Homework Reminder

The final quarter of the school year has begun! Please make sure you are continuing to check your student's backpack and folder for important notes, reminders, and homework. Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday, and occasionally Friday. There were several students with missing assignments at the end of the last quarter. Turning these assignments in daily is an important part of developing your student's responsibility. I have to check the work of 17 students each day, so please help me by making sure your student has completed this important work.

Math and Science Night

Please join us Wednesday, April 25, from 5:30-6:30 for Math and Science Night. There will be several math and science activities for students to enjoy with their families and light snacks will be served. We hope to see you there!

Field Trip

The 2^nd and 3^rd grade classes will be attending a field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum on Monday, May 7^th.   For more information on the museum visit www.aahom.org . We’ll be leaving the building at 9:30 a.m. and returning at 2:00 p.m.   The cost per student and chaperones is $7 each.  If your child does not receive free lunch he/she will need to bring a disposable bag lunch from home.  Please no glass bottles or containers.  Each classroom is able to take 2 chaperones on the trip on a first come/first serve basis. 

Please send in money by Friday, April 27^th. 

*We have the two chaperones needed for our field trip - thank you to Ms. Harris and Ms. Cunningham for volunteering! Thank you also to our other parents who expressed an interest in going. We have one more chaperoning opportunity for a field trip in June. I will let you know when I have more details!

Field Trip

On Friday February 17^th, students will go to Ann Arbor to see a live performance by the female singing group, “Sweet Honey In The Rock.” This dynamic group focuses on music that challenges, inspires, teaches, encourages, and empowers audiences from all walks of life to make a difference in their communities, while celebrating the music of centuries of African-American history and culture. For over three decades, their soulful voices and rich harmonies have entertained and inspired audiences all over the world.

The cost to attend this field trip is $10, which includes bussing to Ann Arbor and concert ticket. Students will leave UPA at 9:30 to attend the 11:00 performance. If you have not sent in the payment, please do so as soon as possible.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Classroom Donations

Cold and flu season is in full swing! If you are able to donate, our class is greatly in need of tissue and Clorox wipes. These will help keep those pesky germs at bay!

You can also occasionally check the "Classroom Wishlist" sidebar to see what our class could currently use. Thank you for your help!

Pennies for Patients

During the month of January, our school will participate in a fundraiser that benefits St. Jude's Children's Hospital. St. Jude's treats children who are often critically ill and suffer from grave illnesses like cancer.

Students will raise money for this important organization by donating loose change to "Pennies for Patients." We will have a collection box in our classroom to collect change, and the class who raises the most money will get a pizza party. This fundraiser is a great opportunity for all of us to appreciate the healthy children in our lives, and for the students to learn a important lesson about compassion. We look forward to your participation!

Calendar Changes

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope you were able to spend some quality time with your loved ones and get reenergized. There have been some changes to the school schedule that differs from the school year calendar sent home at the beginning of the year. Please make a note of the following dates:

Monday, Jan. 16: No School - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 23: Records Day, No school for students
February 3: Interim Data Day, No school for students
Feb. 22-24: No School - Mid-Winter Break