Dear Parents,
Tuesday’s brass rubbings, mosaics, and holiday crafts were a lot of fun for everyone. The holiday excitement extended into Wednesday when we were treated to the sounds of the season by the 4th Grade band, orchestra and chorus with their annual holiday concert. This gave the kids a small taste of the music programs they can participate in next year. We ended the week with the 5th graders sharing their music with us. What a merry week!
Our studies continue and it looks as if both our science and social studies units will conclude after our return from break. With a little push, I hope to conclude Unit 5 in math next week. Students can expect a short test on Wed. or Thurs. Concepts to be covered include higher order addition/ subtraction, word problems, rounding, and money purchases. Look for more information about this test on Monday.
As you know, on Wednesday December 21st we will be having a “Healthy Food Celebration.” This is a class luncheon in which the students bring their healthy food creations to share with their classmates. It is fun to see the pride the children take in presenting their dishes. Please know that it is not a project requirement that children bring their project meal to share. But, if they do so, it is nice to consider portions for approx. 6 – 8 people.
Last week the children brought home information about this year’s Gratitude Baggie project. This year the children are being asked to count the amount of different foods in the house, and donate change to reflect the number of these items in your home. This year all monies collected are going to be used in two different ways. First, some of the monies will go Heifer International to purchase animals for communities around the world. Other monies will stay closer to home with a donation to the Arlington Food Assistance Center. During this time of giving, please consider participating in this worthy project. Extra copies of the gratitude form are included in this week’s folder.
Finally, I appreciate the many invites to holiday concerts or sporting events. I am getting out to as many of these as possible. I know too that basketball season is starting so I appreciate folks sending in these schedules as soon as possible. I will try to get to at least one event for each child. Your efforts in helping this to happen are appreciated.
Below are a couple of important dates to put on your calendars;
Wednesday, December 21st- Healthy Food Feast 11:00 am (see Invite in Friday Folder)
Friday, December 23 – Monday, January 2 - Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3- School Reopens
I hope the weekend is fun for everyone.
Sincerely,
Ms. Coffman
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