Field Trip

Today, field trip forms are going home. Our field trip will be Thursday, March 13. We are going to Meramac Caverns. Students will need to bring 7 dollars for the trip. On the day of the field trip they will need to bring a bag lunch. If you have any questions, please forward them to me. Thanks !

Measurement at Home

We have begun a unit on measurement. Students have measured with cubes, string, paper clips, popsicle sticks, and paper strips. They are learning that you can measure with several different units. This unit will evolve into using actual measuring utensils such as rulers. If you have a ruler at home, take time to show your child how to use it. Turn them loose in the house, let them measure whatever they want and record the measurements. I know they will have fun!

Uniform Crack Down

Beginning Monday, students in room 5 will recieve a consequence each time they are out of uniform. This counts for even one item missing or not adhering to the policy. Whether its belts, shoes, or clothing, your student will be penalized. Keeven students are becoming lapsed when it comes to uniforms, so I am cracking down. If you have any questionsk, please direct them to me and I will be sure to get back to you.

Arts Partners

Today we begin Arts Partners. Arts Partners is a group of visiting artists that come into schools and teach students about art and music from other cultures. Our teacher is named Adam Rugo. He is teaching students about West African Drumming. Ask your student what new words they learned and which drums they got to play!

We go each day from 12:30 - 1: 30. Mr. Rugo will be here Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week and Monday and Tuesday of next week.

A few notes

On Uniforms

• Mrs. Fields has been cracking down on uniforms. Please refer to the uniform policy sent home last week if you have questions or contact me and I will send you a new one. Belts and shoes are the biggest offenses.

Supplies

• Thank you to those of you who sent supplies for your child. I have put their names on them and those students are in no danger of running out. If you still have not sent anything, we are about a week from running out of paper and pencils.

Taxes

• Today, your children learned a valuable lesson about taxes. Each child was given a job and then charged taxes. The taxes were used to pay government jobs. Then I charged students for rent, food, cars, etc. Most students ended up broke and the consensus was "I don't wanna be a grown-up". Talk to your child about some of your responsibilities and ask them how they fared in today's lesson of being "grown up".

Shoes

Spring is here. Let's all take a second to remember our uniform policy for shoes.

1. Shoes should be brown, black, or white.
2. Shoes should have a minimum of colors (no big checks or multicolored shoes).
3. Students should not wear open toed shoes.
4. Socks should be white, blue, or black.

Also, remember if they have belt loops they should have a brown or black belt on.

Blepharitis

So sorry that I was out last week. I woke up Monday and my eye was swollen shut. I had/have what is called blepharitis which is an infection of the eyelid. It was very severe and very painful. However, most of the swelling is gone and I am glad to be back at school I missed all my students. So sorry that homework packets didnt go home last week. Students will be completing this in class. Thanks for your patience and well wishes.