January 26, 2008...9:12 am
January 27, 2008
First, we would like to congratulate the Windsor-7 students who participated in the Around the World in 80 minutes show this past week. Thina was a fabulous emcee for the show. The hip-hop dance featured Samantha, Samar, and Henry. The orchestra ensemble had Mercedes playing the viola. Finally, the rock band was a Windsor-7 group starring Nick, Cody, Lucy and Lillian. We are so proud of your work on this show. Congratulations!!!!!
The students are noticing that there is an increase in homework, and they are correct. On Monday the 28th there will be a quiz in both social studies and science. PACE is also due in math on Monday, since it is a Day 6. In language arts the students have two pieces they need to be working on independently this week. Their personal narrative is due on February 6th and their advertisement for a presidential candidate is due by 2:30 on the 4th. On Tuesday the 5th we will have a gallery of advertisements, and on the 6th we will have an author’s celebration with readings from the narratives.
On February 4th Nick, Tate, Megan and Camille will be presenting our research on the health of the Fore River at a formal City Council meeting.
The council is considering a bond issue that could help protect the health of Casco Bay. We welcome anyone from our house to join us at the meeting, which starts at 7 pm. This item will be early on the agenda, but of course we can’t predict exactly what time they will be speaking. It may also be covered on the local cable channel, so you may want to check that, as well.
Many activities are up and running at King. Drama auditions are this week, and we are accepting applications to work on the crew for the production, as well. The new school newspaper is up and running, but it may be possible to join. Swimming and indoor track will start in the next couple of weeks. It’s a busy time of year!!!!!!!
The students should be working on homework every night. Besides their 30 minutes of reading, they probably should work another 45 minutes on other homework-either completing assignments or studying.
Finally, progress reports will come out this week. This is an estimate of their current grades. Please call or write a note on the progress report if you have questions or concerns. These reports need to be signed and returned to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Let’s hope for a full week!!!
Mrs. MacDonald
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