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That's All, Folks!

I know I’ve said this before, but I can’t believe how quickly this school year went.  I remember receiving a group of brand new third graders, and today I send home fourth graders.  They’ve grown a lot, learned way more than I could ever have imagined, and have made more than a few new friends.  This group always came to school ready to learn, willing to work, and with a great sense of humor.  I can say that I enjoyed each and every day with my class.

 

I especially need to thank all of you, their parents, for all of your hard work.  It’s obvious from working with the kids what wonderful and supportive families they have, and this fact alone has such a huge impact on their learning at school.  Sope Creek wouldn’t be the great school that it is without the dedication of parents such as you!

 

I want to sincerely wish all of you a safe, relaxing, and fun summer break.  I look forward to hearing about all of the wonderful things the students did over the summer!

 

Thanks so much for all of the memories,

Mr. Dunn

From the PTA

On behalf of the entire Sope Creek PTA, we wish to thank the many, many parent volunteers who gave their time and talent to make each of our enrichment and family fun events a huge success. We could not have done it without you.  We hope you have a happy summer!

Barbara Dyck and Lisa McDougall

PTA Co-Presidents

 

It is hard to believe, but the PTA is already making plans for the new school year.  We need volunteers to help in several areas:

 

Monday, August 3rd (8:30am - 12:30pm) - Volunteers needed to stuff PTA Membership packets and to deliver school supply packets to the classrooms.  We will start at 8:30am, but volunteers are welcome any time.  Sign up sheets are posted on the PTA office door (2nd grade hallway) or you can contact Lisa McDougall, maclisa@comcast.net.

 

Thursday, August 6th (one hours shifts, any time between 11:30am and 4:00pm) - Volunteers are needed to help at Meet and Greet.  Please contact Sally Wright, szwright@bellsouth.net, if you are able to help.

 

Friday, August 7th - Volunteers are needed to help at the Teacher Back to School Luncheon.  Help is needed any time between 10:30am and 1:00pm.  Volunteers are also needed to donate drinks and/or desserts for the luncheon.  Again, sign up sheets are posted on the PTA office door, or you can contact Lisa McDougall, maclisa@comcast.net.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks have arrived!  Those students who have purchased a yearbook will receive them this coming Wednesday.  If your child would like to purchase one of the extras books please have them pick up a yearbook envelope anytime before school starts.  The envelopes can be picked up in the front office, and each book costs $30.

Turn in your Health and Nutrition Fruit and Veggie Consumption sheet on Monday!  We hope you had fun tracking all the colorful foods your child consumed during the week.

 

Box Top Betty says, “LAST BOX TOPS ARE DUE TUESDAY!  Thank you for making this the best Box Top collection year EVER!  Each Box Top Rewards Coupon is worth 10 cents to the school.  Remember to collect Box Tops all summer for next year’s collection.  Also, sign up for more deals at http://www.boxtops4education.com/AboutBoxTops/News.aspx

 

Papa John Pizza Night Tuesday – The Sope Creek Foundation’s last pizza night of the year is Tuesday.  Feed your family and earn money for the Foundation.  Let Papa John know you are from Sope Creek and turn in your receipt on Wednesday to the Sope Creek Foundation.

 

This year's Awards Days are slightly different from the dates posted on the PTA Calendar.  If your child is going to receive be recognized on Awards Day, you will receive an invitation from their teacher. To check on Awards Day Dates and Times: http://sopecreeklibrary.typepad.com/blogs/

 

All library books were due back to the Media Center May 8.  If your child still has a book checked out, please have them return it on Monday.  Books that are unaccounted for will require reimbursement!

 

Please be aware that in the next few weeks your child will be coming home with copious amounts of folders, papers, school supplies, etc. as we begin the process of closing out the year.  I amazed that we are already at the end!

 

Specials Rotation

Monday - PE

Tuesday - Art

Wednesday - Technology

Thursday - PE

Friday - PE

 

 

 

 

I spent at least an hour trying to get the newsletter posted on Friday.  It seems that the typepad site works when it wants to . . .

Anyways, only 15 days left!  Believe it or not we're going to be pretty busy the next few weeks.  The students will have all sorts of end of the year tests, writing samples, etc. that I will need to get  completed before the end.

Have a great week!
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Four down . . .

And one to go!  I have to compliment the class with how well they are handling testing.  They have come in everyday and given 100% on each section.  The questions they have been asking about the test are showing me that they are really thinking about the material.  We will do the social studies test on Monday and then we will be done!

Specials for next week:
Monday - PE
Tuesday - Art
Wednesday - Technology
Thursday - PE
Friday - PE

This coming Tuesday the PTA has set up an excellent Earth Day schedule for the third grade.  We will be doing activities with Keeping Cobb Beautiful, doing a "trash" relay, and seeing the ever popular Hawk Talk (we get to see very real and very large birds of prey).

Have a great weekend!

CRCT's

It sounds like everyone had a wonderful week off for spring break.  I'm jealous of some of the places they have been!

Obviously next week is a fairly important week in the lives of our third graders.  Our newsletter for next week includes a great deal of information, including our adjusted schedule and which test they'll take on what day.  Please remember that we do not start testing until Tuesday.  Any student who comes to school after 8:00 am will be held in the media center until after the rest of the school is finished testing.  They will then have to make-up their test in a small group later that day.  It's really beneficial for the students if they are able to take their test with the rest of the class - please be on time!

Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!
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From the Administration:

CRCT Testing begins on TUESDAY!!! Please make sure your student is rested, on time, and has a healthy breakfast!  More information can be found on the Sope Creek blog.

 

The week of April 20 - 24 is "Turn off the TV" week.  This will be a great opportunity for families to turn off their TV's, computers and video games and spend some quality time playing board games, taking a walk or just talking.

 

Friday, April 24th is the last TGIF of the year.  Please bring your family and friends to the Chuck E. Cheese on Roswell Road from 3:00pm - 9:00pm for some fun while FUNraising.  This is a great way to support our school.

 

Friday, April 24th is Spirit Day.

 

Please make a note of the following important changes to the Sope Creek calendar: 

Thursday, May 7th:  Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek

Friday, May 8th:  Field Day    Rain Date:  Wednesday, May 13th

 

Awards Days:

Thursday, May 14th: 1st and 2nd

Monday, May 18th: 3rd and 4th

Wednesday, May 20th: 5th

ART DAY WAS INCREDIBLE! Thank you to our Art Day Committee for giving us another incredible day!  What a wonderful way to kick off Spring!

 

Quack Quack! They’re Back!  Duck Sale Tuesday 3/31 for K, 1 and 2 & Duck Sale Wed 4/1 for 3, 4 and 5.

 

PRESALE/DIRECTORY PACKETS:   Volunteers needed to put together the directory forms and the pre-sale forms on Tuesday, March 31st starting at 9am in the Media Center.

 

SPIRIT DAY – Friday April 3 – wear your favorite Sope Creek t-shirt!

 

WWF Presents: Ten Things to Do in the Dark.  Wondering what to do when the lights go out for Earth Hour?  There are ten fun ideas to help you, your family and your friends make a change and make a difference on March 28 in the PTA Environmental Education Committee blog:  http://sopecreeklibrary.typepad.com/pta_events/2008/03/environmental-e.html

 

FOUNDATION SOCIABLES NEWS:

 

On Tuesday, April 14th Sope Creek will be holding their yearly Football Sociable.  It will be right after school til 4:30 with Walton's own Coach Rocky Hidalgo!  $35 per child 2nd grade thru 5th grades.  Kids will be given a tee shirt, sandwich, snacks and drinks and a few other goodies.  Hosts:  Nancy Garfinkel (garfinks@msn.com), Maureen Lamar (mlamar@na.ko.com), Beth Wiesner  (2m3@bellsouth.net), Lee Oesterling (lee@oesterling.com).

 

You can email us to sign your child/children up.  Also, send the check with your child/children's name on the check and mark the envelope  Football Sociable.  Their will be a basket in the front office.

 

Don't miss the chance to sign up for Drama Camp!  Info is on the blog and a flyer will come home with all 2nd - 4th grade students.

Next week's newsletter:
Download March 30

From the PTA

Tuesday, March 24th - Box Tops are due.  This is a fun and easy way to raise money for Sope Creek...one dime at a time!

 

Wednesday, March 25th - Birthday Book Club will be held at 7:20am in the Media Center.

 

Quack, quack the ducks are back!  Mark your calendars.  The Kids Care Club will once again be selling those cute rubber ducks.  They will be available for purchase on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:20am for grades K through 2, and Wednesday, April 1st at 7:20am for grades 3 through 5. 

 

Got Milk?  The PTA Health and Nutrition Committee needs volunteers to help with their "Got Milk?" campaign going on all next week (3/23 - 3/27).  They need people during lunch to randomly hand out pencils and stickers to children who are drinking either milk or soy milk.  If you are available to help, or would like more information, please contact Robin Zeldin, rrzeldin@aol.com.