Friday the 13th!!

We had a wonderful week! Today we had the pleasure of watching the 5th and 6th graders perform Alice in Wonderland. They did an amazing job!

In Social Studies this week, the 2nd Graders began discussing industrial communities. Using a K-W-L, we brainstormed what we already know about industrial communities. Next week we will think about what we want to know. Among the things we know:

"They make things."

"Some factories smell funny."

"Assembly lines help."

"There are big machines."

The 3rd Graders finished salt dough maps of Mexico this week, complete with map keys and compass roses. Next week we will make and learn about traditional "God's Eyes" or "Ojo de Dios."

Children were very excited this week to be given their ipods!! We have started using them in conjunction with our Read Naturally program. Next week, children will be bringing them home to use for fluency practice. We will send more information home on Monday about how to use them.

Next Week - AuthorFest!!

In connection with AuthorFest, the Book Fair will be open for purchases in the Commons before school, after school, and during recess. On Monday and Tuesday during Library times, your children will be able to fill out "wish lists" for items they would like to purchase. We ask that you refrain from sending money into school with your child, but schedule a time to visit the Book Fair with them before or after school to make purchases.

Families are invited to join us at Friends Academy on Wednesday evening for a special presentation by Bill Harley! On Thursday the second graders will work with Nancy Cote, while the third graders will work with Bill Harley. Following this, there will be an AuthorFest Luncheon. If you would like to bring your child home after the luncheon, please send a dismissal note to school.

Have a great weekend!