November 4, 2011

ELLIS MOTTO:   “I AM RESPONSIBLE AND ALWAYS LEARNING!!!”

ROOM 5 MOTTO:  “DO YOUR BEST!!!”

Dear Parents,

INFORMATION

·         Donation of Candy:  Thank you for the candy that has been sent in.  Your help is greatly appreciated!

·         McTeacher Night was a huge success!!  Thank you for all your support!  Ellis has the best families!

• CHRISTMAS BOOK ORDERS!!  I am sending home a set of book order forms (Nov. and Dec).  These books make great Christmas gifts and are very affordable.  If you order any for Christmas, just write a note or e-mail me and I will keep them for you to pick up in person.  Combine all orders and make any checks payable to Scholastic Books.  You may also order on-line at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs .  Use this code to order books:  HCWNC.  Orders will be due by Wed., Nov. 30^th. 
• Last day for AR GOALS: Tuesday, Nov. 22^nd which is the end of the  2^nd six week  grading period.
• No School on Wed., Nov. 23rd :  Record Day
• No School on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving Break
• No homework over Thanksgiving Break.  It will be sent home on Monday, Nov. 28^th.
• Remember to send in Box Tops, Capri Sun pouches, Elmer’s glue bottles/glue stick containers, and Campbell soup labels!!  Have your extended family members save them too. Our school is able to earn lots of money to help in our classrooms.

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

*          Language:  Drops In The Bucket C10

*          Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number 34

*          Math:  Subtraction Practice Set 20

*   Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log.

Have a fun weekend with your family!                                               

Denise Thompson