December 11, 2016

The month of December is almost half way finished.  How is that possible?  The cooler weather has at least offered us the hope of a winter season.  We've had success in the garden with our cucumbers that were planted with flowers in the same bed.  The flowers sheltered the cucumbers from the cooler temps and out plants made the most perfect, crunchy cucumbers.  We've also harvested carrots, peppers, radishes, a variety of lettuce, and cilantro.  This is the perfect time to garden.

Beginning in January, I will be offering all the 5-6 graders the opportunity to come to the garden before and after school.  During January and February we will be gardening in the afternoons.  Our official garden day is yet to be determined, but I will keep you posted when the date becomes available!

Monday, December 12 the Sparky Ambassadors will be visiting the senior living center after school to visit and play games.  We will meet in the front office and leave at 3:15 pm returning to the school between 4:30 and 4:45 pm.  Are you carpooling?  Did you send in donations for BINGO prizes?

Friday, December 16 is FREE DRESS DAY!!  Woo HOO!  5/6 won the canned food drive and along with that a free dress day!  Dress code rules still except students aren't wearing their uniforms.  Have FUN picking out your favorite outfit to wear!

TEST in Science for all Day 3 on Thursday and Friday, December 15 - 16.

Grades are DUE December 18 - which means all unfinished work is DU Friday, December 16.

December 19 - 20, Monday and Tuesday, all classes will be participating in a virtual field trip to the solar system.  It is going to be an amazing experience.  I am SUPER excited!  A BIGGS thank you to the ASU staff that is bringing this wonderful opportunity to our science classroom!

Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory Interactive on Wednesday, December 21.  A BIGGS Thank you for all of you that signed up to send in donations.

Book Exchange - Please wrap up a book to trade with another student in your foundation classroom.  The book exchange will be during our foundation classes on Wednesday, December 21.

Thank you, thank you for making everyday a pleasure to work at ASU Prep.  Your children are bright, curious, respectful, kind, generous, and caring people.  I'm so lucky to be their teacher.  It is a privilege, and I am honored.

Please contact me if you have any questions!'

Have a GREAT week!

Yours in science,
Mrs. Biggs