Reminders for Monday

I hope everyone has enjoyed a restful weekend, especially on this rainy Sunday!  Just a few reminders for this week:

1.  If you have any notes still due in, please return as soon as possible (i.e. green Dismissal Plan note, green Student Information sheet, pink blog permission form).

2.  The kids were introduced to the band and orchestra teachers on Friday.  If your child is interested in participating, see the green sheet that is in the Take Home section of the pendafile. The note of interest is to be signed and returned tomorrow.   Tuesday morning (7:50a.m.) is the first of three "Prelude" sessions, where the students can become familiar with the various instruments before making an official decision.  I highly recommend joining one or the other.  The music program in this district is STELLAR and research supports the strong connection between music and learning!

3.  If your child is interested in Student Council this year, there is a brief meeting about it right after school on Wednesday, just until 4:00p.m.  You are responsible for arranging transportation home after the meeting.

4.  Please take a close look at our Speciasl Schedule in the right margin so your child knows when to bring gym shoes! 

5.  Homework will begin tomorrow.  Please develop a routine with your 5th grader about where to place the ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK right when he or she gets home so that you can see it and sign it each day.  Also, any papers that are in the "Take Home" section of the pendafile should be looked at carefully and either stay home or be signed and returned the next day.  This Friday, you will see the Friday Folder for the first time.  The Friday Folder holds both graded and non-graded work so that you can see how your child is performing in class.

Finally, if you have not yet joined the Young PTA, please consider doing so.  Your investment in the PTA will be enjoyed by all the kids (and staff) at Young School.  The PTA does so much for the school in the area of special events, class parties, field trips, and sooooo much more.  PLEASE JOIN THE PTA!!