Everyone is excited about our integrated Social Studies Unit on Communities. Each afternoon from 2:00-3:00 the students re-group to experience lessons about the features and origins of communities from ancient times to the present. The unit will culminate with students designing their own “Imagine Mars” communities.

Friday, November 14, 2008, will be our school wide field trip to NASA. All students are invited and should bring a sack lunch, a drink, and wear a Satori tee shirt. Following the opening pledges, we will prepare to leave for the day. Of course we need parents to drive and help with the children. Please let your child’s teacher know if you can assist and accompany us on this terrific field trip. We will return by 3:00 PM.

Thanks to the Howreys for painting our entrance and to Mr. Willis for hauling away our cans and paper for recycling. Also thanks to the Minton’s and Willis’s for assisting with the Halloween table at UTMB on October 31st.

Next Monday, November 17, 2008, will be our first Parent Conference day with Report Cards. Remember that teachers will be conferencing with parents and there will be no school. You should sign up for your conference on the posted schedules at the front office. If you need a different time, please talk with your teacher.

If you have questions about the Original Art Works project, please contact Stephanie Thomas the Art Teacher. Price lists were included in the packet that was sent home on Friday. Billie Rinaldi, Director