There are several things I need to remind you of:

The permission slips for the 5th grade field trip to Biztown need to be turned in ASAP.  I still need permission slips from Austin, Julian and Haylen.  I also sent home forms for the parent volunteers to fill out and I need those to come back as well.  Also, if you would like to make your $5 donation to pay for the trip online, you can use this link  https://secureinstantpayments.com?Event=1573

The Black History Month reports were due today.  Only about a fourth of the class came prepared.  I sent home packets again today for the students who said they lost theirs.  Please help your students complete this assignment and get it turned in.

I want to remind you that it is very important that your children are spending time at home doing Utah Compose, Spelling City, and IXL.  I am only seeing a few students taking the time to practice these skills at home.  We do not have the time or resources for everyone to get adequate practice in class.  Only a handful of students completed their assigned essay on Utah Compose last week.  Our SAGE Writing Test is coming up fast on February 4th.  I also had many students only complete 1 of 6 assignments on Spelling City last week.  If you do not have access to a computer or internet at home, please let me know.  Also, please let me know if your child needs me to write down their usernames or passwords for any of these sites (again).

The See’s candy fundraiser is in full swing!  I want to remind you that the orders are due this Friday, January 23rd.  People may pay with cash or checks made out to MMA.

This Thursday from 7-8 PM is our MMA Jr. High Open House.  Please invite your friends and neighbors and come learn more about our amazing Jr. High!

Please let me know if you have questions or concerns or if you need more information about anything.

Kirsten