Happy Holidays!!

I cannot believe half the school year is over!   It has been a wonderful first half, and I am so excited to see what the second half has in store for us.  I love having the honor and privilege to teach your daughters everyday.  They have become like daughters to me, and I love each and every one of them with my whole heart.  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of their lives, and trusting me with their education every day.  I also want to thank each of you for your support so far this year.  I love how involved you all are, and I know that will continue through next semester as well. 

I want everyone to enjoy yourselves these next two weeks.  In light of recent events, please take time to hold on to your precious girls this holiday season and let them know how special they are to you.  As much as I am looking forward to the break, I will miss them everyday and can't wait for us to be reunited next year.  I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

I am sending home two reading logs for the girls to complete over the break.  These are required.  I am also sending home some science and social studies weekly readers.  There are activities for the girls to complete.  If they do these, I will replace their lowest reading, social studies, and science grades with a 100.  Also, please make sure that they practice their math facts daily. 

When we get back from break, we will review World War I, the roaring 20s, and the Great Depression, and take a unit test over it.  We will then start our next science unit on magnets and electricity.  In math, we are going to learn about multiplying and dividing fractions.  In reading, we are going to start a new novel, called Esperanza Rising.  Finally, in writing, we are going to work on narrative writing.

Please remember that Jekyll Island will be here before you know it.  Please make sure to get your money in ASAP.  We will be having a meeting right after the break to finalize all the details of the trip.  We will also have our final trivia games in January as well.

Again, I hope you all enjoy your break and I will see you in 2013!

Love to you all!!

Another month down!

I can't believe there are only 9 days left of the first semester!  It has flown by!!!  Before you know it, it will be summer time. 

It's been a busy week here at the beach.  We had benchmark testing over language arts, reading, social studies, and science.  The girls all did a great job!  Next week, we are taking the benchmark over math.  Tuesday's field trip to the Cobb Energy Center for the symphony was so much fun.  They did a selection of music to chronicle America's history.  We all really enjoyed the show.  This week, we really didn't have time for math with the test.  I did give a pop quiz to see what we need to continue working on with volume for next week.  The test isn't as lengthy next week, so we will be able to get back into that unit.  In reading, we finished Where The Red Fern Grows.  We started a new novel called Journey to America.  We are watching the 1970 version of Where The Red Fern Grows for recess this week.  In writing, we are continuing working on our college letters.  In social studies, we started talking about World War 1.  That will carry into next week, and then we will move on to the Great Depression. 

Last Saturday, the Brumby family suffered a great tragedy.  Both parents of 3 children (2 who are currently at Brumby, and 1 who is a former student) were killed in a car accident off of Paper Mill Road.  Luckily, the children have family near by, so they will be able to stay at Brumby.  Unfortunately, the parents did not have life insurance.  We are taking donations to help this family out.  If you feel inclined, please go to the Brumby foundation website and donate.  Just click on the Lombardo Family link.  I know times are tight with the holidays coming up, but we will be taking donations all year.  Thank you in advance for helping this sweet family.

Next Thursday is International Night.  It will be from 6:30-8.  We will be selling food from all around the world, the 4th grade will be performing, and so will chorus.  I hope to see you all there!

You can start sending in the socks and snacks for our white elephant exchange Monday.  We will be doing the exchange Thursday before break.  I can't wait to celebrate with the girls!

On Tuesday, December 11, the cafeteria will have a family holiday lunch.  I will be sending home fliers.  I  hope you can attend.

Finally, the following girls had perfect behavior for the month of November: Aniya, Debora, Ariana, Marla, Genia, Elizabeth, Yemi, Shara, and Leitisha.  They will get a pizza lunch Monday.

There were no birthdays this week.

Have a wonderful weekend!