April 18, 2011

Hello Students and Parents,
I am excited about all of the great things happening in our class. We have painted lady butterflies. We're growing plants for observation. The students are researching cultures. Students are learning to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. I'm entering great poems in a national poetry contest. Last, but not least, we're turning off the television next week.

Whoa! I think I forgot the talent show act we've composed. It's a surprise! If you want to see it, come to the talent show Wednesday morning. Go to the Hatch main page for show times. I'll try to have someone video it and post it to this page. However, there are a few students whose pictures I am not allowed to post on the Internet. If that is your child, please reconsider just for this occasion.

For National-Turn-Off-the-Television week, I have prepared a special contract and alternative activities for you and your child to do instead of watching the television. Look for that document this week. Make sure your child understands that video games are prohibited. NO VIDEO GAMES, OR TELEVISION SHOWS OF ANY KIND!!!! Students, remember, if you are not honest, I will know. Oh yeah, if students are successful, they get to eat pizza with me on the following Thursday, May, 5th.

We do not need any more egg cartons. Thanks for what you've already sent.

I am asking that all students wear blue jeans and an all white t-shirt (with no lettering) for the talent show. If you don't have all white with no lettering, just turn it inside out. Each child also needs a baseball cap of any color or kind.