January 22

Dear Families,
Happy Inauguration Week! In addition to watching the historic inauguration this week, the students have been:
 Finishing up their reading group books and working on a summary for them. This will prepare the students for writing a response to literature about their books.
 Completing their VT scavenger hunt so that we can move on to studying VT geography with our own Vermont Maps!! (Students started the map work today!!).
 Starting a new unit in math about decimals and fractions.
 Continuing to focus on editing in our writing. Additionally, many students are finalizing their drafts for the Little League article. Mary Anne has come in again this week to share her professional skills with the students.
 Using a variety of web sites for both math practice, and Vermont studies. Check them out on our school webpage: http://www.scsvt.org/TEAMS/ENDEAVOR/index.html

Other Important News and Dates:
• Friday – 1/23 – Red Barn Fundraiser packets DUE!!
• 1/20-1/23/09 International Cultures Week
• 1/23/09 PTO International Cultures Potluck Dinner 6:00-7:30 p.m. Bring sneakers to this event so you can join the festivities in the gym after dinner.
• 1/29/09 Art Show- I encourage you all to attend! These children are fabulous artists.

 Looks like we will be the only class going to the Historical Society and Statehouse in Montpelier in March. Therefore, I think I’ll take many of you up on your offer to drive. Thank you for the positive response. I’ll send home a form for you to fill out so that we can confirm who is driving and how many students you can take (and get it in writing). More than enough parents responded that they could drive, so it’s fine if you choose to back out or ride along in another car. Look for the form to come home some time in early February. You’ll also want to make sure that the school has your updated insurance information (Before March!).


Hope everyone is staying warm. Keep in touch!