Elementary School Parent Bulletin – October 5, 2009

IMPORTANT DATES

PHOTO GALLERY

During Student Led Conferences, our first through fifth graders had a wonderful time sharing their work and progress with their parents and setting goals for the rest of the year!

VISITING AUTHOR JACK GANTOS

Last week, internationally known author Jack Gantos came to FDR to talk to grades EC through 12 about reading and writing. The winner of a Newbery Honor Award spoke about loving books. He shared that he still lives within walking distance of a library, and goes everyday. He brought one of the 200 journals he kept as a kid, and showed students how to start a journal and how to turn journal writing into literature. With the youngest students, he showed picture books then drew out their ideas to create an outline for a new story. The writer of the popular Joey Pigza, Jack Black and Rotten Ralph series left students and staff laughing and pondering new ways of reading and writing.

Enjoy the pictures!

NEW FIFTH AND FIRST GRADE TEACHERS

Tim McKenna and Ruth Romero (teachers who are taking over from Daniel and Roslyn Dotterweich) will start working in G5 and G1 with their corresponding students.

FDR POOL

Students will be allowed to wear any ALL BLACK or ALL BLUE swimsuit during PE classes. Black/Blue suits may have a 'company logo' that is not blue/black. Girls must wear one piece suits. FDR swimsuits are available at the FDR UNIFORM STORE and may continue to be worn. Swim Team swimsuits can also be used. 
 Students must wear the FDR swimming cap, flip flops, and towel. Goggles are optional but highly recommended.

If you have any questions regarding swimsuits PLEASE ASK YOUR PE TEACHER or Miss Lucha Villar at the Aquatic Department 4350890-4204 or at her email <lvillar@amersol.edu.pe>

Aquatic Unit Schedule for the EC- G5 students:

NOVEMBER 2 - NOVEMBER 25: Mr. Lasse’s P.E classes

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 25: Miss Lucha Mendieta’s P.E classes

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 22: Mr. Drew’s P.E classes

HALLOWEEN IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Parents of EC and Kindergarten students are cordially invited to join us for the annual Costume Parade in the elementary gym at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30.  There is no Halloween parade for students in grades 1-5.  All children (EC-grade 5) may wear costumes to school, but they should wear or bring clothes that will allow them to participate comfortably in the regular daily activities, including P.E.  Students who do not choose to wear costumes should wear their school uniforms. 

For safety reasons, students are not to wear masks or bulky costumes on the school buses, and students may NOT bring toy weapons to school (including swords, knives, or guns).  We also ask that students refrain from using gory, bloody masks and costumes.  All students will be dismissed at the regular time.

A “RE-USED” HALLOWEEN

The green team would like to propose a lower environmental impact this Halloween. Rather than buying tons of plastic, we would like to propose a "re-used Halloween".

How much landfill space do you think we will save if everyone in our school does not buy a Halloween costume? We encourage our students to act green and participate in our first ever-reuse Halloween costume celebration at FDR. What does that mean? Instead of buying a costume, students can find their costume in the hidden treasures of their own closets. The best costumes are ones that are creative, unique and homemade. Please, share the following ideas with your children for “greenifying” their costume…

-Create a costume using your parent’s old clothes (ask first)

-Create a costume out of old boxes, paper towel holders

-Use a costume from a previous year

-Borrow a costume from a friend

Let’s show our creativity this Halloween by accepting the responsibility to care for the planet. Happy "Re-used" Halloween!

VISITING AUTHOR MARY DODSON WADE

Mary Dodson Wade, the author of over 60 non-fiction books, will visit FDR on Thursday, October 29th, to speak to classes about researching and writing non-fiction. She's a former librarian, who began writing at a young age. Her books can be seen in the Media Center, and a limited number of copies will be available for sale on the day of her visit. Please stop by to preview her books, or go to

http://www.answers.com/topic/mary-dodson-wade or

GREEN TIP OF THIS MONTH: Tote a Roosevelt canvas bag as you shop! You'll save a plastic bag at every stop. They're available through our PTA.

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