Thanks for a wonderful school year. I enjoyed being a part of your family and getting to know you and your child. We all worked hard and accomplished so much together. It was nice to be able to relax together in these final days and just enjoy games and socializing.
Throughout the school year students were able to enjoy materials supplied through several grants from Donorschoose.org. Materials included DK Readers on a variety of nonfiction topics and reading levels, books for state reports, and six sets of Scrabble Jr. Just before the year ended another grant was funded which will supply this classroom with cd walkmen for students to use during literacy starting next September. Keeping our classrooms well-supplied with adequate resources that are in good condition is an ongoing project. I have several grants that I hope to get funded for next year. Donors can give any amount they wish -and anything helps. Thank you for considering making a donation to any of my projects or simply spreading the word to friends and family who may be interested in helping out. The website is:
http://www.donorschoose.org/brillig
I am really hoping to get Read to Me for Fluency Part 2 funded before it expires in September. This grant would supply the classroom with audio books that could be used with the cd players we'll be receiving.
Many people have asked about my baby, so here's some information on that. Baby is due on June 29th. I don't know how quickly I'll hop on the internet after giving birth, but eventually there will be an announcement. This is our first baby and we're very excited. Thank you for your thoughtful gifts and kind thoughts!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Salem Carousel Field Trip
Tomorrow is the last day to get those field trip permission slips in on time. This helps us to give an accurate sack lunch order to our cafeteria people. The trip is $3 per student, which covers both the cost of the bus as well as a ride on the carousel. Below is a copy of the permission slip, which you are welcome to print out and send in.
We are in need of volunteers to accompany us on this trip, so if you've got an approved and current background check on file with the district, we'd love to have you with us!
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Dear Parents of 3rd Grade students and Mr. Stenlund’s 2nd graders:
Our classes will be taking our last field trip to Salem’s Riverfront Park and Carousel on Tuesday, June 1st. It will cost each student $3.oo. This will cover the bus and a ride on the carousel.
Your child will need to dress appropriately depending on the weather. Students should bring their lunch and a water bottle. You may order a cold lunch for your child -just indicate that below. We will be spending most of our day outside -please put sunscreen on your child if needed.
We will need chaperones and would love for you to come. You must have previously completed a criminal history background check and returned it to the school in order to attend. Please indicate your desire to chaperone at the bottom of this note.
All classes leave Myers at 9:45 and arrive back at 2:00
Sincerely,
3rd Grade Teachers
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Please sign and return to school by Tuesday, May 25th.
_____Yes, my child (_________________________) may attend the Carousel field trip.
Parent Signature____________________________________
_____Yes, I would like to order my child a lunch from the cafeteria.
_____ Yes, I (_____________________) would like to chaperone the Carousel field trip.
I can be reached at ____________________________________
______No, my child (_____________________) may not attend the Carousel field trip.
I authorize School District 24J and its employees to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide payment for these. Every reasonable effort will be made to reach the parent(s) as soon as possible.
Do you agree with the above statement? ___ yes ___ no
We are in need of volunteers to accompany us on this trip, so if you've got an approved and current background check on file with the district, we'd love to have you with us!
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Dear Parents of 3rd Grade students and Mr. Stenlund’s 2nd graders:
Our classes will be taking our last field trip to Salem’s Riverfront Park and Carousel on Tuesday, June 1st. It will cost each student $3.oo. This will cover the bus and a ride on the carousel.
Your child will need to dress appropriately depending on the weather. Students should bring their lunch and a water bottle. You may order a cold lunch for your child -just indicate that below. We will be spending most of our day outside -please put sunscreen on your child if needed.
We will need chaperones and would love for you to come. You must have previously completed a criminal history background check and returned it to the school in order to attend. Please indicate your desire to chaperone at the bottom of this note.
All classes leave Myers at 9:45 and arrive back at 2:00
Sincerely,
3rd Grade Teachers
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Please sign and return to school by Tuesday, May 25th.
_____Yes, my child (_________________________) may attend the Carousel field trip.
Parent Signature____________________________________
_____Yes, I would like to order my child a lunch from the cafeteria.
_____ Yes, I (_____________________) would like to chaperone the Carousel field trip.
I can be reached at ____________________________________
______No, my child (_____________________) may not attend the Carousel field trip.
I authorize School District 24J and its employees to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide payment for these. Every reasonable effort will be made to reach the parent(s) as soon as possible.
Do you agree with the above statement? ___ yes ___ no
Final Homework of the Year
That's right. Our last homework of the year went home last Friday and is due this Friday, May 28th. It included math pages, a three-paragraph writing assignment, and a reading log.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Homework Due May 14
Read for at least 20 min/day, write three paragraphs on any topic, complete math pages, get Weekly Summary signed.
Only two more homework packets after this one!
Other news:
It is not too late to turn in a permission slips for the Sleep Over, so keep them coming in!
Watch this week's Friday Folder for permission slips for the last field trip of the year, Salem Waterfront Park and Carousel!
Only two more homework packets after this one!
Other news:
It is not too late to turn in a permission slips for the Sleep Over, so keep them coming in!
Watch this week's Friday Folder for permission slips for the last field trip of the year, Salem Waterfront Park and Carousel!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Homework Due May 7th and Classroom Needs
Due Friday May 7th: Reading log, 4 paragraphs of writing, math pages, signed weekly summary of the previous week
Please look for returned Sleep Over permission slips. Many were filled out incompletely and have been sent back home with students for the remaining sections to be filled out.
Our class is out of baby wipes that we use to wipe down our desks twice a week. Since we eat our lunch in the classroom, this is especially helpful in preventing the spread of germs and keeping our work space clean. Any donations to get us through the remainder of the year would be appreciated. Any unscented baby wipes will do. Thanks!
Would you like to volunteer to help out on Field Day? Please let me know if you are interested and I'll put you to work!
Please look for returned Sleep Over permission slips. Many were filled out incompletely and have been sent back home with students for the remaining sections to be filled out.
Our class is out of baby wipes that we use to wipe down our desks twice a week. Since we eat our lunch in the classroom, this is especially helpful in preventing the spread of germs and keeping our work space clean. Any donations to get us through the remainder of the year would be appreciated. Any unscented baby wipes will do. Thanks!
Would you like to volunteer to help out on Field Day? Please let me know if you are interested and I'll put you to work!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
2-3 Sleep Over is Coming!
Coming home in Friday Folders this week is the permission slip for for the annual 2-3 sleep over. This is a really fun event for our students and it takes a lot of careful planning and organization, so please fill out permission forms completely and turn them in as soon as possible. We love to have as many parent volunteers as possible, so if you have not already submitted a background check to the district, please do so as soon as you can. It takes a couple weeks to process them, and we really want to have all willing adults on hand to help make this event a success. The sleep over will happen on May 21st and all permission slips must be turned in by April 30th.
For your convenience, I am pasting a copy of the permission slip in this post that you may print out in case you need a backup copy. The formatting gets a little mixed up, but we can make it work!
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Dear Parents,
The 2nd and 3rd grade teachers are having an in-school sleep over in the Myers Elementary Gym on May 21st FOR ALL 2ND AND 3RD GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!
Students and brave parent volunteers need to check in at the back door by the gym at 7:00pm Friday, May 21st , and your child will be expected to be picked-up at 7:00am on Saturday morning. No meals will be served, but a small snack in the evening will be provided. To ensure the privacy of all boys and girls, the boys will sleep on one side of the gym and the girls on another. A big tarp will be hung down the middle. Parents and teachers will rotate monitoring the students all night. The bottom portion of this paper will be needed for students to attend. We also need to have at least 10 male and 10 female volunteers. Each volunteer must have a criminal background check completed and approved prior to the sleep over. If you wish to volunteer, simply contact your son/daughters’ teacher, and go to the office and fill out a criminal history background check.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents, if you plan on attending any part of the sleep over you MUST have a criminal history background check completed and approved. These background checks may take a week or two to process so please turn them in no later than April 30th. Forms are in the office.
The following is the schedule of events:
7:00pm students arrive and check in at the door by the gym (set up sleeping bags, etc).
7:00-8:15 outside games: soccer, basketball, kickball, whiffle ball baseball, parachute, etc.
8:15-9:15 inside play- in each 2nd and 3rd grade classroom there will be an activity (including a snack)
9:15-10:30pm movies in the gym, and get ready for bed (brush teeth, pj’s, etc.)
10:30pm lights out! Go to sleep!
6:30am wake up, snack, change clothes, pack up
7:00am go home, students will be picked up by parents.
This is a permission slip it must be returned by Friday April 30th.
Yes I give permission for ____________________ to attend the 2nd and 3rd grade sleep over on May 21-22, 2010.
My child __________________________ will not be spending the night at the school but will be participating in evening activities (please pick up your son/daughter between 9:00-10:30pm) in the gym.
I authorize School District 24J and its employees to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide payment for these. Every reasonable effort will be made to reach the parent(s) as soon as possible.
Do you agree with the above statement? ___ yes ___ no
Emergency contact number (a number we can use to call you between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am)
____________________________________
My child will need to take medication during the sleepover.
I would like to be a volunteer ______________________________________________
Legal Name and Phone Number
No, I will not allow my child, _______________________, to participate in the school sleep over.
Parent signature ___________________________ Date ___________
For your convenience, I am pasting a copy of the permission slip in this post that you may print out in case you need a backup copy. The formatting gets a little mixed up, but we can make it work!
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Dear Parents,
The 2nd and 3rd grade teachers are having an in-school sleep over in the Myers Elementary Gym on May 21st FOR ALL 2ND AND 3RD GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!
Students and brave parent volunteers need to check in at the back door by the gym at 7:00pm Friday, May 21st , and your child will be expected to be picked-up at 7:00am on Saturday morning. No meals will be served, but a small snack in the evening will be provided. To ensure the privacy of all boys and girls, the boys will sleep on one side of the gym and the girls on another. A big tarp will be hung down the middle. Parents and teachers will rotate monitoring the students all night. The bottom portion of this paper will be needed for students to attend. We also need to have at least 10 male and 10 female volunteers. Each volunteer must have a criminal background check completed and approved prior to the sleep over. If you wish to volunteer, simply contact your son/daughters’ teacher, and go to the office and fill out a criminal history background check.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents, if you plan on attending any part of the sleep over you MUST have a criminal history background check completed and approved. These background checks may take a week or two to process so please turn them in no later than April 30th. Forms are in the office.
The following is the schedule of events:
7:00pm students arrive and check in at the door by the gym (set up sleeping bags, etc).
7:00-8:15 outside games: soccer, basketball, kickball, whiffle ball baseball, parachute, etc.
8:15-9:15 inside play- in each 2nd and 3rd grade classroom there will be an activity (including a snack)
9:15-10:30pm movies in the gym, and get ready for bed (brush teeth, pj’s, etc.)
10:30pm lights out! Go to sleep!
6:30am wake up, snack, change clothes, pack up
7:00am go home, students will be picked up by parents.
This is a permission slip it must be returned by Friday April 30th.
Yes I give permission for ____________________ to attend the 2nd and 3rd grade sleep over on May 21-22, 2010.
My child __________________________ will not be spending the night at the school but will be participating in evening activities (please pick up your son/daughter between 9:00-10:30pm) in the gym.
I authorize School District 24J and its employees to secure the services of a physician or hospital, and to incur expenses for necessary services in the event of accident or illness, and I will provide payment for these. Every reasonable effort will be made to reach the parent(s) as soon as possible.
Do you agree with the above statement? ___ yes ___ no
Emergency contact number (a number we can use to call you between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am)
____________________________________
My child will need to take medication during the sleepover.
I would like to be a volunteer ______________________________________________
Legal Name and Phone Number
No, I will not allow my child, _______________________, to participate in the school sleep over.
Parent signature ___________________________ Date ___________
Friday, April 9, 2010
Grants and Excitment
Your child may have mentioned that our classroom recently got a grant funded through Donorschoose.org for six sets of Scrabble for our classroom. They should arrive before the end of the school year and will be a welcome addition to our literacy time in the afternoon. Scrabble can be used as a game -or we can simply use the letter tiles -to work on spelling, reading sight words, and increasing vocabulary.
I have written a new grant for cd players to go with our small listening library. The cd players we currently have are slowly dying from years of so much love. If you are interested in supporting this worthy cause, you may go here to donate any amount: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=376504
Please pass this information along to anyone who you think may be interested in equipping us with cd players. I've written two more book grants through this program and will post links to them as soon as they make their way through the approval process.
I am also very excited to announce that our classroom will soon be getting a document camera. It was disappointing to be so close to having the grant nearly funded and not quite make it, but another opportunity arose and I jumped on it. I'm looking forward to seeing the impact it has on students!
I have written a new grant for cd players to go with our small listening library. The cd players we currently have are slowly dying from years of so much love. If you are interested in supporting this worthy cause, you may go here to donate any amount: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=376504
Please pass this information along to anyone who you think may be interested in equipping us with cd players. I've written two more book grants through this program and will post links to them as soon as they make their way through the approval process.
I am also very excited to announce that our classroom will soon be getting a document camera. It was disappointing to be so close to having the grant nearly funded and not quite make it, but another opportunity arose and I jumped on it. I'm looking forward to seeing the impact it has on students!
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