Thursday, March 21, 2013

March 21 updates


March 21, 2013

Dear Room 12 Families,

I cannot believe our 3rd trimester has began and that Spring Break is just around the corner.  

Thank you again to all of the drivers who made our trip to NASA possible.  Again I am sorry there was a restriction on the number of adults.  The kids did an amazing job there and learned a lot!!!

We have been busy working on persuasive writing.  Students should all have chosen their topic and had you sign permission to research for their topic (there is a copy of the that my blog).  This piece of writing will be done entirely in class!  We will be also working in the computer lab on powerpoint or prezi presentations to accompany our letters/essays.

Reminders
Monday, March 25th = Field trip to Cabrillo Planetarium
 We will be leaving Mar Vista to walk to Cabrillo at 12:50 (chaperones please meet in Room 12 by 12:45).  Wear comfortable shoes, we will be walking!!!

Chaperones: Julie, Leila/Billy, Melissa,  John/Rena, Rich, Jeanne/Sean                            
There is plenty of space on this walking trip… feel free to join us!
Spring break = 4/1 – 4/5
Wednesday April 17th= Persuasive Writing Publishing Party
 in room 12, 11:45-12:25  (Wednesday the March 27th)

Thursday April 25th= O’neill Sea Odyssey

This is another limited adult event.  You are welcome to drive to the trip and meet us for lunch, but I am only able to have 8 adults (in addition to myself) come on this trip.
We currently have enough drivers…official chaperone list coming soon.

*If you would like to drive but not go on the boat portion of the trip… please let me know.
Food: Please make sure your child has a good breakfast the morning of the trip.  We will be very busy and working until about 11:30.  Bring a lunch from home because we will be eating on the beach.
Clothing: Please dress comfortably and bring a warm jacket (hat and gloves on colder days). It is usually cold on the ocean, even on sunny days, so be prepared and wear layers. Life vests will be provided. You may want to bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
Shoes: Soft-soled, non-skid shoes are required! Dress shoes, platforms, sandals, high heels or slick soled shoes are not allowed. They are unsafe and you will be asked to remove them. Please wear sneakers or other practical shoes.

Wish list…
*White board markers (thin ones for students to use on white bards)  Thank you to all who continually support this cause (Abby L, Cameron, Melissa…just to name a few J)

Thank you ,
Mrs. Sara Thorington

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