Family Gathering-Word Smart

We have a change in the date of our Family Gathering (We will be doing the Vocabulary Parade again). It will be January 7, 2011!  I wanted to give you a heads up, because it may be easier to come up with a word as you and your child have conversations. For instance, if they come to you and ask what a word means because they heard it on TV or from someone else....ta da...You may just have your Vocabulary Parade Word!



Vocabulary Parade Description:
Each child learns a new word and depicts themselves as that word. It is a learning experience for themselves, plus any of their friends in the audience that remembers what they dressed as. In order to save valuable instructional time, I am asking the families to chose a word with your child (that they do not already know) and create a depiction (costume) of that word. In addition, your child must be able to say the word and give a short definition of it. However, if your child was in my class last year, they must pick a new word!



For example, a new word could be regal, and the child could dress as royalty. It can be as simple as just a crown. The 'costume' does not have to be elaborate. At school we will make the signs that have the new vocabulary words on them. It is usually easiest to choose an adjective, but feel free to choose anything.

Field Trip & Conferences

We will be heading to Elmwood Cemetary on November 3. We will leave school around 8:30 and return around 12:30, and we would love to have YOU as a chaperone/driver! (The permission slip will go home tomorrow.)

There is an important letter going home about the level of clearance our volunteers must have (a new MCS policy to ensure the safety of our students). Drivers on a field trip are considered Level 2, and HAVE to come into Campus School to register on a Memphis City School computer. You must register a two weeks prior to driving. Tomorrow, our library will be open from 8-9:30 to register, so if you are able, please complete the process then. (It takes about 5 minutes.) 

Please read the white letter that is going home today for more detailed information about the new policy.

In addition, we need a copy of your driver's license and current insurance card. (If you are new to Campus, we do not have buses, parents and teachers take our students to our field trip destinations.)

The conference times are listed on our Wiki 
Everyone must choose one date/time to come. The conference is only 20 minutes. Please sign up to only one slot.

Scholastic is due tomorrow. (Friday, September 17)

Picture Day!

Don't forget tomorrow is picture day. They do not have to wear uniforms, but their clothes still need to be appropriate for school. You MUST pre-pay for these pictures.

Grandparents day is tomorrow. I realize the notice is late, so we will be having a Grandparent's Tea at a later date.

Intersession Registration starts tomorrow. Be sure not to send the money in with your child. You must hand it to Ms. Coleman at the Registration table.

100% CSPN SUPPORT!! GREAT JOB!

Thank you for your support! We made 100% participation for the CSPN Drive! The jeans day is still TBD.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

• Chick-Fil-A Night

Thursday, Sept. 16

• Intersession Registration begins
• School Picture Day (Your child does not have to wear a uniform, but still must be dress appropriately for school.)

Friday, Sept. 17

• Scholastic Book order are due.

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GJQWY

 

 

 

Sign-up and CSPN Drive

A few updates...

• The whole fourth grade will be making Native American crafts next week, and would be extremely grateful for any donations your family would be willing to make.

Please visit http://signup-fourthgrade.wikispaces.com/ to sign up if you can.

• Additionally, each classroom teacher has three full day meetings to continue to develop our integrated curriculum. The school is asking for parent volunteers, so that we do not have to spend extra money on substitutes.

The dates for our all day meetings are:
September 15, December 8, and February 16.

If you are able, please consider signing up.
http://cspnvolunteers.wikispaces.com/Classroom+Monitors+for+Curriculum+Planning

• CSPN drive is still continuing! We were the highest this week with 53%. Let's be the FIRST to make 100%! Please send in any amount as soon as you can! We will earn a jeans day!

• Lastly...If you have not turned in the Entertainment Book for the fundraiser, please do so ASAP or $25 to cover the cost of the book.

CSPN Support Drive

Don't forget to send in your donation to CSPN. Each class that has 100% participation will earn a special prize from CSPN! :)
If you haven't sent in your $25.00 for student fees (planner, communication folder, Arts in Education, etc.), please do so ASAP.

Thank you for sending in popcorn and drinks. Your children really enjoyed it, and I greatly appreciate your support.

Reminders

Please send in any art supplies, CSPN $25.00 student fees, and the registration packet that your child received on Tuesday, if you have not already done so.

In addition, more papers will be going home today that must be returned (Attendance Policy, Student Handbook agreement) along with some informative information. Be on the lookout! :)

Chick-Fil-A night is Tuesday (August 10)--4146 Poplar Ave.

Next Thursday, August 12, is our "Meet the Teacher" night. It starts at 6 in our classroom, and I will be presenting our school and classroom expectations/procedures. Then at 6:45, we break for a CSPN meeting (our PTO). I hope to see you there!