November

Dear parents and students,

Hard to believe that November is already here.  Time is really flying by.  Don't forget to turn your clocks back Saturday night!  I just wanted to mention a few things that have happened or will be taking place over the next few weeks.

1. A big thank you to all the parent volunteers who gave up their time to help supervise the students with our scientist in the school. I heard the morning was very successful and the kids had a great time learning all about pulleys and gears. It is always such a treat to have parents come in, so thanks.

2. Thank you to all the parents who donated snacks for our Hallowe'en party. They had a great time watching the movie, thank you Jack, and if you can believe, every last bit was eaten up.

3. I am lucky enough to be hosting a student teacher over the next two months.  Her name is Oksana Byskosz and she is currently finishing her Masters of Science at Medaille University.  She is great with the kids, helpful and engaging.  Eventually, she will be taking over the teaching day, but for now she is still in observation mode.  By the end of her placement, she will be required to video herself deliver a lesson and how the students respond to it.  We will be sending home a media release form this Friday explaining what will be taking place.  If you agree to it, please send it back in the Friday Folder on Monday.

4.  Book Talk projects were sent home yesterday.  They will be due on November 14th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me about it.  The outline and rubric are pretty clear and the children seem excited to get started on this at home project.

Again, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me a note in the planners.  Finally, I am really looking forward to chatting about your children in the upcoming weeks as reports go home shortly.

Ms. Shklar