2/26/11 Newsletter

Kindergarten Voicethread Photos

 Here are a few of the posted illustrations that will go into the Kindergarten Voicethread "book".  We have quite a dramatic flair running through Zion!

Flexibility

One thing both teachers and students had to practice this week was FLEXIBILITY.  What a blessing that God allows us situations that could be downright frustrating, but He helps us turn them into opportunities:  opportunities for patience, creativity, fun, learning, and witness.  Whether it was an extra hour on the drive on Wednesday and starting the school day with 3 students, wonderful PREZI's that each contributed to our learning, computer/printer glitches,  Kindergarten friends, or a surprise baby shower - it has been an unforgetable week. 

A few notes as we wrap up the quarter next Friday:

1) Science Cells Due MONDAY.  Plan to bring them home again Tuesday.

2)  Tests:  SS - Monday
               PreALG Math - Tuesday
               T- Math - Wednesday

3) AR deadline moved to TUESDAY 2/1 to allow for absent students to take tests.

4)  QUARTER ENDS FRIDAY MARCH 4 - Absent students need to stay in touch with each teacher about completing work/make up tests before the end of the week.

**6R has had 20 absences in just the last 3 weeks.  We pray for recovery and continued good health!

5)  I am behind in entering scores online.  I will do an update on grades early this week and you will be able to check for outstanding assignments after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday.  The next update will be the actual report cards, issued Friday, March 11.   Thanks for your understanding!

Grandparents Day - March 11

Invitations for grandparents to join us for this special day came home with  your child Friday.  Also, a special dismissal consent form is in your child's papers to sign and return THIS WEEK so I know who will pick him/her up that day.  Thanks for your prompt action on this.

Baby Shower

 What a great surprise Friday when the 6R Spanish class held a baby shower for me.  I had to laugh as I snuck out to use the bathroom (once again) while they were supposedly taking a pop quiz and then they shouted, "Sorpresa!"  My husband and the twins came, too, as part of the surprise. We had lots of fun eating snacks and playing games.  Thank you for your generous gifts. Your children are such a blessing to me!  Our daughter will consider Zion her second family too. 

More photos to come....

Doctor says I can keep working until this little one decides to arrive!  I am in good health and feeling well.