Good Evening!
Tomorrow our class will begin discussing country reports in order to get ready for the International Festival in December. This home based project has been a favorite of the students and faculty since MMA opened in August 2010. During this time, we have learned a lot and continually make changes in the hopes that this festival will continue to improve year after year.
In order to avoid 50 Germany or 15 Australia reports we have divided the country options up equally among each upper elementary class. I will do my best to allow students the continent of their choosing, however the country they desire may not be available. In this case, we will simply draw straws in order to avoid hurt feelings. The reason for this method is to highlight the many countries that are overlooked each year for the more “popular” countries. Rubrics and expectations for these reports will be going home on Friday, October 30.
If you have a student Cooking Studio, Ms. Kirsten has made a sign up sheet for the supplies needed in order to make your student’s cooking experience the best it can be.
We’re using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming Sign-ups for the Cooking Studio Friday class.
Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/nVH2Ed
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Lastly, if your child has a piece of artwork they would like to submit to Original Works, the deadline has been extended until 9:00am tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27.
What is Original Works? For 26 years, this company has been coordinating with schools to turn children’s art into keepsakes. You can choose from one or more of the following: key chains, magnets, mirrors, coasters, notebooks, tiles, mugs, tote bags, water bottles, cell phone covers, night lights, T-shirts, quilt block, mouse pads, note cards, pillowcases, journals, pot holders, matted prints, and decorative flags.
Who benefits from this fundraiser? When you order, the profit goes directly to your child’s classroom!
What should I do if my child completed more than one piece of art? Each piece of art needs its own order form. If you want to order multiple pieces of art, please get additional order forms from Rachael Bush.
What should my child do with their completed packets? Return the art, order form, and check payable to MMA to the school. There will be a table at the entrance ready for your orders. PLEASE do NOT give money and order forms to teachers.
We ONLY accept checks! Please make them out to MMA and include them with your completed order form.
When are order forms due? By October 27th. Look for the Original Works table in the school’s entrance!
When will orders arrive? Original Works art keepsake(s) will be sent home on December 2nd.
What if my child didn’t finish their art at school? Your child can complete, add to, or even replace their art at home. Use 8½ x 11″ plain paper and color or paint. Please no glitter, pipe cleaners, googley eyes, or anything else that makes the art 3-D.
What if parents don’t want to order? You keep your child’s art!
If you have additional questions, please contact rachael.bush@gmail.com