Wishing everyone a fantastic Winter break!

Country Crafts
Most of the crafts arrived today! It's so great to see how each one of the kids put their own spin on it.  We were very impressed!  They will be on display during our luncheon on Thursday!

International Luncheon UPDATE 2

• *We're getting all the details in place for our annual International Luncheon!  We will be serving foods from: Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Mexico, and England. We've had a 100% response for food sign-ups being brought in. Just as a reminder - the luncheon is this coming Thursday, Dec. 22, at 11:30, in our classroom, K2. 
• *We would like the foods to arrive at school before 9:00 so that we can have parents setting up and labeling the food tables to be ready for lunch at 11:30. If you'd like to help set up, please let us know.
• *If you signed up to bring in a hot dish and need special arrangements, please contact us at your earliest convenience. We don't have the means to heat up foods in an oven, so please keep that in mind. The students have been working diligently on their reports!  They're interest level is high. It's been fun watching their faces when they learn about customs in different countries and how they are similar, but different from ours.
• *Can't wait to see all of you at the luncheon this Thursday!  Come hungry!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

12/19 Books for Kids Book Exchange Due 

12/22 International Luncheon 11:30 in K2

12/23 Book Exchange/Pajama Day/Movie 

    (We'd like to serve hot chocolate/cookies that morning. If you are willing to volunteer with making the hot chocolate, it would be so appreciated. Email us please.)  

SPELLING CITY update
The latest spelling words are now entered on Spelling City on Friday evening.  You can get started on the weekly spelling contract to free up some time during the week for those of you with busy schedules!

International Luncheon Update 

Most of the green food slips have been returned with the food item to be brought in listed on the slip.  If you haven't sent it in yet, please do so ASAP.  We need a few more Main Dishes, so if you are trying to decide what to bring in, that may narrow it down for you.

We will need a few volunteers to bring in a case of water each and some capri suns for the luncheon.  If you are willing to help out with this, please email us. 

The day of the luncheon we will need volunteers to help with organizing the food on the serving tables and food labels.  Please email us if you'd like to help with that.

The kids are learning some great information about winter customs in their country of study.  This luncheon will be a great way to tie it all up!

DATES TO REMEMBER:
12/19 Books for Book Exchange Due
12/22 International Luncheon 11:30 K2

12/23 Book Exchange/Pajama Day/Movie (We'd like to serve hot chocolate/cookies on that morning. If you are willing to volunteer to help with making the hot chocolate, it would be so appreciated.)  

International Luncheon sign-up note

A note will be coming home tomorrow about signing up for a potluck dish for our international luncheon.  You will find your student's country on the bottom of the sign-up sheet. Please choose a main dish or a dessert from your student's country of study. The sign-up slip needs to be returned no later than Monday so we have time to make adjustments, if necessary. 

FIELD TRIP THIS FRIDAY!
Just a reminder that we have a field trip this Friday, December 9^th.  We will be leaving school at approx. 9:05, so please make sure your child is not late to school.  Students will need to bring a cold lunch in case we miss the “hot lunch” period at school.  Thank you for those volunteering to chaperone this field trip.  Unfortunately the seats were very limited.  The chaperones for this trip have received their reminder note. We promise there will be other chaperoning opportunities this year.

Update...Holiday Book Exchange/PJ Day  - Friday, December 23rd

We are asking each child purchase a new book ($5) for the student whose name they are given. Shhh! It's a secret!  Make sure your child does not tell anyone whose name they have! The note with the student's name on it will be coming home on Monday. Oops!! Wednesday...Please return the permission slip attached to the back of the note. 

HOLIDAY BOOK ORDERS - Due 12/5/11


Scholastic book orders went home on Tuesday.  If you are ordering, please return them by Monday, Dec. 5.  The orders will arrive before Winter Break.  Thanks you!