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June 21, 2009  12:36 PM
Happy Summer Solstice! This is the longest day of the year. It has the longest daytime and shortest nighttime. For more information about the Summer Solistice visit http://www.factmonster.com/spot/solsticeforkids.html
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I know I am! Have fun, be safe, and don't forget to include a lot of math and science into your day. Summer is also a great time to lay at the beach and read a good book. Check with your middle school for a list of required books to read. Have fun!

May 26, 2009  3:13 PM
May 28 - Moving Up Day - We visit the neighborhood middle school, Southside Middle School. The school will give the students a tour so that students are not lost on their first day of middle school. Permission slips are needed. Most students have already turned in their permission slips but I am still missing a few. Ask your student if they need this slip signed.
June 3 - Movie and Popcorn Party - Students will watch Matilda and James and the Giant Peach. Due to these movies being PG, we require parent permission for students to participate. So far, I have only received back two permission slips. So, ask your student about this. Slips are due by Thursday, May 28th. This special party serves as our end of the year party.

May 18, 2009  4:35 PM
Yearbooks are on sale!! The cost is $14.00 and the entire yearbook is in color. Don't wait! There are only 200 yearbooks. Get your order in quick so that you don't miss out on your last elementary school memory!

April 15, 2009  2:52 PM
Wow, we have a lot coming up. Mark your calendars with these important dates!
Book Fair - This week until Thursday. Mrs. Hardee opens the book fair at 8:00 a.m. for any students and parents that would like to visit. On Thursday, the book fair will be open until 6:00 p.m. for any students and parents. *Students choosing to visit the book fair before and after school must be accompanied by a parent. 
Report Cards - This Friday, April 17th.
Talent Show - Friday, April 24th at Greenfield Elementary at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $2.00 for adults and $0.50 for students. Come and cheer for our students in the Talent Show!!! :)
Bell Choir Field Trip (only for Bell Choir Students)- Monday, April 27th. Ms. Butterbrodt will be taking our bell choir students on a field trip this day. She will be providing the bell choir students with the necessary information.
Fifth Grade "Signature" T-Shirt - Form and $$ due by April 30th - No Exceptions. The cost, which is $7.00, can be in the form of cash or check. Checks should be made out to Greenfield Elementary School.
PTA Movie Night - Friday, May 1st - Held in Greenfield Cafeteria at 6:00 pm. Support PTA!
Reading Celebration Week  - Real Men Read - Wednesday, May 6th - Any dads want to read to us?
                                               - Book Character Dress-Up- Thursday, May 7th. 
                                               - Carnival - Friday, May 8th (Students must have 25 books read by May 1)
Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th - No School
Bowling Field Trip - Friday, May 29th from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Jax Lanes. The cost is $5.50 which includes transportation, admission, and two games of bowling.
5th Grade Graduation - Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:00 p.m. At this special ceremony we will celebrate student achievement throughout the year and throughout elementary school. Please have your student dress appropriately.
-Girls should wear a dress, skirt, or dress pants and dress shoes - No Heels. Girls be careful. If you choose to wear a dress, be sure your dress does not have spaghetti straps. Also, please be sure that dresses and skirts are the appropriate length.
-Boys should wear dress pants or slacks and dress shoes.

March 23, 2009 9:58 AM
We have so much going on this time of year. I will do my best to keep both students and parents informed. Be sure to keep checking the website, as I will be updating it often. Thank you for all of your help!
Picture Day - Tuesday, March 24th is Picture Day. Order forms went home last Friday. We will be taking both individual pictures and a group picture. Students should dress nice. We want all of our students to be in the class picture so be sure your student is here and on time this Tuesday, even if you are not ordering pictures.
Ice Cream Party - Miss Mason is hosting an ice cream party this Wednesday for all of those students that met their AR Goal. The students have until this Tuesday to meet their goal. Please encourage your student to be reading. We want all students to be able to attend the party.
Play Day - This Thursday is Play Day! Be sure your student wears the correct color shirt. Miss Paffie's homeroom class is blue and Miss Mason's homeroom class is red.
Teacher Planning Day - This Friday is a Teacher Planning Day - That means No School for students.
Spring Break - Teacher planning day marks the first day of Spring Break. Spring break will be from March 30 - April 3rd. Students return to school Monday, April 6th.
Sun's Baseball Game - We have a Field Trip to the Sun's Baseball Game on Monday, April 13th. Field Trip Permission Slips are due on April 7th. The cost is $5.50 per child. This price includes a hot dog lunch at the stadium. We do need chaperones but we are limited to four chaperones per homeroom class. Currently, Miss Paffie has one chaperone and Miss Mason does not have any. If you would like to go, get your money in quick.We are basing our chaperones on a first come-first serve basis.

March 14, 2009 8:00 AM
Happy Pi Day! (3.14) And Happy Birthday Yadira! You should eat Pie instead of birthday cake!

March 9, 2009 3:06 PM
FCAT - Begins tomorrow. Please be on time!! We will allow students to enter our classrooms at 8:00 a.m. to unpack and eat a snack.
*Be aware that if your student arrives at 8:25, they won't have time to eat their snack.

Snacks - We are in need of snacks. We like to have something for the students to eat on their desk every morning to ensure they are not hungry during the test. We are asking for healthy and easy to eat snacks. Several students did bring in snacks - Thank you to those students and parents. Unfortunately, we do not have enough snacks. I will provide juice every morning. 

Time Change -  Many students looked very very sleepy today. Please be sure your student gets a good night's rest so that they can be their best tomorrow!

 FCAT SCHEDULE

February 21, 2009 7:53 PM
Yeah for Super Science Saturday!! We had a great time. I added pictures to the photo gallery. Be sure to check them out. If anyone is interested in creating oobleck at home, here is the recipe.

OOBLECK
Ingredients:
* Two cups corn starch
* One cup water
* 10 drops green or blue food coloring (optional)
* Large bowl
* Spoon

Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the corn starch and water. You may need to adjust the amount of corn starch or water depending on the consistency. Once you have reached the correct consistency, add food coloring if you wish.

February 11, 2009 1:52 PM
Field Trip Tomorrow - Marine Science Center
Please be at school on time or we might leave without you!!
Be sure to:
* Wear your Greenfield T-Shirt (or another teal or blue shirt)
* Bring a Bagged Lunch - We throw the bags away when we are done so no containers!
* Bring a Milk Jug - for shell collecting (make sure it's clean)
* Optional: Extra money for soda and souvenirs.

February 6, 2009 6:50 PM
Two important papers are coming home tonight. Be sure to ask your student for them and return them to school on Monday with your student.
* Field Trip Permission Slip - Marine Science Center
* FCAT Parent Night - Return even if you aren't coming!! 
                                       This is this coming Wednesday (2-11-09) at 6:00 p.m.
                                       (and, it's more than just reminding you that your student needs a
                                        good night's rest and a good breakfast - We know you know that! :)
* Candy Grams - Sold by PTA - $0.50 per candy gram - Sale ends Monday so don't forget!

January 28, 2009 3:48 PM
It's been while since I added new information. We have some exciting events coming up.
February 3 - Vocabulary Dress Up Day - Your word must be a 5th grade word.
February 12 - Field Trip to the Marine Science Center - Permission Slips coming soon!
February 13 - Cool Art Project with Mrs. Ash - Bring in your clear plastic bottles!!!
                        *We need these*
February 14 - Valentines Day - If you choose to bring Valentines, you must bring for the entire class.
                        * Class list coming soon!
February 21 - Super Science Saturday - Money ($10) due by THIS Friday (1-30-09).

January 5, 2009  3:47 PM
Mark your calendars - Magnet Mania is THIS Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. It will be held at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. This is an event you don't want to miss!!!!!!!

January 4, 2009 8:21 PM
Happy 2009! I hope everyone had a refreshing holiday break. Now it's time to get back to work! Can't wait to see each of you tomorrow. Be ready for plenty of math and science!! :)

December 18, 2008 2:10 PM
Holiday Celebration - We are excited to have our Holiday Celebration tomorrow. Remember to bring everything you signed up to bring. We're going to have a great day tomorrow!!
Pen Pals - Woo Hoo! Our pen pal letters came along with a holiday card. Students are keeping the letters in their homework folders. We will refer back to them after the holiday break when we write back.

December 7, 2008  7:35 AM
Spelling Bee - Congratulations to our Spelling Bee champions, Kyler (winner) and Yadira (Runner - up). All contestants did a great job! Kyler will go on to compete at the Regional Level on January 19th. Here he will be asked to take a written exam. If he is in the top 15% of the written exam, he will then compete in an oral exam.

December 5, 2008  8:24 AM
Parent Math Morning - Our second Parent Math Morning will be held on December 12th at 7:20 a.m. Please join us so that you can learn a new math game called Roll Around the Clock! There will coffee, orange juice, and breakfast. * If you attend the first Parent Math Morning, you must bring back your Math Games Envelope. Since we will be using your Fraction Cards again, you need to bring your pink Fraction Cards with you!

Holiday Celebration - Our holiday celebration will be held on December 19th. We would like to have a special holiday lunch. We are in need of the following items:
* Chips                 * Cups
* Soda                  * Plates
* Desserts             * Napkins
* Pizza                  * 6 Plastic Table Cloths

December 2, 2008  4:15 PM
A few pieces of new information. First, we now have BrainPop!!! Click on "Helpful Links" and then click on "Science Links." You will find a BrainPop! Remember our username and password ;)
Also, the students have a new Riverdeep Assignment called Temperature that is due on December 12th. This means the assignment must be done BEFORE December 12th.

November 26, 2008 4:48 PM
I hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving. Remember to play the In-Between Game with your family and friends.
Also, check out the Photo Gallery. I added pictures from the Instrument Zoo and Parent Math Morning.
Have a great vacation. See you on Monday!!

November 21, 2008 3:33 PM
Thank You parents that attended Parent Math Morning!!! It was a huge success. I can't wait to see all of you again at the next Parent Math Morning that will be held sometime before the Holiday break - Date TBA.

Middle School - The deadline to apply to a magnet middle school is February 29th. Do not wait!!!
For more information:
www.magnetprograms.com - Duval County Magnet Programs Website
www.duvalschools.org - Duval County Website - put your curser on "Our Schools" but do not click! When the drop down menu appears, click on "School Grades" and then click on "2008 School Grades." This will give you the school grades for every elementary, middle, and high school in Duval County.
 
November 20, 2008 4:42 PM
Congratulations to these stupendous spellers! They will be representing their class in Greenfield's 5th Grade Spelling Bee held on December 5th. The winner of our spelling bee will go on to compete at the District Level. 
                Miss Paffie's Homeroom                         Miss Mason's Homeroom
                * Melissa                                                    * Gavyn
                * Whitney                                                   * Ajla
                * Steven                                                     * Parker
                                           
November 18, 2008 4:15 PM
The Book Fair  Safari - The book fair is this week. See below for days and times. 
    Tuesday -    8:00 a.m - 3:10 p.m.
    Wednesay - 8:00 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
    Thursday -   8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Parent Math Morning - THIS Friday, November 21st at 7:20 a.m.- I can't wait to see all of my students beat their parents at these math games!!!
*Join us - This is a great way to build that home/school connection that is so important for your student's success!

November 14, 2008 4:37 PM
Report Card Day - Students are bringing home report cards for the first quarter. Please sign the bottom of the report card and the envelope.
Parent Math Morning - Please return your invitation ASAP. This event takes MUCH time to prepare!!

November 12, 2008 4:24 PM
You are invited to attend a Parent Math Morning.
What:  Parent Math Morning
Who:  Parents/Guardians and their Student
When: November 21st at 7:20 a.m.
Where:  Greenfield - Miss Paffie's Classroom - Rm 22
*If Parents cannot attend, students can bring grandparents, aunts, uncles, or close neighbors instead
* Check your child's take home folder, Miss Paffie's homeroom is bringing home an invitation today. Miss Mason's homeroom will be bringing it home tomorrow.
* Be sure to RSVP so I know how many packets to prepare.
* Please RSVP even if you cannot make it so that I know that your student gave you the invitation.

November 10, 2008 3:28 PM
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day - No School!! Several students need to do their Riverdeep Assignment called Prime and Composite Numbers TODAY! It must be done before tomorrow. The students knew about this assignment since November 3rd.

November 4, 2008  6:04 PM
Congratulations Robbie on becoming Greenfield's Student Council President!!!

October 30, 2008  5:14 PM
Tomorrow is Halloween. If you wish to send in treats for the class, please be sure you have enough for everyone. Miss Mason's class has 19 students so if you are in her homeroom, be sure to bring enough for 19 students. Miss Paffie's class has 18 students so if you are in my homeroom, be sure to bring enough for 18 students.
Remember - You cannot dress up for Halloween. BUT....You CAN dress up for the Math and Science Vocabulary Parade!!!

October 27, 2008  5:46 PM
A few reminders -
1. Riverdeep Assignment called Finding Factors is due on November 3rd. Don't wait until this weekend to start the assignment. If your computer at home is not working, you'll need to use this week to complete the assignment on our computers at Greenfield. Plus, this weekend is Halloween and Florida/Georgia.
2. Math and Science Vocabulary Dress-Up Day - IS THIS FRIDAY!!!! Do you have your outfit ready??
3. Pen Pal Letters - I want to send the letters to our Pennsylvania friends TOMORROW! Be sure to have your final copy written.

October 22, 2008  7:34 PM
Updates:
Check the homework calendar. There is a new Riverdeep assignment called Finding Factors due  November 3rd. Don't wait until the last minute!!!!!
Check the calendar - Some new events have been added. We have Red Ribbon week is coming up. Also, the book fair is coming at the end of November.
Pen Pals - We recieved our first pen pal letter this week. We're all super excited and can't wait to write back. Students have already written the rough draft of their letter. After the student conferences with me, that student will write their final copy. This means that some students will be writing their final copy for  homework. Only those students that have conferenced with me have this homework assignment. Students must write their final copy for homework the same day that the student conferences with me so that they remember what we discussed in the conference.

October 21, 2008  4:48 PM
Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow to celebrate Mr. Abel's citizenship!!

October 19, 2008  1:56 PM
Students - Don't forget, your second Riverdeep assignment (Order and Round Whole Numbers) is due this Wednesday, October 22. You MUST complete this assignment. You've had plenty of days without other homework so that you could be sure to get this assignment completed.

October 6, 2008  3:53 PM
We began working on Riverdeep today!
* A link for Riverdeep can be found under my MATH Helpful Links.
* Riverdeep CAN be assessed from home! :)
* Students have their login names and passwords stapled in their planners.
* Students have been given a demonstration on how to use Riverdeep.
* Students have assignments and due dates for these assignments. Assignments MUST be completed by
   the due date.
* Students may come in before school (at 8:00 am) to complete their assignments, if needed.
* When the student thinks they have completed an assignment, the student should check that the assignment is placed in the Completed tab.
* Completing these assignments is your student's responsibility. They are given adequate notice to complete
   assignments. Students must make wise use of their time to get these assignments done.
* Due to these assignments taking a while, students should not wait until the day before the assignment is due to start the assignment. They might run out of time to complete the assignment.
* If you have a special situation that does not allow your student to complete Riverdeep, please let me know
   BEFORE the assignment is due so that I can find time for your student to complete the assignment at
   school.
* New assignments can be found on the class website under both the Homework section and the Calendar section.
    Students currently have two Riverdeep assignments.
      1) Whole Numbers to One Million - Due October 14th
      2) Order and Round Whole Numbers - Due October 22nd.

October 2, 2008  3:34 PM
Parents - If you are searching for ways to provide extra learning for your student, visit my section titled "Tips for Parents to Help." It is located on the bottom of the left side. I hope you find some good ideas to increase your student's learning. If you have any good ideas that I have not listed, let me know so that I might add your idea to the list. You can also put them on a new Message Board titled "Parents Sharing Ideas for Learning." Thanks!!

September 26, 2008  5:18 PM
FAMILY GROOVY NIGHT 
Who: Students and Families
When: Friday, October 10th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Greenfield's Cafeteria
Admission: $.50 plus one canned good
* There will be a DJ, food, and lots of fun activites.
* Start thinking about your 70's style clothes! I know I already have my outfit!

September 23, 2008  3:20 PM
Who uses my website? I would like to find out how many people use my website.
If you are a student or parent using my website, follow these steps.
1. Click on Message Board,
2. Click on Miss Paffie's Class Message Board
3. Click on Website Usage
4. Click on Who uses the website?
5. Read what I wrote.
6. Click on Post Reply.
7. Write your first name only (email is not necessary) and write me a message.
8. Write the number you see in the box.
9. Click on Save.
Thank you!! :)

September 22, 2008  1:10 PM
Parents, a lot of papers are coming your way.
1) Students are bringing home math and science progress reports. Please, be sure to sign both pages.
2) Students are bringing home a Factor Quiz (attached to progress report). Please sign & return to school.
3) Pen Pal Permission Slip - Sign if you want your student to participate.
4) Mail Mags - Every student that returns theirs tomorrow gets a free prize.
5) Picture Order Form - Friday is Picture Day
6) FUNDRAISERS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!

September 18, 2008  3:14 PM
It's Progress Report Time! Miss Mason's progress reports will be going home on Friday and Miss Paffie's progress reports will be going home on Monday. Be sure to sign ALL pages of the progress report and return the progress report to school the next day.
* I like you to sign all pages to be sure that you saw both their math grade and their science grade.*

September 16, 2008  6:28 AM
Greenfield Kids Care!! We are collecting canned goods and dry food to send to our neighbors in Cuba. Cuba has been slammed with 3 hurricanes this year: Hurricane Fay, Hurricane Gustov (a category 4), and Hurricane Ike (a strong category 3). Let's show how much we care!

September 11, 2008  3:54 PM
Our Resource Schedule has changed!! For the updated Resource Schedule, click on the link to the left (all the way at the bottom).

September 9, 2008   3:21 PM
Check out the Calendar (upper right hand corner). I added two new events.
The PTA Fundraiser will end on September 23rd. Make sure to sell, sell, sell. The money raised will really  help our school! Also, we will have Fall Pictures on September 26. Be sure to look your best!

September 8, 2008   2:47 PM
Hello Parents! Several students are forgetting to return their signed conduct folders. These folders will be coming home every Friday and should be signed by a parent and returned to school on Monday. Please, help your student remember their conduct folder. Also, please make sure you check my homework section. We will be having a math quiz tomorrow on factors, prime numbers, and composite numbers. Be sure your student studies!!! (The Math Dictionary for Kids located under my Helpful Math Links might help your student).

September 4, 2008   3:47 PM
Resource Schedule - I added a new area to my webpage to help my homeroom students remember our recources. Use the menue to left and scroll all the way to the bottom. Click on the section titled "Resource Schedule." Tomorrow, we'll have music!

September 3, 2008   5:41 PM
Hello! Each child is bringing home a letter for parents. This letter explains many of the routines and expectations I have for the students this year. Although much of this information was discussed at Open House, there is some information in the letter I forgot to discuss. Please read the letter and return the detached piece to school with your student tomorrow.
FYI - The county has changed some of our calendar days. Please make these changes to your calendar.
Make-Up Days for Hurricane Fay:
    Nov. 10th
    Dec. 18th
    Dec. 19th
Switch of Teacher Planning Day
The teacher planning day originally scheduled for October 20th has been changed to October 24th.

September 2, 2008  4:25 PM
I hope everyone had a nice break. We're busy picking up where we left off last week. Most students remembered to get their Conduct Folder signed by a parent and return it to school today, however several students did forget. Please, ask your student if they returned their conduct folder.
Many parents want to know how they can help their student. By the time a child reaches 5th grade, the child should have already mastered their multiplication tables. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. We're going to be working hard throughout the year to master our multiplication tables before the students reach middle school. Please practice with your student. This simple skill will help your student master harder skills throughout their mathematical life. I have also included a game in my Educational Games section that has multiplication table flashcards :)

August 29, 2008  2:49 PM
Miss Paffie's students are bringing home Conduct Folders. These folders should be signed and returned to school Tuesday (since we do not have school Monday). Miss Mason's class does not have Conduct Folders this week. They will begin bringing home Conduct Folders next week.

August 28, 2008  8:17 PM
Dear Families,
Thank you so much for attending our Open House tonight. It was great to see so many of you involved in your child's education. Miss Mason and I believe strongly in working collaboratively with you so that you child can be the best that they can be. We're very excited for this year and look forward to talking to you again.

School Information
School Hours
Student: 8:25 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.                                         
Office:  8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

School Administration
Principal:  Maren Firment                                                     
Vice Principal:  Jeffery Royal

School Address                                                                  
6343 Knights Lane N                                                         
Jacksonville, FL 32216
                                                      
School Phone Number                       
(904) 739-5249  

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