Portland: The Musical

Wow!! The kids did a fantastic job with the play this morning!  There were some nerves but the kids handled themselves wonderfully.  You are really going to enjoy the show tonight.
 Students should arrive in classrooms at 6:00 dressed in their first costume.  They need a little time to get into character and ready to go on stage.
There were several parents that  volunteered to help set up in the cafeteria.  That job begins at 5:30 and involves setting up the chairs for the audience.  Thanks in advance to Denise and Sean Parker, Heather Whiteford, Erin and Brenden Casey.  If you want to help (and thereby getting a prime spot!!) show up at 5:30 and lend a hand.
We also need people to help put the show away, this can take a short time if everyone helps.  Mr. Nelson will need someone to help load the props into his van so that he is ready for his next show.  Please help with this one.
The kids are happily working in Math Work Places and this afternoon they will start to create the covers for their biography projects.
We are busy and happy.
Valerie McKenzie

The Play's the Thing!!!

It may not be Shakespeare, but it is pretty darn good!  Kids are working so hard to prepare for next week's performance.  Thanks for helping them learn their lines, gather the raw materials for their costumes and listen to them sing the songs.
Our evening performance is Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm.  We will have a dress rehearsal the morning before.  Kids will come to school in their 1st costume change and any other changes in a grocery bag.  They should have a change of clothes for the rest of the day.
Several people have volunteered to help set up for the show and we could use some more help for the take down afterwards.  Many hands make short work.
I've seen a draft of the program and it is wonderful -a true souvenir of a wonderful moment in your child's life.
Thanks for everything you do,
Valerie McKenzie

Family Math Night -February 27, 6:00-7:30pm in the cafeteria

Family Math Night will be tomorrow, February 27, from 6:00-7:30 pm.
The focus is Bridges Third Grade Math Curriculum, The Common Core State Standards in Math and Bridges Number Corner.  We will have a variety of Work Places (math practice) for third, fourth and fifth grades.
There will be food, prizes,  Math games, and an estimation jar.
Come join us for the fun!
Valerie McKenzie

Valerie's Valentine Craft Emporium tomorrow!!

Tomorrow we continue a tradition of card making from 10:30-11:30.  The twist is that kids have a "budget" and have to use math skills to stay on budget.  I could use some extra hands to help with the crafting.  I know this is short notice but the snow days have left me a little dazed.  Come join the fun!
Valerie

PPS has announced 1:00 dismissal, today, Thursday, February 6.

This is the information I have just received:
PPS has announced 1:00 dismissal.
Parents are instructed to pick up their child ASAP, in which case the office will call for the student.
We will have lunch as usual.  Indoor recess!
At 1:00 teachers will dismiss students to their parents or approved adult.
If we have not heard from parents of students who walk home, we are required to hold them until regular dismissal time.
--I don't know what that will look like as administrators will be making every effort to get the staff members on their way home as well.  I realize this can be a hardship for many of you.  Thanks for your support.
Valerie McKenzie

Valentine's Day Party Re-do

I sent out the information for the Valentine's Party and I can see it on one server but not the other.  So, here's the info:

Valentine’s Day Party!!

We will have a Valentine’s Party in Room 21 on February 14, from 2:15 to 3:00.

We will distribute valentines in class.  If students bring valentines, they need to include everyone.  They can also think about the specialists and office staff.  Candy is allowed in the Valentine, but they will not consume it all in class!!!

The “mailboxes” for the Valentines should reflect Portland.

Ideas can include:

•The City of Roses

•Sports Teams

•Landmarks

•Activities, etc. 

•Let your imaginations take flight!!

Mailbox can be NO larger than one fourth a student desk.

 I'm sending the info home with kids today along with a class list.

Thanks,

Valerie

Valentine's Day Party!