http://www.wvms.org/index.php/upper_el/ Upper El en dklein@wvms.org Copyright 2010 2010-11-23T19:15:40+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/tuesday_november_23rd/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/tuesday_november_23rd/#When:19:15:40Z We would like to thank all the upper elementary families for contributing to our Thanksgiving feast.  It was a huge success. We would like to especially Thank Mila Alday and Neelam Magan for donating their time to make the feast a huge success. Reminder: Wednesday, November 24th is a half day of school.  Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:45.  We hope everyone takes time to enjoy the Thanksgiving break.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 30th. The next book report project (non-fiction) is due by Friday December 17. Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.  2010-11-23T19:15:40+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/reminders1/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/reminders1/#When:19:30:30Z Picture Day is this Monday, October 25th - Upper El students will be getting their pictures taken starting at 8:45am - Please bring in picture orders on Monday if you have not done so already. Fictional Book Report & Project is Due this Friday, October 29th by 8:30a.m. There is also a 1/2 day of school this Friday, October 29th - Elementary students dismisses at 11:45 a.m. 2010-10-23T19:30:30+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/week_of_october_11_-_15/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/week_of_october_11_-_15/#When:19:17:39Z TUESDAY NIGHT The Upper Elementary Astronomy observation will be held tonight 10/12 at Misericordia University with Dr. Michael P. Orleski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physics. Reminder: The event will start at 8pm on the field. The event will be roughly one hour long. Parking is located in the large lot behind the Hafey-McCormick Science Building.  We will walk the short distance to the field. WEDNESDAY Upper Elementary students to visit the book fair at 8:45a.m on 10/13.  Please send in money with your child if you would like them to make a purchase during our class visit. THURSDAY Scholastic Family Event Night from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Some Upper Elementary students have volunteered to help during the event by running the microphone, playing the music, offering face painting, etc.  Food and snacks will be served.  The book fair is open!  You can make purchases for your child’s classroom wish list.  We have some books already chosen for the Upper El class wish list.  We hope everyone can make it… 2010-10-12T19:17:39+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/re_misericordia_astronomy_night_tuesday_october_12th_at_800p.m/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/re_misericordia_astronomy_night_tuesday_october_12th_at_800p.m/#When:18:24:36Z We are still very excited about our Astronomy observation that will be held this Tuesday October 12, at Misericordia University with Dr. Michael P. Orleski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physics. Reminder: The event is weather permitting and will start at 8pm on the field. The event will be roughly one hour long. Parking is located in the large lot behind the Hafey-McCormick Science Building.  We will walk the short distance to the field. We would love if all students are able to participate as part of our astronomy study this year. Please contact us if you can not attend or to see if arrangements can be made. Mr. Klein and Mrs. Weinschenk will be in attendance along with Mrs. Klein and Mr. Puhalla. Based on the weather, we will send home a final confirmation notice on Tuesday, since there is no school Monday. 2010-10-08T18:24:36+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/week_of_9_27_update/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/week_of_9_27_update/#When:19:06:32Z We would like to Congratulate two upper elementary students for be recognized in the Pages and Places Poetry Contest. Ariana Notartomaso, a sixth year graduate of 2009-2010, won first place in Division 2. Kaelin Kirchner, a current fifth year, won honorable mention in Division 1. The Event will be held on Courthouse Square in Scranton on Saturday October 2 at 1pm. If any WVMS families would like to be there to show their support for the students accomplishments with their poetry, can check out the website at http://pagesandplaces.org/ for more information. We hope to see a few familiar faces there.  We are very excited about an event that we will hold on Tuesday October 12, 2010 at Misericordia University with Dr. Michael P. Orleski, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Physics. We will be participating in an Astronomy observation. The event is starting at 8pm on the field. The event will be roughly one hour long. Parking is located in the large lot behind the Hafey-McCormick Science Building.  We will walk the short distance to the field. We would love if all students are able to participate as part of our astronomy study this year. Please contact us if you can not attend or to see if arrangements can be made. Mr. Klein and Mrs. Weinschenk will be in attendance along with Mrs. Klein and Mr. Puhalla. Of course this event is weather permitting and we will keep you update as the day gets closer. Just a reminder that book report projects are quickly approaching. Your child should be reading their fiction chapter book nightly and be beginning to plan out/work on their report/project. Any questions please let us know. Thank You Amy Weinschenk And Danny Klein 2010-09-27T19:06:32+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/year_end_updates/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/year_end_updates/#When:17:59:09Z Just a reminder that final year end book projects are due tomorrow. Due to the half day tomorrow, presentations will begin on Tuesday, June 1st. However, the tri-fold board and report must be brought in tomorrow.  We have informed your child which date he/she will be presenting their report.  Our year end elementary program will be held on Tuesday, June 8th at 6:00pm.  Your child should have been practicing his/her songs and/or lines for the play to ensure full community participation. This past Monday, your child had received a certificate of achievement for Typing.  Thank you Mrs. Marie for spending Monday afternoons teaching the children valuable typing skills.  The children appreciate your time and energy with the program. The overnight field trip to spy camp at The Franklin Institute was a success. Each and every student was well behaved and had a great time. Pictures will be posted to the upper el page shortly.  Thank You Mrs. Klein and Mr. Wilkinson for volunteering your time to be with our class on the overnight trip. The children enjoyed your company. 2010-05-27T17:59:09+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/reminders_week_of_may_3rd/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/reminders_week_of_may_3rd/#When:17:19:39Z REMINDERS: Field Trip to Miller property this Friday.  Make sure your child wears appropriate weather wear including boots.  Also, each child needs to bring a bagged lunch since we are eating lunch at the Miller Property. Year End Overnight SPY Camp Field Trip to the Franklin Institute: Friday, May 21st Children are to WEAR: There most comfortable clothes, socks and shoes. Students may want to dress in layers due to varying temperatures at the museum. (The outfit they wear to school, is the outfit they wear overnight.) Children are to BRING ONLY the following:  * Toothpaste * Toothbrush * Sleeping Bag and Pillow * Heavy duty trash bag or other bag large enough for all of the above belongings with their name and School Name CLEARLY LABELED. * Bagged Lunch or Money for Dinner for Friday evening. * Money for Souvenirs (Optional) * Respect & Courtesy for Others! * LOTS of Enthusiasm!!! Definitely DO NOT BRING (as per Franklin Institute) * Air Mattress or Cot * Pajamas * Hair Dryer, Curling Iron, Hair Spray, Make Up, Etc. * Radios, TV’s, Lanterns, or Electronic Devices * Valuables (WVMS or The Franklin Institute are not responsible for lost or missing items) Please note:  If your child brings a cell phone, it will only be used for emergency purposes only. (It will be shut off at all times and we are not responsible for this item) A letter regarding our overnight trip has been sent home with your child as well. Final Book Report/Project Due Friday, May 28 Each student will read, research, and find information about a specific topic that he or she is an expert in.  A Tri-Fold board, book report, and items related to the topic must be present for the speech.  The students should dress their part related to their topic.  See attached Rubric:  A copy was sent home with each student. 2010-05-04T17:19:39+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/upper_el_reminders_-_april_16_2010/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/upper_el_reminders_-_april_16_2010/#When:13:46:40Z Demonstration reports and projects are due next Friday, April 23rd. We are going to spread out the demonstrations over 3 days - Friday April 23, Monday April 26, and Tuesday April 27. We will inform your child early next week what day their demonstration is scheduled, so they can bring in the appropriate items/props on their scheduled day. We will be going to the Miller property again this year on Friday, May 7th. We will be continuing our animal and environmental study that day. We will be eating lunch at the property, so please send a bagged lunch with your child on that day. Permission slips will be sent home Monday with your child. Our overnight field trip to Spy Camp is quickly approaching. The date for this field trip is Friday, May 21st. We will be leaving WVMS at 3pm on Friday May 21st and returning around lunch time on Saturday May 22nd. We will be sending home more information next week about what items your child will need for this trip. The upper el classroom is collecting non-perishable food items for the West Side Food Pantry here in Kingston. The classroom at WVMS that collects the most food items (based on weight) between now and May 19th will be treated with Hillside ice cream to be shared in the classroom. The items that are most needed: Canned soups, canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned tuna/beef stew, peanut butter, jelly, pasta/sauce, mac/cheese and cereal. There is a collection bin the upper el classroom. We are also participating in a new recycling program. When plastic bottles are recycled their caps are often cut off and thrown away. We are collecting these bottle caps for Aveda. This includes caps that twist on with threaded neck such as caps on shampoo, water, soda, milk and other beverage bottles, flip top caps on tubes and food product bottles (such as ketchup and mayonnaise) as well as laundry detergents. Please send in these caps with your child to be recycled. We have a collection container in the upper el classroom. Thank You Amy and Danny   2010-04-16T13:46:40+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/demonstration_speech_rubric_and_deadline/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/demonstration_speech_rubric_and_deadline/#When:18:57:07Z Reminder: Demonstration Speech is due Friday, April 23rd. Students must use and follow the Rubric below for their presentation/report. Students need to give a “How To” speech using props while demonstrating in a Step by Step process.  They also need to hand in a Step by Step report on their topic and must use note cards when presenting. (See Rubric) Demonstration Speech & Report Rubric Please e-mail or call us if you have any questions about this report/presentation. Thank you, Amy & Danny 2010-04-01T18:57:07+00:00 http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/change_for_chorus_special/ http://www.wvms.org/index.php/site/change_for_chorus_special/#When:13:19:49Z For the remaining twelve school-weeks, the elementary classes will be changing the focus of their chorus special times on Wednesdays. Mr. Shinko will be leaving the school to devote time to other music and recording projects. He will provide us with practice materials so the students can still perform the new piece they had been preparing with him. During the Wednesday afternoon time slots, the teachers, together with Mr. Wilkinson, Mrs. Klein and others, will be organizing and rehearsing the students for a play to be performed as their end-of-year program. We thank you for your understanding on these changes and if you have any questions, please see Joel Wilkinson, Curriculum Coordinator. News 2010-03-22T13:19:49+00:00