Happy Holidays!

I hope that everyone is enjoying the start of their holidays! I'd love to get some posts on the fun things you've done or the cool gifts you've got. So far, besides all of the great gifts I got at school, I've got some great gift cards! I'm looking forward to buying myself some new books to read.

I want to thank you all for a great 2007 school year. I could not have asked for a better class! I'm really looking forward to 2008 and all of the great experiences we have ahead of us. Also, parents, thank you for all of your support. Also, thanks to all of you who make the blog worth doing. I've really enjoyed it, and I know many of you do, too.

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday season!

Long Time, No Blog

I apologize for the lengthy absence of new blog material. As things got busy around here, I found that I had a lot less time to do the blogging. I sure did miss it!

As you know, we've taken two field trips since my last post. Both went very well, and I think the students learned information that they will always remember. In my science class, we have talked a lot about what we learned at the planetarium. I've been pleased with how much the students remembered from our trip!

While in Chicago last week, it was fun to hear the students shout out the different shapes as they walked by. Most students were so excited about their task that they took many pictures in the train station. We hadn't even made it to the fun stuff yet! I can't wait until we put together our geometry presentations.

The holiday party is this week. Thursday, to be exact. PTO will be providing snacks and drinks, so please do not send anything.

I think that pretty well takes us up to date.

Halloween

I would like to thank all of the moms who came to our Halloween party and helped make it a big success! The kids really seemed to enjoy the games, and everything went smoothly. Everyone had great costumes and a fun time. I'm already looking forward to the Christmas party! Thanks again!

More Field Trip Information

I wanted to address some questions about the field trip...
The $4 fee for the trip is only for students; chaperones are free (except for lunch). It covers the bus and admission into the planetarium. Students will need extra money if they are going to eat at Culver's. They need to bring this money on the 15th and keep it on them. Students may choose to bring a lunch to eat, but they won't be able to eat it until we arrive at Culver's (in other words, not on the bus).
I'm still unsure about the number of chaperones. We will take as many as we can, but we are riding on the bus with Mrs. Martin's class so space is limited. She and I will get together by Thursday of this week to finalize the number of chaperones we will be able to bring. I will call all of the parents who volunteered to let them know for sure how many chaperones we are able to accomodate.

Holiday Book Orders

I sent home book orders sometime last week, and I wanted to make you aware that you can order from these catalogs on-line at Scholastic Book Clubs. (The link is under Cool Clicks.) I wanted to offer this option in case you were interested in placing orders that might become Christmas presents. Orders that are placed by November 9 should be available to pick up at Parent-Teacher Conferences, or we can arrange another way to get the books to you. You are able to browse the catalog on-line and pay with a debit or credit card. You may always submit the traditional paper order, which I am also asking for by November 9. If you decide to order books after this date, please let me know because I can order at any time.