Student, Welcome to fourth grade at Millstone River School! We would like to take the time to introduce ourselves and give you little “sneak peek” into the year ahead. Our names are Mrs. Shio and Miss Hegarty and we will be teaching Language Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies. Mr. Van Doren and Mrs. Shio will be your science teachers. We have big plans for us this year! During the first days of school, we will spend time getting to know one another and learning the rules and routines of our classroom through fun, engaging activities. After we establish a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere, the true learning begins! This year, you will learn new reading strategies, participate in engaging book clubs, become a thoughtful writer, learn new problem solving skills, and become an active historian! Mr. VanDoren and Mrs. Shio will guide you through a number of fun and enriching hands-on science experiments that will get your brains spinning! As the last days of August come near, many students may want to get a head start on “back to school” shopping. For this reason, we have created a list of items that you and your child may want to purchase. These suggested supplies would be extremely helpful: 5 double pocket folders A box of crayons/colored pencils Glue sticks Scissors/transparent tape labeled with your child’s name written Highlighter 4 hard covered, one subject marble composition books (for reading, writing, spelling & math) 1 green notebook for science A box of #2 pencils 3 packages of post its A colored pen A box of tissues (for classroom use) The students will need to cover two textbooks within the first week of school. Brown grocery bags work well or you may purchase 2 book socks (both jumbo). We look forward to meeting you and hope that we can work together to make this year a truly enlightening experience for your fourth grader. Enjoy the rest of your summer and get ready for a marvelous year! Sincerely, Mrs. Shio and Miss Hegarty Cooking Up A GREAT Year! Dear Boys and Girls, Welcome to Millstone River Elementary School! I hope that you are enjoying your summer and looking forward to lots of fun and learning this year. My name is Mrs. Hyer, and I will be your teacher for Language Arts, Social Studies and Math. Your Science teacher will be Mrs. Mulloy-Rasheed. I am really excited for the school year to begin! One reason is because there are going to be many enjoyable activities in math this year: math labs, collages, spreadsheets, math art, and many more projects. In order to get your math skills “cooking”, it is time to start reviewing the basic multiplication facts that you learned in third grade! Below you will find the equations that should be memorized. 2x2=4 2x3=6 2x4=8 2x5=10 2x6=12 2x7=14 2x8=16 2x9=18 3x3=9 3x4=12 3x5=15 3x6=18 3x7=21 3x8=24 3x9=27 4x4=16 4x5=20 4x6=24 4x7=28 4x8=32 4x9=36 5x5=25 6x6=36 5x6=30 6x7=42 5x7=35 6x8=48 5x8=40 6x9=54 5x9=45 7x7=49 8x8=64 9x9=81 7x8=56 8x9=72 7x9=63 During the first few days of school, we will have a "Knights of the Round Table" multiplication test. I am hopeful that you will become a "Knight"! So, practice your basic facts nightly! I am equally excited about Language Arts. We will be writing poetry, personal narratives, essays, and realistic fiction, as well as reading many exciting books on our "just right" reading levels. As you plan to get ready for fourth grade, these items are recommended: 4 sturdy pocket folders with pockets on the bottom (1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red) 4 wide ruled, 100 sheet, marble composition books 1 pkg. adhesive plastic tabs (Post It flags work well....25 per pack) 1 small flash drive with minimal storage (Basic stick type – rectangular in shape, empty please) 4 pads of lined post it notes 1 soft pencil pouch containing 24 sharpened pencils, a highlighter, a black erasable pen, a red pen, and a self contained pencil sharpener 1 small box of colored pencils….no more than 12 1 large glue stick 1 small pair of scissors 2 extra large book socks 1 novel of your choice for free reading time 1 box of tissues 1 box of baby wipes *Please do not bring in a trapper keeper or binder, since the desk is not large enough to accommodate them* In order to jump start the year, feel free to send me a letter and tell me a little about yourself and your interests. You may send your letters to my home or bring them with you on the first day of school. I am anxious to meet you! Mrs. Marian Hyer 14 Clinton Court Plainsboro, NJ 08536 On the first day of school remember to bring a healthy snack, which will be eaten at an appropriate time depending upon our schedule. Enjoy the remainder of the summer, Mrs. Hyer The next page has the supply list for Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Mahoney Student School Supply List 2013-2014 - Google Drive Page 1 of 1 1. No. 2 Pencils 2. Glue Sticks 3. Colored Pencils 4. Markers 5. Expandable File/ Accordion Folder 6. One box of tissues 7. 3 hole punched zippered pencil pouch 8. Composition Book for Math 9. Post-its (lots of them!!!!!) 10. Handheld pencil sharpener 11. scissors 12. Highlighter 13. Purple & Green pens 14. Water bottle that will not spill if tipped *if a water bottle is needed 15. Pack of looseleaf paper 16. 1.5 inch binder with a divider https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AaddtvfRJQlVkFV5jH-HpF6pHSu5W-s7_fLhfCKjgD4/edit 7/15/2013 Dear Parent(s) and Students, We would like to welcome you to an exciting year in fourth grade! In this letter, we would like to introduce ourselves and give you a short list of suggested supplies that you might want to pick up during your school shopping. Our names are Michael Jones and Rebecca King and we are looking forward to beginning a new and exciting year at Millstone River School! As September approaches we have been busy planning “beginning of the year” activities. We will start off with some “getting to know you” activities in order to get acquainted with one another. We are anticipating a year that is filled with fun and interesting learning experiences. The summer has been passing by quickly and we are sure that you are planning to do some school supply shopping. The following items are specific to our classroom program. Everything is available at your local CVS, OfficeMax, Staples, etc. The following items will be needed throughout the year and would be extremely helpful: At least 24 #2 pre-sharpened pencils Scotch Tape With Dispenser Highlighters Scissors Large Glue Sticks WIDE RULED loose leaf paper (3-Hole Punch) 4 Pads of Post-It Notes (size: 3 inch by 3 inch) Pre-sharpened colored pencils 5 Heavy-Duty Bottom Pocket 2 Pocket Folders 5 Marble Composition Notebooks (These are for different subjects if you would like to match the colors of the folders for each subject) 1 box of tissues Black Pens 1 Plastic, Folder-Size Envelope with Velcro or String Closure (Poly Envelope) Ruler Colored pencils/crayons At least 2 Black Sharpie markers (1 Fine Point and 1 Ultra Fine Point- Teacher will hold for projects) Small supply box with name (8” x 4 1/2” x 2 1/2”) that will fit in desk BIG SMILE! We are truly looking forward to meeting our classes this year! We are hoping this will be one of your best school years ever! Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you in September!!! Sincerely, Mr. Jones and Mrs. King West Windsor - Plainsboro Regional School District Millstone River School 75 Grovers Mill Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Telephoe: 609-716-5500 FAX: 609-716-5544 Roseann Bonino, Principal ([email protected]) Lori Skibinski, Assistant Principal ([email protected]) August 2012 Greetings New Fifth Grade Students, With summer rapidly coming to a close, I am looking forward to working with you this year. As you know, organization is important, so please read the information below regarding school supplies. Please bring the following with you on the first day of school: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • one (1) binder with four section dividers one (1) “marbleized” composition books (each at least 100 pages) five (5) dual-pocket folders WITH brass fastener tabs (five different colors if you can; this might help you organize yourself better) pencil case OR pencil box two (2) boxes of #2 pencils highlighter several pens (blue or black; a red pen also) a set of colored pencils a set of washable coloring markers (no permanent markers please) glue stick (no liquid glue please) pair of blunt-tipped children’s scissors a 1 GB (at least) USB-type computer Flash Drive a sturdy lanyard for your flash drive so that you do not lose it a box of tissues a picture of yourself that we can use in an activity Enjoy the rest of your vacation and I will see you on the first day of school! Sincerely, Mrs. Leverock ([email protected]) Dear Parent(s) and Students Welcome to the fourth grade! I hope you had a great summer. It is hard to believe that it is almost over. Before the school year begins, I wanted to introduce myself to you. My name is Robyn Mallen and I am looking forward to meeting you! This year I will be your child’s teacher for all academic subjects expect Science. During that class time, your child will have Miss. Rosenberg. Our two homerooms will work closely together on team projects, activities, and field trips. Below is a list of basic items that you can go “Back-to-School” shopping for, although not required, for the first day of school. These suggested supplies would be helpful: 1 spiral composition book 3 marble composition books 5 heavy duty two-pocket folders (one of them orange) 2 extra large book socks 2 dry erase markers (any color) Crayons/colored pencils 2 Black Sharpie markers (1 fine point and 1 ultra fine point) 4 packages of Post-its pads (3 inch by 3 inch) 2 Large glue sticks Scissors Pencil case containing – 2 erasable black pens, 1 highlighter, pencil sharpener, 24 sharpened pencils 2 packages of wide ruled loose leaf paper At least one box of tissues and wipes (Clorox or Lysol) Please bring in a book that you can read for the first few days of school. Also, remember to bring in a healthy snack on the first day of school. Enjoy the rest of your summer and get ready for a great year! See you in September. Sincerely, Ms. Mallen Dear Parent(s) and Students, We would like to welcome you to an exciting year in fourth grade! In this letter, we would like you to look at this list of supplies that your child will need. Everything is available at your local superstore, Office Depot, and/or Staples. Please purchase only these items. I will supply your child with anything else they may need At least 12 #2 pre-sharpened pencils Child Safe Scissors Large Glue Sticks Pre-sharpened colored pencils 4 Marble Composition Notebooks (not spiral) o 1 red o 1 yellow o 1 green o 1 blue 2 boxes of tissues (for classroom use) A small desktop pencil box Post-Its Cooking Up A GREAT Year Dear Boys and Girls, Welcome to Millstone River Elementary School! I hope that you are enjoying your summer and looking forward to lots of fun and learning this year. My name is Mrs. MulloyRasheed, and I will be your teacher for Language Arts, Science and Math. Your Social Studies teacher will be Mrs. Hyer. I am really excited for the school year to begin! One reason is because there are going to be many enjoyable activities in math this year: math labs, collages, spreadsheets, math art, and many more projects. In order to get your math skills “cooking”, it is time to start reviewing the basic multiplication facts that you learned in third grade! Below you will find the equations that should be memorized. 2x2=4 2x3=6 2x4=8 2x5=10 2x6=12 2x7=14 2x8=16 2x9=18 3x3=9 4x4=16 5x5=25 6x6=36 3x4=12 4x5=20 5x6=30 6x7=42 3x5=15 4x6=24 5x7=35 6x8=48 3x6=18 4x7=28 5x8=40 6x9=54 3x7=21 4x8=32 5x9=45 3x8=24 4x9=36 3x9=27 7x7=49 7x8=56 7x9=63 8x8=64 8x9=72 9x9=81 During the first few days of school, we will have a "Knights of the Round Table" multiplication test. I am hopeful that you will become a "Knight"! So, practice your basic facts nightly! I am equally excited about Language Arts. We will be writing poetry, personal narratives, essays, and realistic fiction, as well as reading many exciting books on our "just right" reading levels. As you plan to get ready for fourth grade, these items are recommended: 4 sturdy pocket folders with pockets on the bottom (1 blue, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red) 4 wide ruled, 100 sheet, marble composition books 1 pkg. adhesive plastic tabs (Post It flags work well....25 per pack) 1 small flash drive with minimal storage (Basic stick type – rectangular in shape, empty please) 4 pads of lined post it notes 1 soft pencil pouch containing 24 sharpened pencils, a highlighter, a black erasable pen, a red pen, and a self contained pencil sharpener 1 small box of colored pencils….no more than 12 1 large glue stick 1 small pair of scissors 2 extra large book socks 1 novel of your choice for free reading time 1 box of tissues 1 box of baby wipes *Please do not bring a trapper keeper or binder, since the desk is not large enough to accommodate them* In order to jump start the year, feel free to send me a letter, and tell me a little about yourself and your interests. You may send your letter to my home or bring it with you on the first day of school. I am anxious to meet you! Michele Mulloy-Rasheed 1015 Evergreen Road Yardley, PA 19067 On the first day of school remember to bring a healthy snack, as we will not be having lunch until the afternoon. Enjoy the remainder of the summer, Mrs. Mulloy-Rasheed Supply List for Mrs. Osburn’s Class: 1. five sewn marble journals 2. eight (cheap) two pocket folders (no middle binder tabs) - plain colors 3. many, many pencils and erasers 4. glue sticks - large 5. scissors 6. plastic protractor 7. ruler 8. 1 and 1/2-inch white plastic three ring binder and dividers 9. mesh zipper pouch for supplies 10. box of tissue 11. deck of cards - playing cards used for math games 12. Paper-mate erasable pens 13. box of colored pencils 14. box of thin point (skinny) colored markers 15. small (non-battery) pencil sharpener 16. post-it-notes 17. flash drive -- please label with your name 18. package of small paper drinking cups -- bathroom size is fine 19. tape and dispenser August 2013 Dear Parents, We are pleased to have your child in our rooms this year. We will be sharing many exciting experiences. Each teacher will instruct their class in language arts and math. Mrs. Chang is the team’s science teacher and Mrs. Pellecchia is the team’s social studies teacher. The class will make a special effort to improve writing skills this year. We'd like to share with you some of the things that we'll be doing throughout the school year. 1. All children will keep a journal for each subject. We would like you to prepare two sets of six 70 page spiral notebooks. The colors of the cover page for each subject are: Reading (red), Writing (purple), Math (green), Science (blue), Social Studies (yellow), and Inventions (black). Students will record their valuable thoughts and learning experiences in these journals. This written record of what they have achieved will be taken home periodically to be shared with you and discussed during conferences. 2. Other school supplies include: 5 packets of post‐it notes, pencils, crayons, markers, highlighters, five different colored folders, one flat zipped pencil holders, two rolls of scotch tape, one box of gallon‐size zip lock bags, and one box of Kleenex tissues. 3. For the Columbia Writing Program, we will take writing samples early on to serve as benchmarks for each student. Throughout the school year, we will continue to teach them strategies that help them revise and have them assess their own progress. At the end of the year we will evaluate their improvement as writers. 4. Children will learn many different forms of writing, including stories, reports, poems, and science experiment observations and social studies reports. They will also write in all subjects for different purposes: to ask for information, to express feelings, and to summarize as well as evaluate what they have learned. They will build strong vocabulary skills with the Ganske spelling program and Vocabulary Workshop (more information will follow.). They will study synonyms, antonyms, and apply effective vocabulary to make their writing more descriptive. 5. Children will write for different audiences and in different subject areas. By speaking to others through writing, they are acquiring a "voice," a sense of an important author who has something important to say. They will build their confidence, competence, and self‐esteem. 6. We will talk about good writing and analyze good literature books we read. Children will learn to revise by organizing their ideas and to edit their writing to improve word usage, style, and mechanics. Certain selections will go through several drafts as students polish their writing for publication in some way. We hope to assist your child in growing as a writer and enjoying the process of writing while they learn across the curriculum. Let’s work closely to help your child perform at the best potential and enjoy this precious and rewarding learning experience. Cordially Yours, Mrs. Chang and Mrs. Pellecchia August 2013 Dear New Fourth Grader, Welcome to fourth grade at Millstone River School. We're delighted that you will be joining our class for a fun-filled year of learning and discovery! You will be learning math from Mrs. Jean Davis and all other academic subjects from Mrs. Roomann. I hope that you and your families are having an enjoyable summer doing all of the things that you love to do! I've been vacationing and relaxing, too. For the last few weeks of summer I plan to read, read, read -- my favorite way to relax. Although we still have some time before school starts in September, you might want to start thinking about supplies for school. Here are a few suggestions: presharpened # 2 pencils & an eraser scotch tape/dispenser highlighter scissors glue/large glue stick 4 pads of Post-It notes (3x3") presharpened colored pencils 4 marble composition notebooks 3 heavy duty 2-pocket folders 1 one-inch three-ring binder colored markers: broad & fine tip 1 box of tissues 1 USB stick/Flash drive (for writing files) Anything else you will need in the classroom, I will provide for you. Enjoy the rest of your summer vacation. Bring lots of wonderful memories to school to share with our class. I am looking forward to meeting you on the first day of school. Yours, Mrs. Katrin-Kaja Roomann 4th grade Room A154 August 2013 Dear Fourth Grader, Welcome to the fourth grade at Millstone River School! I am so excited to have you in my class and hope you are looking forward to a fun year of learning in fourth grade! My name is Ms. Rosenberg and I will be your teacher for Language Arts, Math, and Science. Ms. Mallen will be your teacher for Social Studies. For the first day of school I would like you to bring in a chapter book to read, as well as two small items that tell something about you. Bring these items in a small bag and you will share with the class. It may take a couple days for everyone to share, so be prepared to leave the bag at school. Please also bring in a nutritious snack! The following items would be extremely helpful for the start of the school year. Please put your name on everything you bring! At least 24 #2 pre-sharpened pencils Highlighter Large Glue Sticks Post-It Notes (3x3 inch) Crayons/colored pencils/markers Scissors 2 Black Sharpie Markers (Ultra Fine Point) 4 Heavy-duty Bottom Pocket 2 Pocket Folders (One yellow, one red, one green, one blue) 2 Marble Composition Books 1 spiral notebook At least 1 box of tissues Pencil case Hand held pencil sharpener 2 jumbo book socks (brown paper bags also work) 2 packages of wide ruled loose leaf paper (for class use) I cannot wait to meet you in September! Enjoy the rest of your summer and remember to bring a BIG SMILE on the first day of school. Please also be sure to visit my website on the Millstone River home page! Sincerely, Ms. Rosenberg August 2013 Dear Savur Stars, Welcome to the fourth grade! I hope you had a great summer. It is hard to believe that it is almost over. Before the school year begins, I wanted to introduce myself to you. My name is Mrs. Savur and I am looking forward to meeting you. I have many exciting and challenging activities planned for you this year. In order to get started, I thought that you should get your school supplies organized. The Savur Stars will need the following: - 4 Marble notebooks - 1 Yellow two-pocket folder - 1 Red two-pocket folder - 1 Green two-pocket folder - 1 Blue two-pocket folder - 1 Design of your choice two-pocket folder - 1 one-inch binder - 1 pack of binder dividers with tabs - 2 book socks - 1 pack of pencils - 1 pack of crayons - 1 pack of markers - 1 small pencil case/box - 2 soft erasers - 2 glue sticks - 1 pack of black Sharpie markers (will be collected for whole class use) - 1 box of tissue (LAST NAME A-M) - 1 box of band aids (LAST NAME N-Z) - A BIG SMILE On the first few days of school we will be sharing items from home to help get to know each other. I would like you to bring in something from home that you can share with the class. This item can be a picture, a souvenir from a trip, or an object that has special meaning to you. Be prepared to tell a story about the item you bring in. It may take several days before your turn to share, so please know that these items will need to stay in school for at least a week. Please also bring in a book that you can read for the first few days of school, until our library is up and running. It is also a good idea to bring a nutritious snack to school. Remember food is fuel for the body! I hope that you enjoy the rest of the vacation and I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Mrs. Savur Summer Supplies Dear Parents, I want to take this opportunity to welcome you to fifth grade at Millstone River School. I am looking forward to an exciting year of learning and growth. I hope that we will be able to work together to become partners in your child’s education. The fifth grade curriculum is both demanding and stimulating. With your participation and support, I believe this can be an outstanding year for your child. To make a smooth transition back to school in September I have included a list of items that will be helpful to have when the school year begins. If possible, please bring these items into school o the first day. I look forward to working with you and your child this year. Sincerely, Mrs. Dorothy Scranton 5 Sewn composition books 1 yellow legal pad 5 Sturdy plastic folders Flash Drive Colored pencils, markers and/or crayons Box of tissues Container of disinfecting wipes Zippered pencil case to hold the following: (a supply box will be provided to hold extra items that do not fit in the case) 24 pre-sharpened #2 pencils with erasers Post-it Notes – size 3inch by 3inch Highlighters Scissors Scotch tape with dispenser Glue Sticks Small Hand Held Pencil Sharpener *Please- Do not bring in whiteout, mechanical pencils or permanent markers. Thank You! Dear Parents & Students, As your child’s 5th grade teacher, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Millstone River School. Millstone River is a remarkable school full of numerous educational opportunities that are provided by enthusiastic teachers. This will be my 13th year as a 5th grade teacher at the Millstone River School. It is without question that I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a part of such an outstanding school district. I realize that teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility. I will do my best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in the classroom. However, I cannot do this alone, I need your help. We both need to be partners in the learning process. I need each of you to encourage your child at home by helping to ensure that they have completed all their assignments, as well as help them study for tests and quizzes if necessary. I will keep you informed and up to date on all assignments, activities & happenings with both daily & weekly email updates. Much of our learning will be done through the computer this year utilizing Google Drive. Have no fear; we will get through it together. One thing the students can start to do is to memorize their Student ID Number (the same number they punch in for lunch). If you don’t know that number, you can logon on to infinite campus to find it out. Their Student ID number will serve as their username/password for most of our online programs. I will not be your child’s only 5th grade teacher this year. This will be my 3rd year of team teaching with Mrs. Cao. Mrs. Cao will teach Science, while I will be responsible for teaching Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies and Math. I look forward to a fun and exciting school year. I know with your help we are going to have great year! Sincerely, Mr. Todd Smith 5th Grade Supply List 5 Marble Sewn Notebooks 2 Packages of 3x5 index cards 2 Packages of Loose Leaf Notebook paper (keep it in the plastic) #2 Pencils (non-mechanical) Small hand pencil sharpener Crayons and colored pencils (optional) 1 large box of Kleenex Tissues Three 2-pocket folders (1 for Science – 1 for Social Studies – 1 for Math) I will provide the students with a take home folder The school will provide the students with an agenda 1 regular black sharpie (to be collected first day of school) 1 fine point black sharpie (to be collected first day of school) 1 flash drive (optional) Please note that pencil cases/boxes are not permitted. Dear Students, I hope that you have enjoyed your summer vacation and are ready to start your first year at Millstone River School. My name is Ms. Stamile, and I will be your 4th grade teacher. To help make your year a success, I would like to request that you bring a few supplies to my class on the first day of school. They include: • a backpack • a package of sharpened pencils • a pad of 3x3 post-it notes • 2 boxes of tissues (with Room A101 written on them) • a pack of fine point washable markers and/or erasable colored pencils I will supply all of the necessary notebooks and folders. You do not need to provide any items that are on your homeroom teacher’s supply list. I am looking forward to the new school year. I can’t wait to see you! Ms. Stamile Supply List for Dr. Strnad and Dr. Gurzau Suggested Classroom Supplies for B-102 1_____Two boxes of tissues for the class 2_____Post-its (3 x 3 or smaller) 3_____A glue stick 4_____A 12-inch ruler (try to find one that has centimeters marked on it too) 5_____Small scissors 6_____Six two-pocket folders, (Different colors) 7_____Five marble composition books 8____A protractor 9____Several pencils 10___Pencil box 11___A pack of 100 or so 3 inch by 5 inch index cards 12___Pink, yellow and green highlighters. Dear Parent(s), I would like to welcome you and your child to an exciting year in fourth grade! In this letter, I would like to introduce myself and give you a short list of suggested supplies that you might want to pick up during your school shopping. My name is Danica Taylor and I am looking forward to beginning a new and exciting year with your child at Millstone River School! As September approaches, I have been busy planning “ b eginning of the year ” activities. I will start off with some “ getting to know you” activities in order for everyone to get acquainted with one another. We are anticipating a year that is filled with fun and interesting learning experiences. Your child is part of a double! They will have a teacher named Mrs. Savur for Social Studies instruction and me for all other instruction! The summer has been passing by quickly and I am sure that you are planning to do some school supply shopping. Below is a list of items that will be used throughout this school year. The following supplies would be extremely helpful: A box of #2 Pencils Blue or Black pens (only a couple are needed) 1 Highlighter 1 Plastic, Folder-Size Envelope with Velcro or String Closure (Poly Envelope) 2 single-subject, marble composition book (nonspiral). 1 one inch binder 1 red two pocket folder 1 green two pocket folder 1 blue two pocket folder 1 yellow two pocket folder 1 purple two pocket folder 2 Large Glue Sticks (keep 1 at home for when needed as replacement) 5 packs of small (3 in. X 3 in.) “ P ost-It ” notes (any color-keep 4 at home as replacements) Scissors (kid size) 1 box of Colored pencils or crayons (your choice) 2 Black Sharpie markers (Fine Point (which are the regular ones- Teacher will hold for projects) Small supply box with name label-put supplies in and keep extra at home 1 box of tissues 1 package of 3 holed ruled paper A BIG SMILE! If the need arises for other supplies during the school year I will send a notice home to let you know. Please send your child to school on the first day with the supply items in their pencil box, leaving duplicates at home for when replenishing is needed. All folders and notebooks should come to school unlabeled and in their book bags. During the first week of school students will be asked to take home their textbooks and cover them. Book socks are available at most stores or they can be covered with a brown paper grocery bag. They will have two textbooks this year. Also, please send a snack with your child on the first day of school. I am truly looking forward to meeting all of you. Enjoy the rest of your summer! See you in September! Sincerely, Miss Taylor First Day of School Supplies Dear Parents / Guardians; I hope that you will find this list a helpful guide when making your “Back to School” purchases: Red notebook for Language Arts Blue notebook for Math 1 inch binder for Social Studies Green notebook for Science Two-pocket folder labeled “Homework” #2 pencils red pen or pencil for correcting blue/black pens hi-lighters markers, colored pencils or crayons box of tissues for shared classroom use glue stick scotch tape scissors Post-It note pads small plastic protractor --Mr. Van Doren Dear Fourth Grade Parents: As the summer begins to wind down, I would like to welcome you and your child to fourth grade and take the time to introduce myself. My name is Mrs. Lori Verde and I come to you with seventeen years of teaching experience. I see the year as a positive and exciting challenge for your child, as well as, myself. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage communication between home and school, as the connection is essential to your child’s success throughout the school year. My goal is to provide your child with a smooth transition into a new and challenging environment, as well as, ensure that your child feels safe and happy in fourth grade. To start the year off we will look at the importance of character building, conflict resolution, and self-esteem as essential elements in making our fourth grade class a “team”. A “team” approach will ensure your child’s success academically and socially throughout the year. Finally, I am pleased to be working as part of a double with Ms. Marianne MacNamara. Ms. MacNamara will teach Science to the two classes, and I will be teaching Social Studies. The children will change classes for these subjects. For your convenience, I have included a list of suggested supplies that would be helpful to your child this year: Scissors 2 boxes of #2 Pencils Editing pens in the following colors: Red Blue Green Purple 4 large glue sticks (we will use these everyday) Crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils 12” ruler Pencil case/box 1 flash drive 4 marble notebooks in the following colors: Blue – Math Yellow – Social Studies Green – Science Red – Health 1 double pocket folder for Math 4 packages post-it notes – size 3x3 1 legal pad – yellow paper 3 packages of scotch tape Sincerely, Mrs. Verde August 2013 Dear Fantastic Fifth Grader, We are excited to welcome you back to school and can’t wait for you to begin your journey as fantastic fifth graders! This year you are part of a dynamic team; I am your teacher for language arts, math, and social studies; Ms. Conlon is your science teacher. We are happy and honored to be your teachers for an exciting year of learning and growing. As we begin our journey, we will venture to new places and discover interesting characters through our various literary units. Further, we will continue to improve our skills as authors as we focus on writing techniques to develop meaningful personal narratives, memoirs, fiction stories, and expository essays. Throughout the year, as mathematicians we will purposely use multiple strategies in order to solve a variety of math challenges. Some units of study include place value, algebraic thinking, fractions, linear measurement, probability, and geometry. As scientists we will explore mixtures and solutions, forces and motion, and microorganisms to help us better understand the world around us. Finally, as historians we will focus on America’s story by understanding how the Civil War, Great Depression, and Civil Rights Movement shaped 21st century America. Wow, we will be busy and engaged learners in Room A104! The fifth grade curriculum is challenging, but exciting. With your parents, Ms. Conlon and I will work together as a team to help you succeed as a learner and become a valued member of our classroom community. Below are the supplies you will need for the first day of school: Box of tissues 3 marble sewn composition notebooks (wide-ruled) 1in. binder with labeled tabs for science and social studies 1 pack wide-ruled loose leaf paper (please put some paper in your binder) 5 packs of 3x3 in. Post-It notes 4 plastic 2 pocket folders Pencil case (cloth with a zipper—not plastic) to hold: o #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils please) o 2 green pens, 2 purple pens (for correcting class work) o 1 Highlighter o Colored pencils & markers o Scissors o Handheld pencil sharpener o 1 medium-tipped black Sharpie o 1 fine-tipped black Sharpie o 2 Glue sticks (no bottles) We look forward to meeting you and can’t wait to get started! Your first homework assignment is to bring two (2) novels to school on September 4th—your summer reading novel and a novel of your choice. Please contact us at [email protected] and [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer vacation. See you in September! Sincerely, Mrs. Winterstein Ms. Conlon Below is the list of supplies you will need for your first day of school: 1 Black Extra Fine Point Sharpie marker 1 Black Fine Tip Sharpie marker 1 Small Hand Pencil Sharpener(no batteries please) 1 Watercolor Set with brush,16 colors (no tubes) 1 Sm. Packet of Index Cards 1 Packet (100) College Ruled Filler Paper, 8 1/2" x 11" 2 Boxes of Tissues 2 Large Glue Sticks 2 Marble Composition Notebooks 24 #2 pre-sharpened pencils (OR 2 mechanicalpencils with extra lead) 4 Pads of Post-It Notes (size:3 inch by 3 inch) 5$ for class t-shirt 5$ towards classroom magazinesubscription A Sturdy comfortable backpack Highlighter Pre-sharpened colored pencils(24 pack) Scissors Scotch Tape Please do not bring pencil boxes to school, as there is not room for these in your desks. ‐‐Ms. Wachtin
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