Mrs. Alabakoff's 4th/5th GradeDearborn Public Schools

May 22nd Volunteers Needed

Traditionally, 4th grade parents help with the 5th grade promotion ceremony by serving drinks and snacks in the cafeteria following the ceremony.  We are looking for volunteers!  This is not a long commitment and it is a good way for 4th grade parents to see what they will do for the following year.  The help is greatly appreciated!  Many thanks in advance!

Below is a link to sign up:

5th Grade Promotion Volunteers

May 16th Science Center

Thank you to all those who volunteered to chaperone!  Please be at school by 9:00.  We will be leaving as soon as the bus arrives.

Students also need a bag lunch with their name on it.  No glass bottles please.

Looking forward to a great trip!!

May 15th Thank you! Thank you!

A HUGE thank you to all of the wonderful treats, gifts and surprises I received for Teacher Appreciation Week.  It was so incredibly thoughtful of everyone and I felt very appreciated!  I am lucky to have so many great kids and know so many awesome families.  I actually appreciate all of you!

May 13th Camp!

Camp permission slips and deposit are due by this Thursday.  We currently do not have near enough to attend next year.  If you have concerns or questions pls. don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Ranka or Courtright.  It would be a shame to put a stop to this 20 year tradition.

May 13th Tiger Game

Thursday afternoon, safeties have the Tiger Game.  Students should layer up, weather looks a bit warmer but better to dress on the warm side with the ability to take off layers.  Drivers please head to the office lobby by 12:15.

May 7th Camp Information

Camp information and permission slips came home last week.  Pls. send in the slip whether your child is going or not so we have an accurate count.  Deposit and slips are due by Thursday, May 16.

May 7th Science Night tonight at 5:00!

May 7th Thank you! Thank you!

I know it is only Tuesday, but I wanted to say thank you so much to the PTA and the kids for all the treats thus far!  The breakfast was amazing and just now a cart showed up at my door with lots of goodies.  What a nice surprise!

Thank you also to all those who sent flowers and special treats.  The flowers have really brightened the room and I will definitely enjoy all the delicious snacks!

I am so grateful for all of your kids!  I am lucky to be their teacher!

Thanks again!

May 7th Chaperones Needed!

We are in need of chaperones for our Science Center trip.  Currently we only have two–thank you to Mr. Lehto and Mrs. Hicks!   I completely understand that it is difficult at times to chaperone, especially when parents have to take the day off work.  Please know that it is greatly appreciated and chaperones really help to make the trip go smoothly.  If you are able to chaperone, please send me a note to let me know.   The Science Center is super fun too 🙂

Apr 29th (No Title)

Dear DuVall Community,

Our annual Veteran’s Hospital trip is scheduled for Friday, May 10th (2nd graders).   This is a wonderful experience for both our students and parents, one that we all look forward to.  The success of this field trip relies on everyone’s help and community efforts to make it such a rewarding experience.  We will need parent volunteers to pick up fruit, cut cellophane, cut ribbons, fill the baskets, and drive the baskets to Veteran’s Hospital.  The schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday, May 8th: pick up cases of fruit from stores, markets, etc.

Thursday, May 9th: fill the fruit baskets all day

Friday, May 10th:  deliver the fruit baskets (2nd Graders)

This will be a busy time, but the more community members that become involved the more successful this trip will be.  A “Sign-Up Genius” will be coming out so you can sign up to help, but if it doesn’t come to you, you can still volunteer.  Please just tell the office, Mrs. Burke, Ms. Sims or your classroom teacher what you would like to do.