Ms. Branham tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1217800 2012-02-13T11:18:08-05:00 Fifth Grade: Branham's Beach Blog TypePad MsBranhamhttp://feedburner.google.com The Holiday Parent Matching Challenge tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef01630150b948970d 2012-02-13T11:18:08-05:00 2012-02-13T11:18:08-05:00 Thank you to the Foundation and the parents of Ms. Branham's room who donated funds to the Holiday Parent Matching Challenge. We will use these funds in combination with Boosterthon funds to purchase a few items for the classroom including... Admin

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Thank you to the Foundation and the parents of Ms. Branham's room who donated funds to the Holiday Parent Matching Challenge. We will use these funds in combination with Boosterthon funds to purchase a few items for the classroom including a Boom Box, an area carpet and new pencil sharpeners. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity!

 

 Valentine List tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0168e6e63ee0970c 2012-02-07T11:20:26-05:00 2012-02-07T11:22:45-05:00 Ms. Branham’s Valentine List 1. Max ____ 2. Isabelle ____ 3. Deborah ____ 4. McKenzie ____ 5. Jaire ____ 6. Areeb ____ 7. Dylan ____ 8. Maimounata ____ 9. Gabrielle ____ 10. Daniel ____ 11. Saketh ____ 12. Lourdham ____... Admin

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Ms. Branham’s

Valentine List

  1.        Max                    ____

2.        Isabelle              ____

3.        Deborah             ____

4.        McKenzie           ____

5.        Jaire                  ____

6.        Areeb                ____

7.        Dylan                  ____

8.        Maimounata        ____

9.        Gabrielle            ____

10.      Daniel                 ____

11.       Saketh              ____

12.      Lourdham           ____

13.      Grace                 ____

14.      Emily                  ____

15.      Kai                     ____

16.      Nathan               ____

17.      A.J.                    ____

18.      Lili                      ____

19.      Emma                 ____

20.     Drew                  ____

21.      Randy                 ____

 

*If you participate in the exchange, remember to make a card for each one of your classmates.

*Enter the Box Decorating Contest…Decorate your box showing your creativity! Bring it in on Feb. 14. :)

 Holiday Schedule tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef015438896cae970c 2011-12-19T13:08:59-05:00 2011-12-19T13:08:59-05:00 Winter holidays begin at 2:30 Thursday, December 22 and end when the students return Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Admin
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Winter holidays begin at 2:30 Thursday, December 22 and end when the students return Tuesday, January 10, 2012. 
Ellis Island Simulation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef01675eb57df3970b 2011-12-13T15:35:29-05:00 2011-12-13T15:35:29-05:00 Ellis Island Simulation -Will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 in the morning -Students will come to school dressed in a costume from their native country or (country of their choice) -Bring a food that is representative of the culture... Admin

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-Will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15 in the morning

-Students will come to school dressed in a costume from their native country or (country of their choice)

-Bring a food that is representative of the culture they have chosen and enough for 12-15 people (Preferably in a disposable dish or one that's not heavy)

-Have money ($20) ready to "pay their way" into America (money should also be representative of their native country and may be created using paper and colored pencils)

 Symphony tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0153940b7a58970b 2011-12-05T07:35:07-05:00 2011-12-05T07:35:07-05:00 The 5th grade Performing Arts field trip to see the Symphony is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6. Please remember to dress your best. Admin

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The 5th grade Performing Arts field trip to see the  Symphony is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6. Please remember to dress your best.

 Checkpoint Testing tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0153940b68d1970b 2011-12-05T07:30:20-05:00 2011-12-05T07:30:20-05:00 Cobb County Checkpoint Testing Mon. - Reading/Language Arts Wed. - Math Thurs. - Science Testing starts at 8:00 Please remember to: 1. Go to bed on time 2. Eat a good breakfast 3. Come to school on time Admin

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Cobb County Checkpoint Testing

Mon. - Reading/Language Arts

Wed. - Math

Thurs. - Science

Testing starts at 8:00

Please remember to:

1. Go to bed on time

2. Eat a good breakfast

3. Come to school on time

 Giving Tree tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0162fc6dfbce970d 2011-11-15T12:56:25-05:00 2011-11-15T12:58:02-05:00 EASTVALLEY GIVING TREE “Wish Upon a Star” Please consider helping us this holiday season, to provide assistance to those families in our school community. You can experience the joy of giving to a family who needs a little extra help... Admin

 EASTVALLEY GIVING TREE

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  Please consider helping us this holiday season, to provide assistance to those families in our school community. You can experience the joy of giving to a family who needs a little extra help by buying the item listed on a star. The Holiday Giving Tree is located in the lobby of the school.

 If you would like to participate in this program, simply do the following:

 ~Select a star and remove it from the tree.

~Complete the green slip and put it in the box on the table.

~Purchase the item that is listed on the star.

~Wrap the gift and tape the star to the gift.

~Bring your wrapped gift and place it under the “Holiday Giving Tree” by December 12th.

 Red Ribbon Week tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef015392f99874970b 2011-11-11T13:29:53-05:00 2011-11-11T13:29:53-05:00 Admin

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 A Note from Ms. Wacker tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0162fbeb5498970d 2011-10-25T21:14:03-04:00 2011-10-25T21:14:03-04:00 Parents, If your child is absent from school, the policy is that you send a note to school stating the reason your child missed school. Please be specific about the reason. In the note, please include your child's name, the... Admin
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If your child is absent from school, the policy is that you send a note to school stating the reason your child missed school.  Please be specific about the reason.  In the note, please include your child's name, the teacher's name, the date or dates of the absence and the reason.  It is very important to the school to have the documentation on file to excuse a child from school when they are absent, so please send a note each time.  We will also accept notes from the doctor or dentist about an absence from school.  If we do not receive a note, we must mark the absence as unexcused.  After 7 unexcused absences, the matter will be referred to the school social worker.  Thank you for helping us.
 Bookfair tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0154363be653970c 2011-10-18T18:51:23-04:00 2011-10-18T18:51:23-04:00 Please come to Eastvalley’s Fall Book Fair during Conference week. Our Book Fair will be from Monday, October 24th to Thursday, October 27th. The hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. We will extend our... Admin

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Please come to Eastvalley’s Fall Book Fair during Conference week.  Our Book Fair will be from Monday, October 24th to Thursday, October 27th.  The hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  We will extend our hours Tuesday night from 3:30 to 7:00 PM.  The Book Fair is one of the Media Center’s biggest fundraisers.  Historically, Eastvalley receives an average of 45% of the total sales.  The proceeds of the sale go to purchase new books, Accelerated Reading tests, and items to improve the Media Center.  Your purchases make such a positive impact on the students and staff at Eastvalley!  The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity to purchase books for family, teachers and friends while supporting Eastvalley’s Media Center.

Thank you for your support!

 Red Ribbon Week tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef01543639691e970c 2011-10-18T12:32:06-04:00 2011-10-18T12:32:06-04:00 It’s up to ME to be DRUG FREE! Red Ribbon Week is October 20th-October 28th, 2011! Thursday, October 20th - 4th and 5th grades will enjoy an assembly provided by the Cobb County Sheriff’s department. The assembly will be held... Admin

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It’s up to ME to be DRUG FREE!

Red Ribbon Week is October 20th-October 28th, 2011!


Thursday, October 20th - 4th and 5th grades will enjoy an assembly provided by the Cobb County Sheriff’s department.  The assembly will be held at 8:15 in the gym.

Friday, October 21st – K-3 will enjoy a visit from “Dr. Well Bee” provided by Wellstar.  The assembly topic is “Bee Safe, Bee Fit, Be Healthy, and Bee Nice”. The assembly will be held at 8:30 in the cafeteria.

Monday the 24th- Wear RED Day/ “I CAN Be Drug Free!”     ~Students can show their support of Red Ribbon Week by wearing red on this day.  All students and staff will receive a self stick red ribbon to wear.  We will also kick off our canned food drive, and students will bring in cans.  The canned food drive will continue up until Thanksgiving.

Tuesday the 25th – Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs!   ~Students may wear their pajamas to school.

Wednesday the 26th- “Team Up Against Drugs” Day   ~Students can show their support by wearing a shirt or jersey that represents their favorite sports team.  All students will receive an “It’s Up To Me To Be Drug Free” pencil. 

Thursday the 27th – Hugs, NOT Drugs!   ~Students may bring their favorite teddy bear, or comfort item to school.  This item must fit in the student’s backpack, and may only be taken out at times designated by each teacher. 

Friday the 29th- Don’t let drugs SNEAK up on you!   ~Students may wear sneakers with their school spirit shirts.  All students will receive a bookmark/pledge to sign promising to lead a drug free life!

 Target tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef01539197dccd970b 2011-09-14T07:17:21-04:00 2011-09-14T07:17:21-04:00 TARGET - Gifted Program Do you want to learn more about the Target (Gifted) Program at Eastvalley? Do you have question about how students qualify? Do you want to learn more about the standardized tests used for qualification? WHAT: Gifted... Admin

TARGET - Gifted Program

  • Do you want to learn more about the Target (Gifted) Program at Eastvalley?
  • Do you have question about how students qualify?
  • Do you want to learn more about the standardized tests used for qualification?

WHAT: Gifted Eligibility Informational Meeting

WHO: Any Eastvalley Parent

WHEN: Friday morning, September 23, 2011

7:30-8:00 A.M.

WHERE: Eastvalley Media Center

Mrs. Covington will be sharing information about the Target program at Eastvalley. All parents are welcome to attend. Please sign in at the front office.

 Boosterthon and PTA tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef014e8b77006e970d 2011-09-11T14:49:16-04:00 2011-09-11T14:49:16-04:00 Check out our cool door! Branham's Boa's won 2nd place in the school for the most creative Boosterhon door! Thank you to Boosterthon and PTA for the wonderful gift certificate. Admin Boosterthon tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef01543534d6ca970c 2011-09-06T20:49:27-04:00 2011-09-06T20:49:27-04:00 Boosterthon money is due Friday morning! 10% of what our classroom collects by Friday morning goes directly back to our classroom. Help us by having all those who sponsored your child in the fun run pay what they owe by... Admin
  Boosterthon Boosterthon money is due Friday morning!  10% of what our classroom collects by Friday morning goes directly back to our classroom.  Help us by having all those who sponsored your child in the fun run pay what they owe by Friday morning.  Our class would like to buy some needed classroom supplies with the money we raised.  Thanks to all of you who participated and to those that came out to the fun run!  It was a great time!  Living EPIC (Encourage, Play, Invite, Celebrate) in our classroom!
Important Dates tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef015391247c8e970b 2011-08-30T10:55:04-04:00 2011-08-30T10:55:32-04:00 Important Dates: Thursday, Sept. 1 Boosterthon Fun Run – wear tennis shoes! Ask your child about the goals that we set…we are trying to reach $45 a lap to have a Dance Party! Thurs., Sept. 1 3 – 5 Bruster’s... Admin


Note from Teacher Important Dates:

Thursday, Sept. 1 Boosterthon Fun Run – wear tennis shoes! Ask your child about the goals that we set…we are trying to reach $45 a lap to have a Dance Party!

Thurs., Sept. 1 3 – 5 Bruster’s Spirit Day

Friday, Sept. 2 - Wear your favorite college colors to school!

 Bus Pass tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef015434f7a0d0970c 2011-08-30T10:22:15-04:00 2011-08-30T10:25:09-04:00 Transportation Changes (Bus Pass) A note from the office: “If your child needs a bus pass because he/she is riding on a different bus or is getting off his/her regular bus at a different stop, please go to our website... Admin

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Transportation Changes (Bus Pass) A note from the office:

 “If your child needs a bus pass because he/she is riding on a different bus or is getting off his/her regular bus at a different stop, please go to our website (www.eastvalleyelementary.com) and look down the left column under RESOURCES.  Click on Bus Pass.  Please fill out the bus pass completely and send it to school with your child to get Ms. Wacker's signature.  If you forget to send it, you may email it to Mrs. Beth in the office (elizabeth.lauria@cobbk12.org) or fax it to 770-578-7216 by 10:00 a.m.  Thanks for your help in getting your child to the right place in the afternoon.”

 

Absences:

 If your child is absent for school please send in a note regarding the absence for us to keep on record. It is not necessary for you to call the school.

 Welcome Back! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef014e8ae2aa7d970d 2011-08-23T13:05:10-04:00 2011-08-23T13:05:10-04:00 Welcome to 5th Grade! I am so excited to have you in my class! It was good to meet many of you at "Sneak a Peek" and/or Parent Orientation. Please take a moment to subscribe to my blog so that... Admin

   

Cartoongirl-1 Welcome to 5th Grade!

I am so excited to have you in my class! It was good to meet many of you at "Sneak a Peek" and/or Parent Orientation.

Please take a moment to subscribe to my blog so that you will know when I have posted something new.

I will be posting more information in the next few days regarding upcoming events and the 5th grade curriculum. 

I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

See you soon, Ms. Branham

 

 

 End of the Year Events tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef014e8820d5f5970d 2011-04-28T10:02:10-04:00 2011-04-28T10:02:10-04:00 End of the year events - more information will come home soon: April 28 and 29 Eastvalley Cafe 6:30pm "Annie" May 6: DJ celebration for students with 15 or less tallies on Weekly Check Up May 12: Field Day (A.M.)... Admin

Cartoongirl-1 End of the year events - more information will come home soon:

  • April 28 and 29 Eastvalley Cafe 6:30pm "Annie"
  • May 6: DJ celebration for students with 15 or less tallies on Weekly Check Up
  • May 12: Field Day (A.M.)
  • May 24: 5th Grade Picnic at Terrell Mill Park
  • May 25: 5th Grade Awards, Luncheon, and Walk of Honor (1:00)

EARLY RELEASE on MAY 24 and 25
SCHOOL WILL BE DISMISSED 1 HOUR EARLY

 CRCT tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341cb5e153ef0147e3e5cc6c970b 2011-04-11T07:07:22-04:00 2011-04-11T07:08:33-04:00 Tuesday, April 12 through Monday, April 18 8:00-10:30am Please remember to: Go to bed on time Eat a healthy breakfast Come to school prepared and on time Be confident, you are well prepared! :) Admin

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Tuesday, April 12 through Monday, April 18

8:00-10:30am

Please remember to:

  • Go to bed on time
  • Eat a healthy breakfast
  • Come to school prepared and on time
  • Be confident, you are well prepared! :)