Mr. Matheson

The official quick-posting board for Mr. Matheson's 5th Grade Class

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*REMINDER: '24-'25 Student Council interest meeting tomorrow at 8:15am in Ms. Monaco's room for those looking to run next year (reps and officers alike)!

Students attending may enter through the front office.

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*REMINDER: If you haven't ordered your yearbook yet, there's still time, but deadline is TOMORROW, 4/19! ⌛️👀

Head over to the PTO Yearbook site to order: https://t.co/sbSXqsZvRv

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*REMINDER: Our class has earned bonus time for tomorrow! (A Monday, so I wanted to send here and via email)

Students may bring a card, board or video game, puzzle, comic, LEGO, or something otherwise fun for that time given. 

Thank you - getting down to the wire here! 🐾🥳

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Last night was FAR OUT! ✨🔭 Thanks to @azastroguy for being our guide through the stars last night at Grayhawk. Also glad to see so many students attending! 🐾

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*REMINDERS:

- Make sure students arrive on time for testing next week! (Emailed a link w/ public test review material if desired.)

- Students need corded headphones (on 5th supply list) for testing!

- Astronomy Night 3/29! Our slot is 8:20 - 9pm on the back basketball courts.

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*DADS: We're in search of another of you to chaperone our leadership camp trip! (Must have fingerprint clearance card currently on-hand.)

Please contact me ASAP if you meet the criteria and may be able to attend. Camp runs from May 20th - 22nd. Thanks very much!

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*PARENTS: A reminder for camp paperwork and payments went out via IC and Gmail. If you're unsure of your status on either, please contact our office as there is a deadline for both of this Friday, 3/8! 👀⌚️🐾

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Astronomical!!! We were treated to a lesson and some firsthand viewing of the Sun by our favorite astronomer, Mark Johnston, AKA @azastroguy ! We also have a very cool night event on the books with him for March 29th. Stay tuned! ✨🔭🪐

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*REMINDER: Our Wax Museum event will be held next Tuesday, Feb. 27th @ 9:30am in our Outdoor Classroom space! Families are welcome to come see their students portray historical characters (in costume) and hear their speeches! 🐾📚🗺️🖼️🎨🎓

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PVSchools K-8 STEAMposium is happening on February 24th, at Paradise Valley High School (small gym and cafeteria) from 9am - 12 pm!

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*REMINDER: Our class has earned bonus time during tomorrow’s class! Students may bring a game (board, card, or video) with them to enjoy.

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*PARENTS: Form headed home today for our big 5th Grade Wax Museum project! This will involve research, writing, speech delivery, and yes - a costume! Can be as involved as you'd like it to be. Paper to sign includes the kids' top picks they may get. Event is 2/27 @ 9:30am!

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*BREAKING

State testing dates for Grayhawk have been finalized! To help with your family and vacation planning, details are below! ✏️🐾

Mon, 4/1: AASA Writing (3rd-6th)

Tues, 4/2: AzSCI (5th) ORF (3rd)

Thurs - Fri, 4/4 - 4/5: AASA ELA & Math (3rd-6th)

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*PARENTS: We're headed to the Arizona Earth and Space Expedition Center at the end of this month! No cost to you and permission slips headed home today (extra copy here if needed).

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*REMINDER: Our STEM projects are due on FRIDAY, 1/18. Plenty of time left to conclude research, slides, and board, but keep eyes on it! 👀🥼🐾

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*PARENTS: Check your inboxes for a note with details about our upcoming Winter Party on 12/20/23! ❄️☃️🐾

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*UPDATE: P.E. classes will be running District Field Day trials/final events during Dec-Mar. Students wearing Crocs will be unable to participate and marked as such. P.E. breakdown (tomorrow is Day 6 in the rotation):

- Days 1-2: Group C
- Days 3-4: Group B
- Days 5-6: Group A

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*PARENTS: Final field trip reminder email has gone out - please check your inboxes!

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*FAMILIES: Keep an eye out - final reminders headed your way this week about our field trip to Biosphere 2! 👀