Tis the Season!

Happy Holidays! I hope you are enjoying your preparations for the Christmas season. I will be absent this Tuesday as I attend a training at the ISD for our technology grant. The Christmas Program is Monday, Dec. 16. The program begins at 7:00. Students should arrive at 6:45 in their dress clothes (no jeans, please). Last week students drew the name of a classmate to purchase a small gift for. There is a $5 limit. If you may have trouble purchasing a gift, just let me know and I would be happy to do that for your child. I certainly don’t want it to be a financial burden but only a fun and thoughtful way to celebrate the season. If your child does not remember their person, feel free to call or email me and I can let you know. Have a great week!

Co-ed Deadline

Co-Ed Basketball forms need to be in ASAP. The deadline was the 22nd, but they can still turn them in until next Wednesday, 12/4/13. This is for all 3rd - 6th grade students. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Halloween Fun

Thank you to everyone who provided something for our Halloween party. The students seemed to have a great time. Their costumes were fantastic! I hope they enjoyed their day off on Friday, too. Nov. 4: Library 8: Last day for Oct. Book-It Calendar 14: No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-7) 15: No School (Deer Day) 22: Nov. Book Order Due 28-29: Thanksgiving Break Have a great week!

Halloween Week

IMPORTANT DATES: Oct. 31: Halloween/Book Order Due Nov. 1: No School (Pro. Dev.) 4: Library 8: Last day for Oct. Book-It Calendar 14: No School (Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-7) 15: No School (Deer Day) Our normal PE days are Monday and Tuesday. This Thursday is Halloween! I hope your child is excited! The touring of the wax museum and downtown parade are scheduled to begin at 1:00, so students will be able to start changing into costumes around 12:40/12:45. Our food party will take place after the parade, with an all-school recess at 2:30. Please refrain from sending complicated face paint and any weapons with your child’s costume. Thank you.

Week of Oct. 21

Thank you to all of you who made it out to our Title One Night. It was a fun time to see the students interacting with you and sharing a little about what they do here. I hope you enjoyed the evening as well. Thank you for your support. Oct. 31: Halloween/Book Order Due Nov. 1: No School (Pro. Dev.) 8: Last day for Oct. Book-It Calendar 14: Parent/Teacher Conferences 15: No School (Deer Day)

Dentistry From the Heart

Who: Anyone in need of dental treatment What: Free Dental Services Where: LifeSmiles Dentistry, 300 Paluster, Cadillac When: October 8 from 9-4 complete some forms November 1, those selected will have an appointment

Let the MEAP begin!

As we begin the MEAP test this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, please encourage your child to do his or her best on the test. Remind them that this is an important test. Please also make sure your child has a delicious, nutritious breakfast that morning. There will be NO spelling this week due to MEAP testing, so enjoy! Spelling will resume with List 5 next week. IMPORTANT DATES: Oct. 8,9: Reading MEAP Tests 15: Math MEAP 18: Library 21: Delayed Start 31: Halloween/Book Order Due Nov. 1: No School (Pro. Dev.) 8: Last day for Oct. Book-It Calendar Thank you for encouraging your child to do their best this week on the MEAP!

Week of Sept. 30

As the MEAP test approaches, please encourage your child to do his or her best on the test. Remind them that this is an important test. Please also make sure your child has a delicious, nutritious breakfast that morning. Oct. 2: Math Test 4: Library 8,9: Reading MEAP Tests 9: Science test 15: Math MEAP Most students are doing a great job returning homework! Thank you for your support in this.

Week of Sept. 23

As we begin to near the end of some chapters, please be watching for colored “I predict a _____ test” slips with a study guide. This slip can be returned if you study with your child and sign it, giving your child one extra credit point on that test. Spelling tests are always given on Fridays. Bonus words can “replace” a missed regular word and then can accumulate for extra credit. Sept. 23: Bedroom Map assignment due (lose points each day it's late) 27: Fun Friday (students with all their work in may participate) 27: Book Order due

Upcoming events 9/16

Good evening! Students did not have a homework assignment tonight but I would anticipate one the rest of the week. Also, don't forget students' bedroom maps are due Monday, Sept. 23. These must be completed at home. Also this week, we will go to library on Friday. Have a terrific week!

Upcoming Events

Sept. 11: Picture Day for 3rd Graders 14: Cadillac Elks Soccer Shoot Contest CASA Soccer fields on Plett Rd. in Cadillac registration begins at 9:00 a.m. all participants receive a certificate; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each age group receive a trophy

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!!!

Thank you so much for coming to our open house.  It was wonderful to meet you.  It made me even more excited about Tuesday!

This week we will have PE with Mrs. Kelley on Wednesday.  We will not have music this week.  Our normal schedule will be PE on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on delayed start weeks we will have PE Monday and Friday.  Music is normally on Wednesday as well.

We will be visiting the library this Friday.

I look forward to seeing you Tuesday! Have a wonderful weekend!

Week of May 28

May 30: Field Trip to Historic White Pine Village in Ludington
**Remember a sack lunch, comfortable shoes, and to dress for the unexpected weather.  Also, remember that we will be returning by 3:00.

June 5: Track and Field Afternoon

June 7: Last day of school; dismissal at 1:45

Thank you for all you've done to make this a fantastic year.  I hope your child has had a great year, as I did.  PLEASE, keep practicing multiplication and division facts this summer to keep them fresh and KEEP READING!!!!

Week of May 20

May     21: Math Test

            24: Fun to Be Fit

            27: No School (Memorial Day)

30:  ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE

       Field Trip to White Pine Historic Village in Ludington

June      5: Track and Field Day for 3/4

10: Last day of school

Thank you to the moms who made it to our Mother/Son Game Night!  Although the weather didn't cooperate, we hope you and your son still had a good time.

A change in plans-- we will be returning BEFORE the end of the school day on May 30th after our field trip, so you needn't pick your child up that day.

Have a great week!

Week of May 13

It's hard to believe we're looking ahead to the end of the school year already! This schedule should contain all our important upcoming events.  If you have not sent in your child's $2 and permission slip for our field trip, please do that as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Looking ahead...

May    16: Library

17: Mother/Son Game Night

            20: Delayed Start

            24: Fun to Be Fit

            27: No School (Memorial Day)

30:  Field Trip to White Pine Historic Village in Ludington

June      5: Track and Field Day for 3/4

10: Last day of school

Have a great week!

Week of April 22

Fun to Be Fit T-shirt money is due TODAY, Monday, April 22.  Contact Cindy Kelley if you plan to order and will be late.

Thank you so much for your help and support in our Third Grade Bookstore.  As a third grade, we raised over $350!!! This will significantly lower each child's cost for our field trip in May.  Thank you so much! And a special thank you to Mrs. Roller for helping run the store.  It all went smoothly because of her.

Don't forget-- this Tuesday will be students' math test over fractions and Wednesday will be their MI History test over economics.

Have a great week!
Mrs. Erin Brinks

Soccer

MISSAUKEE-OSCEOLA YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013

Fall Youth Soccer Registration Dates. The Missuakee-Osceola Youth Soccer Association (MOYSA), formally the AYSO/MASA, will be registering soccer players ages 6-11 (before August 1, 2013) at Northern Michigan Christian School on May 2nd from 4-6 and May 9th at Lake City Schools from 6-8 pm. Cost is $30.00 per player.  Teams will be divided into ages 6/7 , 8/9, and 10/11. Please call Dave Skinner at 231-920-1278 (dskinner@nmcs.us) or Diane Eisenga at 231-779-3702 if you have any questions. You can also visit our MOYSA Facebook page to download registration forms and see important announcements and schedules for the upcoming season. If you are interested in coaching or refereeing, please contact Dave Skinner. All coaches and referees will receive training and referees will be paid.  If you cannot attend the registration nights, please send forms to MOYSA, 128 S. Martin, McBain, MI 49657 by May 17^th. 

Welcome back!

IMPORTANT DATES:

April   12: March Book-it Calendars due

            15: Delayed start
            16: Third grade Bookstore
            26: April book order due
May     17: Mother/Son Game Night
            30:  Field Trip to White Pine Historic Village in Ludington

 Students’ PE days THIS WEEK are TUESDAY and Friday.

                WE NEED BOOKS!!!! Our third grade bookstore is next and we’ve only had a few students bring in any books to donate.  We will be pricing books for our store Friday, so please send them in as soon as possible.  At this point, it doesn’t look like we’ll have enough inventory to open.

                Mrs. Kelley needs parent helpers for the recess Mileage Club that will begin on Monday, April 15th.  You would be needed ONE day a week, from 1:40 - 2:55.  Please contact her a.s.a.p. if you can help out.  Her e-mail is ckelly@mcbain.org, or 825-2021.  Thank you! Also, because of a special lesson she planned, Mrs. Kelley changed our PE from Wednesday to Tuesday this week.

                Mark your calendars, mothers of third-grade boys, for our Mother/Son Game Night.  It is scheduled for May 17, with more details to follow.  We hope you’ll be able to attend with your son!

Pre-Spring Break Week

Thursday is pajama day!

Mrs. Kelley needs parent helpers for the recess Mileage Club that will begin on Monday, April 15th.  You would be needed ONE day a week, from 1:40 - 2:55.  Please contact her a.s.a.p. if you can help out.  Her e-mail is ckelly@mcbain.org, or 825-2021.  Thank you!

        

Tuesday we will be completing the assessment for Unit 7 on multiplication and division.  There are many students who need to be practicing their facts regularly at home.  I recommend adding five minutes onto their Home Link time to practice flash cards.  They need to know their facts and/or be able to answer multiplication and division problems for the test.

Report cards will come home the last day before spring break, March 28.

This Wednesday afternoon we will have a reward afternoon.  The students have definitely earned it!

SPELLING:

Red and Orange- no new words this week

Yellow-test today, no new words until 4/9

Green- test Tuesday, no new words until 4/10

Blue- test Wednesday, no new words until 4/11

Purple-  test Thursday,  no new words until 4/12

Have a FANTASTIC Spring Break!

Week of March 11th

IMPORTANT DATES:

March  14: Library

15: Animal Print Day

            18: Delayed Start

            21: Shop Book Fair

            22: Favorite Storybook Character Day

23: Father/Daughter Dance

28: Jammies in the Jungle Day (pajamas to school)

28: Purchase at Book Fair

28: Library

March 29-April 5: Good Friday/Spring Break

May 30:  Field Trip to White Pine Historic Village in Ludington

The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming Book Fair. We are seeking volunteers to help students browse and purchase books on March 21^st, 22^nd, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, and 28^th from 11:30am-3:00pm. The Book Fair will be set-up in the Library and students will come down with their entire class - - so the more volunteers we have to help, the smoother it will go. If you’d be willing to help out for an afternoon (or partial afternoon) please let us know. We are also extending our hours on Thursday March 21^st & Thursday March 28^th from 3:00-6:00so that families & community members can browse and shop. We are looking for volunteers to run the fair during these extended hours as well. If you would be willing to help out with the Book Fair, please contact Sherry Brinks at sherrybrinks@gmail.com (825-2021/884-9566) or LeighAnn Sikkema at lasikkema@mcbain.org(825-8041).

March is reading month!!! This year it’s “Go Wild for Reading.” This Tuesday we’ll read in the jungle, Thursday the Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo will be visiting, and Friday is another $.25 popcorn day and crazy colors dress-up day.

Just a reminder that March 8^th during the school day will be the Sport Stacking Tournament.  Individuals who have signed up will compete from 9:05-9:35, then results will be announced in a special assembly at 12:45. Also, Cupstacking Club will have its final meeting this Tuesday, but the location has been changed to the multi-use room by the gym. Also, because of the tournament, Mrs. Kelley has changed our Friday PE to THURSDAY.

The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming Book Fair. We are seeking volunteers to help students browse and purchase books on March 21^st, 22^nd, 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, and 28^th from 11:30am-3:00pm. The Book Fair will be set-up in the Library and students will come down with their entire class - - so the more volunteers we have to help, the smoother it will go. If you’d be willing to help out for an afternoon (or partial afternoon) please let us know. We are also extending our hours on Thursday March 21^st & Thursday March 28^th from 3:00-6:00so that families & community members can browse and shop. We are looking for volunteers to run the fair during these extended hours as well. If you would be willing to help out with the Book Fair, please contact Sherry Brinks at sherrybrinks@gmail.com (825-2021/884-9566) or LeighAnn Sikkema at lasikkema@mcbain.org(825-8041). Thank you for your support!

IMPORTANT DATES:

March  7: Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo assembly

8: Sport Stacking Tournament

             8: Colors of the Rainforest Day (crazy colors together)

            15: Animal Print Day

            21: Shop Book Fair

            22: Favorite Storybook Character Day

23: Father/Daughter Dance

28: Jammies in the Jungle Day (pajamas to school)

28: Purchase at Book Fair

March 29-April 5: Good Friday/Spring Break

May 30:  Field Trip to White Pine Historic Village in Ludington

Students’ PE days THIS WEEK are Wednesday and THURSDAY.

February 25

IMPORTANT DATES:

Feb.     28: Library

28: Conferences (as needed)

March   1: February Book Order/ Book It Calendars Due

                 Dress as a Jungle Explorer

             8: Sport Stacking Tournament

             8: Colors of the Rainforest Day (crazy colors together)

            15: Animal Print Day

            22: Favorite Storybook Character Day

23: Father/Daughter Dance

28: Jammies in the Jungle Day (pajamas to school)

March 29-April 5: Good Friday/Spring Break

May 30:  Field Trip to White Pine Historic Village in Ludington

March is reading month!!! This year it’s “Go Wild for Reading.” I’ve included the month’s dress-up days in the “Important Dates” column. Kickoff begins this Friday with “Dress as a Jungle Explorer.”

            Just a reminder that March 8^th during the school day will be the Sport Stacking Tournament.  Forms are due Monday, March 4. A total of $10,633.92 was raised for the American Heart Association from our Jump Rope for Heart Event.  Thanks to all that supported this event.  The American Heart Association sends a huge thank you to our community!  Note...if your child raised money, the thank you gifts will be in in a few weeks.

            Thank you for your support!

Valentine's Day/Jump Rope for Heart

Thursday will be an action-packed day.  If you are coming for Jump Rope for Heart, we will be starting in the gym at 12:15 and ending at 1:45.  We will pass out Valentine cards before we go and having our food after recess.  Our morning will be somewhat normal, although we do have a special library time.

Check out Mrs. Kelley's informative blog at:
http://kelleyscomments.blogspot.com/
Spelling is all messed up, so here’s the plan as of now for the next couple of weeks:
Red & Orange: Test today, New words 2/19 with test on Friday, 2/22
Yellow: Test 2/12, New words 2/19, test Monday, 2/25
Green: Test 2/13, New words 2/20

Blue: Test 2/14, New words 2/21

Purple: New words 2/14, Test 2/21

VALENTINE CLASS LIST:

Girls                                         Boys

Carsyn     Kayda                       Duane              Cage

Nancy     Natalie                       Nick                 Bryce

Macy      Madeleine                  Carsten            Dylan

Kila         Maria                        Cole                 Bareck

Karlene   Ella                           Tyler                Tucker

Hailey     Cassidy                     Colton              Seth

 PARTY REMINDER:

Rice Krispy Treats: Ella’s mom
Finger Jello: Carsten’s mom
Cheese and crackers: Carsyn’s mom
Chips: Karlene’s mom
Juice: Duane
Napkins and plates: Kayda’s mom

If you’re interested, in bringing any of the following, please contact me:
pickles, fruit and dip, and cups.

Mrs. Kelley's Blog

Check out Mrs. Kelley's informative blog at:
http://kelleyscomments.blogspot.com/

Upcoming Events

IMPORTANT DATES:

Feb.       8: Jan. Book-It Calendars Due

            14: Library
                 Valentine’s Day
                 Jump Rope for Heart (begins at 12:15)
15 & 18: No School (Teacher In-service/Presidents’ Day)
19: Native American dwellings due
March   1: February Book Order Due
            23: Father/Daughter Dance
March 29-April 5: Spring Break