Burr!!! It's Cold! And One More Volunteer Needed for Big Blast!

It sounds as if the weather is suppose to be FREEZING COLD this week after all the snow we received last Friday.  I had recess duty last Friday afternoon, and it was so cute to see the kids so excited about the first official snow!  It reminded me of how important the little things are in life.....priceless!  I think I was asked twenty times, "Mrs. Kerian, Do you see the snow?  Isn't it pretty?" Really couldn't miss it as it was coming down heavy all around me, but they were so cute with their excitement!   But now....cold is the word that sticks in my head....not "pretty".  Remember that the students do go outside every recess unless it is below zero.  I have had many students saying they were very cold outside last week, but this week sounds worse.  Please remember to send snowpants, hats, gloves, heavy coats etc. along with your child to school every day so they can stay warm.  I also suggest sending an extra pair of socks along as many times the students' socks get wet after recess and it is uncomfortable to sit in them all day.  So if you think about it, throw an extra pair of socks and gloves in your child's backpack just to help them stay a little warmer and not so wet.  Thanks so much!

Thanks to the two parents who have volunteered to help at our Big Blast celebration next week as part of our fundraiser reward.  The 3rd graders will attend the Big Blast from 9:00-10:20 next Tuesday, December 14th in the gym.  It would be great if I could have one more parent volunteer from 3B to help out.  Basically you would have to be here by 8:45 and could leave by 10:30. It is a fun time watching the students play on all the equipment, and I appreciate it as then I will be free to take pictures of the students and handle any situations that come up.  If you are free to help out, please email me, send a note, or call as soon as possible.  Thank you again!

I want to send a big hug out to all the 3B students for their behavior the last few weeks.  They have been working so hard and getting so much accomplished that I could not be prouder!!! Yeah 3B!!!!  We also had 3 superintendents from across NE Iowa stop in our classroom for about 30 minutes last week to do some observing, and my 3B students really showed them what a super class they were!  I was very proud, as always, of each and everyone of them!  Keep it up 3B!

The hallway is filled with wonderful Character Counts posters made by the 3rd grade students!  Wow!  I can see that I have some very talented 3B students and parents!  They are awesome!  The students were so excited about showing them to me and getting them hung up......what a great reminder to everyone walking in the hall to show their Cadet Pride!  I hope that you enjoyed spending some time with your 3rd grader completing the project as well....I know they loved it as I heard about it all last week!  Super work 3B students and parents!!!!

Just a reminder that we have an early out this Wednesday for teacher professional development.  Our 3rd-5th grade music program is also this Thursday, December 9th.  I can't wait to see what the students are going to do for us and perform!  This concert will be at the high school and a note was sent home a few weeks ago with information.  If you misplaced the note from the music teachers or need another, please feel free to contact me.

Stay warm and have a great week!

Another Busy Week!

Well, the students are ready for their big night tonight - their music program. I hope all of you can make it as they are singing some pretty fun songs! Please remember to have your child to the high school by 6:45 as the program starts at 7:00 and we need to get them lined up in time to start at 7:00. A note was sent home last week from Mrs. Holten with the information about the program so hopefully none of this is a surprise to you. Remember that there is also a home basketball game so it will be a little crowded in the parking lot. Hope to see you tonight!

Your 3B child should have brought a slip home with a time scheduled next week for parent-teacher conferences. If the time written does not work for your schedule, please return the slip with a time that would work better. It is important your bring your 3B child along as they will be leading the conferences. We started getting ready today and I can tell they are a little nervous. When you arrive at your conference that night, please just come on in and get started even if there is someone else in the room. It is alright to have 2 conferences going on at the same time just so we don't get off schedule. Your 3B child will start the conferences sharing their learning and critiques, and I will join you in the middle of the conference. (I will be listening from the side though). Although it is a scary time for the 3rd graders, it is a very beneficial experiences for them as well. After all, they are what the conference is about.

February seems to have a lot of "interruptions" - if we can call them that. Remember that this Wednesday is an early out for inservice. There is no school next Friday, February 12th, due to teacher compensation for time spent at conferences. We originally were to have off the following Monday as well, February 15th which is President's Day, but that is now a make up day. Please pay close attention to calendars and notes sent home from school throughout the month as it can be a busy time.

The "Big Blast" from our fundraiser has been rescheduled for this Friday. Mrs. Sovereign would love it if students wore Cadet blue tshirts or something Crestwood realated, if you have something. Those students that earned the ride in the limo and lunch at Pizza Hug will also do that this Friday - I get to go too! Yumm! I know the students are very excited about the Big Blast as they ask every day when it will be! Good way to celebrate their hard work!

Just a reminder that I will be on vacation to Jamaica February 12-21 and will return to school the 22nd. I will have everything prepared for the sub and know things will go very smoothly. If you need to let the sub know anything that week, please send a note or call Linda in the office so she can inform my sub. I usually bring back gifts for the kids so they are already curious what that will be.

Enjoy the week!