Dear Parents,
We have covered a good amount of ground
this week. The children learned a bit
about the homeless population here in Arlington and participated in the annual
Mini-Walk for the Homeless on Tuesday. The children were able to walk several
laps of the sidewalk adjacent to the school to show their support of this
worthy cause. In addition to helping
those here in Arlington, the children are also being given to help other
children in the world through the “Trick or Treat for Unicef” this
Halloween. The children are bringing
home a letter from Mr. Pascal today, outlining the program. They will bring home their collection box
next week. I would like to encourage all
the children to bring their boxes with them as they go trick or treating and
collect for children around the world.
In the past Tuckahoe students have collected more than $5,000 in
pennies, nickels and dimes.
Back in the classroom, we are about to
complete our first Social Studies unit on Maps and Globes, learned about lines
and line segments on Math, practiced the Scientific Method in Science and
worked on where to find information when reading. All in all we are moving along well. As I mentioned before, I would like your continued
help with going over your child’s assignments with them when they get home and
have them explain what they need to do that evening. If it is a long term project, use a calendar
and help pace out the project. Once your
child has completed their work, review it with them, and then have them put all
their work and supplies back in their backpack.
There
are several “house keeping” items I would like to bring to your attention. First, I would like to encourage everyone to
reach out to Jill Randles (Tyler’s mom) to see how you might help with the
Halloween party on Wednesday. We will
need some help with costume changing around 9:45 am and setting up the
party. The parade is at 10:00 am and we
should be back in the classroom around 11:00.
This is a fun morning for the children and your help is greatly
appreciated. Jill’s email is jrandler37@comcast.net.
Two
weeks ago the Scholastic Book catalogues were sent home in the Friday
Folders. If you would like to order
books this month, please place your order on line, no later than Friday,
November 2nd. Go to www.scholastic.com, Book Club, and enter
my class code G22G to order.
I
also want to thank everyone for taking time out of your schedules to meet with
me for Parent Teacher Conferences last week.
This meeting is very helpful for me to learn more about your child and
how you see them adjusting to the third grade routine. I was pleased to hear that so far everyone
seems to be doing well, both at home and school.
Below
are some important October/November dates to place on your calendars. If you could please let me know if your child
will not be at school on Monday or Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving I would
appreciate it.
Wednesday October 31- Halloween Parade and
Party 10am
Monday October 31- Trick or Treat for
Unicef
Tuesday November 1- Return Unicef
collection boxes
Monday, November 5- End of First Quarter
Tuesday, November 6- Election Day
Tuesday, November 6- Teacher Work Day- No
School for students
Saturday, November 10- Tuckahoe/HB Woodlawn
5K Run
Monday, November 12- Veteran’s Day Holiday-
No School
Friday, November 16- Report Cards Issued
Wed., Nov. 21-Fri., Nov. 23- Thanksgiving
Break- No School
As always, I want to thank you for all
you do at home to ensure that your child comes to school each day ready to
learn. I hope everyone stays safe and as
dry as possible this weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs.
DiNardo
