By Lisa Zelinger on 1/25/2008

By Lisa Zelinger on 1/22/2008

Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, 2008.  Orders can be placed online or you may send a check with your kiddoe and I'll forward it on to Mrs. Mah.

The third grade CSAP window is fast approaching.  We will be testing 3rd grade reading on Feb. 20th and Feb. 21st in the morning.  All other CSAP testing grades 3-8 will begin in March.

The owl pellets are in!!!!  Please stay tuned for more details on this awesome, interactive study of the skeletal system.

There are a number of community service projects going on in the 7/8 communities.  They are sponsoring canned food drives, items for soldier boxes, books for Children's Hospital (new preferred because of germs and bacteria), etc.&nbs ... Read More »

By Lisa Zelinger on 1/11/2008

Welcome back!!!!!  I hope everyone had a wonderful, happy and relaxing holiday break.  I want to say another thank you for all the fabulous holiday gifts I received!  I was touched by the generosity and warm holiday wishes.

Our Economics store was a GREAT success.  I am so proud of all the students and their products.  Their enthusiasm was electric and they all did such a phenomenal job!  Thank you to all the parents who came on the second day to buy from everyone.  I know that all of my kids had to go home and make more products and most of them sold out a second time!  This will be an experience they will always remember and I want to thank everyone for being a part of it.

Our next unit in science is ... Read More »

By Lisa Zelinger on 12/17/2007

By Lisa Zelinger on 12/17/2007

There's so much to say in this newsletter!!!!  Get ready for a whirlwind of information! :)

Our Economics store is this Wednesday and Thursday, 12/19 and 12/20!!!  Products may come to school on Wednesday morning.  Parents may help deliver products to the classroom if necessary, however, ALL set up is the students' responsibility.  The store is closed to parents on Wednesday, 12/19.  We want this day to be just for the 3/4 students!

Parents are welcome to join us for the Economics store on Thursday 12/20 beginning at 8:30.  You may get money from your kiddoe's homeroom teacher and ONLY your kiddoe's homeroom teacher.  We have set aside a specific dollar amount with which parents may shop!

Our holiday party is this Friday, 12/21 at 1:30 pm!!!& ... Read More »

By Lisa Zelinger on 12/10/2007

It's almost time for winter break!  I can hardly believe it!!  We have a lot to do in that short time.

We have a field trip on Tuesday, December 11th to NCAR in Boulder.  Please send your kiddoe with a disposable sack lunch.  Also, please make sure they are dressed appropriately for the weather.  We may be spending some time outside so they will need to be prepared.

Our Economics store is coming up on December 19th and December 20th.  You may start creating your products now, however, we did discuss how we want to hold off making food items until closer to the store.  Products need to stay at home until December 19th.

Our final Economics test will be Thursday afternoon, D ... Read More »

By Lisa Zelinger on 12/3/2007

As we get closer to actually producing our products, the assignments get a bit tougher.  The Product Cost analysis went home today.  PLEASE help your kiddoe complete this sheet.  They may need little guidance or you may have to do the calculations for them, which is perfectly fine as long as they understand and can see what you are doing.  This worksheet is due Wednesday, 12/5 and we will be discussing it that day.  Thank you for all your support and help during this unit!!!

By Lisa Zelinger on 12/3/2007

I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break!

We had a great time at Celestial Seasonings on Tuesday.  Our next field trip will be on Tuesday, December 11th.  We will be going up to NCAR to learn more about weather.

Please make sure your kiddoe is coming to school with a warm jacket everyday.  It is very chilly during morning recess and we will be going out as long as the temperature is above 20 degrees.  Students will not be permitted to stay inside for recess due to inappropriate dress.

We are still collecting PINK Yoplait Yogurt labels through December 19th.  The class that collects to most will win a movie and popcorn party.

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By Lisa Zelinger on 11/27/2007

I hope all my families have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving!!

• We are taking a field trip to Celestial Seasonings on the Tuesday (11/27) after Thanksgiving break.  Please remember to send your kiddoe with a disposable sack lunch.
• Our next field trip will be to NCAR in Boulder on Tuesday 12/11.  Field trip permission forms will be going home in Monday folders on 11/26.
• The Economics Store will be held December 19th and 20th.  Please do not start making any products yet.  The time is drawing closer but we still need to do a cost analysis and some more market research.  I will let everyone know when it is time to start producing.
• Our lost and found is OUT OF CONTROL!!!!  If your kiddoe is missing any item from coats to gloves to lunch boxes, please have them check the lost and found.&l ... Read More »

By Lisa Zelinger on 11/16/2007