Mrs. Van Nus & Mrs. Mac's News
Fourth Grade's Weekly Update
Principal's Perch . . . . . by: Todd Langley
It was a wonderful week at Alcova! We had the opportunity to share progress with so many parents, and we appreciate your support. Don't forget about the election coming in November. The last day to register to vote is October 5th to be eligible for the November vote. Absentee and early voting begins on October 12th. If you would like more information on the ESPLOST vote visit either the Alcova Elementary website or the Gwinnett County Public Schools main website page.
We have some very special events coming up over the next month. Check our calendar and plan to take part in our wonderful activities at Alcova. It is a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful community.
Week at a Glance . . . . .
Oct. 2nd: All Pro Dads Breakfast
Upcoming Dates . . . . .
Oct. 7th: Hawks ticket orders DUE
Oct. 12th: Student Holiday
Oct. 19-23rd: Great Day of Service Food Drive – more details to come
Oct 20th: Spaghetti Dinner @5:30 and Destination Learning for K-2nd
Oct. 22nd: Spaghetti Dinner @5:30 and Destination Learning for 3rd – 5th
Oct. 24th: Alcova’s Fall Festival 3:00-7:00
November 3rd E-SPLOST VOTE
Information about the E-SPLOST vote can be found on our Alcova webpage.
Volunteers Needed!
Calling all volunteers… I am in need of 2 -4 volunteers to assist with 3rd Grade Vision and Hearing testing. The testing will take place on Monday, October 5th. Volunteers will be needed to get the classes and walk them to the screening site. You will stay with the class and monitor them while they wait. Please contact Libby Ballew (Parent Instructional Coordinator) if you would like to volunteer.
Classroom News . . . . .
A Peek at Next Week . . . . .
Language Arts - We will continue to talk about Greek Mythology. We will also be discussing Context Clues and Themes.
Science - We will continue talking about weather.
Social Studies - We will continue talking about the European Explorers.
Specials Next Week . . . . .
Van Nus - STEM: Science
McAlexander - Music
TUESDAY
Van Nus - STEM: Science
McAlexander - Music
WEDNESDAY
Van Nus - STEM: Science
McAlexander - Music
THURSDAY
Van Nus - STEM: Science
McAlexander - Music
FRIDAY
Van Nus - Art
McAlexander - P.E.