What a Fun Italian Spaghetti Dinner Night

What a great time the spaghetti dinner turned out to be. Thank you so much for all of you whom attended. I think overall, it went very well for it being our 1st go at something like this. We will reflect on it and make some changes for next year so please give any input you may have whether be positive or negative. It was so fun to see the kids dressed up and enjoying themselves waiting on their parents and hanging out in line with their friends. I heard lots of fun and laughter going on that night. Must have been as we couldn't hear the Italian music playing even though I tried to turn it up twice. If you write any positives or negatives in the planner, students will receive free money.
This is going to be a busy short week. Even though we only have a full day Monday, and a 1/2 day Tuesday, we have our SE states & capitals test tomorrow along with our science test on otters and many of the other facts we learned on the field trip. Students will also get the information they need tomorrow for their final science project on otters that they will have the break to work on. On Tuesday morning, we will have our math test over estimation & algebra.
No Spelling words this week.
Next buy-in: On Wednesday, December 21st, we will have our Polar Express Day with both 4th grades. Students get to wear pajamas, have hot chocolate, watch the Polar Express movie, and make their candy trains. The buy-in will be $1000. Not only will they have to buy in, but they will need to have at least 1/5 missing/late assignment coupons left. Yes, they each will have 5 missing/late assignments coupons on their desk tomorrow. I am doing this because we have had a few problems with some missing/late work with some students lately especially after they have bought in to field trips, fun activities, etc. They need to know that even though they have enough fake money to buy in doesn't always guarantee they can participate in the fun things as a few students found out with our field trip last week. You, as parents, and myself as their teacher have the final say. I believe they need to use their good character at home and at school too in order to participate so please let's work together to make sure they earn the fun buy-ins. Thank you.
Have a great night.