Picture Day Friday

Hello,

We just had a 5th grade meeting.  Math tests are not allowed to go home this year.  I don't like the decision, but that is the decree. 

We had our first visit from Bowdoin volunteers today.  It looks like my math class will have two volunteers a week.  They are a big help.  I've said it before, but I love how Bowdoin College is really making the community part of their students' educations. 

Picture day is Friday.  Slips went home today.  Envelopes must be returned by Friday.  Everyone will get a class photo regardless. 

Movie club tomorrow night until 5:00.  I have a basketball tutoring session scheduled for 5:30, so I would appreciate pick-ups by then.  If you are going to be later than 5:30, I'll take your child to the gym. 

It was in the Times Record yesterday that one of the plans for next year is to send the fifth grade to the Jr. High.  That would mean all of the current fourth graders would be going to the Jr. High next year.  One of my selfish thoughts is that that would also end the looping program, at least for a while.  I'm glad the discussion has started early.  I hope there is an easier solution.

Monthly reading logs are due on Monday.  We will begin the old weekly logs starting Monday as well.

I have to run.  Have a good night.

Mr. Shea