Category Archive for 'Annoucements'
GRASP Summer Math and Reading Program
Monday, June 9th, 2008If you are looking for a way to keep your student “sharp” this summer, or for a way to provide extra math and reading activities, then consider GRASP, the Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program.
From the registration form:
The GRASP program is a nine-week correspondence summer program in math and reading. It is designed for children who have completed Kindergarten to 8th grade. Children receive a packet of material containing all 9 lessons for the summer. The lessons are scored, results recorded, and returned to the children.
Children successfully completing (70% accuracy) at least 7 lessons are awarded a certificate, and those successfully completing all 9 lessons receive a medal soon after Labor Day.
The fees for the summer of 2008 are $37 for one subject and $61 for both subjects for each child. Each child should be placed at the grade just completed in school. If there are extenuating circumstances, order the level that is appropriate for your child. Materials will be mailed in June.
This is an inexpensive and convenient way to keep your student learning over the summer. In addition, your student’s results will be sent to their fifth grade teacher next year so that they can get off to a great start in fifth grade.
More Information:
Data Center now online
Thursday, April 17th, 2008Our class tracks goals for reading, math and behavior. You can now follow our progress online at our digital Data Center. The charts are updated monthly.
Mexican Fiesta Volunteer List
Friday, December 14th, 2007Our Mexican Christmas Fiesta is coming on Friday, December 21. The party will include Mexican traditions, songs, games and food. Below is a list of volunteer items for our party:
- Flat corn tortillas (40): Mr. Howd
- Flour tortillas (20 each volunteer): Zach P., Sean, Christian, Katie
- Shredded cheese: Coltin, Reagan, Justice C.
- Salsa or taco sauce: Patrick
- Prepared, seasoned beef taco meat (one pound each volunteer): Chandler, Zach T., Brad, William, Kayla
- Prepared, seasoned, shredded chicken breast (approx. four chicken breasts each volunteer): Terence, Brittan, Madison, Hannah. Note that chicken fajitas seasoning is an easy way to season the shredded chicken.
- Sliced cucumbers (four each volunteer): Caleb, Halie, Justice G.
- Lemon juice: Paige, Jadin. This is for sprinkling on the sliced cucumbers.
- Cinnamon and sugar: Mr. Howd
- Mexican hot chocolate: Mr. Howd
- Nopalitos (prickly pear cactus): Mr. Howd
Thanks for contributing to our fiesta! Family members are invited!
Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum Field Trip
Monday, November 19th, 2007Our first field trip is coming soon; here are the details:
- When: Tuesday, December 4
- Time: Meet at McGrath at 7:15 am for 7:30 departure. Back to McGrath at or before 3:00 pm.
- Where: Michigan Capitol Building and Historical Museum in Lansing
- Cost: No cost for students or parents, except for souvenirs
- Lunch: Bring a sack lunch with disposable containers
- Chaperones: We are looking for chaperones for our field trip. We’ll even throw in a free bus ride! Would you or a family member like to chaperone? Just contact me here.
Download the permission slip for this trip here.
