Ms. Kish-Kirkman's Blog

2011-11-27T22:08:00.001-08:00

I also want to share this week a great Website for parents that focuses on reading: http://www.readingrockets.org/

2011-11-27T21:26:00.001-08:00

It was great to meet and/or see so many families at conferences. I am very proud of how well students discussed their learning and goals.

Some parents asked for resources, so I've added a Language Arts Resource section and a Math section. Please feel free to use the links found on both for a challenge or support.

Book orders are due on Wednesday. See the link below for online ordering.

Progress reports will come out ~~on Tuesday~~ next Tuesday, December 6th.

Financial Aid Nights

2011-11-20T11:42:00.001-08:00

Students and parent/guardians in Bellingham Public Schools are invited to learn more about financial aid options for post-high school education at upcoming financial aid information events. There are two opportunities to attend: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the Bellingham High School theater or 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 119 Texas Street (Cornwall Avenue and Texas).

Financial aid officers from Western Washington University will provide information as well as discuss how to apply for scholarships and how the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application works, including FAFSA deadlines, how to complete it and qualifications for the aid.

Interpreters will be available at both events to assist families who speak Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Punjabi.

For more information about financial aid and these FAFSA events, please contact your high school's Career Center.

http://bellinghamschools.org/news/2011-11/students-parentsguardians-invited-financial-aid-information-nights-dec-1-and-4

2011-11-13T21:47:00.001-08:00

Confirmation of Conference Times went home last week! Please check to see what time your conference is scheduled. Your child MUST come to the conference (the conferences are student-led).

We are on an early release schedule on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesday is a 5,6,7 schedule. Thursday and Friday are 1,2,3 (also known as 4...).

9 Week Progress Reports were mailed Thursday. Your student still has 9 weeks to improve their grades before report cards.

I look forward to seeing a lot of you over the next two weeks for conferences!

2011-10-30T21:25:00.000-07:00

We have an early release this Wednesday, November 2nd.

Progress reports will go home Tuesday. Please watch for your students progress reports. Keep the reports and sign/send back the cover sheet.

Book orders are due November 2nd. Our class earns free books if parents/students order online. All books are delivered to the classroom for students. Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: H8B26
There are a lot of spots open in our morning learning lab. If students need a spot to work on late work/homework please let me know and I can sign them up. It runs from 8-8:45 Monday-Thursday. There are WWU students and a lead teacher available to help students.

9 week progress reports will be mailed home shortly. This is still a progress report, but represents us being halfway through the first semester.

It was amazing to see so many 6th graders honored during our first Shuksan Scholar Assembly. If your student received a certificate and shirt please congratulate them! All students will have a chance to earn an award at our next assembly (we have four total in the year). Students were recognized for attendance, grades, and PRIDE.

2011-10-25T14:44:00.001-07:00

No School on Friday.
PRIDE Awards Assembly on Thursday from 10:07-11:07 in the cafeteria.
If students have not brought in $5 for Scholastic News they need to turn it into the office.

2011-10-16T18:48:00.000-07:00

Students will take the Math and Reading MAP test this week. Student schedules will differ slightly this week to give enough time for testing.

2011-10-09T20:23:00.000-07:00

Signed Progress Report sheets (purple) were due back on Friday. Please check with your student to see their Progress Reports. Learning Lab is available Monday-Thursday from 8-8:45 am and after school on Monday-Thursday for support making up work/help with work. Students can also sign up for Friday school to get additional help after school on Fridays.

Homework is updated.

2011-10-03T18:04:00.001-07:00

Early Release on Wednesday. Progress Reports will go home Tuesday. Please sign cover sheet only. Keep progress reports and return cover sheet to school. Thank you!

Assignment Descriptions and Book Orders

2011-10-01T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I've added a section with descriptions of assignments just in case your student is unable to explain them to you or they are absent. Please feel free to email me if you still need clarification.

Here is information on Book Orders. All Book Orders are due October 8th. I've made books available on the online form at many different reading levels.

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: H8B26

Dear Parent,

Now it's easier than ever to find the perfect books for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.

Best of all, we earn a FREE book for the classroom library every time a parent places an order online.*

It's so simple! Here's how it works:

SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Register" button in the "First Time Here?" section. Register for your own user name and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order -- choose from thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly flyers.
SEND your order to me online by the due date and your child's books will be delivered directly to my classroom.

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

2011-09-29T22:11:00.000-07:00

It was great to meet so many families at Open House! Please keep in touch.

2011-09-25T15:16:00.000-07:00

Open House is on September 27th starting at 6:30. I look forward to seeing you there!

First Post 9/24/11

2011-09-24T09:26:00.001-07:00

I think I have every computer-based way to communicate with families covered now! I will continue to update my Web site and Twitter feed, but my blog will be filled with weekly updates. Please check back weekly to find out what is happening in our classroom and on the Lopez Team. Use the tabs above to find out information about homework, modified assignments (only for specific students), AVID (7th grade), and/or college information.