November 4, 2010

Supplies
Thank you for checking with your children to see if they need to restock their supplies. A metal utensil (fork or spoon) packed in the lunch box on a regular basis is a necessary supply as well.

November 16
Plimoth Plantation will be coming to our classroom, via webcast the morning of November 16. We are going to dress the occasion, as much as possible, by dressing like the pilgrims. Although they wore varying colors, they are often thought of as wearing white and black, which might be easier to duplicate.

Tumbling Class
On Tuesday, we are doing tumbling (gymnastics) for Physical Education. Loose clothing works best, so please bring sweatpants or P.E. shorts.

Community Service Project
Part of the Social Studies grade is the community service project. This is a home project to be done with part or all of the family. The idea is for the children to learn to be good citizens, looking for ways to make a positive difference in their community. It may be as simple as picking up trash at a neighborhood park or complex as making blankets for a hospital.

Online Grades
You should have already received instructions in the mail for entering the school’s progress reports. Please contact Mr. O if you would like further instructions in our computer lab. You may always use our lab if you don’t have access to a computer at home, in order to access your child’s grades.

Scholastic Literacy Campaign
Please remember to complete “My Classroomscare Book Reading Log” to help donate one million books to kids in need. The sheet fits 7 books and the other 3 books can be recorded on the regular reading log to make a total of the 10 books pledged to be read by each student.

Thanks for being a great class!