October 21

Greetings Room 10 Families,

Here's the latest...

• We really need snacks!  Please think of us next time you're at the store.  We would love some healthy, nut-free snacks to feed our 25 hungry mouths.

• This coming Thursday, October 27th, is Grandparent's/Special Friends Day.  Your child is welcome to invite a guest to join us from 10:00-10:40 on that day.  (Anyone can count as a special friend - sibling, parent, neighbor, etc. and I am happy to be their friend too!)

• Let's talk Halloween!  I can't wait to hear all about the Halloween fun you all will have!  (And I'd love to see pictures of those costumes!)  
• We will not have costumes at school this year.  
• We will, however, have school-wide pajama day the day after Halloween!  We are hoping to make the morning after easier for everyone, so feel free to just roll them out of bed and send them to school!  
• Outside-appropriate shoes are a must and a reasonably-sized stuffed animal is ok to bring.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on November 9th and 10th.  If you haven't signed up, please email me to arrange a time.  If you have signed up and can't recall which day/time, I'm happy to remind you :-)

Have a great weekend!

-Barb 

bandrews@pps.net

Book List Worth Checking Out

I came across this book list and I just love it!  The title is:  29 Books to read your kids if you want them to be kind and brave:

http://qz.com/788526/29-books-you-can-read-to-your-kids-if-you-want-them-to-be-kind-and-brave/

October 3

Happy Fall Y'all!

Here are some things to be aware of for the near future:

• We're all excited for our field trip to the Portland Nursery for the Apple Tasting Festival.  We will leave Chapman at 9:15 AM (parents joining us - please be here by 9:00) and return by lunch time (11:30ish).

• There are three sets of homework this week!  Your child should have received one homework packet that is approximately at their level.  If you feel the work is too easy or too difficult, please be sure to give me that feedback.  Just a reminder - homework is due back to school each Friday (or Monday if you need an extra day or two.)

• The Book Fair is happening this week at Chapman!  If you're interested in some new books, be sure to stop by the auditorium before or after school.  Your purchase helps support the Chapman library as well as our classroom.

• There is no school next Friday, October 14th as there's a Statewide Inservice Day for teachers.  Additionally, I will be gone the day before (Thursday, October 13th) at an all-day workshop.

• Our family picture wall is growing!  These first graders love admiring the many different and wonderful families that are represented.  If you have a favorite picture of your family (or families or even part of your family!), please be sure to send it in.  I'm also happy to make prints if you want to email a photo to me at bandrews@pps.net.

• We'd love some more healthy snacks!  These 25 first graders love fruit, veggies, cheese sticks, crackers, popcorn, and more.  Please think of us next time you're at the grocery store.

• Is there someone interested in being a room parent?  The PTA would like a liaison for each classroom.  There is nither big pressure nor huge responsibilities - just hoping someone is willing.  Let me know if that's you!