A Truly AMAZING gift for an AMAZING SHARK!!

Remember Wyatt Falardeau, the 12-year-old Vero Beach boy who was getting fitted for a 3D-printed prosthetic arm in...

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A GREAT Video on the Importance of Mindsets!!!

Mrs. Barker showed this to us today at our faculty meeting!!  It's DEFINITELY worth a look and illustrates the importance of mindsets at BOTH home and school!!

Initial Science Fair Information

Mrs. Crisafulli recently e-mailed out the following information regarding Science Fair...

"Good Afternoon!!

Hope your school year is going well so far and that your child is enjoying 5^th grade.

  I will be sending home an initial science fair info packet this week. Enclosed will be the following:

• Project timeline with due dates.
• Parent letter pertaining to if your child is doing an individual or group project.
• 5th Grade Science Fair Expectations & Keys to Success.
• Science Fair Proposal Form DUE 10/15.
• Science Fair Research Paper Rubric for the Research Paper DUE 10/30.
• A sample of a research paper.
• The info for writing a 5^th grade abstract from the district along with a sample abstract.
• The judging forms for grades 4 & 5 used by judges so you have an idea what is covered.
• The Form 1 Research Plan DUE 10/10.

In October, I will send another helpful packet which will include:

• Science Fair Board Layout instructions
• Graphing Instructions/Information
• Speech/Presentation Instructions
• Information for writing conclusions

Also, please look for science fair board order forms which will be going home soon.

If you have any questions. Please contact me via email (samantha.crisafulli@indianriverschools.org)"

Newsletter for September

It was GREAT to see everyone during "Meet the Teacher Night!"  We can't have as nearly as successful year without YOU!!

September 4

Imagine if EVERY School Played THIS Video Before Class!

BIG shout out to a former student, Anna Shipley, for sharing this!

Keep Calm and Kick Butt!!

Welcome to our website! I love those "keep calm" things!!  It was great to see everyone on Friday, and for those who we didn't meet, we look forward to meeting you soon!

I've resolved to be better at updating the site at least once a week.  If you haven't already, make sure to sign up to receive daily e-mail updates from our homework website. Just click the image below...

Parents have loved this feature, and we've been using it since 2008!  

When there are documents that need to be shared or other important information, you can find it here!  We also have become quite proficient at e-mailing parents regularly as well.  

During orientation, some parents inquired as to contact information for our team.  Ask and ye shall receive:

• Mrs. Julie Baker (Math)                      564.3302     julie.baker@indianriverschools.org
• Mrs. Susan Brown (Reading)              564.3369     susan.brown@indianriverschools.org
• Mrs. Samantha Crisafulli (Science)    564.3306     samantha.crisafulli@indianriverschools.org
• Mrs. Marcia Eby (Social Studies)       564.3340     marcia.eby@indianriverschools.org
• Mr. Bill Kolesnik (Math)                    564.3304      bill.kolesnik@indianriverschools.org

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We're Off and Running!!

What an AWESOME first week!!  AlthoughI have to admit, I'm jealous of the fact that I can't wear shorts to school with this searing heat but such is life!

Students have been getting the hang of transitioning between classes.  It'll be a piece of cake in no time. This year brings a lot of change, from changing classes to (some) procedures, renovations at school, and of course car pick up.  "Sharks' Station" is a work in progress, and it WILL get better!  Also, if your child has a doctor's appointment or needs to leave school early, PLEASE make sure you pick them up before 2:30 pm.  After that time, parents will be required to pick their child up at regular dismissal time.  We REALLY appreciate your cooperation and patience. 

If you'd like to keep up to date on nightly homework assignments and such, please visit our homework website, School Notes .  There, you can sign up to receive e-mail notifications when the site is updated, which is daily. 

 

PLEASE don't forget to send in your child's baby pic with their name written on the back!! We'dlike to get them all in as soon as possible and over to Ms. Tippins, who's in charge of the yearbook!

Thank you in advance for your support as communication between us is what helps make this possible!! 

Have an AWESOME week!!