Kindness Matters

A couple of weeks ago when our class was lining up for specials in the morning, the kids found sticky notes in their lockers with kind words like "you're a good friend," "you are nice," "you are a role model." The fifth graders were SO happy to see these random kind notes.  There were a few second graders at the end of the hall with big smiles on their faces. They wanted to spread some kindness throughout Memorial. Check out the story here! 

Ice Skating

The Ice Skating Program will take place on 

Thursdays during January. 

Dates: Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th

Time: Bus leaves at 8:25 and returns at 10:00

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

Parents will need to be there from 8:30-9:30

If you can skate, you can teach!

Fill out the bottom form of the permission slip if you'd like to volunteer. This program will not run without volunteers.

Thank you! 

Used Book Swap

To celebrate the spirit of giving, our class will be having a book swap on Friday, December 19th. Each child has randomly chosen another student to give a book to next week.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Take a look at the books you have at home that you are done reading.
• Think about which book you think your person would enjoy.
• Choose a book that you’ve read and that is in pretty good shape.
• Wrap your gift or put it in a gift bag (let me know if you need help with this! I have plenty of wrapping paper)
• Make a homemade card. Write them a thoughtful note, including a compliment to your friend. Remember that it needs to be an inside compliment! Also, explain why you chose this book for your friend.
• Bring in the gift on Friday, December 20th.

iMovies

The iMovies are available to view on 

Memorial's Youtube Channel. 

Be sure to check them out! 

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is here! 

Book Fair Dates: 12/2-12/9

Shopping Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Special Events: Open all day during conferences (12/5)

Online shopping is available!
Orders ship to school for FREE :)
Click here to shop online

Thank you!

Dear Room 235 Families,

Thank you to everyone who came to listen to the speeches today. Words can't describe just how proud I am of each and every student. My heart is so full! 

Each speech truly showed the child's personality. I am so impressed by the voice in their writing! Thank you for filling up our classroom to show support. All too often, we are going about our busy days & we don't take the time to reflect on all the wonderful things in our lives. It's amazing that the kids were able to do this so easily. 

I am truly fortunate to spend each day with your children! I hope that your Thanksgiving is filled with happiness, laughter, and loved ones. 

Thankfulness Speeches

The fifth graders have been reflecting on the things in their lives for which they are thankful. They are working in class to write speeches to share with you just in time for Thanksgiving.

We’d like to invite you to hear their speeches and celebrate this holiday with us. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 26^th at 9:30am in your child’s homeroom. Any family member is invited. Siblings from other grades are welcome to join with permission from the teacher. If you cannot attend, we will do our best to film the speeches so that you can see it. 

We look forward to this special event!