Parents,

Level 3- (third graders)  and upper elementary as well as junior high students have the opportunity to participate in the school’s Spelling Bee.

This will be held on Tuesday- February 25th. The time will be 9:30 a.m. This will be in the large gym. Parents and those who would like to come and support their student are welcome.

There will be 2 – level 3’s chosen from each class of lower elementary. Two chosen from upper elementary and 4 chosen from junior high.

Those who are eligible will move on to Regional. This takes place about a little over a week after our school spelling bee. The date is March 7.

I have given out to all students the spelling words. There are 3 pages. Level 1, Level 2, Level 3. This just means the advancement of the words.

I asked each student to take their copy home. Two from level 3’s will be chosen as our class participates in a “classroom spelling bee.”

We will do this during the first week of February. I will chose a date and then we can determine who will be ready for Tuesday, February 25.

I wanted to let each parent know so you can be ready to help your level 3 prepare for the classroom spelling bee.

If you have any questions please email me. We will likely chose either a Monday- after lunch. (1:00 p.m.) or Thursday- after lunch (1:00 p.m.) during the first week of February for the class spelling bee.

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan

Parents-

If I can have two parents help sign up for snack coming up in the first two weeks of February? I would really appreciate that.

Please email me and let me know.

Thank you.

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan

Parents,

I reminder about our STEM week coming up the first week of February. The home projects are asked to be presented in class the first week of February. (3rd through the 7th). The lower elementary classes will have a presentation for one another on Friday- February 7th.

The north side of the school (lower elementary) teachers and students will share their presentations together and the south side of the (lower elementary) teachers and students.

This will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday- 7th.

Please help your student to be prepared for their project. If you have any questions- please email me.

Thank you.

Ms. Leslee

Parents,

This is just a reminder about our upcoming annual Chili Cook-off. Please continue to support MMA.

If you have any questions- please ask and I’ll find out for you. This is my first experience with this activity but it sounds like a lot of fun.

Ms. Leslee

Parents,

As we are approaching another term at school I would ask if I could get a replenish on our supplies?

Paper towels, Kleenex, pencils-(Ticonderoga), Disinfectant wipes, copy paper, lined paper, colored pencils, zip lock quart size bags, paper clips.

If you are willing to bring one item to help restock our supplies I would appreciate it.

Thank you-

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan

In observance of Martin Luther King Day- No school will be held. This w eek in class we are discussing the great aspects of this man and his success and trials in his life.

Just a quick note so parents can plan for the day with their student.

Thank you.

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan

Hello,

Parents,

This week we will be starting another “special.” Art. We are very excited to be able to go to an art class every Wednesday. This will take place at 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The students are very excited to be able to use this time and learn from our fantastic teacher. Ms. Andria Yost. She is very enthusiastic about art and she will be ready to provide a great experience for your child.

Please remind your student of “grace and courtesy” in her classroom. The students are asked to help “restore” their environment after each session with Ms. Andria.

Thank you for your support as we begin another “new” adventure for your student.

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan

Parents,

Friday, January 10th will be Teacher Development Day.

No school for students.

Just a reminder.

Thank you-

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan

For the STEM Fair home project, we will ask that your child create a science presentation. We want to treat our STEM Fair not as a general “Science Fair,” but rather a celebration of science. Students will present on either simple machines or forces of motion. This science celebration presentation is not limited to just a tri-board. Some ideas include, but are not limited to:

Poster or tri-fold board
Brochure
Hands-on experiment with write-up
Experiment demonstration by student (must be able to show over and over)
Create a board game
Video (Example: Make their own Bill Nye)
Performance or skit
Diorama
Create a book
Create a lesson or work

This will be presented on Friday- February 7th. We will be sharing with the (south side) of the lower elementary classrooms to view one another’s work. Each classroom will be able to view one another’s work.

If you have any questions or concerns- please ask.

Thank you-

Ms. Leslee and Ms. Susan