Thank you... 11/20/2009
 
...for my wonderful surprise party this morning!  (I knew something was up when I approached the classroom with the blinds down and no kids out front!) It really was special because I've never had a surprise party before!  The birthday cake was beautiful and the earrings are gorgeous.  I'm quite impressed that our kids raised enough money on their own to buy gold earrings!

Thank you those of you that helped organize this surprise without me knowing... I really was surprised!  :)

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC break, and a lovely holiday!  I have so much to be thankful for, including my terrific students.  See you November 30th!
 
Pictures! 11/19/2009
 
If anyone has pictures they'd like me to put on our website, e-mail them to me and I can add them!

Also, field trip drivers, I would love to add some of your photos to the site (especially the group shots). I only got a few...  Thanks!
 
 
With the large numbers of absent students that we've had, it is crucial that each child takes the responsibility of turning in his or her work upon returning to class.  Students do not need to check with me; they just place it in the Turn-In Bin by the door.  

They also need to check this website and/or our in-class homework board for their missed homework.  Please help remind your child of these things. Thank you!!!
 
 
Another 8 kids out sick today... poor things!  Those that are here have been coughing and sniffling; please remind them to wash their hands and get lots of sleep!  Stay healthy!
 
Fun field trip! 11/16/2009
 
WOW... what an amazing opportunity our kids had today! It was truly breathtaking to be inches away from the very items used by King Tutankhamun himself!  Incredible!

There were many school groups there, so there was quite a back-up entering the exhibit.  Unfortunately that meant we were late getting back to Rio, so I'm so grateful to everyone for rearranging their schedules in order to pick up the kids late!  And THANKS go out to SHEILA HURLEY for speed-dialing all the parents! As the kids would say... you rock!!!

Who else "rocks"?  Our drivers!  Thank you, Greg, Cheryl, Kirsten, Mike, Susan, Melinda, and Donna for spending your day (and gas)!  It was quite far and we appreciate it!

See you tomorrow! :) Mrs. Z
 
 
Report cards are coming home today! Please sign the bottom of the envelope and return to me (you keep the contents).  Thank you!

NOTES
...The de Young Museum field trip MONDAY to see King Tut's tomb!  Check the link to the left for more info. (Don't forget to pack a lunch!)
...Yearbook cover art due TUESDAY (whole class), and I encourage you to enter the contest!
...We begin section 3.2 in math on TUESDAY... more with fractions! (Our class did a great job on the 3.1 test this week!)
...We will begin art with Jenni Ward on WEDNESDAY!  It will be once a week for the next 6 weeks!
...The Big Spin assembly is FRIDAY!

Have a wonderful weekend!
:) Mrs. Z






 
Welcome, Jake! 11/12/2009
 
Jake is a new student joining us on Tuesday! He comes from Valencia, and we are thrilled to have him and his parents join our Room 19 family.  Sixth graders... give Jake your warmest welcome!

:) Mrs. Z
 
 
No school tomorrow! Sleep in and enjoy... :)

-Math test on Thursday (section 3.1)
-The Witches writing (extra chapter) due Friday
-See's candy fundraiser forms due Friday
-Report cards go home Friday
-Yearbook cover art due next Tues, 11/17 (students may enter the contest if they wish, but the art is a required assignment for our class)
-FIELD TRIP MONDAY!  See "Tut Field Trip" page on sidebar for more info.

:) Mrs. Z
 
 
Can you believe we're already a third through the school year?!?!  Wow!  Monday will begin a fresh, new trimester, so get ready to work hard and turn in all assignments on time!

Here are a few important notes:
-No school on Wednesday!
-Report Cards go home Friday 11/13
-Field trip next Monday 11/16... (e-mail me ASAP if I need to order a school lunch for your child)
-Some new items added to our "Wishlist" page

*I will need a parent volunteer this Monday afternoon from 1-2 for our Heiroglyphics name painting... e-mail me if you're available.

Have a wonderful weekend!
:) Mrs. Z
 
 
Your children did a wonderful job on their speeches! We did them marathon-style, and finished in ONE DAY! Our fantastic set-up and clean-up crews helped make our transitions quick and efficient.

Great job, everyone!