Updates--9/27

Fall Break is in two weeks! I know all of you are probably ready for a little rest and relaxation. There will be NO HOMEWORK over the break.

-We will begin the Book It program on October 1. This is through Pizza Hut. Children will earn points by reading one challenge book (a novel) or 5 easy books during the month. Once this goal is completed, they will receive a coupon good for one free personal pan pizza.

-The PLA Jump Rope Team will begin practicing the Friday after Fall Break. Practice is during afternoon recess. To be on the team, students must commit to practice every other Friday.

-PLA Writers will meet in Mrs. Kirby's room on Monday afternoons beginning on October 19. This is a creative writing group open to all ages. Meetings will last from 3:00-4:00. There is no cost to join this club.

-Our Christmas play is already being rehearsed! Auditions for speaking roles will be October 7th and 8th during rehearsal time (11:00-11:30).

-Family Project #2: Totem Poles--Students need to turn this in on Friday, Oct. 2.

-Amazin' Acres is our next field trip. We will be going on this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:00am. We will return to school at 2:00pm. Students need $6 (cash) and a packed lunch for this trip. Parents also need to bring $6 and a lunch. Student admission includes a pumpkin. Right now, we only have one driver committed to the trip. We need at least one more to be able to go. I have only received 2 permission slips; please let me know if you need another copy.

-Cane Creek will take place on October 9, the day before Fall Break. We will leave the school at 8:30am, take a nature walk, and have a picnic. Students need to bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. Good walking shoes are required for this trip (no flip flops, high heels, etc.).

-Report cards go home on Friday Oct. 9.

Welcome back!

After an odd week, I'm sure we are all ready to get back into the normal routine. We cleaned the classroom from top to bottom last week, so we should be germ-free now.

*Progress reports need to be signed and returned.

*On Friday (9/18) we will be going to Cane Creek Park for a science/PE trip. We will be walking the trail around the lake and observing ecosystems. A picnic and some free time will follow. All students need to bring a lunch and wear good walking shoes. A personal water bottle is permitted during this field study, but students must be able to carry it themselves.

*Birthdays this week include Hailey in our class and Kyle in Ms. Worley's class.

Labor Day Updates

I hope everyone is enjoying their Monday!

Thank you to all of the chaperones and drivers on the Bowling World field trip. It could not have gone better!! I know all of the kids appreciated the experience.

Progress reports will go home this week. They need to be signed and returned. Averaging grades only reaffirmed my opinion that we have a very intelligent group of learners in the upper rpimary class this year. I truly enjoy teaching them and fielding their great questions.

Happy birthday to Trey (9/5) and Daniel (9/6)!

Our next big field trip has been planned. Permission slips will be sent home soon. All four classes will be going to Amazin' Acres in White County on October 1. We will leave school around 9:00am and return after lunch. I will provide more details when the permission slips are printed.

Mocha

As your child may have mentioned, we have a guinea pig named Mocha living with us. She will need to be cared for on some weekends and breaks this year. I will be sending home a note about this. Please let me know ASAP whether you can help take care of Mocha.

Also, we are collecting money for bowling ($4) and for polo shirts ($17) this week.