Happy Thanksgiving

On this special day, I like to take the time and reflect upon all that I am thankful for.  My blessings are plentiful and include my family, my friends, my cats - George and Grace and my Coolidge students and families.  To effectively educate the students every day, it takes a team effort.  Thanks for supporting my efforts as I work with your children each and every day.

I wish you, your family and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving and a restful few days.

Miss Finneran

Below are a few reminders for this week.

1.  RECORDERS - students need these EVERY MONDAY!

2.  FOOD DRIVE - Thanks to those whom have already brought in their $1.00 and their FLOUR or SUGAR.  For those that haven't, the final day is Wednesday.  Let's all do our part to support our local community!

3.  CHORUS CONCERT - Wednesday October 18th - The students have been working hard to prepare for this weeks evening concert.  I know you will enjoy their efforts.  I know the concert begins at 7:00 yet the students need to be here earlier.  Please watch for an email reminder from Ms. Fallis, their chorus teacher, as to what time the students need to arrive.

4.  End of the Trimester - the end of the trimester is in sight.  This means that the students will be taking various assessments - writing, math, and science and will be completing a social studies project in school that will be their assessment.  Please keep an eye in their planner for upcoming study assignments.

Enjoy your week.  Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions / concerns.

Week of Nov. 9th Update

A few updates for this week.

It was wonderful meeting with so many of you during parent conference day last Tuesday.  Working together, we can do wonders to support your child.  Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any concerns. 

1. RECORDERS NEEDED on MONDAY'S.   All students now have their recorders that they should be practicing at home for music with Ms. Fallis.  They need to bring them (along with their given music), to school on Mondays!.  It is recommended that they keep their recorders in their back pack.  This way they have them when needed.

2.  NO SCHOOL - Wednesday, November 11th  -  In honor of Veteran's Day, there will be no school  this Wednesday.

3.  CHORUS CONCERT  - Wednesday, November 18th.  I look forward to seeing so many of you on this evening.  If you child has a speaking part, please make sure they are PRACTICING their lines for this evening performance!

4.  St. Anne's Food Drive begins this week.  Our class has been charged with bringing in either FLOUR or SUGAR for baking, along with $1.00 to purchase turkey vouchers.  In the spirit of community service and giving, I look forward to our class making a difference in the lives of local families this holiday season.

5.  Clothing Drive is on going at Coolidge!  So far there have been over 23 barrels of clothes donated.  Coolidge receives $.22 per pound!  Keep the clothes coming!

6. HIGH QUALITY WORK -  Recently, there has been an excessive amount of homework slips given for work turned in that is not HIGH QUALITY or due to assignments not being turned in on time.    Please make sure you ask your child to read over their work for CAPITALIZATION, PUNCTUATION and SPELLING.  NEATNESS also matters!  when it comes to math work - students must show their steps to solving the problems.  Without this, or papers will excessive errors, will need to be redone  / corrected.

Thank you for your continued support.

It was great seeing many familiar faces at the Family Fun Walk Friday afternoon.
Here are a few reminders:

1.  RECORDERS needed on Mondays ~  If you child had their recorder approved by Ms. Fallis, they need their recorder tomorrow  - Monday, November 2nd.  Students who purchased recorders will be getting them tomorrow.  They will need to bring them to school EVERY MONDAY until notified differently.

2.  Tuesday, Nov. 3rd is PARENT CONFERENCE DAY!   -  I look forward to meeting with many of you this coming Tuesday.  Thank you in advance for completing the pre-conference form.  This will help make sure I address any questions / concerns you have as our time is limited.    Please remember - there is NO SCHOOL for students this day!