February 27, 2009

Satori Notes for February 27, 2009

If you want your child to attend the Satori Spring Break Camp from March 16 to March 20, 2009, please notify me as soon as possible and fill out a registration form. Registration is due by Monday, March 2, and the $100 fee is due by Friday March 13. We need at least 6 students to enroll in order to offer the camp. We still have a couple of spaces available so let me know now so we can make decisions regarding the camp.

Monday, March 2, 2009, is the fourth scheduled Report Card Day. That is your opportunity to receive information on your child’s most recent progress. If you desire a conference, please schedule one with the teacher. The next date for school wide parent conferences is April 20, 2002.

Tomorrow, Saturday, February 28, 2009, is our first parent work day for this semester. We will work from 9:00 to 1:00. Next Saturday, March 7, will also be a work day if you can not help tomorrow. The jobs needed to be done are posted on the front office window. They are listed by classroom and area of the school. Do remember to sign off on what you complete so that you will get credit for your volunteer time. Thanks in advance for you help.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the BBQ Committee will meet in the art room at 5:30 pm. Please let me know by email or note if you have information to share but are not able to meet with us that day. Our time is growing short and we need to set some deadlines for ourselves. Remember, every parent should be signed up for a BBQ Sub-Committee.

The Parent Board meeting on Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 is a very important one. We will be making decisions about repairs to the roof and tuition. Please be sure to attend.

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February 10, 2009

Satori News for February 10, 2009

Update: Buffalo Soldiers Electronic Field Trip

Today Middle and Upper School Satori students participated in an interactive Electronic Field Trip which was filmed at Ft Davis, Texas. The topic was Buffalo Soldiers, who they were and their role in history. Doris Smith called in a question for the Upper School that was answered on this nationally broadcast program. Nina Corey and David George helped write the curriculum for the program which was produced by Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Jamar Soord, a former Satori student and big brother of Natalie, was one of the students featured on the field trip. Another Galveston student from Weis Middle School was also featured along with other students from Texas and from Indiana.

Satori Seniors Project

On Thursday, February 19, 2009, our students will travel to Edgewater Center for their first visit with the “Seniors” for our Senior Project. We will need drivers to be here at 1:30 pm on the 19th to take the children to the center and to return by 3:15. If you can help, please contact Ms. Woodlock. On March 12, the “Seniors” will visit us here at Satori for the culmination of the program which will integrate with our gardening program.

Spring Break Child Care Camp

Child care will be available during Spring Break, March 16-20, 2009, here at Satori for a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 8 students. The fee per child for the care is $100 for the entire week which is to be paid to Satori by Friday, March 13. The care provider will be Ms. Henriett Glant who has been substitute teaching here at Satori. Hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please complete a registration form with Ms. Rinaldi for this service by March 1.

Consultant to Support Teachers

Dr. Nancy Hodges, a consultant in gifted and talented education, met with our teachers on Friday, February 6, 2009, to work with them on the next integrated unit. She offered web based resources as well as curriculum materials in the form of modular leaning centers to facilitate thinking skills.

Billie Rinaldi, Director

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