TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
MARCH 8-12, 2010
“Building Leaders..Today They Learn Tomorrow They Lead” is the theme for Texas Public Schools Week March 8th through March 12th. We would like to take this opportunity to invite all parents to come help us in celebrating this year’s theme and to participate in the activities that will be taking place during this special week. (Please see attachment provided for listing of grade level activity.)
As part of the weeklong festivities, Friday, March 12th, weather permitting, we have planned a family picnic on the school grounds. The picnic will begin at the following times:
K-5th grades (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
PK am (10:30 am-11:30 am)
PK pm (12:00 pm-1:00 pm)
To ensure all preparations are made for this special day, ALL parents will need to complete the information below and return form to their child’s teacher no later than Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Reminder: Please remember to sign in at the front office prior to visiting the classrooms.
We will also be holding Parent Informational Meetings on Tuesday, March 9th and Thursday, March 11th. Both meetings will begin at 6:00 pm and be held in the school cafeteria. Please make plans to attend.
We hope to see you during Texas Public Schools Week!
Sincerely,
Norma N. Reyna, Principal
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Please fill out the information and return this portion to your child’s teacher NO LATER THAN Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Parent’s Name:_________________________________________________
Child’s Name:__________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name:________________________________________________
Please check an appropriate blank: (If information is not received by March 10th a cafeteria tray will automatically be ordered for your child.)
_____ I will bring lunch for my child and myself on Friday, March 12th.
_____ I will bring lunch for my child on Friday, March 12th.
_____ My child will be ordering a lunch from the school cafeteria on
Friday, March 12th.
_____ My child and I will be ordering a lunch from the school cafeteria on
Friday, March 12th.
IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS, ALL STUDENTS WILL REMAIN WITH THEIR TEACHER AND/OR PARENT DURING THE FAMILY PICNIC.
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 "Red, White, and Blue Day"
(Students are invited to dress in these designated colors).
TUESDAY,MARCH 9,2010"High School/College T-Shirt Day"
(Students are invited to wear a high school or college T-shirt).
TIME 8:30 am
GRADE Second Grade
ACTIVITY Texas Chili Cook-Off (Students will be learning how to make chili and complete a "How-To" writing composition).
LOCATION Rooms 31, 32 , 33, 34, and 21
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010: "WESTERN DAY"
(Students are invited to wear western clothing).
THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH: "Dress-Up Day"
(Due to Individual Spring pictures taken on this day--students are allowed to Dress Up for their picture. Note: CCISD Dress Code guidelines will continue to be followed).
TIME 2:00pm
GRADE Kindergarten
ACTIVITY Science Activity: "Making Butter"
LOCATION Rooms 11, 12, 13
TIME 9:00 am
GRADE Pre-Kindergarten (AM Class)
ACTIVITY Texas Chili (students will learn the steps of making chili)
LOCATION Room 41
TIME 1:00 pm
GRADE Pre-Kindergarten (PM Class)
ACTIVITY Texas Chili (students will learn the steps of making chili)
LOCATION Room 41
TIME 2:00 pm
GRADE Fifth Grade
ACTIVITY Texas Chili and Cornbread (Reading and Social Studies Act.)
LOCATION Rooms 43, 45, and 46
TIME 11:45 am
GRADE Adaptive Ed
ACTIVITY Prepare Trail Mix
LOCATION Rooms 19 and 20
FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH: "SPIRIT DAY OR WEAR RED"
(students are invited to dress in red )
TIME 8:45 am
GRADE First Grade
ACTIVITY Group Activities (students will rotate from classroom to classroom completing an activity)
LOCATION Rooms 14, 15, 24, and 25
TIME 12:45 pm
GRADE Fourth Grade
ACTIVITY Texas Soup & Chili con Queso/Math Activities
LOCATION Rooms 36, 37, and 38