# data[].attributes.body
Dear Parents of Snakes and Bears,

Thank you to everyone that attended our STEAM Festival last week. I enjoyed meeting with so many of you for the first time, and I look forward to getting to know you better, and meeting the rest of you in the coming months.

The festival was a huge success and our students relished the opportunity to show off their hard work.

It was a big night for the Snakes and Bears. Not only were we the only Fifth Grade classes to present at the Festival, we also had three students win FIRST PLACE in the Inspirations Contest, that is HUGE!

Congratulations to Sophia Brache-Leon, Jackson Hauley and Kallie Harding for this major achievement!

Moreover, the cast list for the upcoming play was posted at the tail-end of the festival, and more than HALF the class list is comprised of our fantastic students. I am very proud to be teacher to these inspiring little achievers, hats off to the parents that raised them so;)!

Speaking of achievements, ASPIRE is currently up-to-date, with all scores entered for everything turned in so far this term. I plan to keep ASPIRE updates weekly, so feel free to log in and keep tabs of your student’s progress.

This week we will be diving right into the curriculum for Junior Achievement, in preparation for the JA BizTown Field Trip. Expect to see your student writing their first resume, learning about free market enterprise, innovation and new business development. The will be doing another written assignment award the end of the week about running a business, and may need your hep to direct them to the appropriate information. (Directions included on handout later this week.)

We are starting a new Chapter in Math, Chapter 7, Numerical Expressions and Patterns. Expect to see two homework assignments come home before Friday, I have also attached a copy to this email. The kids will have a quiz midweek on the material we are learning.

In ELA the kids will be mastering a new set of vocabulary words that pertain to the BizTown curriculum. They will learn how to research for a topic or paper, and learning how to differentiate between reputable media sources and those that should not be trusted. I have also included a handout for parents to continue the lessons at home. Please see the section on "Digital Citizenship" for more info.

Thank you so much to the parents that have volunteered to help with this field trip. Currently, I have the following individuals confirmed to volunteer:

Fernando Fisher

Jennifer Lambert

Leslie Dorius

Rachel Hutchings

Melissa Thunell

Ester Budd

Sherise Robinson

Jason Flint

Elizabeth Harding

Xochilt Harris

Tasha Anderson

Kristin Barlowe

If your name should be on the following list, please send me an email.

I still need a permission slips for the following students:

Lily Astin

Sam Fonoimoana

Jamis Griner

Abby and Kate Guymon

Sheila Steadman

Jarom Walker

Brahm Zhao

Ben Stokes

Nara Johnson

Jackson Hauley

Garett Harper

I have attached the two pages, the first of which you will need to sign and return to me ASAP. The second page is the optional order form, but if you choose any items from this list, please send the money, along with the returned order form, by the end of the day tomorrow.

DONATION REQUESTS

We are really in need of paper towels and Clorox wipes, if you can, please feel free to donate these items to our classroom!

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO, PARENTS!

# data[].attributes.body
The Renaissance Kids explore models and inventions by Leonardo da Vinci.
Snakes and Bears, 5th Grade at Renaissance Academy

# data[].attributes.body
Due to my role as a CommonSense Educator, your student is taking part in classroom lessons from Common Sense Education. Common Sense helps kids learn the habits and skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly in school, at home, and beyond.

WHAT IS DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP?
Kids today may seem like experts at using technology, but the digital world requires all kinds of skills and habits that kids don’t just pick up as they go. Digital citizenship helps them learn those skills.
The lessons help kids to develop healthy media habits, like managing screen time, and learn how to be safe online.  They will learn how recognize cyberbullying, what is and isn’t OK to share online, and how to find credible news and information.

WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO
As I find cross-curricular opportunities to teach these lessons, I'll be sending home tip sheets, videos, and activities for you to do with your kids. You can visit the Common Sense website at www.commonsensemedia.org for more.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

My objective is to teach our students to think critically and use tech in positive, creative, and powerful ways, and I hope you'll join me in this effort.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
K–5 Family Tips- News & Media Literacy | Common Sense Education

# data[].attributes.body
The Computer Builders and Programmers
Snakes and Bears, 5th Grade at Renaissance Academy

# data[].attributes.body
(May be assigned on Thursday, depending on time.)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fifth Grade Snakes practicing the mantra they learned today during our first official SEL lesson with Erica Burns. My stidents found the session to be engaging and relevant.  Thanks we look forward to the next time.MP4

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
So proud to call these twins my students....MP4