Sunday, May 8, 2016

Happy Friday!

We had a busy week here in the classroom. We’ve been learning about water and boating safety from the Kid’s Don’t Float presenters, exploring different kinds of poetry, and on Tuesday we went to the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Next week is our field trip to go orienteering on Tuesday and to the pool to practice out water safety skills on Wednesday. Thank you so much to all our wonderful parent volunteers, I know the field trips get crazy this time of the year, but we could not have all these great experiences without you!
The last two permission forms of the school year are coming home today! On Monday, the 16th, we will be walking over to the Park Strip and helping the Anchorage Park Association plant some crab apple trees for Arbor Day. We may even get to meet the mayor! On Thursday, it is our end of the school year picnic at Valley of the Moon Park.
Also on Monday, the 16th, there will be a parent tea after school in the library to meet Ms. Tran and better get to know her and share with her any questions you might have about the upcoming school year. Registration is also open through the end of the month to register for the upcoming school year, please see the office if you have any questions. Thanks!
Upcoming Dates:
·       Tuesday, May 10th, 9:20am-12:00pm: Orienteering at Bartlett High School
·       Wednesday, May 11th, 1-3:30pm: Kids Don’t Float at West High School Pool (*We will need drivers for this trip, if you think you might be able to drive, please check in with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in place. Thanks so much in advance for helping with this!)
·       Friday, May 13th, 2:00-3:30pm: Third Grade Presentation Celebration
·       Friday, May 13th: Denali’s Gala
·       Monday, May 16th 9:30-11:30am: Arbor Day Tree Planting on the Park Strip
·       Monday, May 16th, 3:45-4:45: Parent Tea in the Library to meet Ms. Tran.
·       Thursday, May 19th, 9:30am-3:00pm: Primary Wing Picnic at Valley of the Moon Park
·       Snack Schedule:
Monday: Christina
Tuesday: Jaeda
Wednesday: Talia
Thursday: Wren
Friday: Ellison

Have a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Happy Friday!

We had a great week here in the classroom. We’ve repotted our plants this week, worked on finishing up our biographies, went on a nature hike at the Eagle River Nature Center, and learned what it was like to go to school in 1915 at the pioneer school house.
Next week is our field trip to the Alaska Native Heritage Center on Tuesday. If I have not received your permission form for this trip another one will come home today. We are also still looking for another chaperone for this trip. If you would be able to join us on this trip that would be great!
This week is the last week for homework and spelling! The May snack calendar is also coming home today.
Upcoming Dates:
·      Tuesday, May 3rd, 9:30am-1:30pm: Alaska Native Heritage Center
·      Tuesday, May 10th, 9:20am-12:00pm: Orienteering at Bartlett High School
·      Wednesday, May 11th, 1-3:30pm: Kids Don’t Float at West High School Pool (*We will need drivers for this trip, if you think you might be able to drive, please check in with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in place. Thanks so much in advance for helping with this!)
·      Friday, May 13th, 2:00-3:30pm: Third Grade Presentation Celebration
·      Friday, May 13th: Denali’s Gala
·      Monday, May 16th 9:30-11:30am: Arbor Day Tree Planting on the Park Strip
·      Thursday, May 19th, 9:30am-3:00pm: Primary Wing Picnic at Valley of the Moon Park
·      Snack Schedule:
Monday: Edison
Tuesday: Oliver W.
Wednesday: Ayden
Thursday: Ethan
Friday: Talha

Have a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Happy Friday!

We had a great week here in the classroom. We’ve been observing out plants growing and are getting ready to repot them and use the soil we’ve collected from our composting worms. We have also been working on biographies this week and yesterday we went outside in the afternoon to pick up trash around our school.
Next week is our field trip to the Eagle River Nature Center on Tuesday. Please check the weather in the morning and make sure you child is prepared to be outside for most of the day. Thanks! Wednesday is our field trip to the Pioneer School House and we are still looking for another chaperone for this trip. If you would be able to join us on this trip that would be great!
Permission forms are coming home for the Alaska Native Heritage Center on Tuesday, May 3rd from 9:30am-1:30pm and we will be taking a bus there. The next week orienteering on Tuesday, May 10th has been moved to the trails at Bartlett High School. We will be taking a bus for this trip and it cost three dollars per child. On Wednesday, May 11th, we are participating in the Kid’s Don’t Float program and will be doing the swimming portion on Wednesday, May 11th from 1-3:30pm. This will be a driving field trip, so if you are able to join us please check with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in order. Thanks!
A letter is coming home today from Ms. Dene about the transition to a new teacher for next school year. Please read it over and know that she is available for any question or concerns you may have.
Upcoming Dates:
·      Tuesday, April 26th, 9:15am-1:45 pm: Eagle River Nature Center
·      Wednesday, April 27th, 11:30am-2:00pm: Pioneer School House
·      Tuesday, May 3rd, 9:30am-1:30pm: Alaska Native Heritage Center
·      Tuesday, May 10th, 9:20am-12:00pm: Orienteering at Bartlett High School
·      Wednesday, May 11th, 1-3:30pm: Kids Don’t Float at West High School Pool (*We will need drivers for this trip, if you think you might be able to drive, please check in with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in place. Thanks so much in advance for helping with this!)
·      Friday, May 13th, 2:00-3:30pm: Third Grade Presentation Celebration
·      Friday, May 13th: Denali’s Gala
·      Monday, May 16th 9:30-11:30am: Arbor Day Tree Planting on the Park Strip
·      Thursday, May 19th, 9:30am-3:00pm: Primary Wing Picnic at Valley of the Moon Park
·      Snack Schedule:
Monday: Kailey
Tuesday: Andy
Wednesday: Piper
Thursday: Carly
Friday: Julia


Have a wonderful weekend!

Monday, April 11, 2016

Happy Friday!

We had a great week here in the classroom. Thanks for all your kind words and support. Due to a conflict with Denali’s Wonka performance, I would like to change the 3rd grade presentation celebration to Friday, May 13th from 2:00-3:30. I’m sorry for any inconvenience this causes and please let me know if you cannot make this time. Thanks!
We have a lot of fun activities and field trips coming up at the end of April and in May. Permission form will come home for the first two trips in April next week and be on the watch for the forms for the May trips soon. Thanks!
·      Tuesday, April 26th, 9:15am-1:45pm: Nature Hike at Eagle River Nature Center
·      Wednesday, April 27th, 11:30am-2:00pm: Pioneer School House
·      Tuesday, May 3rd, 9:30am-1:30pm: Alaska Native Heritage Center
·      Tuesday, May 10th, 9:20am-12:00pm: Orienteering at Russian Jack Park
·      Wednesday, May 11th, 1-3:30pm: Kids Don’t Float at West High School Pool (*We will need drivers for this trip, if you think you might be able to drive, please check in with the office and make sure all your paperwork is in place. Thanks so much in advance for helping with this!)
·      Friday, May 13th, 2:00-3:30pm: Third Grade Presentation Celebration
·      Monday, May 16th 9:30-11:30am: Arbor Day Tree Planting on the Park Strip
·      Thursday, May 19th, 9:30am-3:00pm: Primary Wing Picnic at Valley of the Moon Park
Upcoming Dates:
·      Snack Schedule:
Monday: Christina
Tuesday: Jaeda
Wednesday: Talia
Thursday: Wren
Friday: Ellison


Have a wonderful weekend!