Upper Elementary Classroom

Things to Remember

The Upper Elementary Class volunteers at the Idaho Food Bank every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.  Please wear close-toed shoes and long sleeves.  Carpoolers are needed.

Upcoming Field Trips and Events

February 2012

Friday, Feb 10 - Valentine's Day party in the afternoon

Thursday, Feb 16 - Snow School at Bogus Basin - the students will don snowshoes and learn about Snow and the Water Cycle and Mountain Ecology

Tuesday, Feb 28 - Elementary Open House, 6:45 - 8:15 pm - Come to school with your child and have them show you some to the lessons they are working on.

"Young Rembrandts," a drawing class for children, starts Wednesday, Feb 8, 3:15 - 4:15 pm - see the flyer in the classroom for details

Two optional after-school programs began in October: Chess and Aikido.  Please check classroom for details.

Our Sincere Gratitude to...

Katie Wilde, Maria Kilgo, Melissa Rushton, and Donalee Quinn for carpooling and helping at the Idaho Food Bank in November

Beatriz Fischer, Robert Hoene, Brittany Hays, & Donalee Quinn for carpooling and chaperoning the Wizard of Oz performance

Alumni News

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Fourth Grade Idaho History Tour

Since September of 2003, the fourth grade Idaho History students of Rose Hill Montessori take a 4 day journey across Southern Idaho exploring the state's history, geology, culture, wildlife, and industry.

The students learn about the Oregon Trail and the life of the early pioneers at Montpelier, Three Island Crossing, Fort Hall, Massacre Rock, and Register Rock.

Geology is witnessed and explored first-hand at Bruneau Sand Dunes, Balanced Rock, Malad Gorge, Snake River Canyon, Hagerman Fossil Beds, Craters of the Moon, Lava Hot Springs, and Soda Springs.

A Sho-Ban woman shares her people's history and culture.

They learn about the life cycle of a steelhead and they pet sturgeon at the Hagerman Fish Hatchery.

At Potato Expo they discover all there is to know about the potato.

The students and parent chaperones camp at Craters of the Moon, Lava Hot Springs, and Lake Walcott.

Thank you parents and PTO for making this memorable trip possible.

Fifth& Sixth Grades' Field Trip to MOSS

• How healthy is our stream?
• What are the temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and Ph of the water?
• Are the macro-invertebrates we found in the stream pollutant tolerant or intolerant?

During September or October of each year, the answer to these and many other questions are discovered by the 5th and 6th grade students of Rose Hill Montessori during their 5 day experience at MOSS (McCall Outdoor Science School).

Besides field studies at Gold Fork Creek, the students also study forest and fire ecology and watersheds.  They learn to identify the most common plants in Ponderosa State Park, do some bird watching, and record the daily weather data. Through their investigations and experiments they learn how the bio-, litho-, hydro-, and atmo- spheres are all inter-related.
The students sleep in cabins at the University of Idaho Field Campus in McCall. Wonderful meals are provided in the cafeteria.

Everyone is kept busy from breakfast at 8:00 a.m. until bedtime around 9:30 p.m. studying science, testing their teamwork on the Challenge Courses, and listening to stories or singing around the campfire while roasting marshmallows.

Thank you to the PTO for helping to fund such an enriching journey for all!!!

Past Events

December 2011

December 13 - 4th graders visit Bown House

November 2011

Tuesday, Nov 1 - Wizard of Oz performance at Nampa Civic Center

November 15 - 18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - please sign up in the classroom

Wednesday, Nov 30 - an Ada County Sheriff will speak with the students on Internet Safety and Home Alone Safety

October 2011

Tuesday, Oct 11 - Idaho Food Bank volunteering, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, carpoolers needed

Tuesday, Oct 18 - 4th Grade field trip to Celebration Park

Friday, Oct 28 - MOSS bake sale begins every Friday

Monday, Oct 31 - Halloween celebration in the afternoon - students may bring costumes that they can change into themselves, no costume weapons please

September 2011

Monday, Sept 12 - Thursday, Sept 15 - 4th Grade Idaho History camping trip through Southern Idaho - leaving Monday at 8:00 am, returning Thursday around 5:30 pm - Please contact Bev Staddon for details.

Monday, Sept 19 through Friday, Sept 23 - 5th and 6th Graders spend a week at McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) - Detailed packets will be provided for each student and chaperone.  You can find out more information below or by going to www.mossidaho.org. This trip is partially funded by the PTO and by student fundraising projects.

May 2011

Thursday, May 5 - " Desert Discovery Day" at Birds of Prey Conservation Area Overlook

Tuesday, May 17 - Emma Arnold will give a demonstration on bee keeping at 1:30 pm

Friday, May 27 - Bowling in the morning

Date for 6th graders' backpacking trip will be announced.

April 2011

5th & 6th graders will be taking ISATs during April.  Please refer to the schedule to know when your child will be taking his/her tests.

Monday, April 18 - Storytelling Workshop begins for 5th & 6th graders

Monday, April 25 - "Read-A-Loud" at 8:30 am

Wednesday, April 27 - Storytelling Concert at 1:30 pm for parents of 5th & 6th graders

Thursday, April 28 - Civil War Re-enactment at Eagle Island Park, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm - Carpoolers needed.

Thursday, April 28 - 6th grader backpacking trip postponed until May

February 2011

Monday, February 14 - Valentine's Day celebration in the afternoon

Tuesday, Februay 22 - Elementary Open House, 6:45 - 8:15 pm - Families and friends of all elementary students are welcome.  This is a time for your children to show you some of the work they do in class.  There is no formal presentation by the staff although teachers will be available to answer questions.

January 2011

Friday, January 21 - "Snowschool" at Bogus Basin for 3rd through 6th graders

Wednesday, January 26 - Boise Philharmonic concert at Morrison Center