September 30, 2013

Dear Parents,

The class is currently suffering from LOTS of sniffling and coughing.  Some students say it is allergies and others just have a cold.  Be sure to remind them to wash their hands and cover their mouths.  We "live" in pretty tight corridors so it can be a germ's heaven if we let it.

The mitosis project begins Monday morning.  This is one of my most favorite projects the 7th graders complete.  They will have a choice to work alone or with a small group.  In the past performance types have included a cheerleading routine, a dance, skits, poetry reading, karate routine and much much more.  It is with great anticipation that I give this project to the 7th graders.  There are so many creative minds in this class, who knows what we might find!

We have families this week.  So far, I have heard nothing but great things about the 7th graders and how helpful they are in their family settings.  I know they will continue to help the 8th graders make it a great year.

BINGO is Thursday night.  It begins at 6:30 upstairs in the Parish Center.   Coming from a person who has worked almost every BINGO evening since it began, I can tell you that it is a very good night of fun, food and fellowship.  Please join us if you are able.

Next week is the beginning of ITBS testing.  The schedule looks like this:
Monday: 8:30-12:00
Tuesday:  8:30-10:30
Wednesday: 12:40-2:30
Thursday: 8:30-10:30
Friday:  9:40-11:10

PLEASE (I cannot stress this enough) try and have your child there every day (at least during the listed times).  It makes the whole process easier on everyone.  I hope giving you the schedule now will give you enough time to change any appointments that can be changed.  Heading to bed at an early hour and breakfast each morning are good ideas, as well.  If your child is sick, please keep them home.  We will make arrangements to make up the tests when he/she returns.

Many blessings on a wonderful fall week!
Kim