Monday, April 25, 2011

April 25

Testing
The kids did awesome today on the first day of testing.  I think they even surprised themselves. 

Tomorrow we will do Part C of Reading. 

Remember to get a good night's sleep, a good breakfast and be on time!
Thanks for the extra breakfast treats and snacks.  They came in handy and the children enjoyed them.  If you would still like to send one in, please do.

No Homework this week!  That will be fun!

April 27
Spirit Day wear your GSE gear

April 28
Eco Club

April 29
Spring Carnival from 5:00-8:00
If you would still like to send in something UK for our auction basket please hurry we need stuff.  If you have already thank you so much.  If you want to donate time, small toys or baked goods please send in a note so someone can contact you.   It is for a good cause.  The kids.  You can also send them into me and I will get them where they need to go. 
Contact numbers are 219-9031 for Rene or 223-3008 for Heather.  Ms. Wiley, Maddie's mom, can also help you. 

Wednesday Folder
Look in Wednesday folder for information about our year end field trip and conferences.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

April 10, 2011

Welcome Back!

Spring Break will soon be over and I hope everyone is feeling healthy and rested.  I never got sick but my husband sure did!  We weren't going to go anywhere but once he started feeling better we decided to Edisto Beach in South Carolina for a few days with the dogs.

Testing

We will be the first class to start MAP testing in the lab on Monday.  I am not sure if we will be taking the Reading or Math test first.  The testing window for the CATS state test starts on 4/25.  While we are testing, it is important to be at school on time and try not to schedule any appointments before lunch.  I will not assign homework during the CATS test.  Eat a great breakfast and get a good nights rest!  Bring a jacket/sweater in case it gets cool in the room.

Carnival Time

Each Class will be responsible for a basket  to be auctioned off during the carnival to raise money for the PTA.   We are so lucky!  Our theme is UK so we have to donate things related to UK for our basket.  So we will need to start looking and collecting some items.   Just send them in to me and I will get them to Ms. Wiley.  I will also donate the picture quilt that hangs outside our room for auction too.

Other

We are planning our last field trip and Business Night.  Information will sent home as soon as  we have scheduled the events.

It is an important time coming up so please make sure that the your child remembers that we still have a lot of school left and we have to continue to work.  It is also important that they continue to treat each other with respect.  They have been with each other all year and at times they can treat each other like brothers and sisters which can get ugly.  People are getting their feelings hurt with comments.  We cannot put our hands on other people.   Many of the boys argue at recess over the rules of ball and who won or lost.    Ms. Sharp has said she will ban games that cause arguing and injury.  I don't want that to happen because I think they really enjoy playing their ball game.


Reminders

Snack calendar went home before Spring Break.

Spirit Day April 13
Eco Club April 14
Spanish Club April 14