Today in social studies, we created Navajo pots using play dough I made with my grandmother’s recipe.  Here’s the recipe, in case you would like to use it.  It is MUCH cheaper than buying it, and I know I loved it dearly as a kid!  J

Grandma Burge’s Play Dough

1 cup flour

1 Tablespoon alum

½ cup salt

1 cup water

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon vanilla

Food coloring

Mix all ingredients.  Add oil and water.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Remove from heat and add vanilla.  Divide into balls and work in food coloring by kneading.  Keep in a plastic bag or Tupperware.

Have a fantastic three day weekend!

Day 1 - Art

Day 2 - PE/Music

Day 3 - Music/PE

Day 4 - Writing

Day 5 - Technology/Guidance

Day 6 - Technology/Library

Today, Monday, August 18th is Day 4.

 I will attempt to send home a newsletter tomorrow, but it MAY be later.  The beginning of the year is always a little insane for me, so please be patient with me.  As for the first day, you are welcome to send in supplies (if you haven’t already), and I would like to have your forms as soon as possible.  If you did not get to make it last night, I will send home a “Dixie Folder” with important forms and a calendar in it.  Also, if you have any socks at home that you would be willing to donate, I would love to have them!  We use CLEAN socks to wipe off the children’s white boards.

 Remember that you are more than welcome to walk your child to the classroom the first TWO days of school.  I would love to see you all again! 

 If you ever have any questions, never hesitate to call, e-mail, send in a note, or stop by and visit me.  I am looking forward to working with all of you! 

I wanted to let you know about some things coming up at Dixie.  Our New Student Orientation will be Monday, August 11th from 5:30 until 7:00.  Our Lower Primary (kindergarten and first grade) informational meeting will start at 5:30, the Upper Primary (second and third grades) meeting will be at 6:00, and the intermediate (fourth and fifth grades) will begin at 6:30.

The first day of school is August 13th.  The building opens at 7:15, and classes start PROMPTLY at 7:45.

Also, there’s been a change in the building.  All second grade classes will now be in C-Complex, and all third grade classes will be in F-Complex.  I have moved to C-2, which was Ms. Noble’s old room.  I am really looking forward to meeting all of you!

Have a great last few weeks of summer!

Well, it’s been forever since my last blog!  Sorry about that.  The last part of the school year really did me in!  I hope everyone is having a fun, relaxing break.  Mine has been pretty busy.  I’m taking a class, teaching a class, and trying to clean my house!  (Ugh for the last part!)

Thanks again for a fabulous year.  My students and parents were simply WONDERFUL!

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!

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.

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