Week of March 4, 2019
Hi parents,
I am sorry that this email is coming so late. I had an inclusion course that I was taking Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Salt Lake. It was wonderful, but because I was out of the building and since I don’t know how to access my blog at home, I needed to wait until I returned to school to post it. Here it is-
First off here is a quick rundown of what we will be studying this month. We will be working on Habit Five in the Seven Habits of Happy Kids book which is about Synergy. In geography we will continue our study of Oceania but will change our biome study to the deserts of Oceania. In zoology, we will learn about reptiles, and in botany, we will learn about seeds. In physical science, we will introduce simple machines and focus on each one for two weeks, beginning with the lever and the wedge for this month. In art we will learn about shapes, which will include geometric, organic, and irregular shapes. Midway through the month we will introduce Henri Matisse as our artist study.
Next, I apologize for not being more on top of this, but each class is responsible for gathering items or collecting monetary donations for the Gala Baskets. Our class theme is Backyard Beautification/Glamorous Gardening. We’re asking that donations be in no later than March 7th. I know this is short notice. Any monetary donations will go directly to MAPA in order to purchase necessary items to fill the baskets. These will be auctioned off at the Gala on March 23rd.
If you’d like to have MAPA do the shopping for you, you can donate at the link below.
https://squareup.com/store/mapa-9/item/basket-donations-for-gala-baskets?t=modal-em
If you prefer bringing in items, here are some ideas for donations.
Plants
Seeds
Gardening tools
Yard decor
Hose
Sprayer
Sprinkler
Gardening gloves
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Yards magazines
Solar lights
Flower pot
Bug spray
Gift cards
Bird feeder
Bird bath
Gardening caddy
Kneeling pad
Plant food
Planting soil
Garden themed art or accessories
Gardening books
Gardening clothing
Patio/Yard chairs
Water bottles
Students can bring donations into class anytime between now and Mar 7th.
Thanks so much for all the support you give. It is noticed and appreciated.
Lastly, for all parent of our PM class, please continue reading below.
Afternoon Parents,
It has come to my attention that there may be some confusion as to the drop off procedures. Our top priority is the safety of the children. Just to review, here are some of the things we need you to do/not do during drop off
Pull forward (it is rule #1)
Pull forward (and rule #2 just to make it stick.)
Because there are no teachers/staff outside at this time please use common sense and pull forward.
Stay in your car if you are using the pick-up lanes.
If you want to wait with your child outside the doors please park your car in a parking stall, otherwise please wait in your car until the doors are opened.
Use the cross walk (it teaches children to use it too, and we always want children to use the cross walk).
Do not let your child off in the middle of the parking. Your child must be curbside before you let them out of the car!!
Wait your turn.
Speak to teachers before or after pick up.
Be nice. I know it’s frustrating but try to imagine your happy place.
Pay attention. Stay off your phone, students will step in front of cars.
Prepare other relatives/friends that may drop off, by explaining these rules and possibly sending them with a snack.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Ms. Martha