October 13th

I hope everyone had a wonderful four day break together.  Hopefully everyone got out to enjoy the last of the beautiful fall days.  It won’t be long before the snow is flying.  We have another jammed packed week, even though it will only be a four day school week.  On Wednesday we will be heading to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.  We will be putting all of our excellent learning to use with many hands-on activities.  Thank you all for turning in your permission slips ahead of time.   Don’t forget to pack a lunch and snacks from home for Wednesdays field trip.  Everyone should bring a bottle of water as well.  Friday is Grandparents Day from 8:30 - 10:30 am.  This is always a fun day for everyone.  

Did you get a chance to check out our classroom blog?  It is bullenh.blogspot.com.  I think I put an @ in there the first time and it doesn’t need it.  Sorry!  

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar:

10/16 - Gr. 5 Field Trip to Gulf of Maine Institute

10/18 - Grandparents Day (8:30am-10:30am)

10/22 - Flu Shots (AM)

10/23-10/25 - Cromwell Center visits w/Gr. 3, 4 & 5

10/29 - Photo Retake Day (AM)

10/29 - Mahoosuc Arts Performance @ 10AM

Don’t forget to send in the permission slip for your child to get a flu shot on October 22nd if you would like them to have their shot at school.  I only have had a couple of students return the permission slip so far.

Book orders are due Monday, October 21st if you would like to order.

Students should continue to read for 60 minutes each week.  This weeks log will run from Tuesday to Monday.  Student need to spend 15 minutes each night on IXL as well.  Thank you for helping to make sure your child is completing these assignments each week.  

As always, thank you for sharing your children with me.  Have a wonderful week.

Here is a preview of what we will be doing at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute!

Lobster: Untold Tales

GMRI’s latest LabVenture! program, Lobster: Untold Tales, launched in September 2009. This program features live lobsters and a benthic tank all within a working laboratory for Maine’s 5^thand 6^th graders.
Students take on the role of scientists to answer questions such as:

• How do Lobsters Survive in the Gulf of Maine?
• What do Larval Lobsters Eat?
• How do Scientists Study Lobsters?
• How do Scientists and Lobstermen Work Together?