Well, still no Kennedy. I'm so ready for her to be here at this point, but she's taking her time. (My due date is still 10 days away, so I guess she's not going slowly; I'm just wanting her to be early!) We are making progress, though, so I'm hoping it won't be too much longer. My next doctor appointment is Monday after school, so we'll find out then if we've progressed any further.
Even if she hasn't come, my last day for sure will be this Friday. I want to thank all of you for the unending support and love I have felt this year. Spending each day with these beautiful children has been such a privilege and an honor. I am sad to see the kids move on, but I know they will do great things next year and beyond. Thank you for all of the blessings you have provided for me and my expanding family. What a great year!
Mrs. Rose, my long-term sub, came Friday and spent the afternoon with the kids. It was great to watch the students interacting so well with her! I feel very confident that I am leaving them in good, capable hands. Before I leave, I will make sure you have her contact information.
This will most likely be my last posting, so I'll try to put as many dates on here as possible to help you out.
Here's what's going on this week:
1) The Homework Menu from last week is due this Friday. Students should be working hard to get their final drafts of their scripts typed up and posted on the wikispace. Many kids are making incredible progress with this goal. If your child needs extra computer access, please let me know a.s.a.p. so we can make arrangements for your child to work during recess, at lunch, and/or after school.
2) Vertical schedule begins this week and will continue on through next week. After that, we will be on Horizontal for the remainder of the year. (Actually, I think there is one day during the final week that goes back to Vertical, but the majority of the time will be Horizontal.)
3) Tomorrow is Career Day. During Specials, the students will learn about different occupations and will have the opportunity to dress up and take pictures as their chosen profession. To see the picture order form, click here.
4) Tuesday is the first annual Cultural Day at the Academy. The kids will go through different activities and rotations throughout the entire day. It should be fun!
5) Cookie dough will be delivered to the cafeteria Wednesday. If your child sold cookie dough, please make arrangements to pick up your child and help him/her get these items home and refrigerated/frozen as quickly as possible.
6) Our field trip to see African Cats and to visit the Botanical Gardens is this Thursday. Please remember, your child must bring a sack lunch on this day. Also, even if you are going on the trip, your child must ride the bus to and from the activities.
7) Moms and Muffins is this Friday. Please contact the office to find out about ticket sales.
8) Thank you to everyone who already sent in your Student-Led Conference time preferences. Remember, these conferences are a mandatory commitment for every family that attends the Academy. I will have the kids record their conference times in their agendas tomorrow to make sure you have the information you need. 4th grade conferences will be held May 11th.
9) Students should be posting their 30th book this week on the wikispace this week! The final cutoff for posting books (I believe) will be May 20th. (If this changes, Mrs. Rose will let your child know.) I am truly amazed at the progress they all have made this year!
Here's what else is coming:
1) Again, our conferences will be held Wednesday, May 11th.
2) Field Day is May 20th. (Don't forget your sunscreen!)
3) We will begin practicing for the 4th grade Texas Play this week. Tryouts will be May 13th and 16th, and the performances will be held on June 1st.
4) Vertical parties will be held on June 2nd.
5) The final awards assembly will be June 3rd at 1:00.
