Mrs. Beal's Classroom

Dear Grown-Ups,

I hope you and your students enjoyed the break! A quick heads-up: the Big 4-0 arrives for me on December 4th, when my hips start creaking with the barometer and my wrinkles apply for permanent residency. If you’re feeling generous, tissue donations to our classroom would be appreciated (for dramatic birthday sniffles, of course). 

I’ll be out of the classroom December 8–12 for an “early midlife crisis” (booked via Carnival Cruise Line), and Mrs. Blickfeldt will be here to keep things running smoothly. I’ll return rested, possibly sunburnt, and with a slightly bigger pant size.

Thanks for letting me love your kids!

Mrs. Beal

Great news! We’ve earned 10 class points — so tomorrow, November 20, is a blanket day! Bring a blanket to keep at your desk and stay cozy and warm. See you tomorrow!

Dear Grown-Ups,

We have completed our RISE training test. Tomorrow, we will begin the ELA benchmark test. This assessment will help us understand how much the students have retained from our two units and identify areas where we need to continue focusing.

Please ensure your student gets a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast to perform their best. We have also received last year’s ELA RISE scores, which will be sent home with your child tomorrow.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Beal

Our class has earned a party! Students are invited to bring one cozy item—such as a blanket or pillow—to help build their forts, along with snacks to enjoy. Please ensure snacks are easy to eat and clean up (no boiled eggs, rotisserie chicken, etc.). Drinks will be limited to water only.

I hope everyone enjoyed Fall Break! Tomorrow, Oct 21st, we will begin familiarizing ourselves with the Rise system interface for benchmark and end-of-year testing.

Dear Grown-Ups,

Our 5th grade is currently experiencing issues with the Mastery Connect platform, so grades are temporarily showing as zero. We are aware of the problem and are working to resolve it. We expect the system to be up and running by the end of this week.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Also, please keep these important upcoming dates in mind:

• October 7: Picture Retake Day & Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends
• October 13 & 14: Parent-Teacher Conferences and Early Dismissal
• October 15–17: Fall Break

Mrs. Beal

Dear Grown-ups,

Please sign up for parent-teacher conferences on October 13th or 14th. Just a heads-up—these days are early dismissal for the kids.

It’s a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and address any concerns you may have. To pick a time that works best for you, please follow this LINK. Reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for your support! 

On Wednesday, September 17th, 5th grade will attend the STEM Fest at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy! Students will enjoy hands-on STEM activities and learn about STEM careers and education.

Important Details:

• Students may come into the classroom starting at 8:20 AM.
• Please be at school by 8:15 AM; buses depart promptly at 8:30 AM.
• We will return to school around 1:15 PM.
• Lunches will be eaten in the classroom after we return.
• Students may bring a small bag with personal items (water bottle, book, cards) for the bus ride—optional.
• No cell phones or electronic devices allowed unless previously approved by the office.
• Students should wear their Quest school uniforms and dress for the weather.
• If you are a chaperone, please note that bus space is limited. Unfortunately, siblings and additional guests cannot attend. We encourage carpooling or driving separately to help accommodate everyone.

Thank you for your support! We look forward to a fun and educational day!

Dear Families,

We’ve had a wonderful first two weeks of school! As we all look forward to enjoying a relaxing three-day weekend with our loved ones, I want to share some important upcoming dates to keep on your radar:

• September 1 – Labor Day (No School)
• September 3 – Picture Day
• September 4 – Early Dismissal
• September 5 – Teacher Workday (No School)
• September 11 – Half-Day Substitute (Mrs. Guinn)
• September 12 – Substitute Teacher (Mrs. Blickfeldt)
• September 17 – STEM Fest Field Trip (Permission Slip Here)

Also, students can now sign up to be Class President for a week and run our class store on Fridays. This is a great leadership opportunity. Please help your student choose a week that works best for them!

We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Beal

Hello soon to be 5th graders! I hope you are having an awesome summer! I am excited to meet you and learn together!

Please mark your calendars for Back to School Night on Monday, August 18th, from 6-8 pm. Presentations will be given every 30 minutes starting at 6:00 pm, with the final session beginning at 7:30 pm. Our classroom is in the south hallway, the last door on the right, Room 158.

The First Day of School is Wednesday, August 20th. The first three days are early out days with dismissal at 1:10 pm.

Here are a couple of things you can do now to prepare:

1. Please subscribe to my blog by clicking on the icon to the right and inputting your email address.
2. Parents and students, please read through the Class Disclosures together and sign the form Class Disclosures Signatures.
3. Please complete this short Family Survey to help me get to know your student better.
4. Please complete the Food Permission form for the school year.
5. Instead of purchasing school supplies, please pay a donation of $30 here: Online Payments, marking “Donations-Class Supplies” and selecting “5 Beal” in the teacher drop down. You can also pay in the Q1 Office. Please do so on or before Back to School Night and I will take care of all the shopping, labeling, and organizing of class supplies. To see what your $30.00 will cover, please click on the class supply list under the Parent Info tab above. Please note, that these are the only supplies allowed; anything else will be sent home.
6. Make a $20 donation for a special end-of-year field trip. This can be paid at the same time as your school supplies by marking “Field Trips“.
7. If your student is walking home we need a Walk Release form filled out.

Additionally, students will need to bring the following items on the first day of school:

• Headphones – corded and labeled with the student’s name. Parents will be responsible to replace broken or damaged headphones/earbuds throughout the year. We use headphones multiple times every day, throughout the day in the classroom. Please try to find the highest-quality headphones possible. Remember, no bluetooth.
• Water bottle – Student may bring a small water bottle that they can have with them throughout the day.
• Small bag if needed – Only small bags are allowed for personal items if needed. Please, no large backpacks. They are not necessary. We are a technology school so we don’t send papers home often and classroom storage space is limited.

Students can prepare for 5th grade by reading for 20 minutes every day, and practicing their multiplication and division math facts. Most of all, I hope you can get outside and have some fun!

Please email me with any questions or concerns you may have. We’re going to have an incredible year!

See you soon!

Mrs. Beal