Mrs. Keebler's Blog

Howe School Orchestra Concert – Tomorrow morning at 9:30

SBAC Pilot Testing – The 3rd graders are piloting the new SBAC test this week.  This test is supposed to replace the MEAP within the next couple of years.  We started testing today and will continue and hopefully finish tomorrow.  The 2nd graders are having class with Ms. Polster during the 3rd grade testing time.

Culture Play – Please continue to practice your parts and songs at home and get your costumes ready!  Invite friends and family for Thursday, June 5th.  Students arrive at 5:30 and must be in their seats by 5:45.  Reminder: All students will be walking to Stout each day next week in the afternoon.  Please be prepared with rain gear, if needed.

Field Day/Picnic/Ice Cream social – June 9th we are having an all school Field Day/Picnic/Ice Cream Social.  Field day in the morning starting at 10 AM-11:30.  Volunteers are needed to help run the games.  Please contact Johnny Borg if you would like to help.  Each class will take turns.  Followed by a (bring your own) picnic lunch and ice cream (Provided by the Hausz Family, Thanks!).  Please come join us!

Summer Birthday Party – We have 5 students with birthdays in the summer this year (Natalie, Brenna, Yusef, Aref and Ameer).   We would like to celebrate everyone’s birthday at one party.   If you would like to bring at treat or snack to celebrate your student’s summer birthday please post what you would like to bring so we don’t have 5 sets of cupcakes.  It would be nice to have only one set of  sweets, and maybe some drinks, munchies (chips or pretzels) or something else.  It is up to you.

Dear Parents,

Our Cultural Play is quickly approaching.  We will be walking to Stout everyday in the afternoon next week to practice on the big stage.  Be sure they dress for the weather and have rain gear if needed.

The lines went home today, please have your student practice them at home for 5-10 minutes each day.  It would be nice if they were memorized.  Last week I sent a blog post with the parts and pictures of what the costumes should look like.  If you have any questions about their costume please let me know.

The students will arrive at Stout around 5:30 and must be in their seats by 5:45 on Thursday, June 5th.

Potluck – Please bring finger foods to pass and drinks for your family.  Paper products will be provided by the PTA.

Volunteers are needed for set up and clean up before and after the potluck.  Please email me your name if you are available.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks, Katie Keebler

Parts and Pictures for cultural play

Our class will be presenting the Midwest states and history for the Cultural Play on June 5th.  Each child will be saying a few lines about their topic and dressing like their character.  Here are the parts for everyone for our Cultural Night on June 5th.  I have also added pictures so that you can start to think about costumes.  If you have any questions please let me know.

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 –