Updates week of September 29

Amazing that we are officially at the end of the first month of school!  We have had a fabulous September and look forward to even a better October.   Just a few dates to note this week --- please see last week's post for details on the following events.

1. E-Club applications due TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th.

2. PTO Walkathon - FRIDAY, OCT. 3rd  (Pledge $ to be turned in on THURSDAY).

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences --- Information to be coming home this week.  Mark your calendar for October 16 and 23.

Week of September 22

The Big Switch!!

 This week if your child is currently taking Science they will switch to Social Studies; if your child is currently taking Social Studies then he/she will switch to Science for the remaining portion of the 1st Quarter.   

E-Club applications are due on September 30th.  Students interested in belonging to SLE's club devoted to learning about ways to conserve and recycle should write an essay about why they should be part of the group.  (Application forms came home on bright orange paper a couple weeks ago.)  If you are interested and have misplaced your application form, ask your homeroom teacher or see E-Club advisor, Mrs. Scruby. 

Homework Reminder

Managing homework is something that 4th grade students work hard to accomplish.   Please check planner daily for homework assignments.   While most assignments are assigned weekly, some are assigned mid-week.   Mid-week assignments are usually smaller and are generally finishing up something that was not completed in class.  Students who have all homework turned in on time earn an extra recess at the end of the day on Friday; those do not, attend a study hall to finish up missing or late work.   The last two weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of students attending study hall and would like see that number decrease (hopefully zero!!) for the remainder of the quarter. 

Keep collecting and sending in pledges for the PTO Walk-A-Thon.   Pledges are collected and tallied every Thursday.  Classes compete for weekly prizes for the class that collects the most money that week.   Remember to mark your calendar for the Walk-A-Thon on Friday, October 3rd.  

Music Notes

• Recorder money is due Monday, October 22nd.   $6 for one recorder, $12 for two (one for home and one for school so that it does not have to be transported back and forth for practice at home).
• Chorus started this past week, however Mrs. Sherby would love to have a few more join the group.   If interested, contact Mrs. Sherby (msherby@kingslocal.net) or your child's homeroom teacher for an application form.   

 

Week of September 15th

Tomorrow (September 16) is Picture Day!   Please remember the picture form and money if you wish to purchase pictures.   Everyone will be photographed, as these photos are used for the yearbooks.  

This is the LAST week before "the big switch."   On Monday, Sept. 22, if your student is currently taking Science they will switch to Social Studies; if your child is currently taking Social Studies then he/she will switch to Science for the remaining portion of the 1st Quarter.    Be sure to check the planner for any tests or assignments that are due this week.

Reminder that E-Club applications are due on September 30th.  Applications were sent home last week and are copied on bright orange paper. 

September Reminders

Just a few reminders for your calendar:

1 - The deadline for GIFTED TESTING is September 15.  If you are interested, you can find the necessary forms on the Kings Website under the Curriculum tab.  If you need assistance or have questions, please contact your child's homeroom teacher or call the SLE office.

2 - Picture day is September 16th.  Forms to order pictures were sent home in the Friday Folder.

3 - SLE Walk-A-Thon --- The PTO is again sponsoring the Walk-A-Thon.  Packets came home explaining the process of signing up sponsors this week.  This is a major fund raiser for the PTO and we encourage all to participate in any way you can.  Pledge money can be sent in weekly -- collected every Thursday.

4 - Music News:

• Please bring in your recorder money ($6 for one, $12 for 2) as soon as possible as recorder will be starting soon. Recorder Money is due Sept. 22.
• Sign-ups for 4th grade chorus were sent home this week on bright yellow papers.   This is a great opportunity for 4th graders that practices in the mornings before school.    If you are interested, please turn in your form.  Forms due Sept. 17.

Just a reminder to please send only nut-free snacks to school with your child.  Since students switch classes several times per day, it helps keep everyone safe.  Thank you.