Fields’ Focus

Hi all!! I meant to get a newsletter out today, but it just didn’t happen. I know the second graders are not testing, but it sure feels like we are. Things have been a little crazy here at Dixie!

I wanted to let you know about our crazy schedule the next two weeks. We will be staying together in our homeroom all day. Mrs. Curtis, our vice-principal , has come up with some fun activities for us to do. Because of the activities and the testing, we will have our Specials and Lunch at a different time. Specials will be at 10:45 now (for only 30 minutes), and Lunch will be at 11:35. Again, if you can, we would like to gather some snacks to give the children in the morning, so they don’t get hungry. We’ve gotten some snacks, but not enough to last us the two weeks. Anything would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks so much!

Also, due to testing, there will be no homework at all at Dixie for the next two weeks. We still ask for the students to read for at least 15 minutes a night.  Enjoy this little break!

Parents, I just received this information in an e-mail today.  I know some parents have asked about tutoring for their child during the summer.  Apparently, the Carnegie Center has some very good opportunities for this summer.  Call the phone number below for more information.

2008 Summer Tutoring Program at the Carnegie Center

Registration for summer tutoring will begin May 1!
Call or stop by to reserve your spot.
• Students will work with a tutor in small groups.
• $10 for the summer• Parents should register students for one of the slots below:

The Carnegie Center offers weekly, one-on-one tutoring for children in grades K-12th. The children will meet with volunteer tutors for one hour to receive extra help and support in reading, math, writing and more. There is a registration fee of $25 for the school year and $10 for the summer. For more information or to register, email or call Esther Edwards at 254-4175.

I showed this video to part of the classes today, and I told them I would put it on my blog for them.  I hope you enjoy it!!   It took MANY hours of hard, hard work!!!!

 Mayan Video

Okay, kids, last Thursday all of us made a list of things we wanted or needed to do over Spring Break.  I think I got ONE thing done on that list - I took a few walks.  How did you do on your list?  Is there anything you can do today, on your last day of our Break?  I think I am going to clean my upstairs, so that should be at least one more thing I can check off.

I hope you all had a fantastic break!  I am looking forward to seeing you in the morning!

Well, I was really looking forward to staying at home this week.  I thought I would get some gardening done and a walk or two.  But all of this rain is making me go a little stir crazy!  What kinds of things do you do when it’s raining outside?  I like to read, listen to music, write in my journal, watch a movie, and blog.  :-)  Try to be creative with what you do while it’s raining.  Otherwise, you might get bored!