Mr. Contat's Mighty Ants

We got to take a

We got to take a peek at the shark dissection taking place in the science lab today. So far no license plates or car tires have been found.

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Students using google maps in

Students using google maps in conjunction with our smart board to learn about our states and capitals.

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Author Visiting Murdock 5/3

Georgia author Patsy Smith Roberts is coming to speak to Murdock students on 5/3!  Click here to find out more about Ms. Roberts and the opportunity to purchase autographed books:  http://murdock10.typepad.com/media/

 

 

Students found a catapillar on

Students found a catapillar on the playground today. We aren't quite sure what kind it is....students need to research what type of catapillar it is and what its needs are for survival.

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E is for Ethics

Today's topic was Courage

"Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm."  ~Winston Churchill

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear."  ~Mark Twain

Future Hightower Trail Parents

Hightower Trail Middle School's Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting

When:  April 26, 2010 at 7:00pm

Where: Hightower Trail Theater

Who: Parents Only Please

This meeting is for parents of 5th grade students who will attend Hightower Trail Middle School as a 6th grade student next school year.  Parents will the opportunity to learn more about middle school, meet our sixth grade teachers, school leaders, and tour the building.

Please come and find out more information.

When:  April 26, 2010 at 7:00pm

Where: Hightower Trail Theater

Who: Parents Only Please

This meeting is for parents of 5th grade students who will attend Hightower Trail Middle School as a 6th grade student next school year.  Parents will the opportunity to learn more about middle school, meet our sixth grade teachers, school leaders, and tour the building.

Please come and find out more information.

Future Dodgen Sixth Graders and Parents

   An RSVP is required for this event!

 Dear Future Dodgen Sixth Graders and Parents,

 

We extend a warm welcome to you as new members of the Dodgen “Family”. During the next few months and throughout the summer we will be involved in preparing for the opening of the 2010-2011 School Year.  This will be a special time.

 

Please mark May 3, 2010 on your calendars

Parent Orientation on May 3, 2010, begins with a 6:30 PM general meeting in the Dodgen Theater.

Fifth Grade student Orientation on May 3, 2010 begins at 6:30 PM. Current Dodgen 6^th graders will lead tours around Dodgen before all students gather in the cafeteria for an informational session.

Parents: Two optional informational meetings start at 5:45 PM:

·     Special Education (Academy Lab)

·     Advanced Learning Program (Cafeteria)

We look forward to meeting you on May 3rd in preparation for a fantastic sixth grade year!

Parents, please be advised that effective July 1, 2007 for entrance into grade six (6), students are required to have a total of

• Two (2) doses of measles vaccine,
• Two (2) doses of mumps vaccine,
• One (1) dose of rubella vaccine and
• Two (2) doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

Students must have these immunizations marked COMPLETE FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE on a Georgia form 3231.  Please be sure your child’s immunizations are up to date prior to exiting fifth grade.

 

·     also required - a completed  3300 Form (Hearing, Vision and Dental Certificate)

 

Looking forward to a terrific new beginning for our future sixth graders,

 

Jane Burgess

6^th grade School Counselor

 

 

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RSVP to this event is required -Please RSVP at http://dodgenms.typepad.com/burgess_bulletin/#tp

World Robotics Championships!

 

 

 

This weekend starting today is the World Robotics Championship at The World Congress Center and Dome. 

 

IT IS FREE!!!

 

You can find more info at the address below:

www.usfirst.org

World Traveler!

Murphy's Travels

           
 
 Murphy is quite the world traveler these days!  He even has his very own travel blog to prove it!  Find out all about his Spring Break adventures with Murdock staff members at http://murdock10.typepad.com/murphys_travels/. Where will he travel this summer?

Looking Ahead!

Looking ahead....which I'm not sure most taxi drivers do, here are a few dates to keep in mind the remainder of the year:

4/21: MESF pizza night

4/30: Spring Fling

5/7:  Trip to Pine Mountain

5/9:  Mother's Day....Thanks Mom!

5/14: Field Day

5/17: 5th Grade Picnic

5/21:  5th Grade Recognition.....Last Day