Class News 12/11

* Please be sure to return your Christmas Show ticket sheets as soon as possible.

* First graders will be wearing Christmas dress clothes for the Christmas Show on 12/ 18. We ask that the children do not wear jeans or sneakers. Please keep in mind that we will be standing on risers when picking out shoes.

* There is no school on Monday, 12/ 14. It is a Professional Day for teachers.

* Advent Angels projects are due on Wednesday, 12/16.

* Our class Christmas party will be on the morning of 12/23. Thank you very much to Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Black for coordinating it for us. Your donations are appreciated!

* First graders will resume spelling quizzes in 2010! :)

* The first graders will be going out to recess on days when the temperature reaches 32 degrees. Please be sure that all winter gear is labeled with your child's name!

Memo for SBS Parents

Hello SBS Families,

One more request pertaining to this year's Christmas Shows.... Our Christmas Show directors are also asking if anyone is able to donate or loan greenery to decorate the stage for both shows. If you are able to donate or LOAN some greenery, please contact the office at 508-351-9905. If several people loan or donate a couple plants each, we can really dress up the stage. Your plants will be well looked after if they are on loan. ;)

At least a couple people are still needed to take on stage decoration and costumes, in particular. Any help will be welcomed.

Parent(s) to help with stage decoration: Lights, greenery, and scenery placement - this wouldn't require attending rehearsals but rather coming in to school a few times to get this sorted out - reviewing the space, what supplies are needed, placement of decorations, installation of items, etc.

Parent(s) to help with the costumes both during a rehearsal or two and the nights of the perfomances. Fitting/dressing performers and keeping all that straight.


REHEARSALS:


Grades 1-4:
Tuesday, December 15th, 9:00 to 10:30

Wednesday, December 16th, 1:40 to 2:30
Friday, December 18th, 1:30 to 2:30


Grades 5-8:
Tuesday, December 15th, 12:30 to 2:00

Wednesday, December 16th, 12:30 to 1:30
Thursday, December 17th, 12:30 to 1:30

Again, if you are interested in helping, please contact Jane Phayre

Reading Rockets: 2009 Books as Gifts Buying Guide

Books as Gifts 2009 Buying Guide- from Reading Rockets

What is often remembered long after they've been used, are often passed on from one generation to the next, and can create connections between people far and near? Books, of course! They make readers weep and laugh, learn and question, introduce ideas and deepen them.

They are gifts that last and are just right for any occasion. They are truly the gift that keeps on giving. So give a book, share a book, and enjoy a book with the children in your lives. Happy Holidays from Reading Rockets!

Click on the link below to see suggestions by age groups:
http://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/buyingguide/2009-Holiday-Buying-Guide_All-Ages.pdf