Monday, October 20, 2008

Weekly Reminders 10/20

Dear Parents and Portal Students,

Welcome back to school! We hope you had a fun, healthy, and productive break. It was great to see everyone back in class this morning; all of us seemed genuinely happy to be back in the comfortable environment of our village!

Spelling Homework Key Items:

Tonight, Monday, students are to sort their words into the focus sorts, write the sorts on binder paper in their organized categories, and then write a sentence describing each of the categories.
Tuesday evening students will be writing meaningful sentences.
Wednesday there will be an activity/game exploration in class
Thursday there will be a practice test given at home
Friday the homework is due ( list/rules, sentences, practice test) and the test is will be given in class.

Fine Arts Performance News:

As you may have heard, our “Geology Rocks” Fine Arts Performance is beginning to take shape. Our actual show for families and friends will be on Thursday, December 11 at 6:30pm. Next week, we will be sending home an “interest sheet” to find out who would like to help with stage decoration, costumes, food, and other “behind the scenes” details for our show. If you have an interest in our performing arts, keep your eyes open for this invitation to participate next week!

Important Dates to Remember:

Mon. 10/20 Red Ribbon Week
Mon. 10/20 School Site Council 3:00
Wed. 10/22 PSCO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Wed. 10/22 FIRST Kitchen Science is due :)
Fri. 10/24 Spirit Day- wear RED to school!!!!!
Mon. 10/27 Learning Day for Teachers. No school for students.
Thurs. 10/30 “Ransom of Red Chief” at Sunnyvale Comm. Theatre (bag lunch needed for this day) Note: no chaperones required for this trip
Fri. 10/31 Halloween Parade @3pm

California Trivia
Q: What percentage of the state's water comes from Northern CA?

Good luck!

Mr. Roels & Ms. Scourkes

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