22 Thanks

Many thanks to Johnny's parents for donating 22 pumpkins for the class.

Halloween Parade, October 31st, Friday, 12:30 PM

A reminder from Mrs. Scholder:

The children are to come to school in street clothes on Friday, October 31st and change into their costumes in school after lunch. Parents are welcome to come at that time and help the children change into their costumes, put on their make-up, etc. A school-wide Halloween parade then begins with Mr. Harris (in costume) leading the parade. We follow one another out to the big playground and walk around so that all the rest of the classes can see the little ones in their costumes. Parents and families are most welcome--cameras (of all types) are allowed. It's definitely a "Kodak moment." Also, if anyone has an extra boy or girl costume, please bring it because one child always shows up without one and a costume goes a long way towards making someone very happy on that day in particular.

Thank you! Mrs. S.

Update: The children should bring their costumes to school in a plastic bag. Please label the plastic bag with the child's name.

Pumpkins

From Geetanjali:

Mrs. Scholder needs 22 pumpkins for a class math project as soon as possible. The pumpkins should be the medium sized ones, about the size of the childrens' heads.

In past years, someone with a connection to Vons has donated them, but that doesn't seem likely this year.

If you can help, please let Mrs. Scholder or Geetanjali Dhillon know.
Thanks so much.

Help our kids in our classroom!

We need new computers for our kids to use in our class. If you're thinking about upgrading your iMac, please consider donating your used iMac to our class. Your kind donation is tax-deductible. Donation forms are available in the front office. Contact Sally if you have any questions. Email: yobookclub{at}yahoo[dot]com

Thanks!

Next week: It's Red Ribbon Week, October 20th to 24th

Monday, 20th: Notecards are due

Tuesday, 21st: Pier Pleasure 5-9PM

Wednesday, 22nd: Wear red day for Red Ribbon Week

Homework Clarification From Mrs. Scholder

"The first high frequency word is "I." We've been using it to make "I" statements for
put-ups and for when someone does something to us that is not okay. We've
also begun our journal entries with the high frequency word "I." Hope that
helps! :-) Mrs. S.. "

This week's events include:

Monday, 13th, Phonathon (Annual Giving donations)

Tuesday, 14th, Governance Meeting

Wednesday, 15th, At Franklin, Dr. Mogel on parenting

Friday, 17th, Articles for school paper due

Friday, 17th, Last day for regular price tickets for Pier Pleasure on October 21

Heads up on this week's events:

7th, Tuesday, 8:10 AM, Meeting for class parent volunteers

7th, Tuesday, Remember to vote!

Get your Annual Giving donation in before the phonathon next Monday, 13th. You'll receive a thanks!

Remember to check Mrs. Scholder's easle outside of the classroom at morning drop-off for updates.

Parenting Seminar at Franklin Elementary

From Tricia Crane(Chair, Special Ed):
"Dear friends,

The Franklin School Learning Difference Group is sponsoring the following worthwhile event, which is free and open to all who are interested. it sounds great!

Tricia Crane,
Chair, Special Education DAC"

Dr. Wendy Mogel, PHD. Author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee

Wednesday October 15, 2002 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Franklin Elementary School Cafetorium
SEATING WILL BE LIMITED (Be on time)

Dr. Mogel, child psychologist and author, challenges parents of all children to examine their parenting skills. This evening should not be missed. Her book The Blessing of a Skinned Kneewill be available for sale at this event.