Some items in this Tuesday's take-home folder:
Sign and return: January Reading Logs (in binders)
Review and keep at home: Math fact tests, Math practice pages (varies by walk-to-math class), perspective art, Y Kids University Class List
Our goal for the week: "Make quick, quiet transitions to focus on learning."
Don't forget to vote! Ballots should be arriving soon and must be postmarked by February 10th to be counted. More information on the school bond here: http://www.svsd410.org/Page/4825
Family Field Trip suggestions: We are fortunate to have two wonderful museums close by that complement our Social Studies curriculum. I hope you will consider taking a family field trip or gathering a few friends together for a special afternoon/evening of learning. The first Thursday of every month is FREE and the museum is open late!!
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/seattle-art-museum#hou
http://www1.seattleartmuseum.org/eMuseum/code/emuseum.asp?emu_action=collection&collection=27519&collectionname=WEB%3ANative%20American¤trecord=1&moduleid=1&module=
The Seattle Art Museum has an amazing collection of Northwest Coast Native American artifacts.
Also, The Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus has a wonderful display of artifacts downstairs. The mystery word is: bucket
http://www.burkemuseum.org/exhibits/browse/pacific_voices
Save the date: Our Native American Potlatch Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at 9:30 am in the multi-purpose room (families are invited … we need a patient and encouraging audience).
In a couple of weeks, you should receive an email from our room parents soliciting food/beverage donations and volunteers for this event.
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Friday, 2/13 in Room 19.
All students will have a Valentine’s mail sack/bag made and decorated at school. No candy will be distributed at school. Cards only…..more info will be coming in next week’s newsletter.
Box Top Fundraiser: Please turn in any box tops to the collection box at the front of the school, with the student's name, grade and class marked on the paper, baggie, or envelope. Last day for box top turn-in is 2/13/15. Thank you for supporting our CVES learning community!
January and February volunteer calendars: are attached to this week's email. Please let me know if you need any adjustments or can't be here on your day. Thanks again for all you do to support our class's learning - we couldn't do it without you!!!
Attendance Hotline: If your child will be missing school or tardy for any reason, please be sure to call the attendance hotline: 425-831-4108. Due to changes in the district's policy, if a student is absent and the attendance line has not been called, our school secretaries are required to call all the emergency contact numbers in that student's file until they can find a reason for the absence. Please call the attendance line!
Important Dates:
1/30 Seahawks Spirit Day!
2/11 Tentative date for Potlatch Ceremony in the
MPR (9:30-10:15 am) All families are invited
& encouraged to attend - students wear tan or brown
if possible.
2/13 Last day for Box Top Fundraising
2/16 – 2/20 No school Mid-Winter Break
4/6 – 4/10 No School Spring Break
4/21 & 4/28 SBA state testing (4th grade)
5/6 & 5/13 SBA state testing (4th grade)
Coming Up This Week in Class: We are continuing Envisions Topic 12, continuing to develop our Northwest coast "Village", continuing Native American novel studies, finishing revisions of our Community essays, and learning from guest 5th graders how to be bucket fillers!
In our partnership to ensure success for your child, good communication is critical. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you and look forward to working with you this year.
With thanks,
Emily Larson
[email protected]