This week we're back for just two days...and then it's Spring Break! I'll send out another newsletter as Spring Break ends to let you know what we'll be learning. In the meantime, here are just a few quick things you need to know before we go on break.
Reminders:
- Our student teacher has arrived! Mrs. Belker will be with us until mid-June. We are so excited to have her with us. Please click here to read more about her.
- Tomorrow is a school-wide pajama day to celebrate all the wonderful reading that we've been doing for Read Across America! Students may wear their pajamas and bring one stuffed animal to school. Please remind your fourth grader to wear shoes that are appropriate for wearing outside and to bring a warm coat.
- All fourth graders need to add the app Geoboard Free to their iPads. Click here for a complete list of required apps.
- As we discussed at conferences, I highly encourage all fourth graders to be practicing with Acuity at Home regularly. This is a wonderful tool for reinforcing what is being taught in our classroom and it can help prepare your child for test-taking. Click here for more information about Acuity at Home.
- JTSD READS ACROSS AMERICA-The goal is simple—to read as much as possible, and log books, pages, or minutes read outside of assigned class reading time, Feb. 20-March 6. Students can do this using the online form or by turning in a written log. The online log will be accessible via QR codes on posters around school.
- Don't forget to purchase your yearbook! To order, click here.
- This year each grade level is going to contribute a themed basket to the PTA online auction. The 4th grade theme is BBQ/Outdoor Cooking! We will collect donations from 4th grade families through March 18th. You can send smaller items in with your children, or for larger items our PTA rep, Carrie Gallo, will be happy to meet you at JTSD. Ideas for donations might be grilling pans & accessories, outdoor table wear, cookbooks, campfire accessories, outdoor candles, sauces & spices, etc. Be creative! The grade that produces the highest auction amount will be rewarded with a pizza party! The funds raised for this event contribute to field trip transportation costs, a classroom assistance closet, and school-wide Spirit Wear. Thank you in advance for your support! The Online Auction begins March 23rd, and runs through March 30th. There are going to be a lot of terrific items available. For more information, contact Carrie Gallo at carriegallo@hotmail.com.
- Mrs. Lannutti sends her thanks to everyone who sent in magazines and newspapers. She has plenty of those for a while so please don't send anymore. Keep the lids coming! Please send only plastic lids the size of a sour cream container or smaller (drink bottles, juices, etc). She can use yarn if you have any extra to send.
- Please visit our JTSD website for school-wide updates and information.
Important Dates:
- March 7-No School
- March 8-16-Spring Break
- March 15-NIXPO 5K
- March 21-All Pro Dads
- March 24-30-PTA Online Auction
- April 3-Science Night
- April 19-PTA Movie Morning
Have a wonderful spring break!
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