Poetry

April is National Poetry Month and we've been very busy creating many different types of poems, such as limericks, cinquains, acrostic, and bio poems.  The next poem we're going to write are I used to... poems, which reflect on lessons learned and knowledge gained as we grow older.

Check out this link to write an instant I used to....poems

Directions:
1. Use the link above to create your own I used to...poem!
2. Refer to the sample poem to help with ideas as you fill out each line of the poem.
3. Once each line is completed (all 16 lines), click  CREATE MY INSTANT I USED TO POEM NOW!
4. A new window will pop up. Print a copy of your poem and be sure to put your name and number on it!

REMINDERS

The students will not have school on Friday, February 15 and Monday, February, 18. School will resume on February 19. Enjoy the long weekend!


Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Club orders will be due on Wednesday, February 20. All orders MUST be placed online. Please use Scholastic Book Clubs to place your online order. Please use code H7W8N for our classroom code. Please contact Mrs. Blum with any questions.

Valentine's Day

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14.  We will be exchanging Valentines during Exploratory. A list was sent home last week with the names of students on Team Triton. The students are permitted to bring Valentine cards and treats for the class and/or team. You do not need to send items in for the whole team, though we ask that if you are sending something in, please include the entire class so that nobody is excluded. We have 54 students in our team; 27 students in each class.

PLEASE NOTE: Any treat that is edible MUST be packaged and will be consumed at home. (Ex: please do not send bakery cookies, cupcakes, etc.)

Visit from Mr. Trottier and Mr. Brouwer

On Tuesday, January 15th Bryan Trottier and author Sigmund Brouwer visitied NSIS! It was an amazing assembly and a really fun day! Here is the video from this exciting day!

Field Trip Reminders

Students will be going to the Carnegie Science Center on Wednesday, January 16. Students are asked to wear blue and gold, and comfortable shoes as we will be doing a lot of moving around that day.  If you are packing a lunch, please only send disposable items, and no glass items.  Students are NOT permitted to bring technology devices of any kind - cell phones, ipods, cameras, etc. The buses will be leaving NSIS at 9:00 am for the Science Center, so please be on time!

HALL OF FAME HOCKEY LEGEND COMING TO NSIS

Tuesday, January 15

Seven time Stanley Cup winner, NHL legend Bryan Trottier will be presenting to 5th and 6th graders at NSI. Bryan Trottier will be presenting to students with author Sigmund Brouwer about teamwork and creating a legacy. Sponsored by 84 Lumber, Bryan Trottier is an advocate for literacy and achieving success in school. 

Please take a moment to check out author  Sigmund Brouwer's website to learn more about him and the novels he has written. Also, click on coolreading.com for more information!

REMINDER: Students may bring ONE item to be autographed by Mr. Trottier on Tuesday.

Happy 2013 from Team Triton!