It has been a crazy, but fun week in Room 17! Students are getting into the holiday spirit, but still working hard in class as well! Just a few important reminders:
* Report Cards are coming home today (Dec. 3). Please take time to review the report card with your child, discuss the goals we set at conference time, and ask them what they can to to continue to work toward their goals! You may keep the report card, but please sign the manila envelope and send it back in your child's Friday folder on Monday.
* The Scholastic Holiday Book Faire is almost here! Your child will bring home a flyer with just a few of the selections available at the book faire - it will be open tomorrow (Sat.) and all next week (including Thursday evening with a holiday sing-a-long!) Also consider buying a book and donating it to Mrs. Erikson's annual "Gift of Reading" program!
* Our holiday party will be held on Friday, Dec. 17 from 1:00 to 2:30 - we are looking for donations of healthy food, drinks, and paper goods - as well as a few "jolly" parent volunteers who can help out at the party! I will post duplicate lists in front of each classroom door, so check the opposite door before you sign up to donate something!
* Holiday gifts - in the past, Dilworth parents have been EXTREMELY generous to me at the holidays, and I've been very appreciative of your good will! This year, in light of our continuing recession, I would ask you to instead consider donating something to a worthwhile charity (in my name, if you like). Some of my favorite charities include:
UnicefUsa.org
DoctorsWithoutBorders.org
San Jose Family Shelter - http://www.sjfamilyshelter.org/
Cupertino Education Foundation - www.ceef.org
There are so many children and families in need of just basic goods and services that we take for granted in our more affluent area. Making a donation to a charity is also tax-deductible, and teaches your child that holidays are more about giving than receiving! Have a great weekend!
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