C.A.M.P. Van Nimwegen

Welcome

Hello, and welcome to Murdock Elementary School.  My name is Tasha Van Nimwegen and I have been an educator since 1991.  Most of my years have been spent in the intermediate grades, mainly fourth and fifth.  I love teaching and helping students discover new concepts.

My goal as an educator is to develop strong thinking skills and a lifelong passion for reading and learning.  I also stress the importance of the lifeskills of responsibility and organization.

The goal of this blog is to give you a better understanding of my expectations for my students as well as resources to help them achieve their personal best.

Good-bye campers!

While excitement for summer is in the air, there is also a sense of dread.  It has been an absolutely fabulous year here at C.A.M.P. Van Nimwegen.  I know that the students and I are excited for summer, but will miss each other.  I have cherished every moment with the students.  When I think back about my eighteenth year of teaching, it will always bring a smile to my face.  Thanks for camping with me.  Have a wonderful, safe summer. 

 

Supply list for 2009-2010

Supply List

1 two inch zippered binder with a three ring pencil pouch made for the binder (no pencil boxes or separate pouches)

1 set of colored pencils

8 tabbed dividers with pockets

2 red or blue ballpoint pens

1 three subject spiral notebook

1 pack of notebook paper

2 boxes of tissues

1 large glue stick

1 container of disinfecting surface wipes (such as Lysol or Clorox)

1 hand sanitizer

1 Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5

1 white 1 inch 3 ring binder for Spanish

1 recorder for music

1 pocket folder for music

1 old shirt to use as a smock for art

 

Students may bring in a healthy snack and water bottle daily.

Online textbooks

ONLINE E-BOOKS!

This is the website for the new Social Studies textbook.  http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ga/books/bke2/

Take advantage of all of the additional resources to help your child to learn the curriculum this year.

Please encourage your child to use the math E book.  Simply go to www.eharcourtschool.com , type in your child's user name and password (located in the front of their planner), click on the ebook, and select the skill you want to work on at home.  The Learning Site on the lower left side of the screen provides wonderful interactive lessons, and practice to help your child master skills and review material taught in class.

The new science books are online now as well. 

Go to www.thinkcentral.com  type in your child's user name and password (located in the front of their planner), click the computer screen, and you can then access all of the wonderful resources from home!  Just like the others, it provides wonderful interactive lessons, and practice to help your child master skills and review material taught in class.

This is the website for the new Social Studies textbook.  http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ga/books/bke2/

Take advantage of all of the additional resources to help your child to learn the curriculum this year.

Please encourage your child to use the math E book.  Simply go to www.eharcourtschool.com , type in your child's user name and password (located in the front of their planner), click on the ebook, and select the skill you want to work on at home.  The Learning Site on the lower left side of the screen provides wonderful interactive lessons, and practice to help your child master skills and review material taught in class.

The new science books are online now as well. 

Go to www.thinkcentral.com  type in your child's user name and password (located in the front of their planner), click the computer screen, and you can then access all of the wonderful resources from home!  Just like the others, it provides wonderful interactive lessons, and practice to help your child master skills and review material taught in class.

Social Studies Book Resources/Games

I am attaching the website for the social studies textbook.  There is a ton of valuable information located there.  I am asking that the students use this website to assist their learning.

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ga/books/bke2/

Sneak Peek of the Week for May 18-22

Math-Review

Reading-Books of your choice

Language Arts- .

Wordly Wise-Survivor Spelling Bee

Social Studies-The Presidents

Writing-Final Letter to Mrs. Van Nimwegen

Science-

Assessements this Week

Monday-

Tuesday-

Wednesday-

Thursday-

Friday-

Campfire Chats for the Week of May 18-22

Monday-What is your favorite memory of fifth grade?

Tuesday- Next year, Mrs. Van Nimwegen definitely should...

Wednesday-Question of the Week

Thursday-Next year, Mrs. Van Nimwegen definitely should not...

Friday-This summer I hope to...

Important Dates to Remember in May

5/18 Class picnic-Wear purple class t-shirts

5/19 Final reward day-resealable drinks and snack of your choice

5/20 Read In-Bring books to swap/ pillow

5/21 Game Day-Bring in your favorite game to teach others during cooperative learning

5/22 Last day of School