Spirit Week

Let's show our school wide spirit next week!

Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Twin Day/ Multiple Matching Day
Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day  [ I got this!]
Thursday: Holiday Mix & Mash Day 
Friday: School Spirit or Pajama/Comfy clothes Day 

Progress Reports Online 10/5/18

The Progress Reports window opens Friday, 
October 5th

What does that mean??

Starting this year, Progress Reports and Report Cards will only be available online through Illuminate.  On Oct. 5, you will gain access to both your child's Progress Report and my grade books.  You will be able to check on your child's progress at the mid-way point in the trimester. In order to access your child's Progress Report & Report Card, you will need to set up your Parent Portal using the directions/personalized access code I sent home at back to School Night. 

Scholastic Book Order

The September Scholastic Book order went home today.  
All orders are due online by Friday, October 19th.

The class code is: GQZNM

Yearbook Orders

Don’t Miss Out on a Nelda Mundy Yearbook this year!

Yearbook Link

Yearbook ID Code: 10276919

Ordering deadline for Yearbooks is February 14th, 2019.

Get the REMIND app!!

The REMIND app is a great way to stay connected with what's happening in class. 

Green Valley Middle School uses it A LOT--for school-wide and individual teachers updates--so why not set up now??  As a parent I LOVE getting updates so that I can stay informed with what's going on in my kids' classes.  

Give it a try!!  

Coloma!!!

The first donation payment installment for Coloma is due on October 5th. If you turned in the "green slip" but no money yet, please do so by Friday, October 5th.

Thank you!!!

Coloma Outdoor Discovery School [link to the CODS site]

4th Grade Boot Camp

     You are not the only parent wondering if your child will "get" 4th grade. They may be struggling now but I promise they will "Get it" and absolutely AMAZE you by spring time!
     4th Grade is a huge leap from 3rd grade. These first few weeks are like BOOT CAMP as children adjust to the rigor and fast pace of 4th grade.  With the elimination of homework teachers must squeeze even more into the instructional day so we don't leave anything out. 
     I am sure your kids are tired at the end of each day. They should be!! School is your child's place of work. While we make learning fun and engaging, it is work. 4th grade students are expected to do more work independently. Be patient and support them. They will get it.        
     Progress Reports will be coming out soon. Grades may be lower than you expected, but we have 5 weeks to get our work done better and turned in on time before Report Cards. Just remember these first weeks are Boot Camp.