Mrs. Beal's Classroom

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

We’re excited to announce a special Read-A-Thon event in our classroom right after the talent show! It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some great books together.

Students are welcome to bring ONE blanket to help build a comfy fort and ONE snack to eat. Imagine cozying up in your own little reading nook with friends—it’s going to be so much fun!

Don’t forget to bring your favorite book or choose from our classroom collection. Let’s make reading an adventure and create wonderful memories!

Looking forward to seeing all the creative forts and happy readers!

Field Trip Details:

• Drop-off: 8:30 am at Roy Frontrunner Station
• Transportation: Frontrunner train to Ogden Station + 0.5-mile walk to The Junction
• Pickup: 1:15 pm at Roy Station

What to Bring:

• Backpack with lunch (Parents, don’t forget your lunch). Those who ordered school lunch it will be available at the Frontrunner station in the morning.
• Swimsuit and towel for FlowRider
  • Girls: One-piece swimsuit or rash guard with fitted board shorts
  • Boys: Properly fitting board shorts

Feel free to wear dress down; however, we are rock climbing, so wear well fitted close toe shoes. Please ensure your child is ready for a fun and active day!

Here’s a list of the final activities we’ll be wrapping up soon! It’s amazing to think we’re almost ready to move up to 6th Grade!

• Thursday 5/22 – Wax Museum
• Friday 5/23 – Yearbook Signing 9:00AM (early out)
• Monday 5/26 – NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday 5/27 – Field Trip to Ogden Junction (early out)
• Wednesday 5/28 – Field Day Inflatables 11:45AM (early out)
• Thursday 5/29 – Talent Show 9:25AM (early out)
• Friday 5/30 – 5th Grade Jeopardy 9:00AM (early out)

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all. Remember to refer to all the documents mentioned above as you review the information.

Dear Families,

We’re thrilled to announce a cozy movie party for our class tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21st! To celebrate, we will be watching The Goofy Movie—a delightful film that your child is sure to enjoy.

Students are invited to bring ONE cozy item from home to make the movie experience extra comfortable. This could be a blanket, pillow, stuffed animal, or any special item that helps them feel relaxed and cozy.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. We want to make this a fun and comfortable experience for all our students!

Looking forward to a wonderful movie day together!

Dear Parents,

Your child is excited to explore an inspirational person for our upcoming Biography Adventure! They will research, write a report, prepare a one-minute speech, and dress up as their chosen figure for our Wax Museum.

Key Dates:

Monday, May 19: Biography report completed and turned in at school.
Tuesday, May 20: Speech written in class; please help your child practice their one-minute speech at home.
Wednesday, May 21: Costumes completed at home and brought to school on Thursday. Costumes should be simple—no need to buy anything new—just get creative with what you have! Students will wear their school uniform all day except during the Wax Museum.
Thursday, May 22: Wax Museum! Students can change into their costumes and share their speeches with classmates.
Thank you for supporting your child in this fun and meaningful project.

Enjoy the Biography Adventure!

We have gotten far enough in our book to unlock another video. Please follow this link. The password is: THEANCIENTMARINER

***Remember*** Don’t spoil it for our friends in the other 5th-grade classes.

Parents, here are the descriptions for next year’s elective classes. It will be their elective for the entire year. Later this week, they will be asked to list their elective preferences, and Q2 will do their best to honor all requests.

Here are the choices and brief descriptions of the classes:

• Drama – Step into the spotlight with our Drama elective! Designed to nurture self-confidence, unleash creativity, and foster teamwork, this performance-oriented class is a stage where students shine. Delve into the art of acting and scriptwriting as you explore the fundamentals and hone your skills. Throughout the semester, you’ll embark on a captivating journey through various drama activities. From powerful monologues to in-depth character analysis, exhilarating improvisation sessions to crafting compelling scripts, every moment is an opportunity to grow as a performer and storyteller. But the stage isn’t just for solo acts. Collaborate with your peers in scene work and discover the magic of ensemble performance. As the semester unfolds, you’ll prepare to dazzle audiences at our highly anticipated drama night, where your talent takes center stage. Yet, the drama experience extends beyond acting alone. Dive into the diverse facets of theater, from the intricacies of directing to mastering theater etiquette. Unleash your creativity in set design, transform with costume and makeup, and learn the art of captivating audiences through publicity. In this dynamic elective, the stage is yours to explore, create, and captivate—an unforgettable journey into the world of theater awaits!
• Choir – we will sing songs, and have fun! It will be every other day of musical fun! Two concerts per semester, listening to music, and chilling with your friends. What could be more fun!
• All Things Google – Tips and tricks for all Google apps.
• Gaming – A class in which you will play games.

Dear Families,

We’re thrilled to announce our last 5th grade field trip to The Junction in Ogden on Tuesday, May 27th! This special day will double as our 5th grade field day activity, offering students an incredible chance to enjoy iRock, iFly, and FlowRider. Get ready for a day full of fun and unforgettable memories! A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone whose generous donations made this opportunity possible!

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