Valentine's Celebration

We had a read aloud today of Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!  Then enjoyed some cookie decorating to go with our story.

A Message from Mrs. Wallin

As we continue to progress in our literacy efforts at Clever Schools, we have attended many conferences with some of the leading authors and researchers in the field.  Every book I’ve read and every speaker I have heard always emphasizes the importance of “volume reading”.  We have heard over and over that the more a student reads, the more success they have in their overall school achievement.

One of the ways we are trying to accomplish more “volume reading” is with the implementation of our Quarterly Reading Challenges.  This quarter we are “Reading for a Slam Dunk” and each student has been given the criteria to meet this challenge.  Those students who meet the challenge this quarter will be entered into a prize drawing, receive an extra recess AND a special school assembly! Please take a moment to read the attached brochure which outlines the importance of reading at home and we beg you to encourage reading at home.

http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/10-reading-facts-brochure.pdf

It’s not too late…there are 22 school days left in the quarter!  Congratulations to the students who have already placed their name on the “Wall of Fame” for the quarter.  I hope to see EVERYONE represented by March 6^th!

Thank you for your continued support at home,

Mrs. Wallin

New Online Resources

Click on the resources tab at the top of the page and checkout the 3 new websites added.  Each site has interactive lessons and activities for students to learn while they play.  The activities range a wide level of grades and ages so there is something for everyone!

Shelby's Run Fundraiser

Shelby’s Run Fundraiser

Sponsored by Student Senate

                     Tuesday, November 18 - Hat day - $1.00

Wednesday, November 19 - Pajama Day- $1.00

Thursday, November 20 - Fashion Disaster Day- $1.00

Friday, November 21 – Wear Yellow or Gold for Childhood Cancer Day – FREE DAY!

Who is Shelby and why does she have a run?

Most of you know Mrs. Grover. She works in our school. Her granddaughter, Shelby, developed a brain tumor. Her battle ended in October of 2007. She was three years old. Shelby’s Run is to honor her and her family. It is also coming together as a community to help fight childhood cancer. All proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Halloween Fun

First Graders Eating Mud Activity

 We had a blast today following the steps in our Eating Mud book to create a Halloween treat!

Happy Halloween from the Reading Team!

Parent Teacher Conferences

         Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up and we would love to meet with you.  Mrs. McDowell and Ms. Bennett will be available on Monday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 21st from 4:00-8:00.  Mrs. Edwards will be available on Tuesday, October 21st and Thursday, October 30th from 4:00-8:00.  Below is the link to sign up with each teacher.  

Mrs. McDowell http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c48aba92ba1f85-parentteacher

Ms. Bennett http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084ea5ad2ba13-fall

Mrs. Edwards http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4cafa62aa20-fall

Fall Book Fair

A message from our librarian:             

   Our autumn Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon.  Here is a link to our book fair web page.  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=cleverelemiddleschool .  From this page, you can see when the fair opens and closes daily as well as shop directly from the on-line fair from October 15-October 31.  Also, from here, you can notify us if you are available to help with the book fair set up, take down, or daily operation.  We hope to see you soon.  Thanks in advance for your support!

   Kris Carlson

Clever Elemiddle Librarian