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Would you look at that! What a great time we had yesterday with our volcano fun! They were so creative and I can tell a lot of effort went into them. Students were given a grade in science for their volcano. If they had one completely done and effort was shown, they earned full credit. If it was partially done, they earned a C. A great job was done by everyone!
Up top you will also notice Miss. Olivia's newest cake. She is becoming quite the decorator. Impressive. So impressive, I might just hire her to do my wedding cake come next October. :0) Way to go Olivia!!!
Today, I sent home a second permission slip for the upcoming Dino Lab field trip. Originally, the MET bus said they could drop us off right at Bitterroot at 3:10. Well, that has changed. The bus we are taking from downtown only goes as far as the Valley Federal Credit Union. So, we will be getting dropped off there. We will then take the back route and walk back to Bitterroot. That will put us here around 3:20 or 3:30. Please hold off on picking kids up or expecting them home until later. Those that ride the Club bus, as long as you mark permission on this form, I will gladly give them a ride to Castle Rock. Forms are due back tomorrow. Also, Cameron, Collin, Kenzi, and Austin are still missing either their permission slip, money $5, or both. Please get those in ASAP. Almost all kiddos have bought into the trip with their fake money. I really want everyone to be able to go.
Report Cards come home next Tuesday. For most, there will be no surprises. For some, it shouldn't be a surprise as I have contacted you about issues already, but it might be a shock for students to see some lower grades than last quarter. These kids are almost 5th graders now. Expectations are higher than ever, and excuses have got to stop. Kids need to learn to go to solutions rather than excuses and just do the right thing. Those that continue to make excuses will see that their grades will reflect those same excuses. I don't just excuse work. It has to be done eventually. Being absent is different. As we all know, I don't require students to make up work that is missing due to being absent if they were not here when the lesson was delivered. Clear as mud? Please talk to your kiddos about finishing up strong in the 4th quarter. They need to give me their very best effort each and every day and learn, learn, learn as much as they possibly can! If you do so write: My Kid Is a Future 5th Grader in the planner for $50 tomorrow.
Bug Club and Terrific Kid Assembly will be on Monday at 2:00 in the gym. I still am not sure who will get an award because I am still collecting grades. This was the only time the assembly could happen, so it will be before we even hand out report cards on Tuesday. It will be short notice, but I will text those that are getting an award this weekend sometime. It may be as late as Sunday night. I can't figure the figures until I have grades from myself and six other teachers. Sorry about this, but it is out of my control.
Lastly, thanks to soooooooo many of you that attended the meeting last night. I hope you found it helpful for the upcoming levies. I surely will not tell you how to vote, but I do encourage you TO vote. Your voice counts and it is important to us. I believe that it is mail in vote, so watch those mailboxes.
Have a wonderful night!
