LOTS OF NEWS!!!

Dear Families,

On Monday any of your children who are in my "Money" class will have the opportunity to go on a field trip to a bank (The Union Bank in Lemon Grove). They will get a tour of the bank and even be able to go inside the vault and hold $100.00 bills. We leave the school at 12:40pm and return by 2:15pm. We need parent drivers!

I have made a couple changes for the school dance which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. The tickets have been repriced at $2.00. Refreshments will include pizza, water, juice, and soda. Pizza slices will sell for $1.00 and drinks for $0.50.The 3-5th graders will have the MPR room to themselves for the first hour only (1-2pm). The 6-8th graders will have the second hour (2-3pm). We will have a DJ for both groups. All of these students have had the opportunity to offer their music choices to the DJ. However, only appropriate music will be played! I hope all your children can come.

In history, your children are learning about the Revolutionary War. One of the activities is for student partners to write a Revolutionary newspaper. Students have chosen their headline event article, a historical figure to write a biography about, and will be writing an editorial from the patriot or loyalist point of view. (They are also interested in debating from these two points of view. My idea is for them to debate publicly and be dressed in costume from that time period. I'll keep you posted!) We have talked about the role of the newspaper during this historic time period and its impact on the Revolution taking place. Students had the opportunity to view a brief video clip showing the printing process at that time and I want to tie in a trip (if possible) to the San Diego Union so students can talk to a writer, hopefully an editor, and see a contemporary printing process.

In science, students are engaging in experiments and learning about Scientific Method. These classes are being taught by Jeremy. As I see more of his project, I will share more information with you.

I think that's it for now. As always, please feel free to email me with any of your concerns or questions.

Kim