New Year - New Site!

Hello!  I am excited to announce that this school year I will be teaching 6th grade math at Capital Pre!  This is a great opportunity and I am excited to teach something (mostly) new.  This summer, I will be leading a STEM camp for grades 3-5.  With these changes, I have decided that it is time for new websites.  You may still access all the posts, links, and resources below, but they will not longer be updated.  I invite you to follow my new Google Plus account (cprepmath6@gmail.com), Blogs (cprep223.blogspot.com), and/or my classroom Twitter and Instagram accounts (@MissHalleck223).  I am looking forward to a great school year!

Student Government Voting

https://goo.gl/forms/F2gZW689P7HFwKvM2

Grays to Blues

All pictures have been uploaded into the Google Drive folders below:

Grays to Blues Ceremony and Reception

Grays to Blues Slideshow Pictures

Grays to Blues Slideshow

Grays to Blues Parking

Good Morning!

As you know, parking at the school can be challenging.  I recommend giving yourself plenty of extra time in the morning.

We have permission to park in the  Rensselaer "Surface Lot", which is a flat parking lot next to the building and in front of a parking garage.  The entrance to the garage is on Windsor Street (across from the Travelers lot).  After parking, you will walk up the stairs attached to the garage, up the hill, across the street, and enter at the back of the school.  I have attached a picture of the map I was given and I will sending home a copy.

If you can find parking on Ely Street or other (legal) street parking, you are more than welcome to take it.  I know that they will ticket on Main Street since it is a state road.

Please share this information with other family members attending.

Reminder, I am asking that students arrive by 7:20.

See you Friday!

5th Grade - Coordinates

Use this lesson to practice plotting coordinates.  When you are done, see Ms. Halleck for the written practice

SBAC Testing

As you most likely know, it is that time of year where the kids showcase what they know and can do.  Students are wrapping up MAP testing (Math and Reading & Science for 6th), taking benchmark assessments, and preparing for the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC). The upcoming testing schedule can be found below.  If you have questions about the SBAC, please visit this site for some answers or reach out to me.  SBAC does not have a time limit, but testing sessions are no longer than an hour at a time.  If students do not finish within the given time period that day, they will continue either the next day or within the week.

In class, we discuss these assessments and how students can prepare at home.  One way has been through the homework assignments (paper-pencil and online) that have been given through out the year.  Another way is to make sure students are at their best as they approach the test.  Being well-rested, both physically and mentally, is very important.  We do not want the kids to be too stressed as they approach the test.  That being said, during the week of the SBAC, students will not receive math homework.

As always, we encourage students to access their iReady and Zearn (5th) or Khan Academy (6th) accounts at home.  In addition, the SBAC practice site is a great resource for students and families.  

I have complete confidence that the students in Room 223 will give the SBAC 150% of their efforts and do their best.  They have grown and learned so much this year, it's time for them to show it off!

5th Grade Schedule
(all testing will be between 8:45 & 10:00)
Monday, 4/24: ELA Test (Part One)
Tuesday, 4/25: ELA Test (Part Two)
Wednesday, 4/26: Math Test (Part One)
Thursday, 4/27: Math Test (Part Two)
Monday, 5/1: Math Performance Task

6th Grade Schedule
(all testing will be between 1:30 & 2:50)
Monday, 5/1: ELA Test (Part One)
Tuesday, 5/2: ELA Test (Part Two)
Wednesday, 5/3: Math Test (Part One)
Thursday, 5/4: Math Test (Part Two)

Monday, 5/8: Math Performance Task

End of Year Trips

This week, advisors sent home permission slips for two school-wide field trips.  

Wednesday, May 10 - Yard Goats Education Day

$10 (cash only) ~ Includes ticket and lunch

10:00 - 2:00

Money and Permission Slips Due by Friday, April 28

No Refunds after April 28

Monday, May 22 - High Meadows

$25 (cash only) ~ Includes admission, activities, and food

Transportation provided by Prep

8:00 - 2:00

Money and Permission Slips Due by Tuesday, April 25

No Refunds after April 25

Attendance on each trip is subject to approval on a student-by-student basis.  Student must be in good academic and behavioral standing.  Privilege can be lost at any time.