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Updates for the Week of October 24th

Due Before Friday

Our next "fun" class read will be "My Teacher is an Alien!" 

Cost $1.00 -  Money is due by Friday, October 28, 2011

Friday wraps up National Book month and to celebrate students are able to dress up as their favorite book character. In order for your child to participate in this event parents will need to sign a permission slip indicating that their child will come as a story character.  Permission slip attached in email

Parent volunteers needed to read to students

Reading is the key... We would like to have parent volunteers to come to our class to read with the students.  The parent volunteer would supervisor a group of students while they read orally; they would also lead a discussion with their group detailing the events from the story. Parent volunteers would help out during our independent reading time which usually begins at 12:45 and ends at 1:15. We will need volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers can sign-up via Whiteboard. 

3 Parent volunteers needed for Junior Achievement - 1 parent/lesson

Volunteers for Junior Achievement!  We will need volunteers to come in and lead the class on a lesson related to business, economics, and becoming an entrepreneur. The lesson plans will be provided for you.  I will conduct a group training session once it has been determined who is interested in participating. There are five lessons and two slots have already been secured by parent volunteers.  To volunteer please contact Robin Cash at robinlcash@gmail.com

Updates prior to fall break

On October 14th we wrapped up the first quarter of school, and we ended the day with a fourth grade tug-of-war competition.  We decided to have the competition because of our current science unit on force and motion. Please ask your daughter(s) to explain inertia, force, motion, velocity, and speed; they sure used a lot when they beat the boys during our competition. Next time we will invite parents to joy in the fun. 

Missing homework assignments

Since we are now well into the school year and the girls understand my rules, procedures, and expectations, I believe that they can handle turning in all assignments on time.  Homework assignments are due the next day unless it is spelling.  Spelling homework is due on Fridays.  If your child has an excused absence they will be given one day for each day missed to complete the assignments and turn in the work.  Missing assignments will be marked as an M in Engrade to indicate that I did not receive the assignment(s).  Thank you in advance parents for your help with this matter. 

The girls continue to amaze me and I am so proud of each of them. They continue to strive for excellence while exhibiting the core IB profiles and attitudes.  Also, please check out the new  educational websites I have added to the blog to help students practice their skills.

Parent in need

A parent new to our school, Kas, is need of transportation for her daughter, AlmaRose.  She is having car trouble, and will need assistance up until Nov 7.  She asked if anyone would be willing to pick up her daughter in the morning on their way to school.

She lives relatively close to the school, at the corner of Maynard Terrace and Memorial to be exact.  Even if you know of anyone else who would be willing to help, please feel free to forward them this email.

The best way to contact her is by phone, 404-275-3316 for arrangements.

Weekly Update 10/7/11 - Feastival Tomorrow!

Good Evening Parents,
Please don't forget the WIA International Feastival is tomorrow 12 -3pm!  Hope you can come out to join the fun!

October is National Book Month - pick up a book and read. Also, don't forget to place your scholastic book orders.  If you order online the class gets credits to order book for our class library.  I have placed a link to scholastic on the blog.

Report Cards - I will be sending report cards home on October 14th.  You may also stay current with your child's progress by checking the engrade website.  There is a link to engrade on the blog.

Thanks for all your continued support!

Weekly Update - Oct 3rd

Many thanks to all the parents who came to our museum walk.  After all their hard work, the girls were really excited to show off their projects.

Also, we had a great time at the pep rally friday.  If you missed it, I will be posting videos soon.  If you have pics, please send those so we can share.

Please remember to sign up to follow the blog as I will continuously update it with class news, pics and videos.  The following links have been added:
- Mr Chung's blog
- Class needs list
- WIA website

A few reminders:

- Tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 4th, is Crazy Socks & Hat day!  Attendance is very important on this day and all students who are on time and present will have a healthy, cold and very tasty treat that afternoon!

- If you have not done so already, please remember to sign up for PTA membership.  You can do so via the website or via this link PTA membership

 - Please comment and give us your ideas for our fall class outing.

Thanks to all the parents for your continuous help and support