1. Well, it has certainly been an interesting 7 days here in Windham! We just got power back at our house this weekend-I think my family was ready to declare a "state of emergency" of our own over the loss of internet access for school/etc.! I'm sure your own family has some "storm stories"...I heard several of them this week!
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2. We packed quite a lot into our abbreviated week-we had fun with Place Value Bingo, got centered and strong with our first monthly yoga session (thanks, Ms. Anecia!), read all the Halloween-themed books we didn't get to enjoy on Monday and Tuesday, learned about the life cycle of bats, and wrote about our experiences with the wind storm last weekend. "Sharing" on Friday was fun, as always, and we are looking forward to our November activities and learning!
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3. Please be aware that there is no school this coming Friday, November 10th, in observance of Veterans Day.
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4. Speaking of which, if you are able to come in on Thursday the 9th for our first Project Day from 1:30-2:15, please let me know. I plan the project/s based on the number of extra hands :) . Please be sure that you have completed/submitted a Volunteer Application (which must be renewed each school year).
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5. The conference schedule still has several openings-please note that formal report cards are not available until the trimester ends at the beginning of December: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Windham_Primary_School_1
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6. Thank you for the Caring for Classrooms fundraising efforts-I am hoping we can earn enough for a second microscope to enhance our STEM/STEAM sessions!
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7. There will be a fall WPS Book Fair, courtesy of Scholastic and our library staff:
Monday, November
27th 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday, November
28th 3pm – 6pm
Wednesday, November
29th 1pm – 4pm
Thursday, November
30th 3pm – 6pm
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8. Our November/December Book Order is due on Thursday, November 9th. Feel free to explore the site and order items that are not listed in the paper copies that were sent home, as I do not send a December order (they sometimes don't make it back in time). Please do order on/before the 9th so that I can submit all of the orders at once. :) Our classroom code is H63NZ. If you need me to hold onto items that will be used as holiday gifts, just let me know and I can stash them until you are able to pick them up.
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9. School pictures went home on Friday-the Retakes Day will be on November 21st. Be sure to return unwanted photos and let me know if you would like retakes done. Thanks!
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10. Looking for something to do with the family over the weeks between now and the holidays? I know it feels early, but at this time of year, the days seem to evaporate and seasonal events sell out quickly:
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' "Gardens Aglow" is fantastic! I already have our tickets for this festive event-it sells out pretty quickly:
There are also community tree lightings:
I always love attending the Maine State Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker":
I (and Mr. Cole) will be acting in a family-friendly production of "A Christmas Carol" at the Footlights in Falmouth this holiday season:
And, of course, the Magic of Christmas concert:
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11. Enjoy the coming week!
Becca
11. Enjoy the coming week!
Becca
