Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Salem By Malia
Salem
Salem is a beautiful place,
A river runs through it, at a nice slow pace.
At Riverfront Park the carousel we ride,
When I ride it I feel so much pride,
Each horse looks like it's almost alive!
Another fun place is the Gilbert House,
We learn and we play and we run about.
The Capitol Building stands tall and proud,
The Golden Pioneer reaches for the cloud.
Bush Park is beautiful and it's fun to see.
The Mission Mill Museum and its history.
So now you see there's so much to do,
I hope you'll come and think so, too!
By Malia
Salem is a beautiful place,
A river runs through it, at a nice slow pace.
At Riverfront Park the carousel we ride,
When I ride it I feel so much pride,
Each horse looks like it's almost alive!
Another fun place is the Gilbert House,
We learn and we play and we run about.
The Capitol Building stands tall and proud,
The Golden Pioneer reaches for the cloud.
Bush Park is beautiful and it's fun to see.
The Mission Mill Museum and its history.
So now you see there's so much to do,
I hope you'll come and think so, too!
By Malia
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Pond's List of Summer Activities!!!
*Als Garden Center: Sat,June 5th 11:00am $5 register @ (503)981-1245
"Plant your own Herb Garden" Woodburn
*TODAY!!! June 5th Free RV and Tent camping at Oregon State Parks Day Use Fee waived! Go enjoy a park!
*Michaels Craft Workshops: Sat, June 5th 10-2 Free, Create a Book for Dad
Sat, June 12th 10-2 Purchase a frame, then make a "camo" frame for your Dad
Sun, June 13th 1-3pm Purchase a coffee mug, then decorate it for Dad
Thurs, June 17th 6-8pm Free Make Dad a colorful Duct tape wallet!
Friday, June 18th 6-8pm Purchase T-shirt, then Decorate for Dad or Grandpa!
Sat, June 19th 10-2 Free, Make Dad a special one of a kind card
Sat, June 26th 10-2 Free Family Event, 4th of July Patriotic Project
*Riverfront Carousel: Come celebrate the Carousel's 9th Birthday!
Sat, June 5th Free cake and coldstone icecream at noon(while supplies last)
Food vendors, card making contest and more!
*Salem Library: Sign up for the Summer Reading program starting June 8th!
www.salemlibrary.org Summer programs on Mondays at the West Salem Branch and Tuesdays and the downtown Library! Too many to list! The favorite, Reptile Man coming 2pm Monday June 21st to West Salem, and Tuesday, June 22 Downtown
Call 588-6301 Lego parties, Sandcastle building, and much more!
*ODFW: Free Fishing weekend! Ever wanted to fish, crab, or go clamming? No licenses needed this day~ volunteers there to assist your kids with fishing at the following locations: Champoge 10-3
Detroit Lake Hoover Area 9-3
Silverton Reservoir 8-1
*Craft Warehouse: Sat, June 12th 1-4pm Free Make n Take Design your own card
*Mission Mill: Family Fun Saturday, June 12th 11-1pm Free "Leather Crafting"
Free Admission for Dads on Fathers Day
*Lowes Build n Grow Kids Clinics: Sat, June 12th 10am "Picture Frame" Free
Sat, June 26th 10am "Monster Truck" Free
Register at Lowe.com
*Gilbert House: Friday, June 18th 11-1pm Miniature County Fair! Popcorn, make your own ice-cream, crafts, games etc. Free with admission
* Northern Lights Theatre: Double Play Saturday Sat, June 19th
Doors open11:45, starts 12:15 $11 Movie, Play , Pizza, Drink, Snack
Play: Grasshopper and the Ants
Movie:TBA
July 10th: Puss in Boots
August 14th Jack and the Beanstalk
*FROGTOWN: An interactive stage performance with performers singing from a musical storybook! Saturday, June 26th 1-4pm McNary High School
$10 pp or $35 for a family of four(advance ticket prices)
All proceeds benefit ShrinersHospital
*World Beat Festival: June 26th, 27th Riverfront park comes alive with cultural booths, food, displays etc!
*Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: Sunday, June 27th Coming to Keizer !
Time and place TBA
*Volcanoes Stadium: Sat, June 26th Kids get in Free if wearing their 2010 Awesome 3000 shirt! Gates open at 6pm, Meet the players at 6:30, Game starts 7:05
For more info (503)390-2225
Mondays are Kids Nights Free Admission for all kids 12 and under
Valid, Monday June 28th, July 5th and August 16th
Email JWalker@Volcanoesbaseball.com for a coupon
Kelley's: Cooking Camps Two being offered this year! Very fun Camp if your child is interested in cooking! Ages 8-12 Cost $89 Discount if you sign up for both camps
Call (503)378-1793
*Marion County Fair: Friday, July 9th kids wearing 2010 Awesome 3000 shirt get in Free!
Thursday, July 8th Unlimited rides for $15 (Must pre buy wristband July 1-8th at Fair office) Friday, July 9th Two unlimited ride wristbands for the price of one $22($11 each) Must purchase on site, and be present to place on wrist.
*Palma Ciea Pool: Looking for Swimming Lessons this summer? Look no further ~ great lessons, outdoor pool, $35 for two weeks for non-members- or become a member and get a discount! Call (503) 390-9697 for more info!
*Borders Read 10 books this summer and get one Free from Borders! Pick up forms at the store!
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Every Tuesday: June 22 - August 31
FREE OMSI Summer Series
Join us 5:30pm-7:30pm every Tuesday evening through August 31, near Sports Authority for a fun evening of hands on activities and learning for children 12 and under.
June 22, Physics & Engineering I:
Students build bridges using kinex and/or catapults out of popsicle sticks.
June 29, Life Science (Insects/Microscopes):
Focus on insects, using stations from our popular program "Bug Me!," microscope stations, and featuring live insects.
July 6, Chemistry (Polymers) I:
Students will measure and mix ingredients and create gooey & slimey concoctions, and more!
July 13, Space Science: Students make their own rockets and star finder.
July 20, Earth Science (Geology): Hands-on geology stations.
July 27, Life Science (Zoology): Live reptiles, and bats and/or whales hands-on stations.
August 3, History & Archaeology: Science of Lewis & Clark stations; "Prehistoric Dinosaur Puzzle" program.
August 10, Chemistry (States of Matter) II: States of matter focus, including additional chemistry activities.
August 17, Physics & Engineering II: Track & ball rollercoasters and other engineering challenges.
August 24, Science Sampler Day: OMSI's "Greatest Hits." A mix of science disciplines explored through hands-on activities.
August 31, Brainteasers: Logic & problem solving puzzles, touch tables.
(Please Note: Specific activities within topics may be subject to change at the instructor's discretion. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times)
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June 22 - August 25
REG's FREE Family Film Festival is Now Showing!
Regal has planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents and has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Selected movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets for the 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres' box office on the day of the show. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.
6/22/2010 - 6/23/2010: Tale of Despereaux (G), Coraline (PG)
6/29/2010 - 6/30/2010: Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G), Astro Boy (PG)
7/06/2010 - 7/07/2010: Charlotte's Web (G), Planet 51 (PG)
7/13/2010 - 7/14/2010: Rugrats The Movie (G), Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
7/20/2010 - 7/21/2010: Rugrats In Paris (G), Kung Fu Panda (PG)
7/27/2010 - 7/28/2010: Wallace and Gromit (G), Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
8/03/2010 - 8/04/2010: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G), Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
8/10/2010 - 8/11/2010: Doogal (G), Hotel For Dogs (PG)
8/17/2010 - 8/18/2010: Muppets From Space (G), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
8/24/2010 - 8/25/2010: Muppets Take Manhattan (G), Aliens In The Attic (PG)
An exciting new summer recreation opportunity for Keizer youth is coming to three neighborhood parks in 2010. This first-year trial program will run 3 days per week for 9 weeks between mid-June and mid-August.
One day per week in each of 3 Keizer parks, trained staff members from Boys and Girls Club will lead neighborhood children in outdoor activities ranging from informal sports and games to nature study and art projects. The program will be open to Keizer area children in grades 1 through 6. Registration will be requied, and although the program itself is free, participants will be asked to purchase the $5 annual Boys and Girls Club membership; scholarships will be available.
Over the years, largely through their utility bills, Keizerites have made small donations designated for recreation. Until now, the City has not offered any recreation opportunities except an annual one-day skate park event. Currently amounting to about $3,000, these funds will allow the City of Keizer to contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Salem to staff the trial project.
Summer 2010 Schedule
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Bob Newton Park -- Tuesdays
June 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17
Claggett Creek Park -- Wednesdays
June 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18
Willamette Manor Park -- Thursdays
June 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19
"Plant your own Herb Garden" Woodburn
*TODAY!!! June 5th Free RV and Tent camping at Oregon State Parks Day Use Fee waived! Go enjoy a park!
*Michaels Craft Workshops: Sat, June 5th 10-2 Free, Create a Book for Dad
Sat, June 12th 10-2 Purchase a frame, then make a "camo" frame for your Dad
Sun, June 13th 1-3pm Purchase a coffee mug, then decorate it for Dad
Thurs, June 17th 6-8pm Free Make Dad a colorful Duct tape wallet!
Friday, June 18th 6-8pm Purchase T-shirt, then Decorate for Dad or Grandpa!
Sat, June 19th 10-2 Free, Make Dad a special one of a kind card
Sat, June 26th 10-2 Free Family Event, 4th of July Patriotic Project
*Riverfront Carousel: Come celebrate the Carousel's 9th Birthday!
Sat, June 5th Free cake and coldstone icecream at noon(while supplies last)
Food vendors, card making contest and more!
*Salem Library: Sign up for the Summer Reading program starting June 8th!
www.salemlibrary.org Summer programs on Mondays at the West Salem Branch and Tuesdays and the downtown Library! Too many to list! The favorite, Reptile Man coming 2pm Monday June 21st to West Salem, and Tuesday, June 22 Downtown
Call 588-6301 Lego parties, Sandcastle building, and much more!
*ODFW: Free Fishing weekend! Ever wanted to fish, crab, or go clamming? No licenses needed this day~ volunteers there to assist your kids with fishing at the following locations: Champoge 10-3
Detroit Lake Hoover Area 9-3
Silverton Reservoir 8-1
*Craft Warehouse: Sat, June 12th 1-4pm Free Make n Take Design your own card
*Mission Mill: Family Fun Saturday, June 12th 11-1pm Free "Leather Crafting"
Free Admission for Dads on Fathers Day
*Lowes Build n Grow Kids Clinics: Sat, June 12th 10am "Picture Frame" Free
Sat, June 26th 10am "Monster Truck" Free
Register at Lowe.com
*Gilbert House: Friday, June 18th 11-1pm Miniature County Fair! Popcorn, make your own ice-cream, crafts, games etc. Free with admission
* Northern Lights Theatre: Double Play Saturday Sat, June 19th
Doors open11:45, starts 12:15 $11 Movie, Play , Pizza, Drink, Snack
Play: Grasshopper and the Ants
Movie:TBA
July 10th: Puss in Boots
August 14th Jack and the Beanstalk
*FROGTOWN: An interactive stage performance with performers singing from a musical storybook! Saturday, June 26th 1-4pm McNary High School
$10 pp or $35 for a family of four(advance ticket prices)
All proceeds benefit ShrinersHospital
*World Beat Festival: June 26th, 27th Riverfront park comes alive with cultural booths, food, displays etc!
*Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride: Sunday, June 27th Coming to Keizer !
Time and place TBA
*Volcanoes Stadium: Sat, June 26th Kids get in Free if wearing their 2010 Awesome 3000 shirt! Gates open at 6pm, Meet the players at 6:30, Game starts 7:05
For more info (503)390-2225
Mondays are Kids Nights Free Admission for all kids 12 and under
Valid, Monday June 28th, July 5th and August 16th
Email JWalker@Volcanoesbaseball.com for a coupon
Kelley's: Cooking Camps Two being offered this year! Very fun Camp if your child is interested in cooking! Ages 8-12 Cost $89 Discount if you sign up for both camps
Call (503)378-1793
*Marion County Fair: Friday, July 9th kids wearing 2010 Awesome 3000 shirt get in Free!
Thursday, July 8th Unlimited rides for $15 (Must pre buy wristband July 1-8th at Fair office) Friday, July 9th Two unlimited ride wristbands for the price of one $22($11 each) Must purchase on site, and be present to place on wrist.
*Palma Ciea Pool: Looking for Swimming Lessons this summer? Look no further ~ great lessons, outdoor pool, $35 for two weeks for non-members- or become a member and get a discount! Call (503) 390-9697 for more info!
*Borders Read 10 books this summer and get one Free from Borders! Pick up forms at the store!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Every Tuesday: June 22 - August 31
FREE OMSI Summer Series
Join us 5:30pm-7:30pm every Tuesday evening through August 31, near Sports Authority for a fun evening of hands on activities and learning for children 12 and under.
June 22, Physics & Engineering I:
Students build bridges using kinex and/or catapults out of popsicle sticks.
June 29, Life Science (Insects/Microscopes):
Focus on insects, using stations from our popular program "Bug Me!," microscope stations, and featuring live insects.
July 6, Chemistry (Polymers) I:
Students will measure and mix ingredients and create gooey & slimey concoctions, and more!
July 13, Space Science: Students make their own rockets and star finder.
July 20, Earth Science (Geology): Hands-on geology stations.
July 27, Life Science (Zoology): Live reptiles, and bats and/or whales hands-on stations.
August 3, History & Archaeology: Science of Lewis & Clark stations; "Prehistoric Dinosaur Puzzle" program.
August 10, Chemistry (States of Matter) II: States of matter focus, including additional chemistry activities.
August 17, Physics & Engineering II: Track & ball rollercoasters and other engineering challenges.
August 24, Science Sampler Day: OMSI's "Greatest Hits." A mix of science disciplines explored through hands-on activities.
August 31, Brainteasers: Logic & problem solving puzzles, touch tables.
(Please Note: Specific activities within topics may be subject to change at the instructor's discretion. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 22 - August 25
REG's FREE Family Film Festival is Now Showing!
Regal has planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents and has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Selected movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets for the 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres' box office on the day of the show. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.
6/22/2010 - 6/23/2010: Tale of Despereaux (G), Coraline (PG)
6/29/2010 - 6/30/2010: Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G), Astro Boy (PG)
7/06/2010 - 7/07/2010: Charlotte's Web (G), Planet 51 (PG)
7/13/2010 - 7/14/2010: Rugrats The Movie (G), Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
7/20/2010 - 7/21/2010: Rugrats In Paris (G), Kung Fu Panda (PG)
7/27/2010 - 7/28/2010: Wallace and Gromit (G), Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
8/03/2010 - 8/04/2010: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G), Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
8/10/2010 - 8/11/2010: Doogal (G), Hotel For Dogs (PG)
8/17/2010 - 8/18/2010: Muppets From Space (G), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
8/24/2010 - 8/25/2010: Muppets Take Manhattan (G), Aliens In The Attic (PG)
An exciting new summer recreation opportunity for Keizer youth is coming to three neighborhood parks in 2010. This first-year trial program will run 3 days per week for 9 weeks between mid-June and mid-August.
One day per week in each of 3 Keizer parks, trained staff members from Boys and Girls Club will lead neighborhood children in outdoor activities ranging from informal sports and games to nature study and art projects. The program will be open to Keizer area children in grades 1 through 6. Registration will be requied, and although the program itself is free, participants will be asked to purchase the $5 annual Boys and Girls Club membership; scholarships will be available.
Over the years, largely through their utility bills, Keizerites have made small donations designated for recreation. Until now, the City has not offered any recreation opportunities except an annual one-day skate park event. Currently amounting to about $3,000, these funds will allow the City of Keizer to contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Salem to staff the trial project.
Summer 2010 Schedule
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Bob Newton Park -- Tuesdays
June 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17
Claggett Creek Park -- Wednesdays
June 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18
Willamette Manor Park -- Thursdays
June 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Pajama (or Comfortable Clothes) Day Tomorrow (6/4/10)!!!!
Students voted overwhelmingly to have a pajama party tomorrow for their reward for good behavior instead of a free recess. I agreed IF they wear appropriate clothing that covers them modestly. I think warm-up suits are fine to wear, if you aren't crazy about the pajama idea. One stuffed animal may be brought to school, but no blankets. It would be best if comfortable shoes are worn. The day will be a normal school day where our focus will still be on learning!
Homework for June 3, 2010
Due Date: By Wednesday, June 9, 2010
You are invited to see our two plays, “Two Pigs, a Wolf and a Mud Pie” and “Cinderella Outgrows the Glass Slipper” on Tuesday, June 8 at 9:30 a.m. in our classroom (B1), AND at 10:15, you’re also invited to the music room to see the students’ shadow show of “Peter and the Wolf”.
Assignments for this week:
*Family Writing:
Write a paper convincing me that I should read a particular book to my students next year. It can be a book that I read to you, a book you read to yourself or your parent read to you this year. Be sure you let me know why this would be a good book to read aloud to third graders. Include what you liked most about the book. Also include what the setting, characters, plot, and climax were.
Speeches:
Students need to prepare their animal/plant speeches. They may use their VoiceThread to view their PowerPoint. http://voicethread.com Username: ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us Password: student
The PowerPoint presentation will be used during the speech, so preparation for the speech needs to be done with the Voicethread volume turned off! Students need to practice clearly stating the topic of each slide in a sentence with three detail sentences and a transition to the next slide. The conclusion of the slideshow can be done on the last picture slide. A brief flash of the bibliography and picture credits will be fine. Eye contact, pacing, and voice are important. Speeches begin on Monday!!!
Literacy:
Students are to make sure their parts in the play we’ve been working on are memorized. Students may take their plays home, but must bring them back to school each day.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Salem History Long Term Project:
A list of project ideas was sent home, and they are to be completed at home. I’d like for your child to choose among this list of projects or create a project idea of his/her own. Fill out and turn in the sheet titled “Salem Project Learning Contract” by May 19. By June 9, all projects should be completed. We’ll be sharing the projects in class beginning June 9. If you need materials for projects, please let me know.
Math:
Multiplication timed tests have slipped again! Students need to be working on their facts at home! I provided a sheet for practice last week. Please continue working on this. The sheet does not need to be returned. It’s great for practice at anytime (even during the summer!).
* Multiplication problems—Have your child continue to work with the multiplication flashcards that were made. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Science:
Do “Discovery Student Center with Assignments”, a link on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
You are invited to see our two plays, “Two Pigs, a Wolf and a Mud Pie” and “Cinderella Outgrows the Glass Slipper” on Tuesday, June 8 at 9:30 a.m. in our classroom (B1), AND at 10:15, you’re also invited to the music room to see the students’ shadow show of “Peter and the Wolf”.
Assignments for this week:
*Family Writing:
Write a paper convincing me that I should read a particular book to my students next year. It can be a book that I read to you, a book you read to yourself or your parent read to you this year. Be sure you let me know why this would be a good book to read aloud to third graders. Include what you liked most about the book. Also include what the setting, characters, plot, and climax were.
Speeches:
Students need to prepare their animal/plant speeches. They may use their VoiceThread to view their PowerPoint. http://voicethread.com Username: ryan_ginny@salkeiz.k12.or.us Password: student
The PowerPoint presentation will be used during the speech, so preparation for the speech needs to be done with the Voicethread volume turned off! Students need to practice clearly stating the topic of each slide in a sentence with three detail sentences and a transition to the next slide. The conclusion of the slideshow can be done on the last picture slide. A brief flash of the bibliography and picture credits will be fine. Eye contact, pacing, and voice are important. Speeches begin on Monday!!!
Literacy:
Students are to make sure their parts in the play we’ve been working on are memorized. Students may take their plays home, but must bring them back to school each day.
*Read 30 minutes at home each day. The bookmark needs to be filled out and returned. Ask your child to retell important parts of the story that were read that day.
Salem History Long Term Project:
A list of project ideas was sent home, and they are to be completed at home. I’d like for your child to choose among this list of projects or create a project idea of his/her own. Fill out and turn in the sheet titled “Salem Project Learning Contract” by May 19. By June 9, all projects should be completed. We’ll be sharing the projects in class beginning June 9. If you need materials for projects, please let me know.
Math:
Multiplication timed tests have slipped again! Students need to be working on their facts at home! I provided a sheet for practice last week. Please continue working on this. The sheet does not need to be returned. It’s great for practice at anytime (even during the summer!).
* Multiplication problems—Have your child continue to work with the multiplication flashcards that were made. Practice and memorize a few problems each day. Keep reviewing the ones learned from the previous day. Work everyday for about 10 minutes.
Science:
Do “Discovery Student Center with Assignments”, a link on our Blog site. Please have your child complete the “Animal” assignment on the site, if you have internet access.
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