Thursday, March 19, 2009

SPRING FINALLY ARRIVES

THE PTA MEETING tonight begins at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a demonstration of the Promethean ActivBoard that our class is "test driving" for several weeks. The May 5 technology bond proposal will provide for these electronic white boards in our classrooms.

Miguel and Jaslynn help Mr. Chittenden order data on the interactive whiteboard the classroom is using for several weeks. The upcoming technology bond proposal will provide for this technology.

THE LONG WINTER is nearly over. Spring arrives at 7:44 am tomorrow. We are finally experiencing a preview of spring with temperatures we haven't seen since last November. This is a great time for students to move from hibernation mode and get outside for increased physical acitvity.

TELEVISION TURN-OFF WEEK has begun. The class really wanted to make a serious attempt at eliminating television (and computer-related entertainment) for seven days.

THE LAKE HILLS TALENT SHOW will be held at White Pines Middle School Auditorium this Friday, March 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Olivia Pulaski, Jaslynn Castaneda, and Brooke Park represent our class in this annual PTA-sponsored event. Your family will enjoy a casual evening of outstanding entertainment. Mr. Chittenden is the Master of Ceremonies.

THE GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC MUSEUM is our destination next Monday, March 23. Student will need to bring a sack lunch. Those chaperoning this field trip include Melissa Castaneda, Lee Miracle, Kim Montgomery, Annel Olthof, Mike Park, Karri Murphy, Mueril Tuggle, and Wendy Walters.

MARCH IS READING MONTH and students should be reading at least 20 minutes a day at home. They are encouraged to complete the Reading Stars Over Lake Hills form and return it by March 31. They may also participate in the Whitecaps Reading Club by completing their bookmark for reading minutes.

SPRING PICTURE DAY is Tuesday, March 24. For more events, scroll down to our calendar below.

THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS will be held at Lakeshore Middle School on Friday morning, March 27. Most of our class is participating (wow) and all of us will be attending this special event next week.

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