Clothes for the play

Shepherds, Joseph, Mary, and Angel- You need to wear a white shirt and shorts. Everyone except the angel wear dark socks.

Choir members, soloist, and narrators- You need to wear Christmas colors. (green or red)

December 17-21

Please send $1 to get a small gift for Jared who is helping us with our Christmas play.

Tuesday- Polar Express Day- Students wear pj's.  The students will be treated with milk and cookies! Students may bring a pillow and a small blanket to use while we watch Polar Express.

Wednesday- Play Dress Rehearsal.  1:30

Thursday- Play 10:30. All choir and narrators should wear a Christmas outfit.  Admission is a non-perishable food item which will be given to the SGA for their food drive.  Hope to see you there.

Friday- Christmas party (8:30).  Students may bring their gifts to exchange during the week.  School will dismiss at 11:40/12:00.

Reyna-muffins

Amy Price- tater tots (frozen)

Sonjua- breakfast casserole

Marilee- cinnamon rolls
Tawana- Milk and juice

Lisa- Pigs in a blanket
Candace- grits

Important

We are asking each student to please bring $2.00 as a love offering for Mr. Willie and Mr. Ray for Christmas. 

 

Important date:

 

• Tomorrow and Friday is Santa's Workshop. Send money with your student for them to buy gifts for the whole family.
• December 18  Polar Express
• December 20 Christmas play at 10:30
• December 21 Christmas party at 8:30

Correction on Christmas play

The Christmas play for second and third grade will be Thursday, December 20 at 10:30. Sorry, I misunderstood.

Christmas Party

   Our Christmas party will be December 21 at 8:30. We have decided to do breakfast food for the party: grits, cinnamon rolls, fruit, Sister Schubert rolls, muffins, tater tots and more. Each student can bring the food items that morning and Mrs. Jonnie said she would heat all of them up for us.
    Also, we are doing a gift swap. Each child should have brought home a gingerbread man with another student's name on the back. I set a $10.00 maximum. The students wrote ideas of small gifts they would like to receive.

**The Christmas play will be December 20 at 1:30. We have been practicing hard, and it is going to be super cute! Hope to see you all there!

Announcements

ATTENTION:

• Donuts with Dad will be held this Friday, Nov. 30th from 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the cafetorium.  The cost is $5 per family.
• Third grade is responsible for a Barbie and Hot Wheel gift basket. Please send some kind of Barbie item or Hot Wheel item for our gift basket.
• The students are making the ornaments in art. The cost is 10 dollars. Please send that is with your child.

Field Trip

Our field trip is tomorrow! Everyone needs to be at the school no later than 7:40. We are going to leave by 8:10. I am going to let you know who everyone is riding with tomorrow. I made a list to make it easier. Also, if you forgot if you purchased a lunch or not I will type a list on here. If you DID NOT order a lunch you HAVE to bring a lunch. We will not be leaving the Shakespeare Festival to get any food. The food is being brought to us at the Shakespeare Festival.  Make sure you wear your Pike Lib shirt if you bought one. I am very excited, and I think everyone will enjoy this play very much! If you have any questions feel free to email me.

Bought Chick-Fil-A
Mark Adams
Mandie Baker
John Dorrill
Tawana Douglas
Lisa Holmes
Amy Price

Field Trip

Our field trip will be the Tuesday we get back from Thanksgiving break. Chick-Fil-A gave me the wrong total when I called the first time, so if each of you will bring a dollar to school this week I would really appreciate it. I am sorry for any inconvenience.

Reminders

We have a short but busy week. I have a couple of announcements and reminders:

1. Language test tomorrow.
2. Science test Thursday.
3. We will not have vocabulary test Friday, but we will have a reading test on chapters 9-11.
4. We will have a spelling test, but NO get to 30. The homework for spelling is on their spelling list.
5. Bring $4 for pizza by tomorrow. Our party will be Thursday.
6. We get out of school at 12:00 on Friday.

ATTENTION

We will dismiss at 12:00, Friday, November 16.

With that being said we will now have our pizza feast on Thursday. Please send your $4 by Wednesday.

Pizza Thanksgiving Feast

We decided as a class on a "Pizza Thanksgiving Feast."  We will eat pizza and watch Pocahontas on Friday, November 16. I have parent going to pick the pizza up and bringing it to the class. If you will send $4 with you child by next Thursday. This will cover the pizza and drinks. Thanks

Reminders

Reminders:

1. We are out next Monday for Verterans Day
2. We will have a science test next Thusday. It will cover chapters 4-6, I will give them a study guide next Tuesday.
3. We will have a language test next Wednesday.
4. Make sure your child is reading their AR books each night, even if it is for fifteen minutes. They should take a test twice a week.
5. I would like to do a "Modern Thanksgiving Feast" on Friday, November 16. We can do pizza or McDonalds. I will let the kids vote. If any of you would like to pick it up I would really appreciate it. I will let you know how much money to send with your child later in the week.
6. Thanksgiving break is November 19-23.
7. Our field trip in November 27th. Everyone will need to be at the school at 8:00 we are going to leave Pike Lib at 8:30.

I didn't get a good picture of the class and me with our homecoming float. If you got one would you please email it to me?

Reading

We are starting a novel unit during reading. Things will be a little different for the rest of the nine weeks. We will still have a reading and vocabulary test on Friday, but it will be on four chapters in the book. All reading will be done in class. The students will not be allowed to bring the books home. The book we are going to read is Number the Stars. It is a great book and I think the children are going to love it.

Halloween Party

We are going to have a small Halloween party on Wednesday at 2:00. It is Ella's birthday, so her mom is going to bring something sweet for the class. I don't mind if parents come. The rest of the parties I will get you to send money with your child and I will go get the supplies, but since this is so close I am going to make a list and you can email me letting me know what you would like to bring.


Cupcakes - Mandie Baker
Drinks- Reyna Freeman
Chips and dip - Mark Adams
Fruit
Sweet snack - Amy Price
Sweet snack- Heather Price
Plates- Marliee
Napkins- Marliee


I think that is all we need, so for those people who won't have anything to sign up for if you would bring a bag of candy. (Reese's, snickers, blow pops, kisses, nerds, etc..)

Tomorrow is homecoming!! We have worked really hard on our float, and we are so excited to be able to share it with everyone tomorrow! I wanted to remind you of a couple of things:

• The parade starts at 10:45. We will walk to the football field. There will be a pep rally on the football field immediately after the parade.
• The students need to wear red, white, or blue.
• School will dismiss at 12:00.
• I am sending Friday folders home today, but they are not due until Monday!

I hope to see everyone at the parade tomorrow!

I still need 2 volunteers to help with our game of horse shoes! Please send me an email to let me know if you can work! Also, Mrs. Duncan needs help with prizes, so if you would like to donate some prizes for the fall festival she would really appreciate it!

6:00- 6:30 Reyna Freeman and Tawana Douglas
6:30-7:00 Amy Price and Anthony Gardiner
7:00-7:30 Sonjua Dorrill and Lisa Holmes
7:30-8:00 _____________ and ____________
**There will be a Bonfire Thursday at 6:15 for homecoming.

Homecoming is next week: October 22-26. 

Please make note in the changes made for dress up week.

• Monday- Halloween Dress up-NO MASK
• Tuesday-Red or Pink for Valentines Day
• Wednesday-Tacky Christmas Dress
• Thursday-Homecoming T-Shirts
•  Friday-Red, White and Blue for Elementary (Our theme is 4th of July)

The homecoming parade is Friday. We will be dismissing at 12:00.

The Fall Festival will be Tuesday, October 30, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Please let me know if you can help.  I need volunteers to work the station and donate prizes. 

6:00- 6:30 ____________and ____________
6:30-7:00 Amy Price and Lisa Holmes
7:00-7:30 Sonjua Dorrill and ____________
7:30-8:00 _____________ and ____________

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their fall break! I just wanted to remind you of a couple of things.

1. We are not having a reading, vocabulary, or spelling test this week. We will begin with our normal schedule on Monday.

2.  There is a science test tomorrow. We are reviewing today. They need to study their study guide.

3. Gift Wrap needs to be turned in tomorrow.

4.  $2 for homecoming hats.

We are doing Operation Christmas Child as a class. We decided to fill a girl 10-14 box. I am going to assign each child to bring one thing so we don’t have doubles. If you would like to give more you may, but remember it has to fit in a standard size shoe-box. Please get things that are age appropriate. I love this organization! It is amazing to watch the kids get excited about giving to others!

Thanks,

      Miss Turner J

Everything is due by Monday, October 22, 2012

Things to not include: chocolate, toy guns, military men, knives, liquids, lotions, medications, vitamins, breakable items

Homecoming

Homecoming is coming up very soon, it is October 26! This year the theme is Homecoming for the Holidays. The 3rd grade is 4th of July! This is my first year decorating the wagon, and I have to admit I am a little intimidated by all of it, but I know it will all come together! I found super cute hats on orientaltrading.com. They are $2 per child. We are going to wear the hat and a PLA shirt or a red, white, and blue shirt. Everything else we are going to make! With that being said I would love your help and ideas!

  
   Yes, it's that time again! The fall Festival will be Tuesday, October 30, from 6-8. We need donations of small prizes for the game booths, two-liter cokes for the ring toss, cakes for the cake walk, stuffed animals for the teddy bear walk, and baked goods for the country store.
   If you would like to help, please send all prized and cokes by Monday, October 22. Cakes and other baked goods should be delivered on Tuesday, October 30.

Thank you for all your support
                  The Yearbook Staff

I will be asking for parent volunteers to work our booth closer to time!

• Grandparents day is Friday and starts at 10:00. Students need to dress in Sunday clothes. We want to look nice for our grandparents.
• Homecoming t-shirt money is due Friday.
• Discount card money needs to be turned in NO LATER THAN FRIDAY.
• There is NO SCHOOL on Monday.
• Fall break is October 8-10, we will return October 11.
• There won't be a Science test until the Friday after fall break.
• If you have not turned in your money for Chick-Fil-A for our field trip, please do that by next week. It is $6.00 per lunch. If it isn't turned in by next week you will have to bring your lunch.

I hope you have a wonderful day. Email me if you have any questions.

Discount card sells will end this week. The winning class gets an icecream party so sell, sell, sell. You need to have them turned in by Thursday.

The week of October 2 - 5 (NEXT WEEK), the SGA will be sponsoring an Awareness Week. The following will be the themes for each day:

Tuesday - Wear Blue for No Bullying
Wednesday - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday - Wear Yellow to Support Our Troops
Friday - Wear Red for being Drug Free

Thanks for your cooperation and for supporting the SGA!!

Farm City Poster Contest

The theme for this year's contest is "Grown Safely. Extra Tasty". This theme supports a focus on food safety.  Posters should display how farms and cities are dependent on each other and also how American farmers allow our country to be independent and not have to worry about availability and affordability of food.

• All work must be the original work of the student.
• There will be two winners in each category : K-3 and 4-6.   
• Posters must relate to the theme and the name of the theme must be on the poster. 
• Posters should be drawn horizontally and can be no bigger than 28x22 inches and no smaller than 14x11 inches.  
• Any flat medium can be used (pen, pencil, crayon, watercolor, ink, oil, etc.) 3-D posters will be ineligible.
• Each poster must have a 3x5 index card with the following information taped to the back:
  • Date
  • Student's name
  • Student's home address
  • Student's phone number
  • Parents' names
  • Grade
  • Age
  • School name
  • School address
  • School phone number
  • Teacher's name
• All entry's are due to school on Friday, October 19.
• First place will receive $50 for the student and $50 for the teacher to use in the classroom.

Muffins with Mommy will be Friday, September 21, from 7am to 8am in the PLAS Cafetorium.  The cost is $5 per family.
The students are not allowed to come to the room until 7:40. They must stay in the lunchroom until they are dismissed. Thanks

9/13

If any of you would like to donate to our goody bucket throughout the year that would be very, much appreciated. The students get to go every time they make a 100 on an AR test, and I know with as smart as these kiddos are they will be going through a lot of candy! I also give small prizes every Friday for good behavior. I just draw one name out of a hat, but if you have small little toys (Happy Meal toys) that are still in their wrapper or anything like that you can send them with your child.

Also, I am doing a cute little gift for grandparents day September 28, if you would please send a dollar with your child, so I can purchase the supplies. Thank you so much!

September 12, 2012

I wanted to remind everyone when tests are:

• We will have a math test every Thursday. I am trying to do a speed drill test every other week. Next week will be our x4 speed drill on Wednesday.

• We have a reading, vocabulary, and spelling test every Friday.

• CORRECTION: We just started our new science unit, so we won't have a test until next Wednesday.
• We will have a language test next Tuesday on commas, and periods. We don't have a set day for language test. We have test as we finish a unit.

If you ever have any questions feel free to email me! I hope you have a wonderful day!

PICTURE DAY

Picture day tomorrow! Bring your smile!!!

Announcements

1)Tomorrow is the 11th anniversary of 9/11; I asked the students to wear red, white, or blue in remembrance of those that lost their life. We will being doing activities in honor of Patriot Day.
2) Please practice multiplication with your child they have flashcards in their homework folder. We have done x2 and x3. We are now working on x4. We will have a speed drill test on x4 next Wednesday and x2, x3, and x4 on Thursday.

**School day pictures will be made on the following days for the following students:
     Tuesday, September 11, for grades K4 - 1
     Wednesday, September 12, for grades 2 - 6
     Thursday, September 13, for grades 7 - 11
      Friday, September 14, will be a make up day

**Beginning September 17, 2012, our bank will no longer accept checks unless they are made out to our legal business name. Please make all checks payable to Troy Concessions & Catering or you can abbreviate: TCC.

Field Trip $

I need the field trip money tomorrow. I have to send a check by the end of the week. The cost is $16 for student, $18 for adult. Also, if you will attach a note to your check letting me know if you want Chick-Fil-A so I can place the order. The cost for lunch is $6.00. You get a sandwich, chips, and desert. We will have to pack a cooler of drinks. We are eating at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, so if you don’t want Chick-Fil-A you will have to bring a lunch. We will not leave the theater to get lunch.

Labor Day is Monday

Next week is a short but busy week! I want to remind everyone, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday. We have several tests next week that I want you to know about.

Wednesday:
Science Test (Chapter 1:  nervous system and our senses.)
Language Test (Capitalization)
Math Speed Drill (x2 & x3)

Thursday:
Math Test

Friday:
Reading Test
Spelling Test

Math Test

There will be a math test tomorrow. Your student will need to study over the following:

· adding and subtracting up to 3 digits

· multiplying by 2's and 3's

· Roman Numerals up to 12

· money using a dollar sign and decimal point

· measurement (yard, feet, inches)

· tell time

Field Trip

I called to make the reservations for our field trip this morning. The date we had originally planned is full. The new date is November 27, 2012. I went ahead and made reservations for those who told me they wanted to go on the field trip.  Sorry about this, I was told these shows fill up fast, but I wanted to make sure I gave everyone an opportunity to go. Let me know if you cannot go and I will take your name off the list. Again, I am very sorry if this is an inconvenience for anyone.

Announcement

Due to the weather there will be NO after school activities today. Cheerleading practice and the game have been postponed until October. School will still be in session as of now. I will keep everyone updated.

Friday's Test

The students will take their reading, spelling, and language test tomorrow. I have told them to take their books home to help them study.

Field trip letter

 Our first field trip is scheduled for November 28, 2012 to The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. We are going to see A Christmas Carol. I have to make the reservations on Friday, August 23, 2012, so please, email or send a note if you would like to come with us no later than Friday. There are a limited amount of seats and they fill up fast.

I have to make the payment two weeks after the reservations are booked. Please send your child’s money,  $16.00 and your money, $18.00 if you are going by September 5, 2012.  We are planning to use parent drivers as our means of transportation, but that might change, which means the cost will change. I will keep you informed if we have to take a bus. I hope some of you will be able to come! I love Christmas, and I think this play will get us all in the Christmas spirit!

Announcements

• Students are not allowed to wear Toms to PE
• Math test Friday students can study the reviews on page 11-12 and 17-18
• The Foundation and PTO meeting is Thursday at 6:00
• I am trying to update the homework tab daily, so check that if you have any questions regarding your child's homework.

Homework

I updated the homework tab.

Reminders

GREAT FIRST WEEK!!!

• We start our regular schedule on Monday.
• Math test Thursday.
• Spelling and Reading test Friday.
• "Get to 30" due Friday
• If you are going to write a check to the lunchroom make your check payable to The Pig Cafe.
• I sent home a t-shirt form in your child's homework folder. This is the PLAS 2012 shirt.
• If you have any blank note-cards around the house will you send them with your child? You don't have to go buy them. We can make flashcards if your child does not bring them on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Spelling Homework

I am doing spelling a little different. You will find the paper with all the information on it in your child's homework folder. Please keep these somewhere safe because we will use this for the entire year. Each Friday morning their “Get to 30” is due. You will see that there are different activities worth different amount of points. As long as your child has 30 points it does not matter what combination they do. My hope is that this activity will get them excited to do homework, and help them learn their spelling words! If you have any questions about this feel free to email me. We will start this on Monday.

Lunchroom

The lunchroom is doing things a little different this year. They will no longer accept charges, so make sure your child comes to school with money.

First Day

The first day went GREAT! Just a reminder please try to get those forms in ASAP. Also, please get your child a composition notebook by Monday. You can find them at Walmart for 50 cents. The kids do not have any homework tonight. There won't be any test this week. We will start with our regular schedule next week!

Forms For Monday

Don't forget your forms for Monday. It is fine if you don't turn the handbook form in on Monday, but please try to have everything in Wednesday. I enjoyed meeting everyone today, and I can't wait to start our year together! Have a GREAT weekend!

Supply List

The school year is about to begin!! Here is a list of supplies that your child will need!

• Ruler with inches and centimeters
• 2 packs of loose-leaf paper
• 4 pocket folders
• 1 box of crayons (24 pack)
• 1 box of markers
• 1 bottle of liquid glue
• 1 dozen #2 pencils
• 1 pair of scissors (no blunt tip)
• 1 pack of forks
• 1 pack of spoons
• Clorox wipes
• 1 3-roll pack of paper towels
• 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue
• 4 business size envelopes with postage stamp and your name and address to send report cards home
•  1 large supply box
• 1 Steno-pad
• 1 spiral notebook
• 1 container of Germ-x

I am looking forward to meeting all of you on Friday!