Room 21 Newsletter, Feb. 23, 2007

Class News

This week we begin a five day Poetry/Writing Residency with local poet & educator Turiya Autry. During her time with us Turiya is showing the students a variety of ways to think about, have fun with and improve their writing. This residency is funded by the Community of Writers.

Stop by the Display Case by the office to see the students’ beautiful colonial style paintings.

The students should be working on their colonial I-Search reports. We talked about the reports and what is expected in them. Rough drafts are due Wednesday February 28th.

CSS AUCTION

Tickets for the Auction are on sale now for $38 per person.  Packages and discounts are available. Contact Kim or Elsbeth at jkhutch@earthlink.net or elsbeth@mtpsych.com.

MISCELLANY

Next Friday is Dr. Seuss Day. It begins with “Muffins for Mom & Donuts for Dad” at 9:00am and ends with an Assembly at 1:50pm. Throughout the day reading will be celebrated with; “Roving Readers”, All school silent reading and more.

Don’t forget potluck tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Good food! Good company! And Fun Fun Fun!!!

I recently sent home a forecasting page to help us plan for next year. Please fill it out and return promptly.

FIELD TRIPS

Next Tuesday we’re going to the Water Bureau Operations Building. Today we received instructions on how to collect water samples that we’ll bring with us. Your child will get the sample bottles and instructions on Monday. I appreciate your cooperation collecting these samples. The trip lasts most of the day so students will need a sack lunch. We’re taking Tri-Met and walking a few blocks, watch the weather and dress accordingly.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Feb. 26, 28 & 3/1: C.O.W. Writing Residency
Feb. 27th: Field Trip to Water Quality Lab
March 2nd: Dr. Seuss Day
March 5th: Field Trip to Symphony
March 15th: 2nd Info CSS Night