Hello Everyone,
I just received a voice mail from one of my beloved students asking about Specials tomorrow. We had discussed our day’s schedule for tomorrow, but I did not specifically address this issue. Since it is too late at night to make a return call, and since others might also wonder about this, I thought an e-mail to all might be of help.
We will not have Specials tomorrow. The rotation is the same- we just will not participate tomorrow as we will be at the Van Wezel during that time.
Our day:
8:20- 1st Bell – entry begin Morning Work
8:45- check Morning Work
9:00- go to the buses, load up
9:15- depart Tatum for the performance of “Stella Luna”—with every student on their best behavior!
11:45-return to Tatum (take our Spelling test and pretest)
12:15-Lunch
12:50-1:10 Recess
1:10-3:00- Assessments (T3W11-“Loved Best” and Chapter 7 time)
3:15 Begin the weekend!
I hope this helps!
Mrs. T.
(copy of e-mail sent--in case this is read first!)
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REMINDERS:
Tonight is Math Night! Hope to see you there!
Friday, November 13th Field Trip to Van Wazel. Please make sure your children are dressed for this special occassion!
Book Fair: Wednesday November 18th at 10 am!
PLEASE allow your children to tell you the time when they ask! We have been working hard on this skill and they certainly need to utilize it themselves!
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Dear Parents,
As you know we are working on our math skills, "All About Money"! We are learning to count it, (using the least amount of coins, the most amount of coins), add amounts, make change, and estimate amounts needed to purchase items.
A laminated "Menu" will be coming home with your child on Monday, along with some "guest checks". They will work with the menu, just as we have done several times in the classroom, to create a list of items to total. Once they have totaled their "check", they will need to write down the bills and coins needed to complete their "purchase"!
You could be of great assistance with their acquisition of these skills. If you could allow your child to count back change when out for dinners, or at the store, it would have great impact on their learning. If you wanted to be the diner, and give an order to your child that would be helpful too. Or you could empty your pockets allowing your child to count the coins. Another way you could be helpful, is to allow your child to see a receipt, and have them count back the change.
Handling money is an important skill as I am sure you agree. We also use our checkbooks in class to store our "Eagle Bucks", to support the school-wide positive behavior plan. Some students have over $200.00 in their account! Way to go! Doing these things has allowed us to learn about how money circulates as our Eagle Bucks are returned to the "Bank of Mrs. T." and sometimes they even receive a bill they turned in! We have also completed deposit slips every Friday, and some have even written their first check!
Thank you for all you do to support your child's learning.
Mrs. T.
PS) I have also attached a file for both sets of menus and guest check on the Passport Document page of this website. Just in case you'd like more options!
Also talking about money brings the economy to my mind, I know that many families are struggling right now. You may even know someone who is having a great deal of difficulty. I have been told that if someone dials 211, it will connect to a clearinghouse that will give advice.
My understanding is that they will help a person discover what agency to turn to that can actually be of assistance. I thought I would pass that information on to you.
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Tomorrow night is the "Fall Ya'll" carnival.
The PTO still has need for volunters and donations. Please feel free to use the PTO link on the "sightseeing" page to contact PTO!
I am manning the "Post Office", as all of the school's children have written notes to their parents. Be sure to retrieve your note!
I hope many of you are looking forward to having some great fun with your children.
Be sure to save the date of Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 7:00 pm - 8:00! It's Family Math night! Every 15 minutes you will rotate to another classroom and be giving the tools to have great fun with math and your child!
See you then!
Mrs. T.
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Dear Parents and Students,
Please make sure you
check the current spelling and vocabulary word lists prior to studying them on-line. Each child receives the new list every Friday after the preassessment, it is posted on the "
Railway Station" every Saturday morning and we work with them throughout the school week. Yet, some students have reported that they have studied the wrong week's list!
So
please use the tools carefully!
Thank you,
Mrs. T.
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Hello Parents of Mrs. T.’s Classroom-
Your PTO needs assistance with the “It’s Fall Y’all” Carnival.
The carnival is on Friday, October 23rd from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
The shifts are generally for 30 minutes which would allow you to be able to enjoy the carnival with your child and help too! Mrs. T. is manning her own booth for the entire time, but there are many things you could do to offer assistance to the PTO.
Please be sure to return the Entertainment Books if you are choosing not to purchase them!
The PTO is still missing many of the books. Those are not free books. The parents and the school are responsible for the cost of those books should they not be returned. Parents will receive a notice of monies owed. If you are choosing to keep it, please send in a check made payable to "Tatum Ridge Elementary PTO" for $30.00. If you do not plan to pay for one, it is necessary that the book be returned to the teacher or the front office. Be sure to include the name of the student so that you are credited with returning it!
Thank you so much for everything that you do for the PTO and for Tatum Ridge Elementary!
Mrs. T.
Your PTO Liaison and Teacher
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A quick reminder that our class checks homework at 9:00 am everyday following its assignment! That means we check it on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings!
Additionally, we check our spelling words together every Friday so that each student can see their errors immediately, and I collect them and the reading tests for my weekend homework. I grade and return these each Monday.
I make every attempt to return math tests the following day.
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Quick Reminder:Picture Day tomorrow!
Our pictures are scheduled to be taken at 1:25. We will not have recess until after our pictures are completed!
I will do my best to keep them looking their best!
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This week has many important activities!
Tuesday Sept. 22, Morning BEFORE School 7:30-8:15
Donuts for Dads (and important male figures)
Wednesday, Sept. 23 1:25 pm
Fall Pictures
IMPORTANT Please send your envelope early so you don't forget it that day--- they do not let us send it in later!
Thursday Sept. 24, 2009 5:00-7:30 pm
Carrabas Dinner, and Silent Auction
(Catalogue here)
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I am at the Landings today, but I look forward to seeing you tonight at the Parent Information Meeting!
Remember, there are two sessions (7:00 and 7:30). Please try to be on time, so you won't miss a thing.
Remember, this is an adult night! :)
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We do need all field trip permission slips returned as soon as possible! The Van Wezel people will assign all schools seats according to the date of their return.
Of course, we'd like to have nice seats for the performance of "Stellaluna"! So please send them back as soon as possible!
Please note, the fieldtrip slips to Van Wezel have the wrong DAY on them. The performance is FRIDAY (not Tuesday) Nov. 13, 2009. Sorry about that! We did not catch the error until yesterday!
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HUGE Thanks to the wonderful parents who are sending in things for our classroom's "Cooking" Basket for the silent auction!
I am also on the auction block again with a fun filled Saturday afternoon at the putt-putt golf course--and pizza lunch. I look forward to having as much fun with a Tatum Student this year as I have the past three years! Sadly I often lose the games, but come out a winner anyway!
I am very appreciative of your generosity---and so is the PTO!
Reminder:
PTO Meeting with the Mad Scientist September 14th at 6:15 p.m.
The Mad Scientist is coming to Tatum Ridge!
Let your children have a wonderful time learning science with the Mad Scientist in the Cafeteria as you attend the PTO meeting in the Media Center!
I hope to see you there!
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A big "Welcome to Our Class" for Brooke, our newest student! We look forward to learning with her this year!
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A gentle reminder from Mrs. T., Please make sure your child eats a breakfast before coming to school. "Anything is better then nothing!" surely applies in this case. A banana, (slice of toast, breakfast bar, or dry cereal) eaten in the car on the way to school works far better then nothing on those mornings when time is tight!
Several students have complained of being hungry during the first 15 minutes of class. It is extremely difficult for someone to concentrate on learning when the tummy is rumbling! We do have snack at 10 am every morning. I have been supplying a snack for those students who have forgotten to bring one; yet I am sure they would enjoy something from home far more than what I have to offer!
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September 17th, 7-8 p.m. is your parent information night! Remember to leave your children at home so that you can learn about how to assist your child's learning!
A P.T.O. reminder--Monday, September 14, 6-7 pm, The Mad Scientist will be here to educate and keep your children busy while you attend the next P.T.O. meeting!
Our Class is responsible for a "Cooking Basket". Anything--cookbooks, measuring cups, measuring spoons, hot pads etc..., you can send in to complete this basket would be very appreciated!
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You can go to this site, http://www.myteacherweb.com/Signup.aspx , it will notify you about all updates to my web pages. It is free to parents and family members. I hope you find this to be of use to you!
Mrs. T.
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A Traveler Newsletter went home today. I hope you all received it! I have added it to our "Passport Documents" page. If you have trouble downloading publisher files, please let me know and I will scan them into the computer. Then I can upload them in a .pdf format.
I should have sent home a page for all car riders to place in the passenger side window. We are hoping that having such information easily accessable will make the pick-up line run smoother. The page will come home tomorrow.
Additionally, I have added all emails I have received to this newsflash! Hopefully it will save you some time and aggrevation.
Enjoy the night!
Mrs. T.
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August 20, 2009
Wow! What a great evening! I wish I had more time to talk individually with everyone. I imagine we will remedy that really soon! I enjoyed meeting everyone! What a lucky teacher I am! I look forward to learning more about each of you as we journey through third grade together!
Thank you for coming tonight! I will see you soon-- bright, and early Monday morning!
Mrs. T.