Reading EOG Test tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the Reading End of Grade Test. While these test will not determine if your student will pass the 5th grade their scores are used to determine student growth, asses my teaching, and is calculated to grade our school as a whole; so it is imperative that your child tries to do his/her best tomorrow morning.

Please do the following things this evening  and tomorrow morning to insure that your student has a productive testing day.
Have your child:
- Go outside and play today! The more active they are today the earlier and better they will sleep tonight.
- Go to bed early! Studies tell us that kids between the ages of 7-12 need to get about 10-11 hours of sleep each night in order to be well rested.
- Eat a healthy breakfast! A balanced breakfast will allow students to preform their best. Also, having your stomach imitate whale songs during testing is not only distracting for the hungry child it also distracts the surrounding students that are trying to focus and concentrate.
- Build them UP! - We have done a lot of work this year and your children have grown dramatically since the beginning of the year. Remind your child that their individual best is all that we are asking for. Hug them, Remind them that they are brilliant, excellent thinkers. Tell them you love them. This is just one test on one day and it does not define who they are. Take it seriously but, you got this. And then tell them again that you love them.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me ASAP!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Whitewater Trip Permission, Waiver, & Money DUE

Permission Slips, Waivers, & Money for the Whitewater center are due on Wednesday of next week.  I have had many questions about this trip that I would like clarify.  Students will be wearing life jackets during the rafting.  There will be a professional guide/lifeguard on each boat and other lifeguards watching us around the rafting course.  The water level and speed will be adjusted to be at an appropriate speed and level for our students.  

If you are interested in chaperoning and participating you will need to pay $42 and provide your own transportation.  We will need an adult (not including the professional guide) on each boat (a boat will have 8-10 people on it).  I need to know if you are interested in chaperoning ASAP.  

Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns. 

Thank you for such a great year!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Science EOG tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the SCIENCE End of Grade Test.  While these test will not determine if your student will pass the 5th grade their scores are used to determine student growth, asses my teaching, and is calculated to grade our school as a whole; so it is imperative that your student tries to do his/her best tomorrow morning.  

Please do the following things this evening and tomorrow morning to insure that your student has a productive testing day.  

Have your child:

-  Go outside and play today! The more active they are today the earlier and better they will sleep tonight.

-  Go to bed early!  Studies tell us that kids between the ages of 7-12 need to get about 10-11 hours of sleep each night in order to be well rested.  

-  Eat a healthy breakfast!  A balanced breakfast will allow students to preform their best.  Also, having your stomach imitate whale songs during testing is not only distracting for the hungry child it also distracts the surrounding students that are trying to focus and concentrate.  

-  Build them UP! - We have done a lot of work this year and your children have grown dramatically since the beginning of the year.  Remind your child that their individual best is all that we are asking for.  Hug them,  Remind them that they are brilliant, excellent thinkers.  Tell them you love them.  This is just one test on one day and it does not define who they are.  Take it seriously but, you got this.  And then tell them again that you love them.  

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me ASAP!

--

Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

No folders today

Since many students checked out today due to DARE graduation I will have students take home folders to get signed tomorrow.  

Thank you! 

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

If you have Netflix you have homework this week...

Please watch these episodes from season one to review for our test on Friday...

Flight

Gravity

Digestion

Phases of Matter

Biodiversity

Simple Machines

Garbage

Seasons

Cells

Eyeball

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

End of Year Events

Upcoming Events

We have a busy 2 weeks ahead of us. Most of the events are listed below. I will make sure to keep you as informed as possible if anything else arises.

Science EOG Friday, May 26^th: Please make every effort to send your child to school on time on Friday as we will be taking the Science EOG that morning and I would like for all students to have time to eat breakfast. Also, you may send in a snack for your child to share for after the EOGS. We will celebrate each test as we finish it.

Memorial Day Monday, May 30^th: Enjoy your long weekend.

Field Trip Permission and Money due Wednesday, June1st:    Please make sure that your child has turned in permission, waiver, and money for the June 8^th trip to the Whitewater Center.  If you need more copies or forms or have questions concerning the trip please let me know ASAP!

Reading EOG Wednesday, June 1^st: Please make every effort to send your child to school on time on Friday as we will be taking the Reading EOG that morning and I would like for all students to have time to eat breakfast. Also, you may send in a snack for your child to share for after the EOGS. We will celebrate each test as we finish it.

Math EOG Thursday, June 2^nd: Please make every effort to send your child to school on time on Friday as we will be taking the Math EOG that morning and I would like for all students to have time to eat breakfast. Also, you may send in a snack for your child to share for after the EOGS. We will celebrate each test as we finish it.

WWC Field Trip Wednesday, June 8^th: Students will arrive to school at regular time but will need to be picked up at school by 6:00 pm. We will return sometime between 5:30-5:45. Students do not have to wear uniforms this day. However, all shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops) and all shorts must be of appropriate length and worn around the waist.

·         Students will need a change of clothes and shoes that can get wet but students CANNOT WEAR BATHING SUITS. Since we will be outside, hiking, climbing, and rafting so students need to wear comfortable, supportive clothes.

·         Students should bring a towel and deodorant to reapply.

·         Students should also bring and wear sunscreen and apply throughout the day. Students may wear hats and sunglasses.

·         Also, students should bring a water bottle that they can refill throughout the day. 

·         Please send a snack with your child to eat during the day in order to keep their energy up.

·         Students may bring frisbies, footballs, soccer balls etc to use during the free time.

·         Students are responsible for anything that they bring so they will need some type of bag to hold their stuff in.

·         Students do not need to bring a book bag that day.

End of Year Awards Thursday, June 9^th 12:00 pm: Be on the lookout for invitations in the next week.

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Field Trip and DARE Graduation

Students are coming home with a very important paper concerning our end of you field trip to the Whitewater Center. It is on yellow paper and must be returned signed in order for students to participate.

Parents are welcome chaperon this trip and participate in rafting.  Each chaperon will need to pay $42 and provide their own transportation. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested. 

DARE Graduation will be Tuesday at 10am at Kannapolis Intermediate School! Please come and support your student in this 5th grade tradition

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Field Trip and DARE Graduation

Students are coming home with a very important paper concerning our end of you field trip to the Whitewater Center. It is on yellow paper and must be returned signed in order for students to participate.

Parents are welcome chaperon this trip and participate in rafting.  Each chaperon will need to pay $42 and provide their own transportation. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested. 

DARE Graduation will be Tuesday at 10am at Kannapolis Intermediate School! Please come and support your student in this 5th grade tradition

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Monday 5/16/16

Tiger ReROARd

Volunteers needed for EOGs

If you are able to help out during EOGs please let us know by completing this form on the link below. 

https://docs.google.com/a/kcs.k12.nc.us/forms/d/1GZ7FgUMGXqFHu2YrkKMNSiVUtmHrggTzdbaUc6YvQ58/edit?usp=drive_web

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Wednesday 5/4/16

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof.