January 20th Newsletter

4th Grade All-Stars
Monday, January 20, 2009
(Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Vargo)
Week At A Glance:

Math: What are fractions? What are the numerator and denominator?

Science: What is a parallel and series circuit?

Language Arts: We will be reading Two Lands, One Heart. We will NOT have a Spelling Test due to our short week and MAP testing. MAP Reading Test on Thursday! Please be sure your child has plenty of sleep and a healthy breakfast!

Social Studies: We will continue our discussion of the French & Indian War. Chapter 7 test Wednesday!

Special Announcements:
· Please be sure to send in $10.00 for the field trip by Wednesday, January 21st.
· School makes paying for school lunches EASY! With myLunchMoney, giving your kids lunch money couldn’t be easier. The SERVICE is easy-to-use, convenient, private and secure. Simply go to www.myLunchMoney.com to enroll and start using the site to deposit funds into your child’s lunch account. Once your account is established, you can check balances and fund the account anytime from your home computer, phone or fax. Your child’s information is safe- it stays at school. Your personal and payment card information is protected by the most advanced Internet security. Please note : There is $1.95 fee charged to your debit or credit card per transaction. For more information about how to use this exciting new service, call 800-479-3531 or visit wwwLunchMoney.com.
· The office of Operations for the School District of Oconee County will share the long range building plans for each area. Dr. Michael Thorsland will share Dr. Ken Stevenson’s long range facilities report, the survey results and field questions from attendees. Interested persons may attend any or all of the meetings. Feb. 23rd, 7:00 pm West-Oak Auditorium; Feb. 26th, 7:00 pm Tamassee-Salem Auditorium; March 2nd, 7:00 pm Seneca High Auditorium; March 3rd, 7:00 pm Walhalla High Auditorium
Special Dates:
· January 21 – Field Trip Money Due ($10:00)
· January 21 - Report Cards go home
· January 26 – 4th grade Field Trip to Peace Center (9:30 am-2:30 pm)
· February 9 – Math & Science Night/Open House/Family Book Fair Night 5:00-7:00 pm
· February 13 – Student Holiday
· February 16 – Holiday or Inclement Weather Make Up Day
· February 18 – Progress Reports go home
· February 23 – SDOC Long Range Building Plans Informational Meeting 7:00 pm West-Oak Auditorium
· February 26 – SDOC Long Range Building Plans Informational Meeting 7:00 pm Tamassee-Salem Auditorium
· February 27 – Family Movie Night (more information to follow)
· March 2 – SDOC Long Range Building Plans Informational Meeting 7:00 pm Seneca High Auditorium
· March 2-6 - Kindergarten Registration for 2009-2010 School Year (be sure to bring birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of address)
· March 3 - SDOC Long Range Building Plans Informational Meeting 7:00 pm Walhalla High Auditorium
· March 3 – Pre-K Registration for 2009-2010 School Year (be sure to bring birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of address)

All-Stars of the Week

Amber R.
Mrs. Smith’s HR

Stephanie
Mrs. Vargo’s