Parent Orientation

It was so great to see everyone at Parent Orientation.  Third grade can be a big jump for children and parents alike.  If you would like to refresh yourself on any of the topics we discussed tonight the  presentation is available for your reference  through the following link...Parent Orientation Presentation

Thanks again!
Mrs. Coen

This Week Has Been Sizzling!

A Word from the student bloggers (Max and Josh)

Social Studies:
We have been working on what a responsible citizen is.

Math:
We have been making tens. We have started mountain math this week. Our class has been talking about adding. Our class is on a new math website called Mangahigh.

(I think there was an error in saving this draft, as we lost Bella's and Tori's reporting.)

A Word from Mrs. Coen

Thank you for coming to Parent Orientation!  Here is the link to the prezi from Thursday night.  Feel free to share it with your child or their grandparents.  Also, feel free to review it as needed.

Speaking of grandparents... I sent home a white half sheet of paper inviting grandparents to lunch on Monday, September 10th.  I apologize for the short notice. 

Also, I mentioned STAR parent reports and AR point reports during orientation.  I did not have an opportunity to print those reports off on Friday.  I will be sending them home sometime next week.

Next Friday is our FALL FESTIVAL!  I strongly encourage all of you to bring your families out to celebrate Hawthorn's 10th birthday.  It will be a fantastic night.  My daughter, Abigail, recently asked me what holiday we celebrate in September.  Since we had just returned from a Labor Day camping trip in Omaha, I reminded her of that.  To this she replied, "Labor Day is a boring holiday. I think Fall Festival should be our September holiday."  HA!  (For all my PTA readers...feel free to use that as your new promotional slogan.)

Finally, here is the link to a hard copy newsletter which outlines the week ahead and includes important upcoming dates.

Enjoy the lovely weather this weekend!
-Jodi

 

Happy Friday!!

Hi All!!  It has been a fast week here in room 205.  My student bloggers, Max, Bella, Brandon, and Tori are busy writing their summaries of our learning; stay tuned for that post.  As for me,  I have a long list of events to tell you about:

Parent Orientation: 

This upcoming Thursday is our Parent Orientation.  It will be from 6:00 to 7:30.  Parent Orientation is a great way to find out about your child's day, the procedures, and expectations of the classroom and school.  You will also sign up for parent/teacher conferences at this time.  The students have been hard at work preparing for your visit.  Please mark your calendar to attend.

Fundraiser:

 

Monday, I sent home a packet for our PTA Fundraiser.  Our PTA is an amazing organization that helps to support the students of our wonderful school.  PTA helps pay for field trips, supplies for students and teachers, and contributes to wonderful social events for our school community.  By participating in the fundraiser you are helping our PTA continue its long standing tradition of serving Hawthorn's students. 

Fundraiser packets are due Sept. 10th.

This year several Hawthorn staff members are sponsoring exciting clubs!  Below is a list of clubs available to our students.  Please read the descriptions of each club carefully because many have grade level restrictions.

Watch D.O.G.S.:

An RSVP was sent home today for the upcoming Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night on Tuesday, Sept. 11th from 6-7 pm.  If you are interested in becoming a Watch D.O.G.S. or learning more about the program be sure to attend.  Hawthorn kids truly LOVE working and playing with their Watch D.O.G.S.

The 10th Annual Hawthorn Fall Festival will be on Friday, Sept. 14th from 4-8 pm.  and we need your help!

At the fall festival each class will have a basket to raffle off to earn money for our PTA.  Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00 each.  Each grade level has been assigned a theme.  Simply find a new item that fits the theme and donate it to your child’s classroom basket. All donations are needed by Tuesday, September 14^th.  Thanks for your help!

Grade Level themes are:

Kindergarten: Action figures & dress up
1^st  grade: Arts and Crafts2nd  grade:  Disney items
3^rd grade: Board games, lego,  or puzzle

4^th grade: Sports
5^th  grade: Movies

Finally, for those of you who like having a hard copy of reminders, I have included a link to a newsletter reminding you of next weeks upcoming events.  

Have a great Labor Day weekend! 
-Mrs. Coen