• 1 picture of a special memory from summer
• summer Homework: math and book report
• supplies (if missed open house)
• backpack
• water bottle
• lunch

•       NO items with the label “may contain sesame seeds” 
•       NO Dave’s Killer Bread - it does or may contain sesame
•       NO hummus with tahini – Some hummus brands are made with no tahini/sesame and would be safe to pack
•       NO Everything Bagels – has sesame seeds
•       NO Everything Pretzel Chips (Costco) – has sesame seeds

1. 1: refill container of dish soap AND a dish soap normal size container
2. 3: packing tape
3. 2 of each: Ziploc (quart, gallon, snack)
4. 1 package: assorted Tupperware sizes
5. 5: reams of white copy paper
6. 5 packs of each: paper plates, plastic/paper cups, packs of paper bowls
7. 1: sand AND sand tray (small to medium size) for the peace corner
8. 1: Windex spray

Dear Parents,

I appreciate your patience as I continue to work with tech support to fix whatever issues continue to occur when sending group messages.

See below for this week’s reminders.

• All students should be working on their classic book talk and completing the form at home.
• Conferences: Please sign up below.
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-58513757-kaitlyns
• Picture Day is TOMORROW!
• Class Parent Mixer! 
• Save the Date: Parent Mixer- Fall Appetizer Potluck
• Friday, September 19^th 5:30pm - 7ish
• Where: Bloom Home
• 5220 N. 42nd Place, Phoenix Arizona
• Phone: 602-405-9988
• Bring a favorite appetizer or perhaps a desert that is shareable while socializing!

• Plan for it to serve 8-10 and we should have plenty of options!
• (we will forgive you if you don’t have time that day and cannot bring anything)
• Adult beverages / sparkling waters are covered.  

Have a great week!

Kaitlyn

Dear Parents,

I have been enjoying meeting with everyone at conferences. The students put a lot of time and effort into preparing for their conference.

Below are a few updates:

• Valentine’s Sale and Dance: Our class will be selling Valentine’s on Wednesday, February 11. We will be in carline starting at 7:45am . The school is hosting a Valentine’s friends and family dance afterschool on Friday, February 13^th. A flyer went home last week with more information and a QR code to purchase tickets.

• Space Exploration: Students are working on a space exploration project. The project needs to be completed by February 6, and presentations will be held throughout the following week.

• Booktalk: This month’s booktalk is due Friday, January 30^th.  Students need to complete a timeline and answer questions from the form. Next month’s booktalk is science fiction. We will return to the standard Progressive Booktalk Form for the science fiction read.

• We are well into our new novel Rover. The students have been enjoying the story, which is based on two real life rovers that were sent to Mars, Perseverance and Curiosity. The students are taking tests to monitor comprehension. Our second test will be this week – the tests are open book and open note, and students can make corrections to improve their scores as well.

• Art History Fair: Notecards were due today. Students should have a total of 41 notecards that will be turned in on the same day their rough drafts are due. Rough drafts and 41+ notecards are due February 9^th. Students will be given a lesson on how to turn notecards into a rough draft and how to cite sources within their writing.
• Citing sources within writing at the E2 level – After each sentence or paragraph where a student has paraphrased information, students to cite their source.
• Citing a Quote (Author last name, date, page number) – if author last name is not available use the title of the article.
• Citing a paraphrase/fact (Author last name, date) - if author last name is not available use the title of the article.

Have a great Week!

Kaitlyn

Dear Parents,

In preparation for the Art History fair due Monday, I thought I would send the updates this weekend. Also, there is A LOT of information you will want to look over, and I know I usually have slightly more time to sit and think and make notes over the weekend. Please pay special attention the Art History fair section, and we have another field trip.

Calendar:

February 6: Space Exploration projects due (extended to February 13 due to many absences across the classroom) / start presentations / half day, no circle

February 9: Art Fair rough draft due

February 11: our class sells Valentine’s grams at carline at 7:45am (all students welcome, no required)

February 13: In class Valentine grams and E2 family dance afterschool

February 16: no school

February 17 – 21: Bring in Art History Fair trifold boards and complete in class; optional

February 23 – 27: School Spirit Week

February 25: Anti-bullying pink shirt day (anti-bully activities will be held this week)

February 27: final draft art history paper and science fiction booktalk due

March 2: Art History fair trifold board and artwork due

March 3: Art History Fair Parent presentation from 10 – 11am in the Davis ODE (students present to E2 at 9am)

February 26 -March 5: Art History Fair in class presentations

March 6: Field Trip to see Shrek

New to the Schedule

1. Art History Fair:
• Rough drafts and 41+ notecards are due Monday, February 9^th. Students were given a lesson on how to turn notecards into a rough draft and how to cite sources within their writing. Citing sources within writing at the E2 level – After each sentence or paragraph where a student has paraphrased information, students to cite their source.
• Citing a Quote (Author last name, date, page number) – if author last name is not available use the title of the article.
• Citing a paraphrase/fact (Author last name, date) - if author last name is not available use the title of the article.
• The rough draft includes: the title page with hand drawn picture, 1-3 page research paper, and bibliography with sources listed in MLA format and alphabetical order. MLA format is provided on the source page in fine print under each source box. Additionally, students can use citation machine online to help if they don’t have the source page.
• The entire art fair project, trifold board, art project, final draft and prepared speech should be done by March 2. I have encouraged some students to get done earlier, if possible, to start in-class presentations the last week of February.
• We will have a lesson on how to create a tri-fold board in the coming weeks with a guide sheet.
• Students need to use the tri-fold guide and follow exactly for full credit.
• Tuesday, MARCH 3 – please save this date, students will be presenting to E2 in the Davis ODE from 9-10 and then parents are encouraged to come and tour the fair from 10-11am.

1. This week students spelling and vocabulary tests. Wordly Wise (vocab) packets are due Tuesday, February 10.

1. Spirit Week:

• Monday – crazy socks!
• Tuesday – Twin a teacher!
• Wednesday – Pink Shirt day!
• Thursday – Fancy (dress up) day!
• Friday – Game Day (board games) and wear your best fan fushion t-shirt (no costumes!)

1. We have another field trip! On March 6, E2 is going to watch the Shrek play. You can sign up to drive and chaperone by clicking the link below – be sure you have your fingerprint clearance card, and volunteer paperwork/documents to the office. Be on the lookout for a permission slip next week.
• Link: https://signup.com/go/VNEtkKt

1. It’s time to start thinking about the annual overnight! Astro Camp Overnight Field Trip is May 6-8, 2026. Next week, students will go home with a health from that needs and I am sending home chaperone paperwork with students whose parents are attending. We are grateful for the parents volunteering to attend the overnight!

The chaperones:

Martin Herrera

Travis Bloom

Megan Washington

Militza Rodriguez

Alternates:

Kris Knights

Sarah Ontiveros Sullivan

Repeat Information

1. Art Masterpiece: We hoping to have art masterpiece this month – Thank you Teale and Eloisa.

1. Valentine’s Sale, in-class grams, and Dance: Our class will be selling Valentine’s on Wednesday, February 11. We will be in carline starting at 7:45am . The school is hosting a Valentine’s friends and family dance afterschool on Friday, February 13^th. A flyer went home last week with more information and a QR code to purchase tickets. Students have chosen to create boxes and participate in a Valentine box competition. We will share with the students the categories – participation is optional. Students should bring a box/bag to collect grams, and if they choose to hand out grams, they need to bring at least 28. If a special gram is given to a student that is in addition to the 28 class grams.

1. Space Exploration: Students are working on a space exploration project. The project needs to be completed by February 13th, and presentations will be held throughout the following week.

1. Booktalk: This month’s booktalk is due Friday, February 28^th. The booktalk is science fiction. We will return to the standard Progressive Booktalk Form for the science fiction read. Historical Fiction timelines were due today.

1. We are well into our new novel Rover. The students have been enjoying the story, which is based on two real life rovers that were sent to Mars, Perseverance and Curiosity. The students are taking tests to monitor comprehension. We are starting Part 2. Students have taken 2 tests.

Have an awesome weekend.

Kaitlyn

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a relaxing or adventurous break.

A few things to note:

• This week, E2 is participating in an internet safety discussion on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Over the next couple weeks in class, students will be going over the practice math test from the state of Arizona website. We will also go over writing and reading, as well as learn how to test using the computer.
• March book talks are due on 3/28: Book talk forms were sent home today.
• Homework for the next couple weeks looks different. There is a special packet that is geared to help students practice for the AASA test. Please see the attached calendar to help your child stay on track with the homework. Students will check their answers in class with me while we are using the practice packets.
• Don’t forget to sign up for AASA snacks and to bring items for our class basket.
• Basket: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-62554822-kaitlyns
• Snacks: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-kaitlyns20#/

Calendar:

March 26 – 5^th grade STATE Science Test

April 6, 7, 8 – AASA testing all grades

Reminders!

It’s time to start thinking about the annual overnight! Astro Camp Overnight Field Trip is May 6-8, 2026. Next week, students will go home with a health from that needs and I am sending home chaperone paperwork with students whose parents are attending. We are grateful for the parents volunteering to attend the overnight!

The chaperones:

Martin Herrera

Travis Bloom

Megan Washington

Militza Rodriguez

Alternates:

Kris Knights

Sarah Ontiveros Sullivan

Have a great week!

Kaitlyn