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News and Notes

Hello POL's!

Just a few notes about this week:

• Please be sure your Lizard is working on their "Mouse House" and persuasive letter. This project is DUE FRIDAY!
• Reply as to whether you will attend the Volunteer Luncheon by Friday so that I may get a count. It is March 18th at our lunchtime (11:44-12:14) and is being held in honor of those of you who have helped with classroom donations, helper/story/field trip parents, etc. Sope Creek and I truly appreciate all that you do for us!
• Our next field trip is March 19th to the Fern Bank Museum. Please send in permission forms/payment if you have not done so already. Also, if you are interested in coming on this trip with our class, please send me an email.
• The Sope Creek Fun Run is this Saturday! For more info, read the following:  Download fun_run_flyer.doc
• And just in case you missed this week's Lizard Letter,                                                                             Download the_lizard_letter_march_3rd.doc

Have a marvelous week!

Ms. L

Lizard Letter, Reminders

The Lizards and I sure hope you can attend our upcoming concert, "Freedom," this week. We are performing Thrusday night at 7:00 pm. Lizards are to meet in our classroom at 6:30 wearing red, white and blue shirts with jeans. The day of the performance, the children are to wear their class t-shirts to school. Looking forward to seeing you all then!

The Lizard Letter Download the_lizard_letter_january_28.doc

Lizard Letter, Reminders

A few important reminders:

- Please be sure your Lizard wears a black shirt this Friday, February 1st for Art Day.

- Our 3rd grade performance of "Freedom" will be held in the cafeteria on February 7th at 7:00pm. We hope that you are all able to attend!

Download the_lizard_letter_january_22.doc

Holiday Reminders!

Winter greetings POL'S!

A few reminders as our holiday break approaches...

- Every lizard was given a secret pal and a list of suggested books they may purchase for our exchange. Our book exchange is taking place this week and we are still missing a few gifts. Please send them in ASAP or let me know if you need help with getting a book.

- Our holiday party is scheduled for Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30. Thank you so much to our volunteers for helping to make it special for the lizards!

- If your child will not be here or you plan to pick up your child early this week, please let me know in advance.

- A field trip form is being sent home today for Dell Mining, a part of third grade Science Day. Please be certain to send these back ASAP as this activity takes place our first week back.

- December reading logs are due Friday (minimum 300 minutes). January reading logs will go home that day. I hope the children take some of their time off to read and get ahead of their 400 minute goal for January!

Thank you!

Ms. L

Papa John's Pizza Night!

Is your family like mine in that some nights a pizza is the ultimate answer to your dinner time woes? If so, please reserve "pizza night" in your house for the following dates. Papa John's has teamed up with the Sope Creek  foundation so that every pizza you order helps to raise money for our school!

• Nov 13- TOMORROW!
• Dec 11
• Jan 8
• Feb 12
• March 11
• April 15
• May 13

New Echota/Etowah Mounds

Hello All,

The Lizards will be delighted to know that I have finally compiled our field trip pictures into a movie for your viewing pleasure! Click here to see how cute we are ;)

Download echota_and_etowah_0001.wmv

Have a fabulous weekend!

SmartKids!!

Greetings POL's!

Please read the following information regarding our SmartKids campaign.  At this time, participation from 3rd grade parents is low, and this is a large part of the consideration as to where the first boards will be placed. The SmartBoard has been an amazing tool in our classroom, and it is my hope that it can be a tool in every Sope Creek child's classroom in the future!

Thank you,

Ms. L

3rd Grade Parents,

Thanks to each and every family for your years of support of the Sope Creek Foundation.  We all count ourselves fortunate to be part of the Sope Creek community and are grateful for the wonderful educational benefits Sope Creek provides.

The Foundation is excited about the possibility of adding innovative learning to each and every classroom this year with SmartBoards.  Our goal is to raise $100,000.  However, to make this a reality for every Sope Creek student, we need 100% participation from every Sope Creek family.  No gift is too small.

The boards will be installed in the grades with the highest participation.  Currently, 3rd grade has only 19% participation.  For those who have already given, we thank you! 

Won't YOU consider a tax deductible contribution to the SmartKids Campaign?

Yo Burstein and Lane Holt

Co-Presidents,  Sope Creek Foundation

Field Trip News

Dear POL's,

       We are really looking forward to our special trip to New Echota/Etowah on Thursday. In order for things to go as smoothly as possible, please be sure to read and use the following information:

·       Your child should wear their class t-shirt, appropriate footwear such as tennis shoes (no flip flops), and additional warm clothing if needed (ie rain coat, sweatshirt). Please check the weather the previous night and dress accordingly.

·       Your child may bring a small bag or backpack, but will not need their school bag and supplies.

·       Your child should bring two healthy snacks and a water bottle labeled with their name. Their lunch should be placed in a disposable bag and also be labeled with their name.

·       Small games, books, and electronics (ie iPods, walkmans) are permitted on the buses. A movie will be shown as well. Cameras are also allowed on the trip. If your child brings any of these things, they assume total responsibility for them.

·       We will board the buses promptly at 8:00 am. We will return at 5:00pm. If you are picking up your child, you need to be at the bus lanes at 5:00pm sharp.

Thank you!

Ms. L

Week of October 22nd

Greetings Lizards and POL's!

With report cards coming out Monday, I decided to update you via website instead of a full newsletter.

FYI:

- Helper Parent: Chris' Mom,  Story Parent: Hayden's Dad

- New Echota/Etowah Indian Mounds field trip next Thursday, 10/25,  details to follow

-10/29-11/02 Disabilities Awareness Week

- Please be sure to sign and return signature card and envelope after you have reviewed report cards

- Thank you so much to everyone for donating supplies this week. They enriched our science investigations, quite literally! We are still in need of more pencils if you have any extras. Thanks!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lizard Letter, Issue 8

Salutations POL's and Lizards!

Just a few notes/reminders this week:

- Remember to wear red on Monday to support Red Ribbon Week!

- Please be sure to send in field trip money and permission.

- I will not be posting a weekly assignment sheet on the blog. Many Lizards were no longer keeping track in their planners and missing out on important changes!

- Kindly check out the "classroom needs" section of this week's newsletter if you are able to help out with any supplies for the Lizards! Thanks in advance!

Download the_lizard_letter_october_8.doc