Dear Room 20 & 21 parents and students,

We’re finally here..... the last few days of school! It has been an absolute pleasure being able to watch your child learn & grow, try new things, and realize that success comes in many forms; not always a test score. We’ve really emphasized in class that above all else, you must first be a good person. I have full confidence that these students will go on to do great things. The best part about it though is that they will be treating others with respect along the way! It just doesn’t get any better.
I want to encourage students to fully utilize the blog over the summer by sending in posts or comments. I think it will be a great platform to keep in touch with each other, especially our soon to be departed 5th graders. I hope everyone has a fun and safe summer. I can’t wait to hear all about it on the blog!!!

Our blogsite addresses are:

Room 20 (Scourkes) http://rockhopperroom20.blogspot.com

Room 21 (Roels) http://gtfroom22.blogspot.com

Thank you to the parents who came on our field trip to the Exploratorium!

Recognition Ceremony

We are really looking forward to a wonderful morning celebrating the promotion of our 5th graders to middle school. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 17th at 8:15 in the Multi-Use Room and all families of 5th graders are invited to attend. The ceremony usually lasts a little over an hour and then we celebrate with some yummy snacks while taking lots of pictures with which to remember each other!

If you are a parent of a 5th grader, we ask that you please bring a tray of food that can be eaten without the use of utensils. We like a mixture of both savory and sweet, and enough to feed approximately 10 -12 people. Please send your food with a small card filled out that mentions what is contained in your food, so that people with allergies can be aware. Thank you for helping to make the day a little more special!

Field Day

Our annual field day is on Tuesday, June 15. During this time, students will spend part of their day watching a movie and the other part of the day out on the yard, participating in a series of fun field events. As always, we rely on parent volunteers to help make this day a success. If you are interested in helping lead an event, please go to our school website for more complete information, and a chance to sign up as a volunteer!

Calendar of Events:

Tues. 6/15 Field Day 8:15-11:45

Thur. 6/17 Recognition Ceremony 8:15 Multi-use Room

Thur. 6/17 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. 11:20 DISMISSAL.

Thur. 6/17 Report Cards Go Home

Thur. 8/5 First Day of School 2010- 2011

Mystery State Clues

• Artificial rain was first used in this state in 1947.
• The highest ground level wind speed in the United States was recorded in this state.
• The first free public library in the United States was established in this state.
• Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, is in this state.
• This state's motto is "Live Free or Die."
• Which state is it?

Sincerely,

Mr. Roels and Miss Scourkes

Rooms 20 & 21

Rockhopper Village

Portal School