Thanksgiving

Dear Parents and Students:

I am very thankful for all you do to make this a great school. This week, you will have Wednesday – Sunday to spend time with your family. I encourage you to make good use of the time. Here are some things EVERY ONE should do over the break:

• Read a book
  
• Practice any weak skills (multiplication, division, addition, sight words, etc.)
  
• Have a feast
  
• Spend time together
  
• Talk to one another
  

The most important things you do on break will be those things you do with your families. Please make time to have some fun and be with one another. Our thoughts and prayers go with you as you give thanks over the break.

 

David Jones,

Principal

HawkSmarts

Round 3 of HawkSmarts will be over this Thursday. We had about 240 students attend each day. Thanks to you parents for letting your children attend. We wouldn't ask if it wasn't important.

Round 4 starts on 30 November. We have already sent out invitations to K-3 students. 4-5 will get their invitations on Monday. Because of the holidays, we have a quick turn-around time on this. Please return your forms by 18 November, 9:00 a.m. if you want your child to attend.

 

Holidays are Coming

Reminder:

 

23 November    -     Club III/Club IV Field Trip

24 November    -    Day of Excellence

25, 26, 27 November    - No School

DIBELS testing starts on 10 December so remember to read with your child.

18 December -        Last day before Christmas Break

Veteran’s Day

There will be no school Wednesday, 11 November in honor of Veteran's Day. We offer our humble thanks to all who have served our country with a willing heart. Your service is a blessing to us all. From the greenest private heading to Iraq to my friend Oliver who served in World War II, I thank you all.

Family Weekend

I had a fantastic weekend. I just wanted to let you all know about it. We drove up to Pine Mountain – about 45 minutes from home – and took a hike. The leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees. The hike was wonderful. We spent $3.00 for a day pass to the park and I bought a Dr. Pepper. The time we had was priceless. We were able to have fun and talk about nature and science. We also were able to talk about Franklin Roosevelt and the CCC (Pine Mountain – FDR State Park – was a CCC project). Most of all, we were able to spend time with each other.

Many of you live just a few minutes from the Riverwalk and a short drive from Pine Mountain or Providence Canyon. Three bucks and a little gasoline will get you priceless family memories. I encourage each of you to spend time with your children making memories.