In 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

 

 

Sorry for the Confusion!

In last week’s newsletter, you were notified about a field trip taking place on October 11, but there were permission slips sent home for October 4. There was a scheduling change for the field trip after the permission slips had been written, and the old ones were accidentally sent home.

The field trip will take place on Thursday, October 11. There are corrected permission slips in this week’s purple folder. Please send them back with your child Wednesday morning. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.

We still need parent volunteers to drive students to and from the event. Please come and talk to Ms. Beth or Ms. Cori if you are interested in volunteering.

Exploring Europe

This month, we are going to be focusing on the continent of Europe and its ancient historical influences from places like Greece and Rome. We will be looking at their artistic, cultural and academic contributions.

We will also be discussing Christopher Columbus, along with other European explorers. The student will be learning about their adventures and contributions, in preparation for the History Mystery put on by the Upper Elementary at the end of the month.

Reminders

·         No school on October 5, 8, and 9, for Fall Break.

·      Because of the short week next week, no spelling words are being assigned.

·     If your child has an October birthday and you have not already scheduled a celebration, please see Ms. Beth or Ms. Cori as soon as possible.

·    The next Reading Club will be at 3:15 on Thursday, October 11. Children and family members of all ages are welcome!

DETERMINATION

Determination is having a firm purpose or willpower to achieve something. We have been learning about how determination can really help us meet a challenge or set a goal and make it happen. Determination can help us meet these challenges with a positive “I can” attitude, which can make all the difference in being successful!