FW: Newsletter 6

Newsletter 6                       2012-2013                                 12/13/2012

 

Dear Families,

 

Just some quick reminders:

Christmas Concert

Our Winter Holiday Concert for 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th will be Thursday, December 13 (tonight) at 6:30pm. The PTA is accepting donations for the bake sale they have at this time every year, too.

Please drop off the students in our classroom at 6:20; and the whole class will walk down together. Many people often get here earlier than that for seats and parking (and just walk the students up to the classroom at 6:20), since the place will be packed.

After the show, teachers take students back to the classroom, and families pick them up there.

Because 2 of my own kids have events tonight as well, I’m not able to be here. Mrs. Smith has volunteered to be here in my place, and I’m grateful.

Celebration

We were hoping to have a class breakfast before the break, but so far only 2 people have responded. I know things are hectic this time of year, so we can cancel if this doesn’t work. If it does work, please let us know so we can plan for it.

We’ll have our year-end celebration on Wednesday, December 19^th, which will be a holiday breakfast together in the classroom. We’ll start around 9:15.

For the breakfast, we’ll need families to contribute supplies, and volunteers to help here at school. We’d like to have toast decorated with food coloring, sausages, fruit for kabobs (bananas, apples, grapes, oranges), and something to drink.

Renee Hopkins has (again) volunteered to coordinate supplies. If you can help out by volunteering or bringing in any supplies please contact Renee Hopkins.

We’ll need plates, napkins, plastic silverware, toasters, white bread, food coloring, cut fruit, sausages (either cooked at home and reheated here, or cooked here in electric skillets), something to spread on the bread like butter or jam, and juice boxes or pouches. No peanuts, please.

Calendar

Thurs, Dec. 13—3-5 Concert, 6:30

Dec. 20-Jan. 1—Winter Break

Dec. 26—Kaylee’s birthday

Wed, Jan. 2—Break over; back to school

Reminder / Recuerda

I post all of these newsletters on our classroom blog: http://room302.blogspot.com/. It also has other things of interest, including a calendar, links, and the newest feature: a translate button that allows you to read in your language of choice (except sign language).

 

Puedo publicar todos estos boletines en nuestro blog de aula: http://room302.blogspot.com. También tiene otras cosas de interés, incluyendo un calendario, enlaces, y la nueva característica: un botón de traducir (translate) que le permite leer en el idioma de su elección (excepto la lengua de signos).

Chapter Book

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Jeff Kurtz

http://twitter.com/room302		http://room302.blogspot.com/ http://swift.enumclaw.wednet.edu/bde/jkurtz/index.php

 

 

Fwd: 2013 Lecture Series: Secrets To Raising Resilient Kids + Teens

This message was forwarded to you by Jeff (jjkmailis@gmail.com).

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To mark our 10th birthday, ParentMap has gathered a top-notch speaker line-up for 2013, starting on January 24th with mindfulness leaders, Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn. The theme running through all six lectures is how to keep stress out of family life and raise healthy, happy, resilient kids. Advance Tickets: $20  details here Holiday Special: All six lectures only $99!

JANUARY 24 Town Hall Seattle Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindful Parenting: Nurturing Our Children, Growing Ourselves In the rush-rush-rush of daily life, the all-important, nurturing aspects of parenthood can often get lost. Discover how to slow down and be more present with your kids. Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn, the scientist who brought mindfulness to mainstream society, presents powerful techniques to help you stay aware of your child's needs, be patient and build stronger family bonds. For all ages! More details

FEBRUARY 12 Kirkland Performance Center Laura Kastner, Ph.D. The Tween + Teen Years: Strategies for Wise-Minded Parents Raising a happy, healthy, and successful teenager is a serious undertaking. Leading psychologist and author of bestseller Getting To Calm, Dr. Laura Kastner, prepares parents well, offering advice on changes to expect and ways to stay connected through the unpredictable years ahead. Recommended for parents of kids aged 10+. More details

MARCH 14 Town Hall Seattle Denise Pope, Ph.D. The Resilient Student: Finding Balance in Today's Culture of Competition Homework, sports, GPAs, college, SATs ... the stress of today’s high-pressure, fast-paced culture can interfere with healthy development of children and teens. Race To Nowhere expert, Dr. Denise Pope, explores what it takes to be a well-balanced student and offers strategies to reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement or college goals. More details

APRIL 10 Mercer Island High School Susan Cain Quiet Kids: Raising an Introvert in a World That Won't Stop Talking Quiet kids have a tough time in our schools, playgrounds, even at home. Susan Cain, author of NYT bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking helps parents and educators understand the science and emotional needs of introverts, how to help them cope with the pressure to perform and bring out their special qualities. More details

APRIL 30 Kirkland Performance Center Adele Diamond, Ph.D. Bright Young Minds: Early Learning, Play and Executive Function To be successful takes creativity, flexibility, self-control,and discipline — central to these are the brain’s executive functions. Dr. Diamond, one of the world’s leading researchers on development of executive function, will share key influencers that help young children become great learners. For parents, psychologists and early learning specialists. More details

MAY 7 Town Hall Seattle John Gottman, Ph.D. Making Love Last and Marriage Work The greatest gift parents can give their children is a happy, stable home environment. Celebrated psychologist Dr. John Gottman returns by popular demand to offer couples a valuable marriage tune-up. Dr. Gottman shares fascinating insights from 40 years of relationships research on how to make love last. "Gottman comes to this endeavor with the best of qualifications: he's got the spirit of a scientist and the soul of a romantic." -- Newsweek  More details

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FW: newsletter

Newsletter 5                       2012-2013                                 12/4/2012

 

Dear Families,

 

Thank you to everyone for coming to conferences. Literally, this year, I got to do a conference with every single family. I appreciate that.

Christmas Concert

Our Winter Holiday Concert for 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th will be Thursday, December 13 at 6:30pm. The PTA is accepting donations for the bake sale they have at this time every year, too.

Please drop off the students in our classroom at 6:20; and the whole class will walk down together. Many people often get here earlier than that for seats and parking (and just walk the students up to the classroom at 6:20), since the place will be packed.

After the show, teachers take students back to the classroom, and families pick them up there.

Celebration

We’ll have our year-end celebration on Wednesday, December 19^th, which will be a holiday breakfast together in the classroom. We’ll start around 9:15.

For the breakfast, we’ll need families to contribute supplies, and volunteers to help here at school. We’d like to have toast decorated with food coloring, sausages, fruit for kabobs (bananas, apples, grapes, oranges), and something to drink.

Renee Hopkins has (again) volunteered to coordinate supplies. If you can help out by volunteering or bringing in any supplies please contact her.

We’ll need plates, napkins, plastic silverware, toasters, white bread, food coloring, cut fruit, sausages (either cooked at home and reheated here, or cooked here in electric skillets), something to spread on the bread like butter or jam, and juice boxes or pouches. No peanuts, please.

Math

The current unit teaches/reviews (among other things) rounding and money. I’ve talked about how these are two skills they will use forever. It would be helpful if you pointed out at home some ways they could use these skills, and especially helpful if there are some coins they can practice counting at home. I think that’s probably the best way to learn money (and time).

Calendar

Thurs, Dec. 13—3-5 Concert, 6:30

Dec. 20-Jan. 1—Winter Break

Dec. 26—Kaylee’s birthday

Wed, Jan. 2—Break over; back to school

Reminder / Recuerda

I post all of these newsletters on our classroom blog: http://room302.blogspot.com/. It also has other things of interest, including a calendar, links, and the newest feature: a translate button that allows you to read in your language of choice (except sign language).

 

Puedo publicar todos estos boletines en nuestro blog de aula: http://room302.blogspot.com/. También tiene otras cosas de interés, incluyendo un calendario, enlaces, y la nueva característica: un botón de traducir (translate) que le permite leer en el idioma de su elección (excepto la lengua de signos).

Chapter Book

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos

Ornaments

The ornaments we made this year are pipe cleaners, covered by crystalized borax powder. It’s the same stuff people use for laundry and other cleaning. Some kids have remarked that it looks edible, but it most certainly is not. It’s just for decoration. As part of that project, we also did a science investigation into some things that dissolve in water.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jeff

 

 

FW: Additional Information for Community Services

Subject: Additional Information for Community Services

 

Please find a list below of community programs and what they will provide when.

 

Kops for Kids – Accepting UPWRAPPED toys only (no clothes) from November 23 to December 14, 2012 at various drop off locations (including the district office lobby) around Enumclaw. They cannot accept ANY violent type toys, no dart guns, nerf guns, etc.

 

Enumclaw Fire Station will be collecting food during the Christmas parade in Enumclaw to be donated to the Senior Center.

 

Toys for Tots – Accepting UPWRAPPED toys to be delivered to the Enumclaw Fire Station AND locations around town, starting November 23 through December 13. They will  have cash donation containers at local stores, or cash and checks can be dropped off at the Fire Station. Friday, December 14 they will move toys from locations and fire station to the Senior Center to arrange for selection, volunteers will be needed for this. Saturday, December 15 parents will be able to select  toys for their children.

 

Enumclaw Kiwanis – Sending out information/applications for Christmas Baskets on November 21, 2012. They will use the same list that we used for Lending Hands.

 

PLATEAU OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Food Bank • More Pennies From Heaven • Samaritan Project
360-825-8961

Below is a list of services we provide throughout the year, as well as some special holiday information.  Unfortunately, we do not have any emergency housing available locally. The closest shelters are Federal Way and Tacoma. The other misprint on the 211 website is that we provide motel vouchers, which we do not.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you believe we can help a family!  I did provide flyers to Anne Chambers to share with school counselors.  There is also more information on our website:  www.plateauoutreach.org.

SERVICES

Food Bank:      Wednesday, 9:30 – Noon (open to all, available each week)

Emergency Assistance:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,  9:30 – Noon

  (Service area:        Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Buckley, Wilkeson, Carbonado, South Prairie)

Thrift Store:   Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00

Special Holiday Services

Christmas Food Bank:            12/19

Britt Nelson, Executive Director

Addition Subtraction Fact Family Triangles

These are from: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&ved=0CFoQFjAG&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkids.souee.org%2Fstarnet%2Fmodules%2Fsn_downloads%2Fdownload.php%3Fdwnl_id%3D73%26cat_id%3D1&ei=N8alUPzkBMntiQKU2YHgCw&usg=AFQjCNG3R2E9730aumdDHynkUantLOnQ7A&sig2=f6BbBDVM0MtMHpDVwkwbyg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletter 4

Newsletter 4                       2012-2013                                 11/13/2012

 

Dear Families,

 

One third of the year is done already. That means it’s time for conferences, and our schedule gets a bit irregular. Watch for those notes home, updates on http://twitter.com/room302, and the calendar on our blog.

 

Conferences

Conferences happen Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday (November 15-20). Our school day will end at 12:15, starting Thursday, and continuing daily through next week.

I’d like to meet with every family, so if the time I gave you doesn’t work let’s try to find one that does. If you sent your note back needing a different time, I’m hoping to fit you around the others, once everyone is confirmed. If you haven’t sent your yellow confirmation slip back yet, please do so ASAP. Thanks.

Also, just a reminder to please bring the students to conferences. They deserve to be here to celebrate the hard work they’ve done. And they need to be here if we’re talking about any changes that need to happen.

Book Fair

The book fair will be open when you’re here for conferences.

Math Triangles

We have a class list where we’re keeping track of how many pages of the addition/subtraction triangles the students have memorized. I’ve asked them to practice a few minutes each night until they’re all mastered. Please remind them of this. I’m hoping they can memorize them before we start multiplication in January.

Halloween Party

Our party was a lot of fun. Thank you to everyone who was able to send in supplies, and to those who could be here to help.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Jeff

http://twitter.com/room302		http://room302.blogspot.com/ http://swift.enumclaw.wednet.edu/bde/jkurtz/index.php

 

 

 

FW: Upcoming Events at the Black Diamond Library - December

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From: Monica Sands [mesands@kcls.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 7:56 PM
To: Monica Sands
Subject: Upcoming Events at the Black Diamond Library - December

Hi Everybody,

Here's what's coming up in December.   

 

Black Diamond December 2012

 

Children & Families

 

Discover Stories!

Family Story Times

Monday, December 3, 10:30am

All ages welcome with adult
Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this active fun-filled, half-hour program designed to help build Early Literacy skills as your child gets ready to read.

Wacky Winter Adventure Puppet Show
Monday, December 10, 10:30am

Presented by Luce Puppet Company.
Ages 3 and older.
Travel along with Pepe the Dog and Freezey the Snow Girl on their adventure to the North Pole to find the Gingerbread Princess. Will she provide magical help to keep Freezey from melting in spring?
Program held in place of Story Time.

Black Diamond After-School Book Bunch at Black Diamond Elementary
Marley: A Dog Like No Other by John Grogan

Wednesday, December 12, 3:45pm

Ages 8 to 12, parents and siblings welcome.
Munch free pizza, play games and talk about great books when you join us after school in the Black Diamond Elementary School Library.

New members always welcome.
This book group is open to all, but BDE students staying after school must bring a permission slip from their grown-up on the day of book group.

Parents will need to sign out their children with the Children's Librarian by 4:45pm.
Sponsored by the Friends of Black Diamond Library.

Adults

 

Friends of the Black Diamond Library Meeting

Thursday, December 20, 7pm

This nonprofit group supports the Black Diamond Library through fundraising, sponsorship of programs and services and increasing awareness of the library's vital community role. Join us!

 

KidReads - Read my book reviews:
http://blogs.kcls.org/booktalk/monica-covington/

Tell Me A Story - Learn about KCLS Story Times, follow the link and choose your library on the map for details specific to your location:
http://wiki.kcls.org/tellmeastory/index.php/

 

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Monica Sands, Children's Librarian
Black Diamond & Covington Branches
King County Library System
253.630.8761

Mail to:
Covington Library
27100 164th Ave SE
Covington, WA  98042

FW: Community Services

Subject: Community Services

Below is a list of services we provide throughout the year, as well as some special holiday information.  Unfortunately, we do not have any emergency housing available locally. The closest shelters are Federal Way and Tacoma. The other misprint on the 211 website is that we provide motel vouchers, which we do not.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you believe we can help a family!  I did provide flyers to Anne Chambers to share with school counselors.  There is also more information on our website:  www.plateauoutreach.org.

Enumclaw Youth & Family taking applications for Giving Tree at POM on 11/1, 11/7, 11/8 (9:30 – 11:30) or call EY&F. Deadline for applications is November 15, 2012.

SERVICES

Food Bank:      Wednesday, 9:30 – Noon (open to all, available each week)

Emergency Assistance:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,  9:30 – Noon

  (Service area:        Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Buckley, Wilkeson, Carbonado, South Prairie)

Thrift Store:   Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00

Special Holiday Services

Thanksgiving Food Bank: 11/14

Christmas Food Bank:            12/19

Britt Nelson, Executive Director
PLATEAU OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Food Bank • More Pennies From Heaven • Samaritan Project
360-825-8961

Halloween Party 2012

2012-2013                                 10/23/2012

 

 

Halloween Party!

Room 302

Dear Families,

 

It is soon time for our classroom Halloween Party!  The party will be this Friday, October 26^th from 11:45 to 12:30. 

The kids will be able to bring costumes to change into at school.  Please do not wear them to school.  We will have a time set aside for changing.

There are some supplies and volunteers needed for the classroom party!  If you would like to volunteer please make sure you have turned in your volunteer paperwork and have been cleared by the district.

 

Here is the list of supplies needed:

Large box of Ritz crackers or two normal boxes

6 cans of spray cheese spread (Kraft Easy cheese)

2 Bags of Rold Gold stick pretzels

Juice boxes or pouches for 25 students

Small paper plates and napkins

 

We have a student in our classroom with a peanut allergy.  So no items can contain peanuts or be processed in a plant with peanuts.  We want to make sure that ALL the students are able to participate.

If you can help out by volunteering or bringing in any supplies please contact Renee Hopkins.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Jeff and Renee

 

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Book Orders

BOOK ORDERS!                                             9/27/2012

 Book Club Order Due Date: Friday October 5th

Scholastic Book Clubs Ordering Information: www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

Class Activation Code: HJHTW

 

Dear Families,

My name is Renee and I am a Parent Volunteer in Mr. Kurtz classroom for this school year.  I will be in charge of the classroom Book Orders for the year.  Book Orders provide families and the classroom with opportunities to expand their book collections.

Take some time and explore the attached Scholastic Books Clubs flyers with your child. Once you've decided which books to purchase, the best way to order books is online. It saves time, offers more book choices, and earns extra rewards for the classroom.

To start ordering online, follow these simple steps:

1.    Register at Scholastic Book Clubs' secure Web site www.scholastic.com/bookclubs, and create your own User Name and Password.

2.    Enter the onetime Class Activation Code above to link you to our classroom. (Ours is HJHTW)

3.    Choose the books that you would like to order.

4.    Pay for your selections using your credit card or debit card.

5.    Submit your order to me online.

 

These Book Orders also provide ideas for books to look for at our local Black Diamond Library. Check out the libraries web site at http://www.kcls.org/  or take a trip to the library!

If you have any questions regarding the Book Orders please feel free to contact me by phone or email.  My contact information is below.

Book Orders Due date:  Friday October 5^th.

 

Thank you,

 

 Renee