Week of November 9, 2009
Dear Parents,
PILGRIM DOLL…Thank you for helping your child with this week’s Molly’s Pilgrim clothespin doll homework. Remember to look at Mrs. Desjardins' webpage "Shining Moments" to see examples from previous years. Our classroom display will show the true nature of America, people from all different countries and cultures who have come together. Please work with your child to practice their short presentation so they are able to present their pilgrim doll with little help from their card. It should be "polished". Their presentation should include the origin of the country from which their ancestors came, why they came to America, and an interesting fact they’d like to share. It’s always fun and enlightening for the children to see each other’s dolls and hear about their classmates’ heritage. I hope you will plan to join us for our presentation on Wednesday November 18 immediately following our school wide Thanksgiving luncheon in the cafeteria at 12:30. Since time is limited, please allow ample time to park, sign in at the office, and make your way to our classroom so you don’t miss any presentations. We will be starting promptly after lunch.
A SHOPPING YOU MAY GO…Book orders are going out in this week’s Tuesday folder. This weekend’s a perfect time for some holiday shopping at home without the crowds. Just make a cup of coffee and sit and peruse the order forms, and you will feel like you're in Barnes and Noble. All orders must be placed by Friday November 20. This will provide ample time for orders to come in prior to the winter holiday season. Plese let me know if these are secret books for the holiday season and I'll make sure your little one doesn't find out.
TEACHER LUNCH OUT... Our wonderful CCE PTA organizes a Teacher Out to Lunch event, allowing grade level teachers to enjoy a leisure lunch off campus. This past week the second grade team headed out for a wonderful, relaxing lunch. It was especially pleasant knowing my children were in the capable hands of Mrs. Redfern and Mrs. Parks. Big thanks to these two ladies for covering my class while I spent time with my fabulous teammates.
EARLY RELEASE…Just a reminder that Wednesday, October 11, is an early release day. School will end at 12:45 for teacher’s to have an afternoon of staff development.
COUNSELOR NOTE…Please join us for our next Brown Bag Parent Meeting on Friday, November 13, 7:45 - 8:45 am in the CCE Library. Our campus counselor, Jan Mc Call, will present, “The Impact Of Birth Order On Parenting.” We will be discussing characteristics of each birth order – oldest, middle, only child, etc and giving tips on how to parent your child more effectively and with more understanding. Questions can be sent to maryanne_hettenhaus@roundrockisd.org.
Enjoy a wonderful Fall week.