Friday, November 1, 2013

Success in Savanna, 11-1-13



Dear Parents,

          I want to begin this note with a thank you to my room parents for coordinating a great party after our parade on Thursday.  Thanks also to everyone who contributed to, and joined us for the parade and party.  It was a fun afternoon and the children enjoyed this Tuckahoe tradition. 

 It is hard to believe that Monday will be the end of the first quarter.  The children have made many changes since September which can be seen in all parts of their day.  For the most part, everyone is used to the daily routines, the homework procedures, and done well with test taking.  The pace of our studies will begin to increase (just a bit) during the second quarter. I am confident that the children will be able to meet these new challenges if they keep doing the good job they have done to date.  I would like to remind you to remind your child to review his or her assignment notebook.  Most homework that is being missed is simply due to the fact that the child  referred to memory vs. checking the notebook.  Finally, once work is done, please pack and return all completed work and tools for return to the classroom.

I would like to remind everyone to let me, as well as Mirna Lopez (mirna.lopez@apsva.us) our attendance secretary, know if your child will be out for the day.  This can be done by email the day they are out.  After your child returns to school, they will have both class work and homework to make up.  They will be given extra time to make up any missed work.  

          As you know we are headed to the Outdoor Lab on Monday.  Please remember to send your child to school with a bag lunch, including a drink.  There is NO food service at the lab.  Also it is usually 10-15 degrees cooler up on the mountain, so be sure your child is dressed in layers, with closed toe shoes.  We are looking forward to spending the day outside and learning about simple machines.

          Below are some important November dates to place on your calendars:
Sat. Nov. 2- Tuckahoe/H-B 5K and Fun Run
                                Mon. 11/4- Outdoor Lab Field Trip/End of 1st Quarter
                                Tues. 11/5- Election Day- No School for Students
                                Wed. 11/6- Full Day of School- NO EARLY RELEASE
                                Mon. 11/11- Veterans Day Observation- No School
                                Fri. 11/22- Report Cards Issues
                                Wed 11/27-Fri 11/29 Thanksgiving Break


          Enjoy the weekend! 

         

                                                                   Sincerely,

                                                                   Ms. Coffman

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