School Events Week Dec. 15th
Holiday Concert, 4th Grade Party, Boutique Sale, etc.
Holiday Concert Dec. 17th at 8:45am and 1:30pm
We are invited to the show that's at 8:45am. Yesterday, we received our red tickets for the morning show. Please present them at the front door. We cannot exceed the maximum capacity of the auditorium due to fire regulations so please trade tickets with another family if you cannot attend the show for which your class is scheduled.
Our class is wearing festive shirt under black or dark colored zipped up or buttoned up sweater and black (dark colored) bottoms. Kids will take off black jackets/sweaters for a second song.
If you have a small guitar you can bring it in to be used in a song. If you have no guitar, please don’t worry about it. Kids will still have fun performing.
Please watch the street signs if you are attending the
morning show as there is Wednesday street sweeping/no parking at 10:00. We
have arranged for $7 parking at Le Montrose hotel at the corner of Cynthia
and Hammond if you can't find street parking. There's street sweeping at 10:00 on Wednesdays on a lot of streets around school, so it might be safer to park in the Montrose or at a meter on Sunset. The concert is supposed to be 52 minutes and starts at 8:45 am so it SHOULD be okay but you never know.
Support 4th and 5th Sacramento and Catalina Island Trips
We're selling raffle tickets for an iPad mini before the holiday shows on Wednesday to support the 4th and 5th grade trips to Sacramento and Catalina Island. The winning ticket will be drawn during the second performance and you need not be present to win. Tickets are for sale for $5 each or $20 for 10 starting at 8:00 at the table in front of the auditorium. Coffee and pastries will also be for sale in the morning.
Secret Santa on Thursday, Dec. 18th
4th and 5th Holiday Party
We don't have to pack school lunches this Thursday, Dec. 18th because kids are having our 4th grade holiday party . We're planning a pot-luck with Mr. Navarro's class too. Please see the sign-up genius for volunteers to work and also to bring in items.Thank you in advance for your help .
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ea8ac2aa0fc1-4thgrade/19232268
Holiday Blow Out Fashion Boutique Sale
Although we had to postpone our Holiday Blow Out Fashion Boutique last Friday due to rain, we're going to offer a short "flash" sale this Friday, December 19 at 6244 Del Valle Dr. from 9 AM -12 PM. Shop the same items, including women's and children's fashion, accessories, handbags, and candles. This sale is only open to our families and is weather permitting (it will be canceled in the case of rain).
You will need a residential parking pass to park on the street. Passes will be available at the sale or in the office starting on Thursday.
Friday, Dec. 19th short day and STAR AND NOVA INFORMATION
This Friday, school will end at 1 pm so there is a shortened Nova scheduled this Friday, December 19. Please note:
- Class 1 - will be held from 1:15-2:15pm
- Class 2 - 2:15-3:15pm
STAR is open for Winter Camp on January 5-9. A field trip to Pump It Up, story-telling, cooking, sports and lots more have been planned! Please email Olena at olenas@starinc.org or call 310-738-3723 if you have any questions.
Needed Books for Classroom and At Home Reading
Here is a friendly reminder of the books that are requested by Ms. Russo for in class and at home reading:
By the Great Horn Spoon by SId FLeischman
Holes Louis Sachar
Walter, The Story of a Rat Barbara Wersba
The Island of the Blue Dolphin
Important Dates to Remember
Dec. 17 - Winter Concert (Please refer to this newsletter for details)
Dec. 18- Ms.Russo and Mr. Navarro 4th grade Holiday Party (Please see enclosed sign up)
Dec. 19 - Minimum day, school ends at 1pm
Dec 22 - Jan 11 - No School (Winter Holiday Break)
Jan 19 - No School (MLK)
Feb 16 - No School (President's Day)
March 9-13 - Parent Teacher Conferences
March 30-Apr 3 - No School (Spring Break)
April 6 - No School (Cesaer Chavez)
May 8 - 4th Grade Sacramento Field Trip
May 25 - No School (Memorial Day)
June 4 - Last Day of School
Resources
* Check Ms. Russo’s website for homework assignments, upcoming assessments & updates at: msprusso.weebly.com/index.html
* Wizard Wire each Tuesday and refer to the FOWHE website at http://www.fowhe.org/home/.
4th Grade Holiday Party signup: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0E4EA8AC2AA0FC1-4thgrade/1576530
*Purchase Spiritwear Online at https://fowhe.ejoinme.org/spiritwear.
*Weho Library Day - signup at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054eaeae2fa20-library
*Pledge Donations @ http://www.fowhe.org/home/fundraising/pledge-drive/
Please let us know if you have questions.
Thank you so much for your amazing support!
Ms. Russo's 4th Grade Room Parents:
Marina B. Shlimak (Dascha's mom)
Missi Stein (Isabella's Mom)