Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a delicious Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 17th.  Thanks to all the parents and Grandparents that came to eat lunch with your child.  The children loved having you here!

Volunteers Needed!

We will need a volunteer from our classroom to work the Turkey Trot on Friday morning (11/18) from about 8:15-10:30.  If you are available please let me know! Also, we still need someone to sew some lace on handkerchiefs for Colonial Day which is on Wednesday.  I have someone lined up if we can't find anyone else, but we will have to pay this person so I was hoping a parent would be bale to do it. :)

Updates

I'm so sorry it has been almost a month since my last update!! Seems like I have been playing "catch up" for weeks between my twins and myself being sick.  Hopefully November will be a much calmer month for my family.  You all know how that is. :)

November Important Dates:

• Tuesday, November 8th: Mrs. Hardin's Classroom Spelling Bee
• This will be on all spelling words we have learned from lesson 1-10 in reading.
• Thursday, November 10th: Veteran's Day Program @ 1:15 in the gym
• Friday, November 11th: No School, Veteran's Day Holiday
• 5th Grade Colonial Day on Wednesday, November 16th.  More info. to come very soon!
• Thursday, November 17th is our Thanksgiving Lunch
• Friday, November 18th will be our Annual FVES Barbara Bradford Turkey Trot
• Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25th: No School for Thanksgiving Holdays 

Fun in Science!

Update From the Desk of Mrs. Hardin

Sorry it has been awhile since my last updae! I was out several days last week with my 2 year old son who was in the hospital for dehydration from a nasty stomache virus. He is 100% better!

Our UWA intern, Sara Fair, has done a wonderful job these past two weeks teaching.  Her last day with us will be Thursday, October 6th.  We will miss her when she is gone! If you would like to send a few dollars, I will get her a gift certificate to Learning Experiences Parent/Teacher Store. 

In science, we will be starting chapter 5 after Fall Break and we will need a few items for experiments.  If you have any of the following supplies you can donate, it will be greatly appreciated!

Science Wish List

• A few small bags of birdseed
• Plastic spoons, knives, and forks
• 2-3 lbs. of lima bean seeds
• small plastic cups
• 4 small plastic containers with lids
• modeling clay

Important Dates

• Lesson 7 Reading and Spelling Tests on Thursday , October 6th
• Chapter 4 Science Test on Wednesday, October 5th
• Music Test on Wednesday, October 5th
• Thursday, October 6th is Family Fun Day at FVES from 5:30-8:00.  I hope to see you there!
• The Book Fair will be Tuesday, October 4-Thursday, October 6th.   
• Friday, October 7th is Parent Conference Day.  No school for students!
• Fall Break Monday, Oct. 10-Tuesday, Oct. 11!!

More Technology Available!

Check out these web-sites to help your 5th grader with science, history, and AR requirements!

Science: http://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/5/

History: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/al/books/bke1/

Tuscaloosa Public Library: http://www.tuscaloosa-library.org/library_departments/children/accelerated_readers.aspx

Important Reminders

• Theme 1 reading and spelling tests will be on Wednesday, September 21st. These tests will cover all spelling words, vocabulary words, and comprehension skills covered in lessons 1-5.
• Chapter 3 Science test will be on Wednesday, September 21st.
• Don't forget to send 2 proofs of residence ASAP. 
• PTO meeting Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 pm.
• $30.00 deposit for American Village field trip due by Sept. 30th.

I am really enjoying your children!