Weekly Information....

I hope everyone had a good weekend as we are in the final days before winter break and ready to enjoy ourselves and each other's company.  Please read the reminders below about things going on this week.  Also, in light of Friday's incident, please be ensured that our classroom is safe, secure, and we have the proper procedures in place should any type of danger arise in our school.  We practice the drills with the students and have your child's safety and best interest in our minds each and every day.  We will only discuss the events in class if a student prompts the conversation or has questions and it will be as light-hearted as possible (as well as age appropriate).  Thanks!      

• Night of the Notables- Thanks to everyone who came out to make the event such a bug success and for all of your hard work at home!  The children were buzzing around the classroom and reminiscing on Friday about how it went.  Thanks for all you've done.  Please send me your pictures! You can do this via email, disc, jump drive, internet website, etc.  

• Library Trip- Please let me know if you do not want your child to check out books (because they will be late and you will be fined if you do not return or renew them over break) by 8:30 tomorrow morning because I do not always have time to check my email throughout the school day. 

• Pajama Day- Wednesday is our pajama day and read-in.  It is a relaxed day in order to read books and enjoy each other's company before the break.  If you've signed up for a snack, you can send it in on that day or before hand.  

• Book Exchange- I would love to do a fun book exchange in honor of our read-in on Wednesday.  Participation in the book exchange is optional.  If your child would like to participate, please send in a wrapped book by next Wednesday (Dec.  19).  It can be ANY book (chapter book, picture book, etc.).  It can be a hardback book or a softback book and it can also be brand new or slightly used.  Each student who brings in a book will be able to choose a wrapped book to take home and keep.  Please let me know if your child will be participating in this fun activity and keep in mind that he/she can donate a used book in good condition for a different book from a friend.    

• Field Trip Money- If you have not turned in your field trip money for January, please do so ASAP.  Field trip money must be received before the break in order to pay for your child's spot on the trips. 

• Donations- We have a few events going on at the school that are accepting donations right now.  A first grader is collecting winter clothes, boots, etc. to donate.  3rd grade and upper-level Spanish are collecting toiletries and other items.  If you have anything you'd like to donate, please send it in.