By Barbara Falace on 11/27/2007

It is really hard to believe that one-third of the school year is over.  It seems like we just started the year.  With the start of a new trimester, we can look at new beginnings and a clean slate as far as starting over.  Please help your students remember to turn assignments in on time.  Checking planners nightly will help keep them organized and prepared. 

Everyone did a great job presenting their projects before the Thanksgiving break.  We will continue to move forward with our study of the American Revolution and also learn about inventors and their inventions.  There will be a short project assigned at week's end related to inventors. 

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By Barbara Falace on 11/16/2007

Happy Friday!

Mrs. Episkopos would like me to remind you that if you sent medication to KSS with your student now is the time to pick it up from the nurse's office.  We are not allowed to send medication home with students.  It must be given to an adult. 

By Barbara Falace on 11/16/2007

The first trimester ends on Tuesday, Nov. 20.  That means that one-third of the school year is behind us.  We have been giving presentations in language arts and theme.  These will all be wrapped up on Tuesday.  The second trimester starts on Monday, Nov. 26 and with that there will be a switch in the specials rotation. 

Please also keep in mind the homework policy and help your student remember to turn in assignments on time.  Remind them as well that they should be writing assignments in their planners daily. 

By Barbara Falace on 11/9/2007

A very heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to the parents who went to KSS with us.  The trip would not have been possible without parent chaperones.  The kids and teachers had a great time and appreciate the fact that you took time away from jobs and family to join us.  Again, THANK YOU!!!

Another huge THANK YOU  goes to the parents that planned, organized, and helped make our Halloween party a huge success.  We all had a great time and are looking forward to the next party. 

 

By Barbara Falace on 11/2/2007

Here are some handy suggestions before we leave for KSS on Monday.

• Try all your clothes on before you pack them to be sure they fit.  You may have grown out of them since alst year's KSS trip. 
• Bringing expensive cameras to KSS is not a good idea.  The disposable cameras work great, especially outdoors. 
• Sleeping bags and pillows should be put in a large trash bag to ensure they don't get wet when being carried from the bus to the dorms.  It is also a good idea to bring an extra large garbage bag for the trip home, in case the first one gets lost or destroyed.
• Please label ALL belongings with your student's name.  It is amazing how much stuff gets misplaced. 
• Make sure you have everything that is on the KSS equipment list.  They are the experts at this and know what the students need to stay ... Read More »

By Barbara Falace on 10/30/2007

Students are invited to bring their costumes to school tomorrow.  Please remember that no masks, weapons, hair dye, or any object that could be used as a weapon are allowed.  Students can put makeup on at school as long as it is part of their costume.  Our party will begin at 12:30.  Remember too that tomorrow is Wednesday and dismissal is at 1:30.

By Barbara Falace on 10/25/2007

We are still waiting for KSS forms to be turned in for some students.  The KSS medical form AND the district medical form MUST be signed and turned in even if your child does not need to take any medicine.  Please have all forms in to school by Monday October, 29.  To reduce confusion, 5 things need to be turned in before we leave for KSS.  They are:  permission slip, KSS medical form, KSS release form, Adams 12 medical form and a check for payment.  All 5 documents must be turned in by Monday October 29 or your student will not be allowed to go to KSS.

By Barbara Falace on 10/25/2007

We will be having pizza at our Halloween party next Wednesday.  Our party will be held from 12:30-1:30.  Parents will be contacted to make a donation of something sweet, paper goods and anything else that will be needed.  Please send in $2.00 with your student by Monday, Oct. 29 to cover the cost of the pizza.  I will pre-order pizza on Tuesday to ensure delivery in time for our party on Wednesday.

By Barbara Falace on 10/19/2007

There is still time to send your gift card donation to school with your student.  Please try to have all donations sent to school no later than Friday, October 26.  Thank you for all you do to support Stargate School.  The teachers and students really do appreciate it!

By Barbara Falace on 10/19/2007

Mrs. Episkopos, our school nurse, has asked that I remind you that all medical forms for KSS are due to school on Monday, October 22.  This is so she has adequate time to get everything logged for the 6 classes going and organize medicines and first aid kits for 6 classes as well.  Even over the counter medicines need to have a form signed by a doctor so teachers can administer that medicine while on the field trip.  She has also asked that you follow up with  her on any form that you ask your doctor to fax to the school.  Sometimes it is assumed that the school receives it and it never shows up.  A quick phone call or email to Mrs. Epsikopos is the best way to see that your child has the proper medical documentation for the trip.  The medical form can be found in several places.  It is posted to my blog page, the 5/6 team page and on the Stargate web site under the Parents Place heading.  They can be downloaded form any ... Read More »