Weeks of November 23 and November 30, 2009
Dear Parents,
TWO FOR ONE…I’ve included this week and next week’s news all in one newsletter since we
have such a short week ahead of us.
News for November 23:
PROUD…That’s how I felt when the children presented their Pilgrim dolls to classmates and parents this past week. Each child worked very hard on this project as they researched their family history (for some this involved interviewing an elderly family member), created their doll to represent a family member who immigrated to the United States, and finally presented it with confidence. I am so proud of their efforts and successes. Thank you for being such an integral part of this assignment and for the many, many positive comments. I know they were thrilled to be able to share this with you, and I thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to come and join us.
SPELLING…The biggest, and possibly the most exciting news flash of this short week is that we will not be having any spelling the week of November 23! The children, and probably their parents, will be happy to have the break. We’ll resume spelling when we return from Thanksgiving.
THINKING OF YOU…I'm sure you are as excited as I am about the upcoming Thanksgiving break. For those of you who will be traveling, have a safe journey. When I recall all that I am thankful for this holiday season, I will include you parents at the top of my list. I appreciate all you do for me and my students: parent readers, classroom helpers, and daily parental support of your child by reviewing homework, practicing spelling words, and keeping track of weekly reading. I appreciate the fact that you never mind that I request the return of school correspondences well before the due dates, and you supply us with our never ending need for Ziploc baggies, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, paper towels, paper bags, etc. For all of this and so much more, I am ever so thankful. Have a safe and restful Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!
News for December 1:
LUCKY SEVEN WEEK… "Lucky Seven Week" has arrived again. Due to the short week on November 23, I will check logs on Friday, December 4 for both weeks, November 23 and December 1.I will then open our store for another Book Buck Library Sale Day. Encourage your child to read, read, and read. My Book Buck Library is well stocked with fantastic titles sure to excite your child.
CHILDCARE…Mrs. Hettenhaus has coordinated efforts with the CCE YMCA counselors to provide childcare for the Holiday, Valentine and End of Year parties in the Parent Resource Center. Parents pay $5 per child for this service. These are the only 3 events that she has coordinated. If a grade level event is coming up and 5 or more parents need childcare she is willing to see if the counselors are available. Please contact MaryAnne Hettenhaus through email at maryanne_hettenhaus@roundrockisd.org for further information.