Fun at School

Notes and Reminders

Things to know for next week:
Math test ~ Thursday, Sept. 6
Spelling test ~ Friday, Sept. 7

Varsity activities ~ Thursday, SOFTBALL home game
                            Friday, FOOTBALL home game

Spirit Dress Day  ~ You all did a great job dressing for our first Spirit Day. Let's do it again on Friday, Sept.  7. 
 

Hat Day ~ In addition to Spirit Dress on Sept. 7, students may wear a hat to school if they donate $1 to Tommy’s Run for Dandy Walker.   Students who donate will also receive a Dandy Walker wristband to show their support. 

In your child's folder today you will find information about piano lessons, the Spaghetti Dinner, and their first book report: The Cereal Box Book Report. Please remember to sign both sets of stapled papers and return them on Tuesday. All the material on the "Keep" side is to stay at home.

If the instructions for the book report are unclear please email Mrs. Ford to clarify. If you would like to see a sample book report, please feel free to stop by before or after school to see one in her room.

Please be sure to check the sidebar on the left for details about specific school subject updates.

Early Arrivals

Fourth graders who have been arriving to school before 8:00 A.M. have been reporting to the morning care room on the lower floor of our building. However, morning supervision for Fourth graders has been moved. Beginning tomorrow, August 31st , any fourth graders arriving early will now report to the lunchroom in the mornings if they arrive before 8:00. There will be a teacher on duty each morning in the lunchroom.

Notes and Reminders

Friday, August 31 is a "normal dress" day. All students should be in regular school uniform.

The back gate (Katherine Drive) will be locked each day from 8:30-2:00. You will need to enter and exit through the front gate between these hours.

Monday, Sept 3 is a holiday. Enjoy your long weekend!

4th Grade Notes and Reminders

We have had a super first two weeks of school and wanted to take the opportunity to let you know how much we are enjoying your children! They are a thoughtful and attentive group of students.

~ Carpool tags should be attached to the front visor or held up for us to see. This will help us to move the line more quickly. When the tag is flat on the dash, it is difficult for us to see it from a distance. Thanks for your help with this.

~If you know ahead of time that your child will be leaving early, send a note with your child that morning (or the day before). Please do not have your child deliver the message verbally. Children often forget what time they are being picked up, and we want to be sure and have them ready to go when you get here.

~In your child's signed papers each week, there is a grade slip for Science and Social Studies grades. However, there may not be grades listed every week. These subjects have 2 types of grades. One type of graded assignment is kept in the binder for students to use later for studying. The grades for these assignments are written on the grade slip with signed papers so that parents know there is a grade in the binder. The other type of grade is review material, for instance, map skills, or question sheets related to a Scholastic News discussed in class. The grades for these assignments are included in the stapled papers sent home in your child's signed paper folder.

~All reading and spelling assignments/grades are Mrs. Ford's responsibility. All math grades/assignments are Mrs. Crumbley's responsibility. Your child's homeroom teacher may not be able to answer a question regarding assignments in the other teacher's area of responsibility. Please contact that teacher directly by email.

~Remember that Wednesday, August 29th, is the first turn-in day for Fall’s Fabulous Fundraiser. We have already seen students working hard and getting orders from teachers! Keep up the good work and let’s make this sale a BIG success.

~Thank you to these wonderful moms who have volunteered to be Grade Moms this year: Anya Bloodworth, Lynn Dugger, Cristy Hiller and Jan Tedders. They will be in contact with you as the need arises.

~Edline is up and running. Your user name and password are the same as last year. Check with Paula Douthit (paula.douthit@tattnall.org ) in the Registrar’s Office if you have any questions. We will post new grades on Friday before we leave.

~Parent Conference Day is scheduled for October 17. However, we are more than willing to meet with you earlier if you would like. Please contact us by email and we will set something up.

Corrections

The correct date for Fall's Fantastic Fundraiser's first turn-in is Wednesday, August 29, 2012.

Spirit Day dress does not include jean shorts.

Calling All Penguins!!

Our Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off is tomorrow morning. You should receive your child's packet today or tomorrow. This year, we will once again have a NEW collectible prize, A PENGUIN! The penguin will be worn on a lanyard given to the children when they are earned.

So, how can the children earn Penguins?

· They will receive 1 SPECIAL PENGUIN for every postcard booklet turned in only on Wednesday, August 29nd 2012 (1st turn in day). They will also receive a Penguin for sending 10 emails through the QSP site.
· For every magazine turned in, they will receive 1 PENGUIN per prize level. For example, if they turn in 8 magazines, they will receive 4 PENGUINS.
· For every 2 magazine sales ONLINE your child will have a chance to win a FREE MONTH'S TUITION (up to $500).

Looking for smiling faces!

     We are so excited about the new school year and the opportunity to get to know you and your child! Please come to Orientation on Monday evening at 5:30 in Trojan Hall. We will hear from Dr. Riley and then it will be time to visit your classroom. Class rolls will be posted by our doors. Also, we encourage you to bring your child's labeled school supplies and help them get unpacked. We look forward to meeting you all on Monday!!!!