September 15 Chalk Art Festival
September 17 Book Orders Due
Homework
1. Bring in a framed family photo to display in the classroom. Photos will be returned at the end of the year. I have extra frames, if needed.
2. Bring in a summer souvenir to share with the class. Choose an object - like a photo, postcard, project or collectable - that represents part of your summer vacation. Please no pets, food or electronics.
*Homework binders will go home next week. The next newsletter will contain information about binder expectations and responsibilities.
Upcoming Out and Abouts
This week, we will be practicing our Out and About behaviors on a fun trip to Roger’s Park. We will also be kicking off a 3-week mapping project, which will lead into our study of Forest Grove. Students should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please email Laura if interested
1. Monday, September 17 1:45 - 2:45 Chaperones needed to accompany the class to the public library
2. Tuesday, September 18 12:30 - 2:30 Out and About Chaperones needed to help with a mapping project. You will be supervising small groups as they explore and examine different areas of the Community School.
Other Important Info
School supply fees ($20) can be turned into me or paid in the office. Snack donations - pretzels, crackers, raisins or granola bars - can be brought in any time.
Scholastic Book Orders
You can view this month's selections and submit your order online at https://orders.scholastic.com/L79X9. When you place your order online, you'll help earn free books for our class and you also get a $5 coupon to use on your next online order!
Weekly Review
Last week was a very short week, but we filled it with fun projects and games. The students started learning the routines of our classroom and getting to know their new classmates. Each student made a self-portrait to display on the bulletin board in the front of the classroom. Small groups worked together to make and launch paper rockets. We had our first All School Meeting and learned fun facts about all the teachers!
Communication
The office is busy compiling contact information from the registration packets that were turned in last week! Once I have a class email list, I will email newsletters and post news on the class website each Monday.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Parents and students can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can also leave a voice message on the class phone, come into the classroom before or after school, or call me before 8PM at home.