Crazy Day

Wow-what a crazy & busy day. It all started out with us taking our NWEA math test first thing. Therefore, we didn't get to have our morning meeting. Boy, did we miss that-it sure sets the tone for our whole day. We didn't even get to go over planners until after PE (1:40). Now I can see why we LOVE our morning meetings together. It's our TOGETHER SCHOOL FAMILY time.
No 800 today as Ms. Buss was not here. She will let us know when they will run the 800. Also, I did not charge for the IPODS today as we didn't use them much due to testing and no 800.
Well, the work load in reading really started today. Students are finding out they have to manage and use their time wisely. If your child has reading & spelling homework tonight, that means they probably didn't manage their time very well. We have 90 min. to do spelling, language, read-a-loud, and reading. YIKES-see why we have to be organized and movin.
Hidden treasure maps-for the most part these were great and they got to share them with their groups. Some were a bit challenging. Great job kids. If your child can tell you about one of their group members maps, write treasure in planner for free money.
For math, we are starting money so we played the dollar dice game with a partner. IF your child can explain the game to you, write money in their planner.
Tonight is Zumba sponsored by the PTA. Please join in the fun. I will be there for some fun exercise. $500 to your child if you attend.
Large golden envelopes: Your child brought one of these home from the PTA. They are for their fundraiser. It consists of money donations. (No nothing to sell or buy). How easy is that! Remember our PTA does many awesome things for our kids so let's all join in in helping them raise money. If each student from each class gets at least 1 donation (100%) participation, the class will earn an ice cream party. I am going to give the students $50 in free money for each donation they get.
They have until October 15th to keep collecting. What a great way to earn that field trip money.
Speaking of field trips, permission slips came home for the NILE trip today. Your child already paid and checked that section if they had enough money. All you need to do now is give them permission to go, sign it and return it to school. We do have another one coming up at the end of October so they will need another $1000 for that one. Like I told you at Open House, it is so easy to earn money in here.
Hope to see you tonight at Zumba.
Have a great night.