Wow!  Time is going by so fast and I feel like I am getting so far behind!  Here are some things you should know about.

*Book reports are due tomorrow

*We can wear jeans to school tomorrow!  Yeah!  Shirts still need to be dress code.

*There is no school next week for Thanksgiving Break!  Have a wonderful holiday.

*Science fair is just around the corner.  Please have your students ready with their project proposal and question ASAP.  The papers went home yesterday.

*Your children were given a paper today about MyOn, a reading program that our school is using.  Students will have access to a digital library of interesting and educational books.  They will be assigned books on occasion that are about things that we are studying in class.  I have asked that the students get on the site over the break and take the quiz that will get them started and give them access to the books.  From there they can explore and read all they want!

*The school’s annual International Festival is coming up in mid December.  Your children picked a continent and a country to study and were given a packet of questions to research.  In addition to the research packet, each student will need to come to the festival with a presentation to set up and share.  This is usually a tri-fold display board with pictures, maps, and interesting facts about their country.  In addition, they can bring clothing, artifacts, food (with guidelines), etc. to share from their country.

*Our field trip to the Nutcracker is all set up and ready to go.  We have enough certified drivers to transport all of the children, as well as a few extra parents 🙂  The show is free for the students, but adults will need to pay $2 for their ticket.  I am still missing permission slips from Lucas and Erik, so try to get those in!

I think I have probably overwhelmed you enough for one night!  Please know that I am always here to answer your questions.  My e-mail is kgonzales@mariamontessoriacademy.org.

I love your children!  Thanks for sharing them with me!

Kirsten