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I hope you all had a lovely Winter Break and are ready to start a new year! I had a wonderful first Christmas with my husband. I hope you were able to have some good, fun family time, as well. In the new year, we are going to have a bit more homework and really focus on reaching our goals for this school year. Students, remember that we have high expectations of you because we know you can achieve great things. Come to school ready to learn each day! Parents, please continue to help support your amazing kids in doing their homework and being prepared for each school day. Thanks for all of your hard work!

I have chosen four pieces of writing to be posted. These are personal narratives from two fourth graders and two fifth graders. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I did.

Lucky

By Lauren     

             I was in my garage, my chin perched heavily on my hand. I still could not get over the loss of my old kitten (which was at a new home, her name was Tat). I was confused at the same time for a different kitten named Lucky randomly disappearing and I could not find my beloved kitten. From the door leading to our backyard my dad said at an unexpected moment, “Lauren, quickly!” was his intent whisper in a hushed voice. I carefully but quickly rose from my chair, getting the message, and crept into the blackness of the backyard before me. Further into the darkness when I stepped onto a small porch in front of my dad's blue work shed I heard a small meow.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope that you all have a delightful Thanksgiving Break. I am so thankful to be able to work with such amazing kids every day. I am thankful for the smiles, the laughter and all of the learning that happens in our classroom!

Have a wonderful time with your families!

Practice your chess skills and learn new ones!!! Go to the website; then click on KIDS at the top of the screen.

http://www.chesskids.com 

Practice solving open sentences. Keep the rabbit from being catapulted!

http://www.channel4learning.net/sites/puzzlemaths/catapult.shtml

Remember your multiplication skills? The machine will check your answers!

http://www.channel4learning.net/sites/puzzlemaths/md_machine.shtml

Facility Use Task Force Community Forum Monday, September 22, 2008

January 23: School Spelling Bee 2:35

January 29: New Student Open House 6:30-8:00

February 2: District Spelling Bee

April: Shakespeare Study/Practice begins (In Class)

Gifted and Talented Classroom Schedule

Homeroom for Specials and Social Studies/Science 9:06-10:35

Math 10:35-11:50

Wow! The summer has passed and the school year is beginning! I hope that everyone had a fantastic summer and is ready to take off running with this new year.

I want to thank everyone for the well-wishes before my wedding this summer. The wedding was beautiful and so fun. I can't wait to hear about all of your summers!

Time goes so quickly and we are going to be well into the first trimester before we know it! Remember to come to school prepared to do your best work everyday, students. Make this your best year so far!