Announcements for the Week of 12/9/13

Upcoming Tests, Projects, & Quizzes

Spelling Quiz 14–Friday, 12/13/13

Stories for the kindergarten class, 12/18/13

Upcoming Events

Field Trip to Lower School to share  stories–Thursday, 12/19/13

Winter Holiday Party–Friday, 12/20/13 (11:40-12:25–Fifth graders will be participating in a White Elephant Gift Exchange–more details to come.)

The fifth graders voted during Advisory last week to participate in a White Elephant Gift Exchange rather than a Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Each child should bring a used “present” that might bring some humor and laughter for the recipient. The idea is to recycle something they already have and would love to give away. Please remind your child that we are not talking about something valuable, but something that is taking up space in their bedroom. The gift can be wrapped in newspaper—as long as we can’t see what it is. Some examples from previous years are: a used CD, a princess tiara, a sock puppet, etc. We draw numbers to select the gifts. This is a fun activity, and a great way to end the year.

Reminders

Please remind your child to charge his/her laptop every night.

Please remind your child to bring headphones/earbuds every day.