The Christmas program was wonderful. I noticed many of you were there. I'm sorry I couldn't speak with everyone. There were lots of backstage duties to attend to between performances! We complete our MAP Reading assessment Monday. Your child is aware of his or her goal. The students have worked hard. I expect great results on the assesment! Your student will know his or her score Monday. We will begin the Math assessment on Thursday and complete it Monday Dec. 14. Again, the students know the expectations! They are great mathematicians.Our motto and goal is "We can do it!" Thank you for your help and for encouraging your child. I'll place Scholastic book orders Monday. They'll be back in about a week. Thanks for your support. Your orders hep get books for our class library. I have two open grants on Donor's Chosse. A contribution has been made toward the toys for recess. I'll keep you updated on the progress of these two grants. Learn And Play--Play And Learn! http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=311365&utm_campaign=we- teach&utm_medium=email&utm_source=43240&utm_content=Ritz Spell, Mix, Check! http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=311346&utm_campaign=we- teach&utm_medium=email&utm_source=43240&utm_content=Ritz