Hello Parents,

Happy Monday! This week is a very busy week for us in the classroom as we wrap up for our winter break. Please take a look at the following schedule of events:

Tuesday, December 16

1. White Group Math - Chapter 5 Test

2. Movie - Aurthur Christmas

                Students went home today with a permission slip. Please sign tonight

                to be returned tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 17

1. Student Store - The students will be putting together a market place to use

            their Alvarado dollars. They have a choice as to whether or not they would

            like to sell. Items to sell are optional, such as drawings, treats, bracelets,

            etc. We discussed how an economy works and this is also an opportunity

            for them to get gifts for the holidays.

Thursday, December 18

1. Holidays Around the World - The students in grades 3-5 will be traveling
             classrooms and learning about how the winter holiday is celebrated in that

             country. Our class has been learning about the Philippines and will share

             about their holiday cultural traditions.

Friday, December 19

1. Honor Roll/Character Assembly - All parents are invited. Our class will be

              reciting the character traits of Meekness to the audience.

Wednesday-Friday: Minimum Days - Early Release at 12:20pm

Thank you parents. Hope you have a wonderful week!