Weekly Update
November 19-30
Thanksgiving Break
This week's Smore will cover the next two weeks, as I will not be sending any communication next week.
Elementary Notifications and Upcoming Events
*Our CPS Angel Tree gift drive has begun. Tags are available in both offices. An email was sent to parents yesterday; you are also welcome to take a tag if you feel so inclined. All gifts are due back Monday, December 3. The gifts should be left open (preferably in a gift bag) and the tag should be attached to each gift.
*There are no instructional classes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week (11/19, 20, 21) and we are closed Thursday and Friday (11/22 and 23).
*Your classroom spelling bee should be completed the week after next (11/26-30). Please email your two winners by the end of the day Friday, November 30. Make sure you have completed some practice bees in your classroom prior to the final bee. The school bee will be Monday, December 17 at 9:00 am.
*Our monthly staff meeting will be held Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00 am. Grethell and Amy will be providing breakfast.
*We will draw for Fantastic Friday on Wednesday, November 28. Please make sure to bring your tickets to the gym.
*Progress reports (for any student with any grade less than 85) will go home Wednesday, November 28. Please submit any progress reports by the end of the day Monday, November 26.
*The original calendar we sent home said Lunch Bunch was due Wednesday, November 28. However, it will be due Wednesday, December 5 as our Lunch Bunch lunch will be Tuesday, December 11.
*Friday, November 30 is Fantastic Friday and spirit day. Jeans may be worn with a Merryhill shirt.
*Friday, November 30 is also Parent's Night Out. If you are interested in working, please let me know. You would receive a stipend/hourly pay if you would like to work. We also have Polar Express Night on Friday, December 14. The same would apply for that night, if you would like to work.
Preschool, Pre-K and Afterschool
*The monthly preschool meeting is Thursday, November 29 at 6:30 pm.
*Friday, November 30 is also Parent's Night Out. If you are interested in working, please let me know. You would receive a stipend/hourly pay if you would like to work. We also have Polar Express Night on Friday, December 14. The same would apply for that night, if you would like to work.
*Friday, November 30 is spirit day. You may wear jeans with a Merryhill spirit shirt.
Weekly Emails
Thanksgiving/thankful emails