Reminder: All book reports must be in by Monday.

Next weeks schedule:
Monday - gingerbread houses
Wednesday: Holiday concert at Grace to the Nations
Friday: Report cards will be handed out
Class Christmas party
School dismissed at 11:30 - no after school or lunch

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Thank you for all the candy sent in for the gingerbread houses and getting the money for the parent gift turned in so promptly! I know you will really love your gift! I am so thankful for all the wonderful students in my class this year and the support you parents have shown.

A reminder that the brown bag book reports are due the first week in December. Many students have already presented their reports already.

Have a blessed time with family and friends. Sincerely, Kathy Tate

Dear Parents: October 25, 2010

The field trip to Buckelew Farms was a great success due to the many parents who helped supervise. It made the trip much more enjoyable knowing there were many eyes keeping watch

over the children. The weather was perfect and I think a great time was had by all - children, teachers, monitors and parents!!! Thank you for taking the time to help. Reminder: Harvest Fall Festival this Friday.

Sincerely, Kathy Tate

Dear Parents: September 30

Reminders: Book reports due this week - So far they have been great!

Friday: Movie night at LPA - 6:00 pm

Next weeks spelling:

catch with much wash push bath

which crash reach inch both pitch

Dear Parents:

We are beginning our "Book It" program this month. When a students meets the monthly reading requirement, he/she will receive a Pizza Hut certificate good for one personal pan pizza. This months requirement will be to present a book report to the class. The report will be due anytime during the week of September 27. Student's ready to present before that date may do so. Have a great week!

Sincerely, Kathy Tate

Dear Parents:
A lot of our week was spent finishing projects for open house and CBM testing. I am posting our spelling words for next week to give your child the opportunity to begin studying over the week end.

Two consonants that are said together are called blends: The letters br, gr, st, and sw are blends
bring grade break stand stick sweet
brave brother great ground state swing

Challenge words: brushed grain staring

Dear Parents:

I want to thank all of you again for your generous contribution of classroom supplies. They are greatly appreciated and will help to facilitate the school year!

We are off to a great school year! What a wonderful group of students I have this year. I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you during our open house on September l.

Sincerely yours,

Kathy Tate

Dear Parents:

Reminders of coming events!:

End of the year party - Where has it gone? We have scheduled bowling for Thursday, May 27. The cost will be $6 per child.

A fabulous book fair is scheduled for the week of May 3 - 7. This is a chance to get some great books for summer reading. You buy one book and get the second book free!

Pancake breakfast with the principal - May 7.

Field Day - May 12. Children may dress down.

Dear Parents: March 3, 2010

Next week will be another short week. There is no school Friday or Monday for spring break. Report cards will go out Thursday. Thursday is a half day with no after school.

When we get back we will begin a research paper. This will take most of the last quarter of the school year to complete. The students may choose between four sharks; whale shark, tiger shark, great white shark or hammerhead shark. We will do the research and writing at school.

Have a great break! Mrs. Tate

Dear Parents:

Next week will be a short week due to Rodeo Vacation - see school news. We are excited for grandparents day and have many exciting activities planned. We hope as many grandparents will attend as possible!

REMINDER: Book reports on a famous person were due last week. Several children have not given their report. I told the students I would still accept reports through next week. Please encourage them to get this done.

Have a great week,
Mrs. Tate

Dear Parents: Our next book report will be due soon. I would like the children to find a challenging book about a famous person. We have been watching some videos I have about people such as Benjamin Franklin, Helen Keller, Clara Barton, the wright Brothers etc. and reading books about such greats as Roberto Clemente, Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson - people who have made a difference in the world. I suggested the public library, or Bookman's as places to find a book - also Borders or Barnes and Noble. Please let me know if you are having difficulty finding a book!