September+10th

****Newsletter for Week of Sept. 10th, 2010 ****
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Welcome to all of you! This newsletter is one way I will try to communicate with you on a weekly basis. This newsletter, like those you have received in years past, will let you know what we are working on, special dates to keep in mind, and reminders for what is needed. This year I will add new reading vocabulary words for the following week, weekly spelling lists, and when assessments in the various classes will take place. Please read it, copy it if you wish, and keep it handy. You are always welcome to contact me with any concerns.(ittnert@lumenchristiparish.org ).

Important Things to Remember.

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Some things you will need to keep in mind for fifth grade is to have your child be ready each day with their lunch, homework notebook, "H" folder, homework, notes, morning snack, jackets, sweaters, et.al. This year your child will be asked to assume the additional responsibility for these things rather than everything depending upon you, the parents.===== We can consider the first week of school successful. It has been filled with introductions to so many of our new first grade books as well as getting used to the routines of school. The days are at times very long for the children, so if they are in need of an earlier bedtime or a bit of rest time right after school, please understand it is very normal for most children. In a few weeks they will be going at full speed once again. This coming week we will be using our time to continue our review in each of the subjects as well as to do a bit of a reading assessment before we are entirely in all of our first grade materials. This week went extremely smoothly at lunch. Each child has done very well remembering their pin number as well as the procedure that is asked of them. If you have specific concerns, please let me know.

Open House Information

On September 21st we will have our annual parent meeting. Please try to attend if possible. You are also invited to attend our annual Fall bookfair with your child. We will attend the bookfair during the school day. **If you will be sending money to school with your child, PLEASE put it in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and amount enclosed on it.** __Please__ let your child know **//how//** the money is to be spent as the children will gravitate toward the posters if not otherwise directed.

Our Newsletter

My goal this year is not only to send the newsletter but also photographs of special events. Thank you for your patience. Mrs. Ittner's Fifth Grade Class Welcome back to the 2010-2011 school year.

I hope your child has had a good first week. I look forward to getting to know your child this year.