Friday, October 1, 2010

Week 7

If you haven't heard from your child yet, my husband and I are expecting our first child! I'm currently 8 weeks along and absolutely thrilled! I don't think I knew that it was possible to feel so much love and joy for someone I've never even held or met. We are blessed beyond measure!! Here's a pic of our little jelly bean:




I want to make sure to thank all of the parents who worked so hard to make our Movie Night such a success! The turnout was so much greater than we anticipated, and the kids had an amazing time. Thanks for your involvement and your time! 


Here are this week's main events:


1.  The final payment for the Austin/San Antonio field trip is due Friday.  If you are going with your child, your final payment is $80.  If your child is going alone, your final payment is $35.  If you helped with Movie Night, your cost will be less; I will email you your final amount on Monday.


2.  This week's Homework Menu is posted and ready for your viewing pleasure. We started the first activity today in the computer lab, and your child should have the brainstorming sheet in his/her Take-Home Folder. Your child should have started the second activity last week. Both activities are due Friday. (We will do a spelling activity in class this week instead of including it as a homework assignment.)


3.  Please take time to go over your child's portfolio with your child, fill out the reflection form, and send everything back on Monday.


4.  Your child should be finishing his/her fifth book this weekend. Remember, all books must be posted on the wikispace for your child to receive credit. 

HELPFUL HINT: Some parents are having their kids type their information in a Word document first. They are then copying and pasting the information on the wiki and/or the blog so that there is less chance of losing what they have written.

5.  If your child has not posted on the blog yet, he/she needs to do so by Sunday.  Next week's question will be up by Sunday.


6.  Clubs begin this week!  (I really have no more information than that, but I thought it was worth mentioning!)  : )