Hi Parents!

Here is what we did today!

We did math. We went it the computer lab and played Jiji. (Hayden) This is a great math program called ST Math! You can access this from the cps website by logging into the portal!

We went to music. We colored. We read a book. (Stella)

We had snack. (James)

We had our movie and popcorn! (Aster)

We ate lunch. (Abby)

We watched Mighty Pups. (Maya)

We went to our 4th grade buddies. We had a 5 Little Pumpkins book. (Azayla and Grayson)

We had a coloring packet. (Parker)

Tomorrow is early release!! Kids will be dismissed at 12:50 pm! If your child has a change in transportation please let me know! Lunch will be at 10 am tomorrow. Please encourage your student to eat at that time even if they aren’t very hungry because we won’t have a snack time.

Today in the folder I am sending home a pre-conference survey. Please fill this out ASAP and return it in the folder so I can prepare for conferences.

Picture retake day is Wednesday!! KOMU will also be filming our class this day saying the pledge of allegiance! We encourage the kids to wear red, white, and blue!!

Halloween

Fall Celebration With Books

Wednesday, October 31st

Your child may wear a costume to school (book characters encouraged)

No masks, scary make-up, wigs, weapons or props--anything that could be a distraction.

The costume must be something that can be worn all day.  Tennis shoes are encouraged.

Since the focus is on reading your child can bring a favorite book or two from home as well as a small stuffed animal (it needs to be able to fit in the backpack).

I am looking for 3-5 parent volunteers to come read to small groups of kids on October 31st! This will be from 12:45 to 1:20 pm. After about 10 minutes the kids will rotate to a new parent reader. You can bring a favorite book from home or I will have lots of Halloween books in my classroom library to choose from. You are welcome to dress up and join in on the fun! Please let me know if you are interested! Thanks!

Fun Fest is Friday!

Here is additional information (from K teacher Beth Dixon) if you have questions about the event! I sent out Pumpkin Drop information in a previous email.

Our Cougar Fun Fest is October 19th from 5:00-8:00pm. This is a family fun night as well as a fundraising opportunity for our PTA. PTA very generously supports our classrooms in a variety of ways including field trips, classroom materials, technology, assemblies, playground equipment, and much more. In order to meet the school’s needs, the PTA works very hard to raise funds that go directly back into your child’s classroom. We hope that the information below answers all your questions so you know what to expect!

Classroom Raffle Baskets:

Each classroom is responsible for creating a basket of themed items. These baskets will be displayed in the Commons during Fun Fest. You may purchase raffle tickets prior to Fun Fest or the day of the Fun Fest. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Once you have your tickets, you will place your name and phone number on the back of each ticket. Then you may choose which raffle basket you would like to win. You will place your raffle tickets in a bucket next to the basket you hope to win. If your ticket is pulled out you win the basket. These drawings are done at the end of Fun Fest. If you need to leave the Fun Fest early and your ticket gets pulled, your basket will be available in the office for pickup.

Games:

On the black top, there will be a large variety of fun carnival games for kids to play as well as a bounce house. You will have the opportunity to purchase game bands prior to the Fun Fest and also at the Fun Fest. The bands will permit your child to participate in all games. These are super fun and lots of prizes can be won. Bands cost $10 each. Each child playing must have their own game band.

Silent Auction:

The Silent Auction will be located in the Gymnasium. There are a wide variety of items at all price points. Please make sure to stop by and check out many of the fabulous items donated to our auction. We are always looking for great donations for our auction, so if you have an item or idea for the silent auction, please let your child’s teacher know.

Food Trucks:

Food Trucks will be at the Fun Fest for food purchase. A portion of all food sales will be donated back to Mill Creek.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Vesta Hotchkiss