Baker’s Dozen Plus 3

I have caught a couple of posts that I thought I published and didn’t.  The one yesterday announcing today’s assembly was one of them.  It is now out of order, but I did want it to be a part of our history on the blog.  Sorry.  G

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, at 7:45 a.m., our class will be leading the school in a Veteran’s Day observance ceremony. The school community will begin its observance at the flagpole. Mr. Hill will be playing a patriotic song on his horn, we will raise the flag, and say the pledge of allegiance, and then continue our salute to our veterans in the gym. This is a solemn occasion and should be entered into quietly and respectfully. Some children conducted their jobs this afternoon by practicing an invitation to each of the classrooms which in turn they went and did. Please be sure to be here on time so that anyone who is practicing a speaking part will be here to perform. Wearing red, white, and blue might be an added touch for the occasion. Eli and Wes will be wearing their boy scout uniforms as they will be presenting the flag for us.

1. Please send in your parent conference request. If I do not receive one, I will assign a time in hopes it will work for your schedule.
2. Conferences are scheduled for November 24th and 25th from 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. each evening.  Children are not invited to conferences this time.  They will be next time.  It is important to be able to speak freely for both you and I.
3. Report cards go home next Friday, November 21st.  Please look confirmation of your conference in your report card.

Thanks to all who were able to attend this morning. I was truly proud of each of my students and in fact, the entire school. Everyone stood respectfully as the flag was raised (twice), the pledge was recited, and the anthem played. We had some technical difficulty with the flag staying up, but with the boy scouts help, we got it to stay. Congratulations to River (he memorized his introductions), Izzy and Quillyn who spoke about the video and veterans day, Jonathan, Winston, Eli, and Wes for their part in the assembly.  (Great picture to follow of Eli and Wes…having difficulties uploading photos to the site.)

The annual PTA ski and skate sale is scheduled for this weekend.  The PTA funds a variety of experiences throughout the year with the funds raised at this event.  The trip to the Flynn, the garden teacher and materials, special assemblies, the Wednesday ski program, teacher initiatives, artist in residence, etc. are just a few ways the PTA supports the educational experiences of your child.  Please help by volunteering during Friday set-up, Saturday or Sunday.  You do not need to be knowledgeable of equipment to volunteer.  Trust me, I have no clue, but was able to participate last year.  There is a sign-up board in the school lobby.  Do what you can, when you can, for as long as you can.  It would be great if each student in our class was represented by at least one parent.  Let’s set a goal to be the only class to have full participation.  As an aside, thank your Krissa for heading up this fundraiser.  Finally, the kids and I will be untangling hangers this Thursday, from 12:30 – 1:30.