NewsFlash

November 9


   
      Just a reminder that there is a half-day of school on Friday, November 13th.  Dismissal is at 11:19 a.m.

     On Tuesday, November 17, our class will be attending the first of two Young People's Theater shows in Lars Auditorium.  The performance begins at 12:30 p.m. and tickets are $2.00 per child.
If you have already sent in a check for yearly donations to support extracurricular activities, your child is covered for this performance.    

     Central Grade's annual school-wide submarine sandwich making day is Thursday, November 19th.  Our class is scheduled to work from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.  If you'd like to join us in this school community event, we'd love to have you.  There are sign up sheets posted near the office, or you can just let the office know if you'd interested.  It's a lot of fun!   
 
     Mr. Farley, our fabulous gym teacher, is once again offering intramural basketball after Thanksgiving break.  On Thursdays and Fridays, all interested fifth graders can go into the gym on lunch recess to play.  At Open House, several parents volunteered to be referees, but we could still use a few more.  If you are available between 11:45 - 12:15 on intramural days and think serving as a referee sounds like an activity you'd enjoy, please let me know and I'll pass along your name to Mr. Farley.    

     Thank you to Annie DeVries for graciously offering to be the PTO representative for our
classroom!  We appreciate you and all of the time you give to Central Grade School. 


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     At our Parent Night meeting, field trips for the year were discussed.  All of the proposed trips for the year are curriculum based and will serve as extended learning opportunities for your child.  Below is a list of the prices for each trip.  You may send in donations as you are able.  

Young People's Theater (2 shows) $124.00  
Michigan Legacy Art Park $ 35.00
Dennos Museum Trip $155.00
Lansing Trip $1115.00
Inland Seas Schoolship (Manitou) $800.00
Local Courthouse NC
Wexford Sand Mine NC
Daily Planners $100.00
Total Costs: $2329.00 / 31 students = $76.00

Note:  I am counting on parent drivers this year to cut down on the expense of field trips.