The Weber Weekly

Happy Sunday!  To start off, I want to let all of you know that I will not be at school Monday or Tuesday.  I was lucky enough to be chosen to represent Grand Prairie on a district committee that will be focusing on the Language Arts Common Core.  Although I'm bummed that I will miss a couple of days with the kiddos, I'm beyond excited to work with other Plainfield teachers on this new endeavor.  I told the class on Friday that I would be out and that they could expect to see Miss Tsevas as well as a guest teacher on Monday and Tuesday.  I'm confident that everything will go well while I'm gone.  I will be checking email while I'm away, so please feel free to contact me.

Thank you to all who've signed up to lead, volunteer, and/or donate items for our three parties this school year.  We are currently looking for someone to lead the Valentine's Day party.  If you're interested, please shoot me an email or send a note to school.

The Watch DOG kick-off event is happening this WEDNESDAY at 6:00 pm!  I'm really excited about the number of fathers and father figures who have already RSVPed for this event!  It's not too late to express interest in the program.

Second Grade Parent University is right around the corner.  On Thursday, October 11th, the second grade teachers will be hosting this informational night in the Media Center.  Please join us from 6:00-6:45 pm where you can learn all about the technology resources that we have to offer.  We will offer light refreshments and free childcare.  If you haven't yet RSVPed, please send the blue form back this week.   

We are still looking for a few more community workers to come speak to our second grade class.  If you are interested, please contact me.  If you already returned the form, I will be touching base with you this week.

This week the children will be supporting blood disorders by participating in the Hemophilia Walk during their PE and Health classes.  If you are interested in raising money, a special envelope was sent home for collections.  The envelopes will be due back on October 5th.  Please make sure your child dresses appropriately for weather and wears his/her gym shoes this week.   

School Picture Day is next Wednesday, October 3rd.  If you're interested in ordering pictures, please return the order form on the day of pictures.  Even if you don't want to order, your child will still get his/her picture taken for the yearbook.

Amy's Organic Van will be visiting GP this Wednesday during lunch.  Amy will be selling organic apples to the students for 50 cents each.  

Did you know you can sign up to receive the GP Gazette via email directly from Mrs. Szurek?  What an easy, safe, and "green" way to stay up-to-date with all the happenings at Grand Prairie!  To sign up, go to http://psd202.org/gprairie and click on "Grand Prairie Mailing List".  You can also sign up to receive the District 202 newsletter as well.

Mystery Readers will be coming to our class on C Days beginning in October.  I hope to have the Mystery Reader schedule posted here this week.  If you'd like to sign up to read to our class, please contact me.  I will send a reminder letter home the week before your scheduled reading date.

Classroom volunteers will also start in October.  If you signed up to volunteer, be on the lookout for the October Volunteer Calendar coming home this week.

I hope all of you have a great week!  I can't wait to see all the kids on Wednesday!!  :)