Good Morning!!
Welcome Back.
Today is Monday November 30, 2009.
We will have Performance Groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will begin a new read aloud book.
We will start a special writing project.
We will have elective blocks.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Mystery Word:
LOEWECM
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Cereal Boxes
Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know that the week after our break we will be constructing "Reading Caves" in class. Basically we will be cutting up cereal boxes to make private reading areas in hopes of cutting down on the chatting that often goes on during reading time. So, if you have any extra cereal boxes around the house, please send them with your student the week after next. Thanks so much and have wonderful break!
Friday
Good Morning!!
Today is Friday November 20, 2009.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will practice our Continent Song.
We will read two animal books.
We will have sharing.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have a class meeting.
We will finish Peter and the Starcatchers!!
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
LIRCUFAI
New addition to the story:
Now, running the hamburger stand was hard work but Calcifur made a good living. But one day that all changed when…
School is out at noon today.
The Continent Song lyrics:
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Africa, Antarctica, these are the continents. Indian, Arctic and the Atlantic and the Pacific are the oceans. Indian, Arctic, and the Atlantic and the Pacific are oceans.
Today is Friday November 20, 2009.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will practice our Continent Song.
We will read two animal books.
We will have sharing.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have a class meeting.
We will finish Peter and the Starcatchers!!
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
LIRCUFAI
New addition to the story:
Now, running the hamburger stand was hard work but Calcifur made a good living. But one day that all changed when…
School is out at noon today.
The Continent Song lyrics:
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Africa, Antarctica, these are the continents. Indian, Arctic and the Atlantic and the Pacific are the oceans. Indian, Arctic, and the Atlantic and the Pacific are oceans.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday
Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday November 19, 2009.
NO SCHOOL ALL OF NEXT WEEK!
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. We are almost done with Peter and the Starcatchers!
We will have writing workshop.
We will work on our class story.
We will have ILP time.
We will be curious.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
LKOMSLSU
NO SCHOOL ALL NEXT WEEK!!
Tomorrow's sharing is a special picture.
If you have empty cereal boxes at home, please bring them in.
Pokemon Club tomorrow – feel free to bring pokemon cards for playing at recess. We will not have any trading of cards.
The class sang two beautiful renditions of the continents song.
Morning Mystery Word Answer:
MOLLUSKS
Today is Thursday November 19, 2009.
NO SCHOOL ALL OF NEXT WEEK!
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. We are almost done with Peter and the Starcatchers!
We will have writing workshop.
We will work on our class story.
We will have ILP time.
We will be curious.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
LKOMSLSU
NO SCHOOL ALL NEXT WEEK!!
Tomorrow's sharing is a special picture.
If you have empty cereal boxes at home, please bring them in.
Pokemon Club tomorrow – feel free to bring pokemon cards for playing at recess. We will not have any trading of cards.
The class sang two beautiful renditions of the continents song.
Morning Mystery Word Answer:
MOLLUSKS
Wednesday
Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday Noverber 18, 2009.
We will have Performance groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We wil have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will work to keep our room clean.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RNADOG
Class is writing a story. So far…
Once upon a time there was a blue and green striped dragon. The dragon’s name was Calcifur and he lived in a volcano in Australia. Inside his volcano, Calicifur cooked hamburgers and sold them of the volcano top with a choice of the French fries or tater tots.
Today is Wednesday Noverber 18, 2009.
We will have Performance groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We wil have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will work to keep our room clean.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
RNADOG
Class is writing a story. So far…
Once upon a time there was a blue and green striped dragon. The dragon’s name was Calcifur and he lived in a volcano in Australia. Inside his volcano, Calicifur cooked hamburgers and sold them of the volcano top with a choice of the French fries or tater tots.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday
Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday November 17, 2009.
We will have our firs day of PERFORMANCE GROUPS. (Brian, Beth and Whitney are each directing a play. The kids find out today which group they will be in.)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
W will have writing workshop.
We will CREATE A STORY together.
We will have ILP time.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NSAKL
Conference Week!
Next week there is no school.
Pokemon cards on Friday. If you are level 3 or above you can stay in and play with the cards during recess. No trading cards.
Morning Mystery Word:
SLANK (character in Peter and the Starcatchers which we will probably finish this week)
Today is Tuesday November 17, 2009.
We will have our firs day of PERFORMANCE GROUPS. (Brian, Beth and Whitney are each directing a play. The kids find out today which group they will be in.)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
W will have writing workshop.
We will CREATE A STORY together.
We will have ILP time.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NSAKL
Conference Week!
Next week there is no school.
Pokemon cards on Friday. If you are level 3 or above you can stay in and play with the cards during recess. No trading cards.
Morning Mystery Word:
SLANK (character in Peter and the Starcatchers which we will probably finish this week)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday
Today is Monday November 16, 2009
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will be adventurous.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
SAPLTE
This is conference week. Sign up for a conference time!
A proposal was passed on Friday by Moses that every Tuesday for the rest of the year is pajama day. If you do wear pajamas, you should bring extra clothes because we will be going outside and it has been rainy.
Pokemon club will happen on Fridays. You can bring your cards but there will not be any trading.
Mystery Word:
PASTEL
And
PLATE
STAPLE
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will be adventurous.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
SAPLTE
This is conference week. Sign up for a conference time!
A proposal was passed on Friday by Moses that every Tuesday for the rest of the year is pajama day. If you do wear pajamas, you should bring extra clothes because we will be going outside and it has been rainy.
Pokemon club will happen on Fridays. You can bring your cards but there will not be any trading.
Mystery Word:
PASTEL
And
PLATE
STAPLE
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Just A Few Things
Hi all!
Just wanted to thank everyone who could make it to our potluck. And for those who were not able to, I can't wait to see you at the next. It was an absolutely great time. An enormous thank you to Leigh Ann, Dave, Joshua, Beth, and Zach.
We passed a few class proposals on Friday and some are pertinent to this week:
#1 From here on out (unless changed via class meetings) we will have "Pajama Day" every Tuesday. This means that students are allowed to wear their pajamas on Tuesdays. As discussed, this is completely optional for each student. Kids choosing to wear their pajamas should consider the weather of that day and think about what extra garments might be necessary for recess, etc.
#2 Friday is "Pokemon Club Day". Students are welcome to bring their Pokemon cards in on Fridays and play Pokemon at recess. The rule that only Level 3 or above students are allowed to stay in during recess applies. If it is not raining and Whitney approves, a table can be taken out to the playground area for students to play Pokemon regardless of their Responsibility Level. There is absolutely no trading of Pokemon cards allowed during Pokemon Club Day.
Also, I would like to congratulate Marley and Julian for being elected as our delegates to the Judicial committee. This was a class wide vote and I was so proud as to how our kids handled it.
Can't wait to sit down and talk to you all during conferences this week!
Best,
Whitney
PS Conferences should be attended by both guardians and students if possible.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Potluck Today!!
Don't forget the potluck today, 4:30 - 7:00 at Joshua's house: 4585 NE 35th Avenue. Even if you didn't sign up, please come if you can. Contact Whitney if you need to arrange a carpool. See you there! Leigh Ann
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday
Good Morning !!
Today is Friday November 13, 2009.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will continue to research our animals.
We will have a class meeting.
We will have snack and recess.
We will do an art project with our animals.
We will be curious.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
DRYFIA
Potluck Dinner is tomorrow.
Today is Friday November 13, 2009.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will continue to research our animals.
We will have a class meeting.
We will have snack and recess.
We will do an art project with our animals.
We will be curious.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
DRYFIA
Potluck Dinner is tomorrow.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pot Luck And Carpooling
Hi everyone! Just one last reminder about the potluck tomorrow. Not going to repost the info because its already up here and outside the classroom. I did really want to let all families know that if you have prior engagements that we can coordinate some carpooling. For the most part, we live in a similar part of PDX and I've spoken with parents who are willing to pick up a child on their way to Joshua's house. Obviously we would love to have everyone's family there so we can all spend some time together, but we all know schedules can be hectic. So please, please let me know if you would like some help figuring out possibilities for carpooling/kid pick ups.
Thursday
Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday November 12, 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will reveal our mystery animals' true identities.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
(Luna's) Morning Mystery Word
CBAKL HETCSA
Sign up for conferences outside the classroom. They start next Monday!!
Sign up for the class potluck outside the classroom, too. It will be Saturday at 4:30 at Joshua's house, 4585 NE 35th Avenue. **If someone from the class would like to come to the potluck but has conflicts due to work or family schedules, please talk to or e-mail Whitney and we can work out some carpools.**
If you would like to submit something for the Trillium Art Magazine, let Whitney know and he will help you submit it to the front desk.
All School Meeting tomorrow. Students in Lindsey's class have a proposal that it would be okay to bring gaming devices to school and use them when your teacher says it's okay. Right now, those games may not be turned on at school at all. High School students are making a proposal about the spinning thing at the park. They would like to have one student on it at a time, and have other students stand six feet away from it when someone is on it. This would affect younger students greatly, so if they feel strongly about it they might want to attend the meeting. Whitney showed the students a ruler, so they'd all know how long a foot is.
We will have a class meeting tomorrow. If anyone wants to move up to level four they should check the sign to see what they need to do to move up.
Morning Mystery Word Answer:
BLACK STASCH
Today is Thursday November 12, 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will reveal our mystery animals' true identities.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
(Luna's) Morning Mystery Word
CBAKL HETCSA
Sign up for conferences outside the classroom. They start next Monday!!
Sign up for the class potluck outside the classroom, too. It will be Saturday at 4:30 at Joshua's house, 4585 NE 35th Avenue. **If someone from the class would like to come to the potluck but has conflicts due to work or family schedules, please talk to or e-mail Whitney and we can work out some carpools.**
If you would like to submit something for the Trillium Art Magazine, let Whitney know and he will help you submit it to the front desk.
All School Meeting tomorrow. Students in Lindsey's class have a proposal that it would be okay to bring gaming devices to school and use them when your teacher says it's okay. Right now, those games may not be turned on at school at all. High School students are making a proposal about the spinning thing at the park. They would like to have one student on it at a time, and have other students stand six feet away from it when someone is on it. This would affect younger students greatly, so if they feel strongly about it they might want to attend the meeting. Whitney showed the students a ruler, so they'd all know how long a foot is.
We will have a class meeting tomorrow. If anyone wants to move up to level four they should check the sign to see what they need to do to move up.
Morning Mystery Word Answer:
BLACK STASCH
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday November 10th
Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday November 10th 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have writing workshop.
We will work on our ILPs.
We will work to keep our room clean.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
T A V S E N R E
V E T E R A N S
Announcements:
Sign up sheets for next week's conferences are up outside our class room.
We are having a pot luck on Saturday. All info is available outside of the class room as well as sign up sheet for different types of food.
Remember, no school tomorrow.
Today is Tuesday November 10th 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have writing workshop.
We will work on our ILPs.
We will work to keep our room clean.
We will have fun!!
Love,
Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
T A V S E N R E
V E T E R A N S
Announcements:
Sign up sheets for next week's conferences are up outside our class room.
We are having a pot luck on Saturday. All info is available outside of the class room as well as sign up sheet for different types of food.
Remember, no school tomorrow.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Our Kid's Capacity For Innovation And Creativity
Hi all! Just wanted to share something that has been bouncing around my brain since last week. Last Thursday we read a book entitled "Willow." (http://www.librarything.com/work/5407321) Its a wonderful book about a child's capacity to be creative and about how that creativity often inhabits a realm that us grown ups might not view as "traditional art." It concluded with a great quote by Picasso: "Every Child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
This quote reminded me of something that our outstanding Trillium teacher Rob shared with us via a video during our staff retreat last year. The video is from The Ted series (if you are unfamiliar with this organization, get ready to for hours and hours of intellectual excitement). In this particular segment, Ken Robinson talks about his belief that modern day education strangles creativity out of our children. He uses the same Picasso quote in his presentation. I would really love for all parents to watch this video and even comment on it. Now, I cannot say that I whole heartedly agree with everything Robinson says, but I still think the point he puts forward is very valid.
I am so delighted with how successful our class blog has been this year, but I think the one thing that might be missing is more feedback/comments from you, Trillium parents. Do not, by any means feel required to respond in the comment section about this video. But if you do, I cannot wait to read what you have to offer. Thanks! (PS I am new to this blogging stuff and really hope that the video works!)
SCRIP - you can do it!
Greetings Trillium Families-
There have been many communications via email about the SCRIP program at our school. I'd like to take a moment to explain to you why it so important for families to get involved. SCRIP is a national fund raising program. SCRIP is an easy and painless way to give money to Trillium. When you order SCRIP, you order gift cards from various local merchants who have discounted these cards to TFT. You pay face value for the cards, nothing more. TFT, then, gets to keep the profits. Percentages given back to the school aren't huge, but the more we order, they add up fast. More information can be found at ttp://www.trilliumcharterschool.org/tft-scrip
Our biggest sellers are New Seasons and Fred Meyer. At the moment we have New Seasons on hand every Monday and Friday morning. I am working on making that happen with Fred Meyer as well. I know it is difficult to budget and to have a check book available at the right times to get SCRIP that is why we also have a SILVER drop box in the front lobby on the glass case to the right. There are order forms there as well. You can drop your order anytime. If your order includes New Seasons or Fred Meyer, please include your contact info so I can get it to you sooner than the regular monthly order dates. All other gift cards are ordered and picked up from the SCRIP office once per month.
Sometimes budgeting is the hardest part. So, I am available via email or phone to make special arrangements like, take your SCRIP order or deliver your order to you. For example, if you know you spend $100 per week at Fred Meyer and $100 at New Seasons but don't necessarily have $800 to fork out once a month, I can make sure to have that $200 order available to you every Monday or Friday. Make sense?
For the upcoming holidays there will be additional SCRIP orders. The next one is due next MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 for pick up before the Thanksgiving break. Get your SCRIP to buy holiday groceries, going out to eat or holiday gifts. You can also order SPIELWERKS gift certificates by writing them on the bottom of your SCRIP order form.
Please pass the word on about the importance of using SCRIP even if it is only for groceries. If you don't see a retailer on there that you frequent, get a prepaid VISA card to be used wherever VISA credit cards are accepted.
Order forms can be printed from
http://www.ttsd.k12.or.us/get-involved/scrip/11-01-09%20Personal%20Order%20Form.pdf
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions at mausjuli@gmail.com or call me at
503 735 3040
Thank you so much-
--
Juli Maus
Mama to Eleni in Beth's advising and Danica in Preschool
There have been many communications via email about the SCRIP program at our school. I'd like to take a moment to explain to you why it so important for families to get involved. SCRIP is a national fund raising program. SCRIP is an easy and painless way to give money to Trillium. When you order SCRIP, you order gift cards from various local merchants who have discounted these cards to TFT. You pay face value for the cards, nothing more. TFT, then, gets to keep the profits. Percentages given back to the school aren't huge, but the more we order, they add up fast. More information can be found at ttp://www.trilliumcharterschool.org/tft-scrip
Our biggest sellers are New Seasons and Fred Meyer. At the moment we have New Seasons on hand every Monday and Friday morning. I am working on making that happen with Fred Meyer as well. I know it is difficult to budget and to have a check book available at the right times to get SCRIP that is why we also have a SILVER drop box in the front lobby on the glass case to the right. There are order forms there as well. You can drop your order anytime. If your order includes New Seasons or Fred Meyer, please include your contact info so I can get it to you sooner than the regular monthly order dates. All other gift cards are ordered and picked up from the SCRIP office once per month.
Sometimes budgeting is the hardest part. So, I am available via email or phone to make special arrangements like, take your SCRIP order or deliver your order to you. For example, if you know you spend $100 per week at Fred Meyer and $100 at New Seasons but don't necessarily have $800 to fork out once a month, I can make sure to have that $200 order available to you every Monday or Friday. Make sense?
For the upcoming holidays there will be additional SCRIP orders. The next one is due next MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 for pick up before the Thanksgiving break. Get your SCRIP to buy holiday groceries, going out to eat or holiday gifts. You can also order SPIELWERKS gift certificates by writing them on the bottom of your SCRIP order form.
Please pass the word on about the importance of using SCRIP even if it is only for groceries. If you don't see a retailer on there that you frequent, get a prepaid VISA card to be used wherever VISA credit cards are accepted.
Order forms can be printed from
http://www.ttsd.k12.or.us/get-involved/scrip/11-01-09%20Personal%20Order%20Form.pdf
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions at mausjuli@gmail.com or call me at
503 735 3040
Thank you so much-
--
Juli Maus
Mama to Eleni in Beth's advising and Danica in Preschool
Monday
Today is Monday November 9, 2009.
We will have menu groups. (math games)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (peter and the starcatchers)
We will have a class meeting. (proposals presented and voted on, moderated by one of the students)
We wil have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Mytery Word:
RIDMAEM
Question of the day:
How did the continents get their names? (everyone will need to be detectives to find the answer today.)
We will not have school on Wednesday.
Sign up for conferences. The sign up sheets are outside the classroom.
Be sure to remember to put on indoor shoes as soon as you come into class.
Mystery Word:
MERMAID (from Peter and the Starcatchers)
We will have menu groups. (math games)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (peter and the starcatchers)
We will have a class meeting. (proposals presented and voted on, moderated by one of the students)
We wil have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Mytery Word:
RIDMAEM
Question of the day:
How did the continents get their names? (everyone will need to be detectives to find the answer today.)
We will not have school on Wednesday.
Sign up for conferences. The sign up sheets are outside the classroom.
Be sure to remember to put on indoor shoes as soon as you come into class.
Mystery Word:
MERMAID (from Peter and the Starcatchers)
Friday, November 6, 2009
A Few Announcements
Hi all! Hope you're enjoying the day off. Just wanted to throw out a few announcements:
1). As many of you know, we are working on redesigning our parking lot area into a common/meeting/community space. Rob is leading this movement and has posted a survey on the Trillium website for all of our community take. It is right under The Trillium Mission Statement at http://www.trilliumcharterschool.org/ He is really hoping that all students and parents take this short survey.
2). We have two new computers in our classroom! This is outstanding as our old computers would freeze up from any programs/websites that ran sound. This made it impossible to do any reading work on the computers. The new units are a result of a grant that Nick Fenger (Upper School math teacher and Tech Administrator) got from Free Geek for 60 refurbished computers for Trillium. That is awesome!
3). There is no school next Wednesday in observance of Veteran's Day. Also we do not have school the entire week of Thanksgiving.
4). We will be having conferences the week of November 16th. I will put up sign up sheets soon. These conferences should be attended by students as well. I can't wait to talk about all the exciting things that gone on so far!
5). There is a TFT meeting this Monday, November 9th at 6:30. Its at the school and childcare will be available.
6). And finally, we are having a class potluck at Joshua's house (4585 NE 35th Ave) on Saturday November 14th from 4:30 to 7:00. There is a sign up sheet for dishes outside our classroom. Hope everyone can make it. This si going to be a blast!
OK, have a wonderful weekend!
1). As many of you know, we are working on redesigning our parking lot area into a common/meeting/community space. Rob is leading this movement and has posted a survey on the Trillium website for all of our community take. It is right under The Trillium Mission Statement at http://www.trilliumcharterschool.org/ He is really hoping that all students and parents take this short survey.
2). We have two new computers in our classroom! This is outstanding as our old computers would freeze up from any programs/websites that ran sound. This made it impossible to do any reading work on the computers. The new units are a result of a grant that Nick Fenger (Upper School math teacher and Tech Administrator) got from Free Geek for 60 refurbished computers for Trillium. That is awesome!
3). There is no school next Wednesday in observance of Veteran's Day. Also we do not have school the entire week of Thanksgiving.
4). We will be having conferences the week of November 16th. I will put up sign up sheets soon. These conferences should be attended by students as well. I can't wait to talk about all the exciting things that gone on so far!
5). There is a TFT meeting this Monday, November 9th at 6:30. Its at the school and childcare will be available.
6). And finally, we are having a class potluck at Joshua's house (4585 NE 35th Ave) on Saturday November 14th from 4:30 to 7:00. There is a sign up sheet for dishes outside our classroom. Hope everyone can make it. This si going to be a blast!
OK, have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday
Today is Thursday November 5, 2009.
We will have menu groups. (math games)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have a VIRGINIAN SCHOLAR ANSWER OUR QUESTION! (Why did West Virginia break from Virginia?)
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (peter and the starcatchers)
We wil have writing workshop.
We will have OUR SPECIAL DAY!!
We will not have school tomorrow.
We will be respect each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NISCRTAGOGOU
(begins with C and ends with S)
We will have menu groups. (math games)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have a VIRGINIAN SCHOLAR ANSWER OUR QUESTION! (Why did West Virginia break from Virginia?)
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (peter and the starcatchers)
We wil have writing workshop.
We will have OUR SPECIAL DAY!!
We will not have school tomorrow.
We will be respect each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
NISCRTAGOGOU
(begins with C and ends with S)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Wednesday
Today is Wednesday November 4, 2009.
We will have menu groups. (math games)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (peter and the starcatchers)
We will have GAME DAY!!
We wil have writing workshop.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will answer our question from yesterday. (Why is the ocean blue?)
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
ACONE
Class potluck 11/14 at the home of Joshua Poe (mom Leigh Ann Kennedy). note: we'll have paper plates and cups, so please b.y.o plates, cups and silverware if you don't want to use disposable.
Does everyone know that the 1-2 kids are welcome to come in to play from 8:15 to 8:30? Just make your way through the big kids in the lobby for playtime.
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY
The class filled up the responsibility jar with marbles! So as a treat they are going watch a show about the ocean on Thursday.
Mystery Word:
OCEAN
We will have menu groups. (math games)
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (peter and the starcatchers)
We will have GAME DAY!!
We wil have writing workshop.
We will have ELECTIVE BLOCKS.
We will answer our question from yesterday. (Why is the ocean blue?)
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
ACONE
Class potluck 11/14 at the home of Joshua Poe (mom Leigh Ann Kennedy). note: we'll have paper plates and cups, so please b.y.o plates, cups and silverware if you don't want to use disposable.
Does everyone know that the 1-2 kids are welcome to come in to play from 8:15 to 8:30? Just make your way through the big kids in the lobby for playtime.
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY
The class filled up the responsibility jar with marbles! So as a treat they are going watch a show about the ocean on Thursday.
Mystery Word:
OCEAN
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Class Potluck
We will have a potluck for all of the families in Whitney's class on Saturday November 14, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. It will be at Joshua's house: 4585 NE 35th Ave. Please sign up outside the classroom to bring a dish to share.
Question Of The Day
Hi all! We are going to start asking a question about our world each day with the goal of answering it by the end of the school day. I will try and post the question here each day for those who would like to play along. Our kids ask some absolutely amazing questions. Today's question: Why is the ocean blue? The kids are searching for an answer throughout the day. Thanks!
Tuesday
Today is Tuesday November 3, 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will finish our Mystery Animals.
We will talk about I.L.P.s *
We will be curious.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word: (Ezra's)
LALHNOEWE
* I.L.P. is Individual Learning Plan. This is an opportunity for kids to design a project that they are passionate about that somehow connects to the theme of the 7 continents. Today Whitney will introduce this idea and brainstorm what such a project could be.
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. It is a teacher planning day.
Morning Mystery Word: Halloween
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will finish our Mystery Animals.
We will talk about I.L.P.s *
We will be curious.
We will have fun!! Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word: (Ezra's)
LALHNOEWE
* I.L.P. is Individual Learning Plan. This is an opportunity for kids to design a project that they are passionate about that somehow connects to the theme of the 7 continents. Today Whitney will introduce this idea and brainstorm what such a project could be.
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. It is a teacher planning day.
Morning Mystery Word: Halloween
Monday, November 2, 2009
No School Friday
Just a reminder that there is no school this Friday, November 6th. It is a teacher planning day. Thanks!
Monday
Good Morning!!
Today is Monday November 2, 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (still reading Peter and the Starcatchers)
We will have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
VMONREEB
Today is Monday November 2, 2009.
We will have menu groups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have GARDEN with Amanda.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud. (still reading Peter and the Starcatchers)
We will have writing workshop.
We will have elective blocks.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!
Love, Whitney
Morning Mystery Word:
VMONREEB
Sunday, November 1, 2009
TFT October Meeting Minutes
TFT Meeting
October 12, 2009
In Attendance: Dawn Weaver, Kerri Creager, Catherine Murphy, Nikos Tzetos, Terry Graham, Linda Horsfall, Jeff Cavener, Jim Frost, Dana Smith, Chenoa Philabaum, Mary Drinkhouse, Megan Klepp, Mel Retallack, Renee Devereux, Marian Rice Galford, Christine Mooney.
Minutes by Catherine Murphy
Introductions
Trilliium Charter School Sweatshirts and T-shirts
Dean B. is willing to print new (hoodie) sweatshirts with TCS logos for resale and wants to know if he may go ahead and purchase shirts and print up a batch. TFT members are concerned that sweatshirts be cotton. Dawn W, Jim F. and Renee D. all have connections and will check into finding cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts at a good price. Would like to sell T-shirts for around $ 10 and sweatshirts for a little less than $ 20. Group motioned to invest $ 500 for shirts to be printed on and resold.
Senior Project Grants
TFT approved timeline proposed by Ken G re: Senior Project Grants, giving seniors 3 chances to receive grants:
· Nov 2: First TFT application due/ Nov 9: Students present grant application to TFT Committee
· January 4: Second (opportunity) application due/ January 11: students present grant application to TFT Committee.
· February 1: TFT application due (last chance)/ February 8: Students present
TFT also suggests setting deadlines for students submitting receipts and submitting extensions to complete paperwork.
Catherine M is coordinating this process with Ken. Nikos T, Terry G and Christine M also interested in helping with Senior Grant Process. Some concern that students will not have sufficient time to prepare applications before November deadline. Catherine will be in touch with Ken.
Election of TFT Officers
The following individuals will continue with current positions:
TFT President – Kerri Creager
Communication Specialist – Catherine Murphy
Treasurer – Dawn Weaver
Classroom Liaison Coordinator – Mary Drinkhouse
Volunteer Coordinator(s) – Ajna Ral. Andrea Frost (not present at meeting) would like to team up with Ajna for this position
New officers and Open Positions:
Assistants to the TFT President – Jim Frost and Terry Graham
Staff Rep. – Open
Board Rep. – Open (Terry G interested and will go to next Board meeting)
Student Rep. – Open
The above was voted on and approved
TFT Grant Update and TCS Donations
· Last month, grants were approved. Money was delivered for 1) Nina – robot and 2) Intermediate advisors – projector
· Parents were sent plea for donations in back-to-school packet. Many, however, didn’t notice and/or did not respond for various reasons. Will urge Board to send out second letter with explicit instructions in hopes of getting more responses.
· TCS has cut budget drastically and has asked each advising to come up with a case of paper to donate to school monthly. Liaisons are trying to coordinate this throughout the year. Used ink cartridges can be exchanged for a ream of paper at Avery. Caveat: they limit the number of exchanges per visit.
· Renee D mentioned that PPS print service is available to teachers and is far cheaper than printing on-site. However, staff would need to submit materials several days ahead of time. Should TFT encourage staff to use this service?
Saturday, October 24 – Dessert Potluck at school, 6:30pm. Costumes optional. There will be a lower-school movie and an upper-school movie for kids to pick from
Next TFT Meeting: Monday, November 3 6:30pm at school
October 12, 2009
In Attendance: Dawn Weaver, Kerri Creager, Catherine Murphy, Nikos Tzetos, Terry Graham, Linda Horsfall, Jeff Cavener, Jim Frost, Dana Smith, Chenoa Philabaum, Mary Drinkhouse, Megan Klepp, Mel Retallack, Renee Devereux, Marian Rice Galford, Christine Mooney.
Minutes by Catherine Murphy
Introductions
Trilliium Charter School Sweatshirts and T-shirts
Dean B. is willing to print new (hoodie) sweatshirts with TCS logos for resale and wants to know if he may go ahead and purchase shirts and print up a batch. TFT members are concerned that sweatshirts be cotton. Dawn W, Jim F. and Renee D. all have connections and will check into finding cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts at a good price. Would like to sell T-shirts for around $ 10 and sweatshirts for a little less than $ 20. Group motioned to invest $ 500 for shirts to be printed on and resold.
Senior Project Grants
TFT approved timeline proposed by Ken G re: Senior Project Grants, giving seniors 3 chances to receive grants:
· Nov 2: First TFT application due/ Nov 9: Students present grant application to TFT Committee
· January 4: Second (opportunity) application due/ January 11: students present grant application to TFT Committee.
· February 1: TFT application due (last chance)/ February 8: Students present
TFT also suggests setting deadlines for students submitting receipts and submitting extensions to complete paperwork.
Catherine M is coordinating this process with Ken. Nikos T, Terry G and Christine M also interested in helping with Senior Grant Process. Some concern that students will not have sufficient time to prepare applications before November deadline. Catherine will be in touch with Ken.
Election of TFT Officers
The following individuals will continue with current positions:
TFT President – Kerri Creager
Communication Specialist – Catherine Murphy
Treasurer – Dawn Weaver
Classroom Liaison Coordinator – Mary Drinkhouse
Volunteer Coordinator(s) – Ajna Ral. Andrea Frost (not present at meeting) would like to team up with Ajna for this position
New officers and Open Positions:
Assistants to the TFT President – Jim Frost and Terry Graham
Staff Rep. – Open
Board Rep. – Open (Terry G interested and will go to next Board meeting)
Student Rep. – Open
The above was voted on and approved
TFT Grant Update and TCS Donations
· Last month, grants were approved. Money was delivered for 1) Nina – robot and 2) Intermediate advisors – projector
· Parents were sent plea for donations in back-to-school packet. Many, however, didn’t notice and/or did not respond for various reasons. Will urge Board to send out second letter with explicit instructions in hopes of getting more responses.
· TCS has cut budget drastically and has asked each advising to come up with a case of paper to donate to school monthly. Liaisons are trying to coordinate this throughout the year. Used ink cartridges can be exchanged for a ream of paper at Avery. Caveat: they limit the number of exchanges per visit.
· Renee D mentioned that PPS print service is available to teachers and is far cheaper than printing on-site. However, staff would need to submit materials several days ahead of time. Should TFT encourage staff to use this service?
Saturday, October 24 – Dessert Potluck at school, 6:30pm. Costumes optional. There will be a lower-school movie and an upper-school movie for kids to pick from
Next TFT Meeting: Monday, November 3 6:30pm at school
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