Busy Start to October!!!

Wow!  What a gorgeous weekend!  I don't think the weather in October could get any better than that.  Hopefully you had some time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful temperature.  I was at a football game on Sunday, and I have to admit, it was a little too hot to be playing football.  But I am not complaining!!!  It was also a super week for Homecoming and a big win for the Cadets last Friday!  Go big blue!!!!

We have had a very busy start to October that is for sure.  Deals on Wheels did come around last Thursday to sell little Crestwood items to students who wanted to buy them.  Deals on Wheels is a group of students from the junior high who are supervised by their teacher.  It is a great life lesson on managing money and items.  Starting this week, Deals on Wheels will be coming to 3B at 10:30 every Friday.  If your child would like to purchase something, he/she should bring his/her money on Friday.  This will continue throughout the whole school year.  The items are listed below, but they are the same as the note I sent home last week.
     Magnets:  $0.25
     Pencils:    $0.35
     Tattoos:   $0.50
     Pens:      $0.50
     Wristbands:     $2.00
     Seat Cushions:   $4.00
All items are blue/white for school colors and have some type of Cadet log or name displayed.  The committee also hopes to have Cadet folders and water bottles soon.

The students were disappointed last week when they found out they don't get to go to the fire station or listen to firefighters present about Fire Prevention as they had in grades K-2.  Sadly, that stops in 2nd grade with the big wrap up of spraying the teachers with the fire hose.  I know all of you are aware of the coloring contest they held as well.  In grades 3 and up, the students can still participate in the coloring contest.  It is called the "open division" and includes students in grades 3 and up, faculty, and staff.  All a person would have to do to enter is submit a fire related picture, colored neatly by October 21st.  Each person who does submit a picture will be given a complimentary ticket to the Cresco Fire Department Pancake Supper held November 2nd.  A winner will be chosen from both the 3rd grade and up division, as well as an adult division.  So, if your child would like to participate, he/she should have a fire related picture to me no later than October 21st.  This is not required, but many students still enjoy entering the competition.  Good luck!

I am also sending home information about a writing contest titled "I Love America".  Again, this is a choice the students have and can enter the contest if they please.  The directions are stated on the sheet and entries must follow the directions carefully.  I am not requiring students to enter the contest but hope that many will as I have some very talented writers in 3B.  Students are to have their essay entry to me, Mrs. Kerian, by October 29th as they will be picked up on October 30th.  Remember to follow the activity listed for 3rd grade.

Book Orders - I am sending home book orders for October.  Please take some time to browse through them as there are really great books available.  If you decide to order, remember to send cash or check made out to me so that I can order them online.  Please return any book orders by this Friday, October 15th.

Enjoy the sunshine and have a great week!  Remember that if your 3B child still has his/her science book or picture dictionary at home, I would like them returned tomorrow.  Thanks and keep reading for Book-It!!!