Thursday, November 29, 2007

Spakausky Scoop--- December 3-7

We'll Miss You
Miss Nabor!
Her last day is Friday, 12/7!
Good Luck!

IT’S A SURPRISE! SHHHHH!!!
Dear Parents,
Miss Nabor’s last day will be Friday, December 7th!. The students and I have enjoyed having her in our classroom very much. They have learned so much from her and I know they will truly miss her. I need your help in planning her last day.
I am asking that each student write a letter to Miss Nabor. I would like the students to have two paragraphs. In the first paragraph include their first and last name, favorite hobbies and subjects and other information about them personally. In the second paragraph, they can include what they enjoyed most about her being here, what they will miss about her and any questions they may have for her. They can attach a photo of themself, if they would like, and draw a colorful picture, if there is room at the bottom of their page. Please use a piece of notebook paper that is 8x10 ½ . We will then insert the letter into a special book here at school. I would like these letters to be turned in by Monday, December 3rd, at the latest.
We will also be giving Miss Naborla surprise party on Thursday, December 2nd at 1:30ish. If anyone would like to send in a drink or a treat for that day please let me know. Also, if anyone would like to make/buy a banner for our party that would be great. (You can send the items in any time before the party and leave it in the office). (I will also accept a person or two or three to, set-up, supply items to decorate with, be a photographer for the party, etc. plan 2 paper and pencil activities for the party (Miss Nabor Bingo, for example).
Lastly, I will be purchasing some special gifts for Miss Nabor from the class. They will be gifts to help her get started in her teaching career. If you would like to donate somewhere between
$3.00-$5.00 that would be great! I will be ordering her a beautiful teacher bracelet and I will also pick up some “teacher” items to fill a “teacher” bag. We will present them to her at the party on Thursday. If you want to pick up a small teacher gift/gift card and send it in, that is okay too. If you plan to send in a monetary donation I would like to have it by Monday, November 19th. Please send it in an envelope with Mrs. Spakausky’s name and your child’s name on the front.
Do not write what it is for. Thank you so much for your help. Please feel free to call or e-mail me (tspakaus@ccsd66.org) if you have any questions or if you want to help in any way.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Spakausky

No School-
Friday, November 30th!

Our School's Service Project!
Donations and gifts are
due on Wednesday, 12/5.

So far we have collected:

Mom-
$20 gift card to Bath and Body
bracelet

***Lanya (cancer patient)-6 year old female
puzzle book
Barbie Sun catchers Painting
Fleece outfit with headband

***Makayla (cancer patient)-4 year old female
dog costume fun play
Barbie
Fleece outfit with headband

Jada-5 year old female
puzzle book
Barbie Scrapbook Kit
Fleece outfit with headband

Family Gift-
Happy Feet DVD
$10 Meijer Gift Card
$10 Wal-Mart Gift Card

LUTHERBROOK
-$10 Target card
-$10 Target card
-$10 monetary gift
-$10 monetary gift

Holiday Party
In lieu of a holiday party, Principal Schultz has decided to have the students attend a movie at the Tivoli. We will be going there on Friday, 12/2, after lunch, to see
The Polar Express!. What fun!
I think we may have a pizza lunch party on this day, so stay tuned for details!

Sub Alert-
FYI- There will be a sub here for me on
Friday, 12/7/07.

November/December Spirit Days
Dec. 7 - Character Counts Day
Dec. 14 - School Spirit Day
Dec. 21 - Holiday Wear

Goody Basket-
Thanks to:
For donating to the basket this week!

Student of the Week
Caitlin

English
Unit 4 is next! We will learn about adjectives and adverbs.

Spelling
Lesson 12 will be next week.

Writing
No writing prompt this week.

Science
The chapter 2 test will most likely be on Thursday, December 6th! Study, study!

Independent Reading Program
*November Reading Party will be on Wednesday, December 5th!
*I will check reading folder on Monday, 12/3.
*Optional-$3.00 due for Taco Bell on Mon. 12/3.
*I still need a parent volunteer to pick up Taco Bell on that Wednesday at 10:40. Thanks!

Spakausky's Math Update-
Chapter 2 is next! We have been studying estimation, rounding, and addition of larger numbers.

Reading
We are going to be reading our last story in the traditions unit of our reading book. The story is called The Talking Cloth. We will be learning the sill of map clusters.

Joke of the week:
Q: What happened to the dog that fell in the freezer?
A: He became a frozen pup-scicle!

Have a great 3 day weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
Miss Nabor
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