Dear Parents,
We are back for a busy three weeks before Winter Break! We are wrapping up our Native American projects this week, so we can start our planner on soil before the holiday. Tomorrow we will be taking our assessment on decimals and moving on to measurement. We will be comparing U.S. standard measurement with the Metric system. In reading we started a new novel, The Sign of the Beaver. We are working on inferencing as a focus skill and will start a new writing prompt this week. We will be starting to write more lengthy compositions in preparation for TAKS.
Painting the Town December
We have the Winter Program "Painting the Town December" next Thursday on December 10th. We will be spending the better part of the morning on Monday - Thursday of next week in rehearsal. If you are unable to attend the program on Thursday at 7:00, we will be performing for the school body at 8:30am on Thursday morning. Students need to wear black short sleeved T-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes. The students will need to be in our classroom at 6:30 prior to the program. I heard them practicing this morning and they look and sound amazing!
Human Growth and Development Video
I just wanted to pass along this note that was sent by our school nurse...Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students,The Human Growth and Development program has been canceled for December 2nd and 4th due to technical difficulties. I'm very sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you at his busy time of the year. I will keep you posted. When we set a program date, you will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.Mrs. D. M. Cleary R.N.
Winter Celebration
We will be having our class party the last day before winter break, December 18th. More information will be coming home with details in the near future.
LDC
We will be having a one week session of LDC next week, December 7-11 from 2-3 in the afternoon. We will be attending LDC for only one week because Mrs. Gee is trying to see all classes in December, which is very beneficial for the students. Mrs. Gee and I decided to change our LDC time for one week so that it will not interfere with the music program practice.
Marathon Kids
Mileage logs for the Marathon Kids program need to be turned in December 17th at the latest.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports were sent home today. I am asking that you sign and return the reports as soon as possible. I have to turn in all signed progress reports next week. If you would like a copy of the progress report please just let me know and I will print an exta copy.
Bubbles
Bubbles is enjoying her new 30 gallon home! There are still a few small items that could make the upkeep of Bubbles a bit simpler. If you would be willing to donate any of these items it would be greatly appreciated by both me and Bubbles :).
1) turkey baster - it will make cleaning the water in the tank much simpler
2) small fish net - this will allow the students to clean out uneaten food and other muck on a daily basis
3) crickets! You can buy a dozen crickets for about $1, Bubbles would be happy to have them any time
4) large container of plain oatmeal - Bubbles is hoping we wills start a meal worm colony to vary her diet
5) meal worms - one or two containers to help us start our colony!
6) a few dollars to go toward the purchase of turtle food, replacing light bulbs, etc.
Please feel free to contact me by e-mail or stop by during my planning time if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for all that you do!
Mrs. Zirczy
