Hi families,

All first and third graders where sent home last week informing you about hearing screenings.  If you do not want you child to have his hearing screened please sent back the form.  Otherwise, all first and third grade students will be screened.  You will be contacted if a concern arises.

We are starting a new box top store this year.  These are those labels that come on food packaging that help raise money for schools.  Students can bring in their trimmed box tops once monthly for goods.  My understanding is things like MMA pencils and such can be purchased using the box tops. The first store will be held this Wednesday.

Our school cross country team is hosting their first meet this Tuesday at TOADS.  We would love your support.  Come out and cheer them on.  The meet starts at 4:30 p.m.

This Friday is early out at 1:00 p.m.

Also, save the date, November 12, 6:30 p.m.  Our school will be hosting a “Get down and dirty with the Montessori Materials” night.  You will be able to see Montessori materials your children are using in the classroom.  You will learn that snake game, is not about snakes, but mathematics equations and that stamp game has nothing to do with rubber stamps.  This is a great night to learn more and ask questions.

Yearbooks are now available to order online.  Visit .www.memorybook.com/parentpay  The pay code is 75924 and can be order now through January 16, 2015.  Cost is $20 or personalized for $25

I also needed to mention formally that students are not allowed to bring their own balls and such to recess.  Students are more likely to not follow the grace and courtesy when bringing their own equipment and often feelings are hurt.  We have a P.E. supply shed which children are available to use equipment from.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful children with us.