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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

How to carve a pumpkin!

We are writing about the steps of how to carve a pumpkin this week and we actually got to carve a pumpkin together in class!

Picture Retake Day is Monday, November 2nd!

Click the image for information on how to order Picture Retakes!

What do I do if my child needs a retake? 

On Retake Day, return the original picture package to the photographer.  The photographer will retake your child’s picture.  We will produce the same picture package that was originally ordered, using the retake picture.  New picture packages will be delivered to the school.

On a Side Note: If you receive a class picture or yearbook with your original order, please keep these items.  They will not be included in the new picture package.

Mitten Drive

Click the link to learn more about the Mitten Drive being run by Student Council! Learn how you can help!


Monday, October 26, 2015

Newsletter Week of October 26th

Click the image for Hollywood News!


HALLOWEEN - Food Allergy Letter

Food Allergy Awareness for Halloween Celebration


Dear Staff, Room Parents, Parents, Guardians, and Students

As Halloween approaches, we are getting excited about costumes, classroom parties, and the Halloween Parade. This is a fun and enjoyable time for all however, it can be a time of worry for children with food allergies and their families. In order to provide a safe celebration environment for the students at Irving, ALL classroom celebrations will be NUT FREE with a focus on healthy snacks and treats for the children.

As always, fresh fruits and veggies are welcome and should be promoted. It is recommended that room parents and teachers communicate before Halloween to identify the foods/treats that will be provided for each classroom celebration. A good ratio of treats to healthy foods should be 1:3 (One treat option for every three healthy food options.)

Foods are required to have an ingredients list. Foods that are made in factories that may process nuts should not be served due to the potential for cross contamination. Please consider labeling the food items for easy identification by students. Teachers can confidentially alert room parents of any other dietary restrictions and or food allergies in the classroom so that an alternative treat can be provided for inclusion.  Additionally, non food treats such as stickers, pencils, and activities are always welcomed and enjoyed by all of the children.
Here is a link to a web site for Peanut/Nut/Egg safe food items http://snacksafely.com/snacklist.pdf.

Thanks to the entire Irving Community for helping to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday for all. Please feel free to contact Nurse Jamie for any questions or concerns about the Halloween Celebration at jpeterson@op97.org or 708-524-3089.


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Xtramath at home!


Hi Parents! Here is a tutorial on how to use xtramath at home! I sent home an xtramath flyer with directions on how to enroll with the code on the flyer! This is a great resource. I hope you will take advantage of it!


How to Find Books by Lexile

Check out this great tutorial on how to find books by lexile created by our librarian, Ms. Noonan!


Saturday, October 17, 2015

This week is Conference Week!

I look forward to seeing you at your scheduled conference time!
Click the image to view the schedule!

 



Wednesday, October 7, 2015

MD 6: Adding and subtracting on an open number line!

Check out this great "Show Me" video that we watched today that explains how to add and subtract on an open number line!


Monday, October 5, 2015

Calling all Young Filmakers!!!

Are you interested in filmmaking? Click the image to find out about a contest with a CASH prize below!

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Newsletter Week of October 5th

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Reminder: Field Trip on Tuesday, Oct. 6th


Field Trip Reminder
Tuesday, October 6th 
All Seasons Orchard


1)Bring a nut-free lunch in a small disposable container (bag or sack).
2)  Bring a small drink
3)  Wear comfortable shoes
4)Dress for the weather

Friday, October 2, 2015

Let's get kids moving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Join the FUN RUN and IRVING PACERS!

The annual Fun Run fundraiser and the Pacers program is partnering this year to get kids moving and to increase participation in both activities.  

This year, the Fun Run is on Wednesday, October 21stPacers takes place on Thursdays during the students' recess.  We want to encourage kids to use Pacers as "training" for the Fun Run.  Students' receive a foot charm for their necklace or bracelet every Thursday they participate in Pacers.

We're asking for your help in getting the kids excited about being active.  Information about the Fun Run will be distributed in the Tuesday take-home packets on October 6th.  

Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 7th is Walk to School Day!

Fall Conferences

Here is the Fall Conference Sign-Up! Click the image below



 I sent out an email asking you to choose a conference time, if you haven't already. To reserve a conference time, please email me your 1st and 2nd choice times at ocollins@op97.org.

Newsletter for this week!

Oops! I sent home a hard copy on Monday...here is the posting! Better late than never!


Library Newsletter

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