A Very Busy Week Three

What a whirlwind of a week this has been!  The first 3 weeks of the 2017 school year are completed, and the students are beginning to adjust to the pace and schedule of 5th grade.  Thanks to all the parents who are making sure their students are completing nightly homework and studying for tests. Please also be sure that each student is memorizing multiplication facts through 12x12, and reading a minimum of 20-30 minutes per night.

This week, we will kick off the Book Fair tomorrow.  Students will visit the library to browse and make wish lists.  Once you see the wish lists, students will have the opportunity to purchase books if they bring money on Tuesday.  If you would like to accompany your child, the library will be open after school each day, as well as late on Thursday.  This is a great place to get books from the Bluebonnet list, or other fun titles your child may be interested in reading.  A portion of the proceeds benefit our school library.

Students will also be taking CoGat tests of academic ability Tuesday-Thursday mornings in class. There is no way to study for these tests, and they should not be a source of stress for your child.   Please be sure your student has a good night's sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and is prepared with a good attitude, ready to do his or her best.  Score reports will be sent home once they are returned to the school.

If you haven't joined PTO yet, now is the time.  Please be sure to support your child and our school. This year we have a flat family rate of only $20 to join! The PTO spends well over $50 per child throughout the school year. We have a friendly grade level competition going on this year. If you join by October 3rd, it makes your membership eligible as part of our competition.  To join, visit the website at https://dickinsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/   

A Box Top Contest form will come home tomorrow.  Please collect any that you may have lying around and send them in before October 17.  There is a competition between classes and grade levels, and our school receives funds for each label you send in.

Thanks for all your support as we work together for your student's success!