THANK YOU! And news...

A special thank you to Mrs. Gunniers, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Echegaray, Mr. Smith, Mr. Drew, Mr. Judgie :), Mr. Jensema, and Mrs. Schroeder for driving the entire middle school to see The Hobbit!

I greatly appreciate all of your willingness to chaperone and drive!

THANK YOU! :)

In unrelated news, I am making a book order this Friday.  If anyone wishes to order books, click the scholastic link on my website.

Additionally, I would like to remind everyone that The Classics Reading Challenge is underway!  We are halfway through the school year, but it is not too late to start reading novels for this wonderful opportunity!  For those of you who have already begun, keep pressing on!  See me for information, books, forms, etc.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!

HOBBIT FIELD TRIP!

The following field trip permission slip will be sent home tomorrow...

           As the 7^th grade recently finished reading The Hobbit, and the 8^th grade read it last year, we have the privilege of taking the entire middle school to see The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Part 3)! Cinemark Theater in Monroeville Mall is opening their doors early JUST FOR US!

            The students have been anticipating this (some since last year), and I hope that we all can make it to the show.  The movie is rated PG-13 due to “epic battle sequences / fantasy violence.”  This field trip is not mandatory; it is optional as to respect all families’ movie viewing standards.

             After the movie, we will eat together in the food court of the mall.   

            Turn in permission slips and money by this Thursday, January 15^th.  Make checks out to the school.   Please consider driving/chaperoning! J

DATE: Tuesday, January 20^th  

TIME: We will leave school at 8:30AM and return by 2PM

COST: $9.75

NOTE:  The cost includes one admission ticket and one CinneMovie Snack Pack (drink, popcorn, snack-size candy per person).  Additional concessions can be purchased as well.  The theater requires us to purchase the whole package (ticket and snack combo price).

**Please make checks payable to the school.  If you are coming on the trip as a chaperone or driver, please purchase YOUR ticket through the school as well.  You do not need my “ok” to attend.  All are welcome, so just send the full amount with this slip if you would like to join us.   

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______________________________________________________ has my permission to attend The Hobbit on January 20, 2013.

_____________Yes!  I will drive, and I can fit ________________ students in my vehicle.

# of tickets: _____________ x $9.75 = _____________________________ (amount enclosed)

SIGNED:_____________________________________________________________

MidTerm Exams

I pray that you all had a fabulous break!  I was continually reminded of your generosity and love over break.  I reread all my Christmas cards, ate delicious treats given to me by various families, lit some lovely candle gifts, and enjoyed spending some very kind giftcards!  WOW!  You're all such blessings to this teacher! :)  THANK YOU AGAIN!

Now for other news....Midterm exams are next week!  I gave the students a copy of the master  schedule today.

Here are some pointers on studying and some information:

*Use all your saved tests as study guides for the exams.

*Do not wait until the night before to review for a midterm!

*Take thorough notes in class during review days.

*Midterms are 5% of the semester grade.

*While studying, write down any questions you may have for the teacher.  The Monday of exam week is totally dedicated to review!  This is a great time to get extra clarification on a topic or concept.

*Get some rest, relax, and ask the Holy Spirit for help! :)

Love,
Mrs. A