********FIFTH GRADE REWARD SYSTEM********
   Parents,
     Our fifth grade students will be on an individual reward system for trimester 3. This will start on Monday, March 18th. We talked to the students about how the reward system will work and encourage you to discuss this with them as well. Our goal is to motivate the children's behavior, to stay focused, and to work as a "team" during school hours. The rewards will be weekly and monthly. An example for a weekly reward might be a homework pass or lunch with the teacher. The monthly rewards are a bit more such as a dress down day, movie day, etc. These are just a few examples of what the children suggested. We will modify this reward system as needed per teacher discretion. The children are looking forward to this, as are we. Please let us know if you have any questions or concern. 



IMPORTANT!!! 
Please read below a letter from our Guidance Counselor. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school. Thank you.

Dear Parents:

In an effort to partner with you, we are sending you this information about a recent internet hoax , MoMo Challenge. Some parents have spoken to our staff about this as the word has spread to our younger students. This does present an opportunity for you to teach your child about how to understand what they read and hear both on the internet and among their friends.

WHAT IS THE MO MO CHALLENGE? 
- It is a photo of a sculpture that was made by a Japanese artist for horror movies.
- It has been circulated on the internet to challenge people to do self-harm or violence.
- It is a hoax.
- It is an example of the misinformation that sometimes appears on the internet.

WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?
- Remove the Mystery
– give your child information contained above that this “scary” image has been put onto the internet to encourage people to do bad things. It is not real. We do not do things that other people suggest to us.
- Remove the Power
- No matter what other people tell you or what you read about it, no one has any information about you or how to reach you. If you are worried or bothered, feel free to go to a trusted adult at home or at school to talk about it.

WHY DO THESE THINGS HAPPEN? 
- Some people like to see scary shows, watch scary movies or tell scary stories. It is okay that you do not. If you do not, you can ignore or turn your attention away from those things that trouble you. Whatever you feel about this, it is okay for you to feel this way.

As always, parents, it is so important to keep the lines of communication open for your child. We wanted to let you know that we will continue to work with you to continue to provide a child-centered environment for your child.
Sincerely yours,
Sharon Magee, MS, NCC Counselor

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THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS NOT PREPARED IN CLASS. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS EARBUDS, CHARGED CHROMEBOOKS, PENCILS, PENS, PAPER, ETC. 


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Don't forget about Bidamania! Thank you for
supporting SJB. 




1) Penny Kulenguskey and I are once again organizing SJB’s largest school fundraiser Bidamania!  it is scheduled for March 2, 2019, and although that seems like a long time from now, we are already planning and collecting for your awesome themed classroom baskets.  We are currently halfway through our donation drive and will be accepting donations through Tuesday November 20th.  We are asking for each child to contribute a suggested amount of $10.  These funds will be used to shop for your class’s themed basket.  All homerooms that collect $150 or more (ECP classes need to collect just $100 due to their small size) will be rewarded with an ICE CREAM SOCIAL the week after Thanksgiving.  5 of our 25 homerooms have already earned their ice cream social!!!  Please help us by utilizing your teacher pages to get the word out.  All donations are accepted through parents Smart Tuition accounts.  More information can be found on our link Bidamania on SJB homepage.  
            
                                              
       Social Studies Iroquois Longhouse Project:
We are creating an Iroquois Longhouse in social studies class next week. The kids will work in groups to construct their house. We wrote down suggestions of supplies to bring in starting next Tuesday, 11/6.  I will be bringing some in some as well. Please note: there is no reason to go buy supplies;instead utilize nature outside; or crafts around the house
Be creative! All supplies need to be in the classroom  on Tuesday, 11/6. All work will be done in the classroom.
Thanks!






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Nov. 9th and 16th - Chick fil a
Nov. 19th,20th - early dismissal; conferences
Nov. 21,22,23 - Thanksgiving Break

                             
                                          

Please contact me with any questions or concerns via email...... csmith@sjbdel.org