Weekly Parent Letter

Weekly Parent Letter

October 22 - 26, 2012

Dear Parents,

Thanks for the parents who have come in for a visit and read to our class. We have really enjoyed it. Please remember you can come have lunch with your child this month any day. If you would like to come in and read or do an activity there are still some time slots available. Send in a note and let me know when you can come in. We would love it.

Our class is saving Box Tops. We are trying to collect 1,000 for the year. We almost have 300. The child who sends them in gets recognition. We send them in immediately and then we chart it on our class chart. Thanks for helping us with this endeavor.

Yes you can send in the money for the field trip. We finally received approval. The students are really enjoying the book, The One and Only Ivan. I am reading this book to the class. We are also blogging with a class in Massachusetts. It is a third grade class and the teacher’s name is Mr. Columbo’s class. Our students are commenting about the book we are reading and they are also writing and commenting on other subjects. I believe they are learning how to write letters, commenting, and developing some friendships at the same time. This is a great learning opportunity for our students and Mr. Columbo’s class.

As you know we are going on a field trip next Tuesday to the Atlanta Zoo. Thanks to all of you who wanted to chaperone. Space is very limited on the bus. This trip coincides with the book we are reading, The One and Only Ivan. The book is fiction, however it is about a real gorilla who lived at the Atlanta Zoo. Our students will be able to communicate with other classes who are reading this book and let them know they visited where Ivan lived. Thank you for allowing your child to experience this wonderful activity. This visit also allows students to learn more about animals and their habitats. We are learning about vertebrates and invertebrates in science.

The Social Studies “My Dream Bedroom” projects were fabulous. Thanks for assisting your child with this great project. They were so excited to share their project. Very well done.

This week is “Red Ribbon Week”, just say no to drugs. We are having activities all week. The students brought home a paper last week with the daily activities listed on it. We will also write it in the homework agenda daily. Let’s have lots of participation. There is a daily contest for each grade level. Let’s show the school we have spirit and we are saying no to drugs.

I sent home a game called “Close to One Hundred”. We learned how to play this on math night. Thanks for the parents who could attend. For those of you who could not attend, you can play this game at home with your child. This is great practice for learning many math skills. Let your child teach you how to play. We will have another math night again.

On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, I will have a small party for Halloween. If you would like to volunteer and come in and help me please let me know. I will let two parents come in. I do not need anything I will provide all the goodies.

Have a great week.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Roberts