4th grade news

Shai Shay Benefit
Please see the yellow letter in your son/daughter’s Friday folder about 6th grade student Shai Shay. Each class is going to be participating in the benefit, see how you can help on the yellow letter.

New Arrivals
As I am sure all of you have heard I am expecting a new little bundle of joy! The students found out on Wednesday after I heard the heartbeat! They were very surprised! I will be having the baby in April but will keep you updated on when I will be leaving and the sub that will be in my classroom.

Halloween Party
We will be having our Halloween Party next Friday, on our early dismissal day. These are the students that signed up to help out with the party, Garrett, Chase, and Cole (Dad) signed up for treats. Tristan signed up for drinks and Davon signed up for cups and napkins. If you have questions about the party call or e-mail me.

Northeast Iowa Passport for Fitness
Please read the letter that was send home about the program that was started in 3rd grade. Please help your student write a story about the outdoor activities that they did outside this summer.

End of Quarter
The end of the first quarter is fast approaching, next Friday! If you have questions before the end of the quarter please make sure that you call or e-mail me.

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Grades PreK-5
Choose a round pumpkin or a
crazy-shaped pumpkin
and use your creative imagination to decorate it wild, crazy, funny,
silly, or scary!!
Bring to school from Oct. 19-28
Prizes will be awarded!

Mr. Twedt
Mr. Twedt had his final day in our classroom. We really enjoyed having him here and look forward to seeing him in the hallways as he works with Mrs. Bigler for 2nd quarter.

Miss Haug
We have had Miss Haug in our classroom for the past 3 weeks. She has been working on her teaching of music to 4th grade students. She will be with us until mid-November. The students enjoy seeing her on Thursday mornings.

Important Dates
• Friday, October 30th—End of 1st quarter and Halloween Party
• Thursday, November 5th—Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Thursday, November 12th—Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Friday, November 13th—No School
• Tuesday, November 17th—“Spooky” Book Project Skeletons DUE!