Mrs. Hansen Classroom News
Schedule and Teaching Assignments
We are half way through the first quarter and
have spent time reflecting on how the 4th-6th
grade rotations are working. Our conclusion
is that the current schedule is not best for
students. Starting Monday the 4th grade will
be mostly self-contained except for specials.
Mrs. Hansen will be teaching 5th and 6th grade
reading, writing, and social studies. Ms.
Brown will be teaching 5th and 6th grade math
and science. Ms. Brown will also be teaching
science to the primary classes. I am looking
forward to this new schedule. Please let me
know if you have any questions.
Writing
Fifth and Sixth grade students continue to
work on personal narratives. The first
narrative has been graded and students are
now working on their second essay. This
week students also reviewed writing
expectations and their essays in order to set
writing goals for their next project.
If you would like to see your child’s
completed essay it can be found in your
child’s Google Classroom account.
Fourth grade is continuing to work on their
realistic fiction story. Our goal is to finish the
stories this week.
Social Studies
Fourth and fifth grade have finished their
relief maps of Alaska or North America.
Fourth Grade is learning about Alaska Native
cultures and fifth grade is learning about
European explorers that made discoveries in
the western hemisphere. Sixth grade has
been learning about ancient civilization of the
Fertile Crescent.
September 16, 2015
Testing
Students completed MAP testing this week.
The test results will help to set goals for
student learning.
Fund Raising for Juneau Trip
Even though I can’t set the travel dates yet
for the 5th and 6th grade trip to Juneau (I am
hoping for an end of February or beginning of
March date), we are moving forward with
fund raising. The current sixth grade class
raised most of their funds last year so they
will not need to sell raffle tickets or popcorn
this year. However, all students will need to
donate $40 towards the trip.
The fifth grade class will also need to donate
$40 towards the trip and also help with two
fund raising activities. These activities are a
raffle and selling popcorn.
Fifth grade students will be receiving raffle
tickets to sell next Friday, September 25. The
raffle will be for a cord of firewood from the
Stump Company. All fifth grade students are
expected to sell at least two books (20
tickets).
Selling popcorn on Fridays also helps us raise
money for the trip. I need a parent volunteer
to help supervise two students each Friday.
The volunteer will need to help set up
starting at around 2:45 PM and stay until
3:45 PM. Please let me know if you will be
able to help the class with our popcorn sales.
You can contact my through email at
jhansen@hbsd.net or phone 766-6710.
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