Mrs. Keebler's Blog

Hello Everyone,

I have wonderful news.  The PTA has decided to buy one book for every student in the school.  Since we have so many interests and reading levels in the class I would like the students to pick the book they would like best with the help of their parents.  Please go to Scholastic Book Club at the following link: https://clubs2.scholastic.com .  Each student may pick one book under $10.  Please email me the title,  price and catalog number or respond to this blog post.

Please respond right away.  PTA would like to know all the books by tomorrow, so they can be ordered and delivered before the end of the school year.  If I don’t hear from you I will choose a book for your child or have them pick one at school.

Thanks,

Katie Keebler

Nankin Mills Trip tomorrow – Reminders

• Chaperones – Please arrive at 9:00 we will leave by 9:15
• Chaperones – please check the office to make sure you have all the necessary paperwork to be allowed to drive on the trip.
• Students – please wear you Howe School t-shirt or another red shirt
• Please wear shoes that can get muddy on the trails.
• Please bring a sack lunch

Nankin Mills Field Trip – May 20th – 9:15 AM – 2:45 PM – I am still in need of a few more chaperones.

May 23-26 – No School for Memorial day holiday

June 5th – Cultural Night – This is a whole school performance and potluck at Stout Middle School in the evening.  The students work very hard and provide a very enjoyable evening of entertainment.

June 9th – Field Day

Projects due tomorrow – April 30th

Green Fair – Parent view after school – May 1st, Students will be dismissed from the Gym `.   Please come to the cafeteria to view the fair, when you pick up your student from the cafeteria tomorrow, please bring their projects back to the classroom.  DO NOT TAKE PROJECTS HOME!  We will be doing student presentations in class for the next couple of weeks.

Reminder – pick up your students in the Gym on Thursday, May 1st after school.

Parent Helper Needed – to cut laminate.  This can be done at home or school.  Thanks in advance for your help!

I think we have enough eggs and treats now.  Thank you to everyone who contributed.

It looks like the weather will be better by Thursday afternoon.  I need a couple of volunteers who would be willing to hide the eggs starting at about 1:30.  I would like the egg hunt to start by 2 PM since the kids have music at 2:30.   If you are able to help hide the egg please let me know.

Thanks!!

Fire House trip – 2nd Grade only – Thursday, April 17, 12:30-2:00 – Please make sure you have your permission slip turned in.

Spring Break – April 18-27th – No School

Spelling Tests – Will be on Thursday, April 17 because of no school on Friday.

Green Fair projects are due April 30th -the  Wednesday after spring break.  Please make sure you have turned in your Project Topic slip – here is a copy in case you need a new one:

Green Fair Topic and Hypothesis

Spring Egg Hunt – We will be having a spring egg hunt on Thursday, April 17th.   I am looking for donations of plastic eggs and things to put inside (small wrapped candies (nothing that will melt on a hot day), small erasers or other fun trinkets would be great!).  Please send in donations early so there is time to stuff them in the eggs.   Egg stuffer volunteers would be great also.  Thanks!

Green Fair Projects are due at the end of the month April 30th.  Attached is the Green Fair information that was sent home.  Please be sure you have returned the Green Fair Topic and Hypothesis form.  This also has information about your plans for school next year.  These were due on Monday, April 7th, please return as soon as possible.

Howe School Green Fair Flyer

Green Fair Guidelines

Green Fair Topic and Hypothesis

2nd Grade Field Trip – Dearborn Smoke House – April 17th.  – Please be sure you have returned your permission slip.  I still have some missing.

Spelling –

Book Bingo – TONIGHT at 6:00 PM

Historical Museum – 2nd grade only – This Friday 3/28 – Please make sure you have turned in your permission slip.

Upper Elementary visitation day – On Friday morning the 3rd graders will be spending the morning with Ms. Nellie or Mrs. Polster.  This will give them a chance to see what Upper Elementary is like since they will be there next year.  If you would like them to visit a certain teacher please let me know.

Spelling Test Thursday – since we will be at the museum all morning on Friday we will take our spelling test Thursday morning.

Spring Picture Day – Tomorrow – Make sure you have turned in you money if you would like pictures taken.  More copies of the form are in the office.

Parent – Teacher Conferences – This Thursday, 3/27 – I can only meet with a few parents in the spring since they only give us one day.  However, if you have any concerns or things that you wish to discuss my doors is always open.  It helps if you make an appointment so I can make sure I have time for you.   I will be meeting with the following parents and the time are attached below.  2. 4, 6, 7, 12, 14.  If this time doesn’t work for you please let me know so that we can reschedule.

PT Conference sign up March 27, 2014

Dear Parents,

One of my students is missing some toys.  They were in his backpack and someone took them out.

The lost items were, two Lego men. One had a hat with headphones and the other had two golden swords on his back.

If your student found the toys or knows who has the toys please let me know.

I would like to re-emphasis that toys are not allowed at school for this very reason.  Please make sure your students are not bringing any toys to school.

Thank you for your help!

Katie Keebler

Dear Parents,

Hadi’s mom is in need of carpool assistance.  Her baby sitter’s car isn’t working.  She needs someone who can drive Hadi to his grandparent’s house after school on the east side of Dearborn near Schaefer and Warren.  She said she would be willing to pay someone to help her.  If you live near there and would be willing to help please let me know.

Thanks!

Also, I have had several student show interest in bringing Max the hamster home for the weekend.  If you would like to have Max as a weekend guest please contact me.  Otherwise we will start a 2nd rotation for everyone who has already brought Max home once.

Mrs. Katie Keebler