September 20 Update

Wabasis

The students had a great day last Wednesday: playing football, hiking, swimming, playing volleyball, spending time together, getting to know one another better, etc. Thanks again to parents who volunteered to drive.

Curriculum Night

Hope to see everyone tomorrow evening at Curriculum Night. This is a night for parents to meet teachers, be informed about curriculum the students will be learning this year, and hear information about 7th grade. If you are unable to attend, please let me know and I will send a hand-out containing important information covered during the evening home with your child on Wednesday.

Art Prize

This Friday we will be going to visit Art Prize downtown Grand Rapids. We'll be leaving school at 9:15 a.m. and returning at the end of the day. Students need to bring a labeled sack lunch and a drink with them to school that day. We are also in need of 2 parent chaperons for the day. Please let me know if you might be available. We would need you to arrive at school by 9, ride the bus with everyone, and supervise a group of 8 students during the day.

Bike-a-thon
Don't miss the fun at bike-a-thon this weekend. Pledges are due this Wednesday. Students may ride other times as well, but the official ride time is this Saturday. Your child should have brought home information the first week of school about it. Please let me know if you have misplaced your information or have questions. There are many great prizes again this year for students who participate. The bike-a-thon is a wonderful way to get some exercise and support R.C.S.

Miscellaneous
*The students received "The Starting Point Matters" theme t-shirts. They are encouraged to wear these each Monday morning for Family Time.
* Please see the 7th grade Camp Roger dates at the top right section of this blog. Hopefully these dates will be helpful in the future when you fill out hot lunch order forms for your child. Hot lunch is not served to students on days when they go to Camp Roger.
*For 7th grade language arts, the students receive 2 short journal assignments each Monday. These are due by Friday. Thank you for encouraging your child to do his or her best writing on these assignments. While I am looking for thoughtful writing, the students should not need to spend more than 30 minutes or so on journals each week.