December 19, 2010

This may be the last blog for 2010, but you never know.

There will probably NOT be a Tuesday folder this week because of the chaos of the Christmas party. Students may start bringing gifts tomorrow already. This includes their $1 gift for their classmate as well as the suggested $4 offering for those less fortunate.

In case y'all haven't heard, I will be spending a good deal of my Christmas break on the way to and from Friendswood Texas, which is where my daughter Elizabeth will be teaching grades 2-4 beginning January 3. That is not much time to get her moved and settled, so your prayers are much appreciated.

December 15, 2010

Spelling this week is days of the week and months. The test will be on Friday instead of Thursday because the kids just got the list yesterday. Each child also has to learn the Spanish word for his/her birth month. This word is not capitalized. Other than the Spanish word, everyone is taking the same test.

There will be a science test tomorrow, but it will not be necessary to study for it. The kids will be able to use their binders during the test. We went through the binders today to be sure they had all the papers they need. This is a difficult unit, which is why we are doing it this way.

Book-it reports for this month need to be handed in by Tuesday, December 21. Some students have already handed them in, but I have not gotten their coupons to them yet. I will get these out next week.

I have just a few reminders about the Christmas party, which is December 21 in the afternoon.
We could use a few more treats and a beverage. So far we have puppy chow, fruit salad, and veggies and dip. Plates are also taken care of. Don't forget to have your child buy a gift for $1.00 and to bring $4.00 or so as a gift for almoner fund. If you want more details, check back to the November 23 blog.

December 9

Here is the information you need for Monday. We are going to see "A Christmas Carol" at WLC. The play begins at 12 noon, and the bus leaves at 11:20 am. We will be eating a very early lunch before we leave. These are the parents who signed up to go. If you wish to drive yourself and meet us there, instead of taking the bus, you may do so. Just let me know so we aren't waiting for you.

Grube
Daniels
Harder
Kosloske
Kane
Conte
Moriarty
Boreson
Goba
Bigalka
Rivera
Smrz
Burke

The play lasts about an hour.

Next week the fourth graders will be having something they rarely ever get--a substitute. Mrs. Spaude will be teaching Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday and Friday. That is because Mrs. Johnson is going to New Ulm, Minnesota for her daughter's graduation. Mrs. Hackmann is going to Washington DC with Mr. Hackmann in connection with the PEP Grant. Mrs. Johnson will be teaching her classes on Wednesday morning, and Mrs. Spaude will be teaching the morning classes in the afternoon, except for phy ed, which will stay as is.

December 7, 2010

Permission slips came home today regarding the pep grant. Please sign and return ASAP. Your child signed one in school today also. Those that came home are one/family.

Spelling this week is different. We are doing homonyms. Your child did not get an individual list this time. We are all practicing the same words, and there will be a sentence test on Thursday, with all students taking the same test.

Book orders are due Tuesday at 3:15.

This week's blog word is "elbow bump", which is what we are doing now at the end of the day instead of high five. It's an effort to keep from spreading germs.

Check back to previous blogs for information on the Christmas party.