Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017

Highlights

We are working on becoming stronger readers.  We made a list of things that “great” readers do. Here are some of our ideas:

-Read smoothly (not too fast, or too slow)

-Use expression

-Stop at punctuation like periods and pause at commas

-Read clearly

-Use our strategies to figure out unknown words

-Make sure we understand what we read!

-If we make a mistake, we correct the error, or reread

-Practice, practice, practice!!

Don’t forget that class pictures will be taken tomorrow.  There is also no school for students on Monday.

Important Information

Casino Volunteers Needed!
 
In just one month it will be time for our big casino fundraiser at Cowboys Casino and we are still short quite a few volunteers. It is very important that we fill the remaining 6 volunteer positions (and a few backups) or we will be in danger of losing the casino and the funds that go with it. 
 
Please follow the link below to sign up. Thank you!
 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0949abab2ea3fc1-2018

Our previous casino raised over $70,000.00. All funds raised went to benefit our children in the following ways; Sporting Programs, Investment in Technology, Artists in Residence, Whole School Performances, Music, Learning Commons Resources, Educational Support and Donations.

Over 25 amazing parents have already signed up, however we are currently in need of the following positions being filled:
 
Sunday, November 5, 2017
General Backup Daytime – 11:00 am – 7:15 pm

General Backup Night (2) – 7:00 pm – 3:30 am

Banker – 7:15 pm – 4:00 am

General Manager – 7:15 pm – 4:00 am
 
Monday, November 6, 2017
Banker– 11:00 am – 7:15 pm
General Backup Daytime (4) – 11:00 am – 7:15 pm

Cashier (2) – 11:30 am – 7:45 pm

Banker – 7:15pm – 4:00 am

General Backup Night (4) – 7:00 pm – 3:30 am

The newsletter and October school calendar can be viewed by going to the Panorama Hills School homepage and clicking on School Information.

Important Dates

Fri, Oct. 13- All class photos taken today

Mon, Oct. 16- No school for students

Tues, Oct. 17- Virtue assembly at 8:30 am

Thurs, Oct. 26- Healthy Hunger- Mothers Pizza

Tues, Oct. 31- Black and Orange Day.  No costumes at school.

Homework

-If your child is unable to spell their last name, please work with them on this

-Reading (Every student had their reading log signed today!!  Way to go, grade 2!!)

-Please pick a few words off the spelling list given out at Meet the Teacher for your child to practice each night.

Ask me about:

Ms. Bain has 35 cents.  She finds 7 nickels.  How much money does she have now?

What are the 3 brain pockets we learned about? (Fact pocket, memory pocket and an imagination pocket)