Well, I’ve been lazy getting back in the habit of updating our blog.  Hopefully, I won’t do it again!

This will be a busy week.  Check out the newsletter regarding tests.

I have a huge pile of papers graded, but things have been difficult since my laptop crashed.  I can’t enter grades.  I will probably write them down by hand, then send the papers home.

One paper that you will see soon is a permission form regarding my National Board work.  In a couple of weeks, we will have a couple of special lessons that I will film.  I need your child to participate!  Only a few people will watch my video.  The sole purpose of it is to see how I encourage my students to learn.  When you get this permission form, please sign it and return it as soon as possible!

Coupon book orders will begin soon!  I hope you will consider buying at least one for yourself.  They’re a great investment.

Let’s have a great week!

I’d like to thank everyone who helped with a party yesterday!  I’d like to especially thank our room mother for her coordination of everything.  She did much more than I expected.  Thank you so much!

Look for report cards after we return.  

School resumes January 7th.  I look forward to seeing everyone return.

Thanks to all for the presents yesterday.  You are too kind!

Merry Christmas and Happy 2008!

* All students need to have a holiday themed book for our exchange Thursday.  Details have been in previous newsletters.

* Our room mother (along with several other parents) are providing our goodies Thursday.  Thank you very much!  The party begins at 1:00.   

*Homeworks is due Wednesday this week.

* Santa Shop is tomorrow.  All items are $2.00.

* Please be sure that your child returns all library books tomorrow!  All text books need to be in tomorrow as well.

*Tomorrow, your child has a verbs quiz and quiz over Caleb’s Story.

That’s all for now!

I’m not able to make an online test tonight.  Sorry!  Your child has a study guide to review.  Also, use page A26 for more study.

Good luck!

- Whew!  What a long day!  Our field trip seemed to go well for the most part.  I hope the students enjoyed themselves and learned something.   In future trips, I’ll need to buckle down on some behavior issues so we can use our time more effeciently.

- It looks like now that our Science test (chapter 1) is on Thursday and our Reading quiz (Caleb’s Story) is on Friday.  There are no vocabulary words for this quiz.  It will be short and sweet.

- Our class party is December 20th at 1:00 p.m.   One tradition I have in my classroom is a book exchange.  Each student needs to get a nice holiday-related book.  Don’t spend more than $15.00.  I found a nice list here:

(http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/christmas/kids-books/index.html). 

Most book stores have a good selection sitting out.  Let me know if you have any questions.

- I’m a little behind on graded papers and tests.  I haven’t recovered since my absence in October!  Thanks for your patience.

- “Holiday Fever” has hit our class.  We still have some important things to do before grades are finished.  I’m counting on my students to listen when I speak, follow my directions quickly and quietly, and complete their work.  Rumor has it Mr. Jacks knows Santa’s phone number! 

- Have a great week!