Monday, May 24, 2010

Did You Say 12 Days?

We only have 12 days left to laugh and learn with our amazing students! We're trying to pack it all in before those summer days take hold.

This Friday is Arts Festival and Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

8:30–10:00 a.m. Breakfast Reception for Grandparents and Special Friends in Tayloe Gym at Hollins University
8:30-10:00a.m. Student artwork on display in Tayloe Gym
10:30 a.m. Student music and drama performances will be
in the Hollins University Theatre.
Music and drama performances in the Theatre Hollins University entrance
Williamson Road.
1:00 dismissal from Hollins

*Bring a disposable fruit break and no backpacks.


On Thursday, June 3rd we will be taking our final trip to Windsor Lake. We need one parent driver who can drive 4 kids with booster seats. We will leave school around 9:30 and return around one. Please let Lena or Katie know if you are available.

We will be going to see Junie B. Jones on Tuesday, June 8th. The play begins at 11:30, we will return around 1 pm. Thanks to parents who have agreed to drive.

Our last day of school is June 10th, which will be a day full of fun and WATER. Please make sure your child has appropriate clothes that can get wet. We dismiss at noon.
*Bring a disposable fruit break and no backpacks.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Updates from the Super Heroes

Play rehearsals have started this week. Students are being bused over to Hollins and practicing on the big stage. They are very excited.

Please be on time in the morning and try not to miss any days. Practice times vary day to day so your child could be needed at Hollins either in the morning or the afternoon.

Lena's class is going to El Rodeo on June 4th at 11:00 am.

Don't forget to read Quick Notes weekly for school wide updates.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Fantastic Fourteen Weather Videos

Here are the first four of our seven weather videos! Kids had a great time researching and writing their reports. I think you'll agree we have some very creative kids.

Clouds!


The Thunder Girls!


Hurricanes!


Tsunami!

Monday, May 10, 2010

El Rodeo

Katie's class will be going to El Rodeo this Friday and Lena's class is going June 4th. Parents, grandparents, and/or friends are welcome! Please let your child’s
teacher know the number of guests at least two days before their trip. All
elementary and middle school students will order and pay in Spanish!
Lunches will be $7.00 in CASH (please, no checks). Send the money to
your child’s teacher. Gracias!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Friday's Field Trip

Friday’s Fabulous Farm Field Trip!

The Super Heroes are heading to Emilie’s farm on Friday. We will be leaving campus around 9:00 or 9:30 and heading back after lunch.

Please make sure your child comes in farm appropriate clothes, especially shoes.

Please pack a drink for your child. It is going to be a hot day!

You may want to apply sunscreen to your child in the morning and/or send some in their lunch bag.

We have canceled our May 18th field trip to Carvin's Cove.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Keeping You Posted on The Super Heroes

On Friday we will be walking over to Hollins for shortcakes. Thank you so much to the parents who have contributed tickets to buy shortcakes. We still need a few more tickets. If you would like to contribute please call Connie in the office, 563-5036.

On May 7th we will be going to middle school teacher Emilie Temeles' farm in Bedford. Our activity bus is out of commission and may not be back on the road by then. We would love to have 5 parent drivers help us with this trip. Please let Katie or Lena know if you will be available.

We will be going to Carvins Cove on May 18th. We leave at 9:15 and return around 1:00. We need one parent to help transport. Please let Katie or Lena know if you will be available.

Have you signed up for your Strawberry Festival shift yet? All parents are expected to contribute 12 hours of service for this amazing fundraiser that helps keep our tuition cost down.