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September 19, 2021

 *Picture Day order forms came home this week in the GREEN GO HOME folder!

Important Dates to Note this Week

Monday, Sept. 20th - Back to School Night 5:00 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 22nd - Late Start

Thursday, Sept. 23rd - PICTURE DAY



Specials:

Monday- Art

Tuesday- PE

Wednesday- None

Thursday- Music & SEL

Friday- Media Center



Back to School Night

Back to School Night is this Monday from 5:00- 5:45. Parents please try to make it. If you cannot make it, please check back on this blog for the information you have missed. I will post a link to my slideshow here.



Nightly Reading:  Student expectation for nightly reading will remain 30 minutes for the first trimester.  Students may read books online, magazines, newspapers, and of course books.  The goal for nightly reading is to share their reading with an adult and discuss what they have read. 


Laps for Lincoln

Please check Friday Folders for information about Laps for Lincoln. Collection dates will be this Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as next Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The actual event will be October 1st.


Reminders

  • Water bottle to school everyday

  • Bring a snack to eat

  • Enter and Exit from door #6

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