Dear Families,
There is a lot of news to share this week. First, I want to thank all of the parents who helped with our field trip to the Microsoft store in Fashion Valley! I so appreciated the help getting organized in the classroom and during the walk to the trolley station and back. The students did a great job listening to the Power Point presentation, but the parent assistance during their Power Point creations was invaluable. Thanks! I did make a mistake on the trolley cost. I thought it was $3.00, but it turned out to be $5.00, so if you could all send in the extra $2.00, I can repay I.A.
We also celebrated Valentine's Day on the afternoon of the field trip. Thanks again to all the parents that sent goodies and cards for the students to share. I think they had a bit too much sugar!
Our next field trip will be on March 17th to Junior Achievement's Biztown. The cost is $20.00 per student. Please start sending your money in to the classroom. This event was a big hit last year and one the kids talked about for a long time afterwards. There are a couple of things I need help with. On March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd we need parent volunteers to come to I.A. to interview students for jobs. This is at your convenience and for only the amount of time you have to spare. We will pull students out of class when parents arrive for the interviews. They will be given assistance about how to interview and will have the opportunity to sign up for three jobs of their choice. By the way, please have your children dress-up a bit for their interviews on those days. Last year almost everyone got the job they wanted. Please stop by the classroom to see a list of jobs and companies. We will, however, be dividing the companies up between classes attending. Next, the day of the field trip, I need at least five volunteers to go to Biztown for the day. You will be asked to arrive there at 8am for training. Our class will arrive at 9:30am and as a volunteer you will help in the companies they are working in. Please let me know as soon as possible as your help will make the program a success!
Star testing for all fourth grade students will begin on March 1st. On that day, fourth graders will be engaging in the writing portion of the test. It is very important that your child be in school that day. This is an untimed test, but we are figuring it will take about 75 minutes. I have been working with your children on writing, but they may want to put in a little extra time at home practicing how to write an introduction, paragraphs with topic sentences and details to support it, and a conclusion.
I am looking for speakers for the classroom and want to turn to parents first. Many of you have skills or talents that you could share with the class. For instance, if you are passionate about a craft, type of art, computer skill, mechanical skill, specific topic in science, etc...I would love to make plans with you to come in and speak/teach the class about it. Please contact me at kim@innovationsacademy.org and let me know what you might enjoy sharing. You might even bring in a favorite age-appropriate book to read!
There is a lot of news to share this week. First, I want to thank all of the parents who helped with our field trip to the Microsoft store in Fashion Valley! I so appreciated the help getting organized in the classroom and during the walk to the trolley station and back. The students did a great job listening to the Power Point presentation, but the parent assistance during their Power Point creations was invaluable. Thanks! I did make a mistake on the trolley cost. I thought it was $3.00, but it turned out to be $5.00, so if you could all send in the extra $2.00, I can repay I.A.
We also celebrated Valentine's Day on the afternoon of the field trip. Thanks again to all the parents that sent goodies and cards for the students to share. I think they had a bit too much sugar!
Our next field trip will be on March 17th to Junior Achievement's Biztown. The cost is $20.00 per student. Please start sending your money in to the classroom. This event was a big hit last year and one the kids talked about for a long time afterwards. There are a couple of things I need help with. On March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd we need parent volunteers to come to I.A. to interview students for jobs. This is at your convenience and for only the amount of time you have to spare. We will pull students out of class when parents arrive for the interviews. They will be given assistance about how to interview and will have the opportunity to sign up for three jobs of their choice. By the way, please have your children dress-up a bit for their interviews on those days. Last year almost everyone got the job they wanted. Please stop by the classroom to see a list of jobs and companies. We will, however, be dividing the companies up between classes attending. Next, the day of the field trip, I need at least five volunteers to go to Biztown for the day. You will be asked to arrive there at 8am for training. Our class will arrive at 9:30am and as a volunteer you will help in the companies they are working in. Please let me know as soon as possible as your help will make the program a success!
Star testing for all fourth grade students will begin on March 1st. On that day, fourth graders will be engaging in the writing portion of the test. It is very important that your child be in school that day. This is an untimed test, but we are figuring it will take about 75 minutes. I have been working with your children on writing, but they may want to put in a little extra time at home practicing how to write an introduction, paragraphs with topic sentences and details to support it, and a conclusion.
I am looking for speakers for the classroom and want to turn to parents first. Many of you have skills or talents that you could share with the class. For instance, if you are passionate about a craft, type of art, computer skill, mechanical skill, specific topic in science, etc...I would love to make plans with you to come in and speak/teach the class about it. Please contact me at kim@innovationsacademy.org and let me know what you might enjoy sharing. You might even bring in a favorite age-appropriate book to read!
Next Thursday, February, 24th your children will be included in an all school photo for our yearbook. I'm just letting you know in case your child has something special he/she wants to wear or if they want to do something special with their hair. I forgot my own daughter's picture on picture day at her school this year and she ended up getting upset because of what she was wearing. Geez!
Also, just so you know, I will be out of class next Friday as I will be attending some professional development. We always have great subs, so not to worry - again just wanted to let you know.
We are starting to use gmail as a way for your children to type their documents. This means we would set up a gmail email account for your child. Please let me know if you are opposed to this. I will be sending a reminder needing a parent signature next week, so please check with your child regarding it.
Finally, in April, I will be planning a field trip to Smith Ranch in Julian. This is a very exciting trip and I will write more about it on my next BLOG, but you can ask your children about it now!
Take Care
Kim
Finally, in April, I will be planning a field trip to Smith Ranch in Julian. This is a very exciting trip and I will write more about it on my next BLOG, but you can ask your children about it now!
Take Care
Kim
