Five Mile Prairie School eNews

November 2009

Elementary Conferences

Kindergarten – 6th Grade

November 23rd and 25th have been reserved for parent-teacher conferences for elementary students. There will be NO SCHOOL for students in grades K-6 on these days. All other classes will meet as scheduled.

Beginning on Monday, November 9th you may schedule your conference on WINGS. Instructions are on the WINGS homepage.

MY Access!® Parent Training

Friday, November 13 ~ 1:00-3:00 pm

MY Access is an online resource which grades students’ essays instantly and provides targeted feedback.  By using MY Access in the classroom, teachers can provide students with the practice they need to develop their writing skills. Parents can use the tools provided in My Access to greatly improve their student's writing.

We would like to encourage all parents of students in grades 7-12 to attend this training to learn how to use this online writing program. You will become familiar with excellent lessons and tools you can use at home. For more information please contact Jennifer Wheeler at jwheeler@mead.k12.wa.us or go to www.myaccess.com.

Mandatory Graduation Meeting

Tuesday, November 16 – 7 pm

It is important that each graduating senior along with one parent attend the graduation meeting on Monday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. In the event that a student cannot attend we ask that a parent be present as vital information will be discussed. Items on the agenda include graduation speakers and performers, pictures, ordering caps and gowns and selecting music for the ceremony.

Dates To Remember:

11/1 October 30-Day Review Due

11/6 Open Gym at Mead Middle 12:15-2:45

11/10 Family Field Trip to School House Rock at Bing Crosby Theatre

11/11 Veterans' Day - No School

11/13 MY Access! Parent Training 1-3 pm

11/13 Open Gym at Mead Middle 12:15-2:45

11/16 Graduation Meeting - 7 pm

11/18 CLI/Parent Council - 3 pm

11/19 Bowling 3:15-5:00 pm

11/20 Open Gym at Mead Middle 12:15-2:45

11/23 & 25 Elementary Conferences

11/26-27 Thanksgiving Break

12/21-1/3 Winter Break

We Need Your Help!

Mrs. Warren’s Monday class needs your help. They will be participating in the Future City Competition on the west side of the state in January. The class will present a virtual design and a 3-D design of their city as well as an essay about their project. The 3-D design will be constructed out of recyclable materials, and that’s where you come in.

The class can use water bottles, toilet paper/paper towel rolls, milk cartons, cereal boxes, straws, etc. Just about any kind of recyclable materials would be great. A large piece of 3/8” plywood to build the city on is also needed. Please contact Linda Warren at lwarren@mead.k12.wa.us for information. Thanks for your help and support. To learn more about this exciting project visit www.futurecity.org.

You’re It. Get Fit!

Let’s Take the President’s Challenge!!!

The President’s Challenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the President’s Challenge can help motivate you to improve.

We challenge all students at Five Mile Prairie School to join the fun! Earn award certificates! Win fun prizes from Wild Walls, Subway, Pattisons and YMCA! Watch for upcoming details about online registration for our school. For more information go to www.presidentschallenge.org .

Five Mile Prairie School BOWLING PARTY!

• Meet us at LILAC LANES
• Thursday, November 19th - 3:15 – 5:00 pm 
• $6.00 per person includes shoe rental.                         
• Parent supervision is required for children ages 10 and under.

CLI/Parent Council

Wednesday, November 18 at 3:00 pm

We would like to invite all parents to participate in our Council for Learning Improvement (CLI). We value your input and urge you to attend our November meeting.

 Latin/Greek Roots Club

• WHO: Grades 7-12
• WHAT: Fun Games to Learn Greek/Latin Roots
• WHEN: Thursdays, November 5th–November 19th  8:30-9:00 am
• WHERE:  Five Mile Multi-purpose room.
• WHY: To increase our understanding of the English vocabulary

Extra Curricular Opportunities for Students

Five Mile Prairie School students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities at district schools. Before and after school activities such as sports, band, orchestra and choir are available to district students. For information contact the Mead School District office at 465-6000 or your neighborhood school.

Family Phone Directory

We are compiling a family phone directory. If you prefer not to have your contact information included, please call the school office by November 6th. The directory will be distributed in family mailboxes soon.

Mom’s Night Out!

Friday, November 6th - 7:00 pm   Service Station - 9315 N Nevada Street

Plan to meet us on the 1st Friday of each month for Mom’s Night Out. This is a great opportunity to meet other mom’s in a casual, supportive atmosphere.

Attendance

Pizza Hut Book It!

Let's motivate our children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition, and pizza! This years Pizza Hut Book It program is for grades K-6 and it will run from November -March 2009/10. The forms to fill out can be found by the mail boxes. You as the parent set the reading goal each month for your child. Turn in the completed form and a pizza coupon will be returned to you in your mailbox the following month. Its as easy as that! If you have any questions please contact Monica Cheney at 489-0639.

Thanks to our Volunteers

Our volunteers are essential to making our school the wonderful place it is. The time and energy you offer to our school is invaluable. We would especially like to thank the following individuals for their assistance.

• Melanie Walters – Box Tops for Education
• Shannon Reed – The Prairie Exchange
• Kim Brauhn – Parent Council President
• Michelle Radloff – Parent Council Secretary
• Amy Cosgrove – Monthly Field Trip Coordinator
• Angie Hueter – Mom’s Night Out Coordinator
• Robert Fairfax – Greenhouse Construction
• Monica Cheney - "Book It" Program

We would also like to thank Friends of Five Mile for their continued support of our school and their contribution to the school greenhouse project.

It is Time to Complete your 30-Day Review

 It is now time to submit your October 30-day review on WINGS. Thanks to all who have already submitted reviews. A few reminders to consider when completing your monthly reviews:

• 30-day reviews are due on the last day of the month.
• The 30-day window opens on the 1st of the month for you to start summarizing your student's progress.
• You may submit reviews after the 25th of each month.
• "Save Draft" and "Submit for Approval" are not complete until you scroll to the bottom and "Save Changes".

Don't hesitate to call the office if you have questions.

Accessing Student Grades and Lunch Transactions Online

PowerSchool, Mead School District's online student information system provides parents and students the ability to access information on student schedules, attendance, grades, assignments and lunch balances. To access this information use the PowerSchool link under the "Quicklinks" menu on the school website. If you have difficulties with login or access, please call the office.

Friday Open Gym at Mead Middle School

12509 N Market St - Mead, WA

Fridays 12:30 - 2:45 pm

Teesha Clark, our PE teacher, is offering open gym time for our students at the old Mead Middle School gymnasium. Feel free to drop in for some fun gym activities. We ask that a parent stay with students 10 and under. Please enter the gym through the south entrance.

PSAT, SAT and ACT Tests

SAT: Register online at www.collegeboard.com
MEPP School Code: 480686
Test Dates: Dec. 5th, Jan. 23

ACT: Register online at www.actstudent.org
MEPP School Code: 480686
Test Dates: Dec. 12th, Feb. 6th