News from the Library

Cordelia Library will be in the School Library on Thursday, November 9th and December 14th at 2:15. Stop by after school, or before Running Club, and check out a book or two. Prizes for Solano Kids Read will be available on November 9th only.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the School Library starting Friday, November 17th until Monday December 4th.  Stop by for some Holiday reading and gifts.

Report Card Conferences

Next Friday, November 3rd, there is no school for students. 

It is a workday for teachers so we can write report cards.  Any adjustments to tests, assignments must be completed by Thursday, November 2nd, which is when the first trimester ends.

AR goals are due November 2nd as well!!

Conferences will be coming up the week of November 13-16. I sent out a SignUp Genius form to your email address yesterday so you can sign up for a convenient conference slot.

• Conferences are 20 minutes in length. Please be on time.
• Your child should come to the conference so he/she can discuss learning goals with you. 
  

Halloween

Next Tuesday is Halloween!  We have a party and costume parade in the afternoon. The morning will be a regular day, except with some activities that are Halloween-themed. Students may wear their costumes to school on Tuesday. There are a few things to remember about Halloween Costumes:

• No weapons of any kind (good idea to even keep princess, Harry Potter-type wands at home, too).
• No masks with blood.
• Masks may only be worn during the parade, but no other time.

Wednesday, November 1 will be Pajama Day (comfy clothes day). Students may wear pajamas (school appropriate) to school.  

Math Practice at Home

Yes, we don't have required math homework, but we are finding that some of our 4th graders lack their basic math facts including addition and subtraction. They also need more practice in the skills they are learning. 


Xtra Math 

Xtra Math is a great place to practice math facts DAILY. We recommend at least 10 minutes a day at home. We will be using Xtra Math in class,too. 10 minutes each day will help them commit the facts to memory! 

Khan Academy
Today we set up our accounts on Khan Academy.  [ www.khanacademy.org/mappers ]
This site allows students practice on math skills based on their individual MAP scores. This is a GREAT resource because is individualized practice geared to the strengths and weaknesses of your child.  Students have their RIT scores in their "TAKE HOME FOLDERS."  10 minutes a day would really boost your kids in their math skills.

Halloween Party

Due to the chaos of last week & knowing that some of us are still trying to get our lives back to "normal"... instead of sending out a Sign-up Genius, our party planners are asking that each family donate $5.  They will take care of everything--the food, decorations and activities for entire class.  

An envelope went home today for you to return to school next week.  

Thank you for your help!!

Pouring with the Principals

Solano County Library

The Cordelia Library will be at the school library on Thursday, October 26 at 2:15. The children's librarian will bring a selection of books to our school for students to check out.   Students may also apply for a library card at this time and read off fines for the public library.