Newsletter: November 15

The second trimester is in full swing! REPORT CARDS ARE COMIMG HOME TODAY! They need to be signed and returned by Wednesday, November 20. If you have questions about your student’s grades, please contact me. 

New AR goals are set! 

Thanksgiving Dinner 

 A note was sent home earlier this week about our classroom Thanksgiving Dinner. If you did not receive one, please let me know and I will get you another. It is also available on the blog. 

Please make sure your student is wearing a jacket to school. It is chilly when they are out at recess. Also, our room can get chilly...a sweatshirt is a good thing to leave in a locker for chilly classroom days. 

Christmas Program 

December 9 

 7pm in the gym 

Science and Social Studies 

A reminder that we alternate Science and Social Studies. I have had several questions. We will complete a unit of Social Studies followed by a unit of Science. That is why grades are limited in these subjects. Right now, we are doing Social Studies.

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner 

November 27 @ 11:45

Miss C.'s class

Dear Families, 

7 years ago I heard a sad thing.  The holiday season was approaching and I was talking about family traditions with my students.  One of my students said, "We have never done a Thanksgiving dinner as a family.  We can't afford it, so we don't do it."  

As a teacher who is passionate about what I do, this struck a heart string.  I wanted this student to experience a traditional Thanksgiving meal, dinner with a "family", and the joy of a full belly.  Thus began a classroom tradition!  We are a classroom family and this has become a wonderful experience.  Please know that we welcome parents to cook, serve, and eat with us.

Thanks for helping to keep the tradition going, 

Miss C.

What	How many
Turkey	provided
Ham	1 (4-6 pounds)
Mashed Potatoes	2 pots
Noodles	2 pots
Gravy	2 batches
stuffing	2 batches
rolls	4 dozen
vegetable	2-3 kinds
Pumpkin pie (whipped cream too)	4
Parent volunteers to serve	4-6

If you want to help, contact Maggie Brunner and let her know what you are making.  Her contact information is at the bottom.  She will be in touch with everyone.  Miss C. will take care of plates, utensils to eat with, and drinks.  You will need to provide serving utensils.  If you think of something that isn't on the list, please let Maggie know.

Maggie Brunner: brunnermaggie@yahoo.com   260-417-0858

Newsletter: November 1

We are wrapping up the Trimester...only 4 days to go. We are also wrapping up some work with a Science test next Tuesday and writing due on Wednesday. ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY NOVEMBER 7th for credit. 

 End of Trimester is November 7! 

 We will be going to the South Bend Symphony on November 7. Students will need to dress nicely (preferably no jeans) for school that day. It is a GREAT experience for the kids and a great way to end the trimester. 

 Please make sure your student is wearing a jacket to school. It is chilly when they are out at recess. Also, our room can get chilly...a sweatshirt is a good thing to leave in a locker for chilly classroom days. 

 There will be NO SCHOOL on November 8. It is a teacher work day for the end of the trimester. 

 Daylight Savings Time 

It's that time of year when we fall back an hour. Saturday night, when you go to bed, set your clock back one hour. Don't want kiddos showing up an hour early for school come Monday!

Newsletter: October 18

This week was near perfect. We are truly in the swing of things: expectations, work, and fun. I am enjoying this group of students thoroughly. They work hard, participate well, and have a lot of fun! 

 Next Week... 

Is a 3-day week for school. We have Fall Break on Thursday and Friday. Since it is a short week, we will stray a bit from the “normal” routine. We will have a shortened spelling list and packet. There may not be as much homework, so don’t be shocked! 

 Pumpkin Fun Day 

October 23 from 10:15-11:15 we will be doing some pumpkin activities. Room moms will be contacting parents who would like to help for the hour OR who would like to send yummy treats in. We will have treats and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” in the afternoon. If you would like to help and are not contacted by Monday, let me know. 

 Accelerated Reader 

The goal keeps rising. We are about 80% of the way through the trimester. Students should be at 80% of their goal. Those students who are below 60% are staying in at recess. Please check on your student’s progress. We want to have good grades at trimester. 

Classroom Climate 

We have the pleasure of a west-facing classroom. This means when the wind blows, it gets chilly. Your student is welcome to leave a sweatshirt in his/her locker for those chilly days. Also, please be sure that your student is wearing a jacket or sweatshirt or coat...recess is getting colder!

Newsletter: October 11

Another week in the books. We have been getting lots of work done and really settling in as a classroom family. We are quickly approaching a busy time of year with breaks and holidays. Please keep up-to-date on work, programs, and days off.

Warrior Ceremony 

 We will have a warrior ceremony for classroom Warriors of Character, Reading, Writing, and Math on OCTOBER 23 AT 9:45. If your student is receiving an award you will be notified. It is a secret, so don’t tell your student! 

Pumpkin Fun Day 

October 23 from 10:15-11:15 we will be doing some pumpkin activities. Room moms will be contacting parents who would like to help for the hour OR who would like to send yummy treats in. We will have treats and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” in the afternoon. 

Accelerated Reader 

The goal keeps rising. We are about 70% of the way through the trimester. Students should be at 70% of their goal. Next week, anyone who is below 60% will be in at recess to read for AR. You will be notified if your student needs to read at home as well. 

Personal Essays 

We are working on personal essays for Writer’s Workshop. We looked at some student examples online this week. I am anxious to see what the kids write about!