First of all I would like to thank my students and parents for the overwhelming thoughts of gratitude and the sweet treats I have received during Teacher Appreciation week. It has been my honor to teach and work with each and every student this year. I consider myself very lucky to have been so blessed to work and get to know each one of them. Also, thank you to all the PTA, families, and Partners in Education who have donated their time and resources to make this a wonderful week. Your generosity has made a difference in our lives as teachers and made us feel wanted and appreciated for what we do.
March has been a busy month at Eastvalley! We have 2 weeks before Spring Break! Mark your calendar with all these dates:
Friday, March 18: Last day for AR points - 20 points needed to go.
Friday, March 18: Cobb County Make up day for Snow Holiday!!
Thursday, March 24: Books for Breakfast/Report Cards go home
Students who receive an invitation will attend a breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A at Eastlake. Breakfast will be on Wednesday, March 23rd at 8 am for grades K, 2nd and 4th. For grades 1st, 3rd and 5th breakfast will be on Thursday, March 24th at 8 am.
Saturday, March 26: Eastvalley's 50th Birthday Party/Sock Hop
We are celebrating Eastvalley's 50th Birthday with a Sock Hop Party! Dress up in your favorite 50's outfit, listen to music and jump on the inflatable. Varsity is catering, look for the flyer that was sent home today.
April 4-8: SPRING BREAK
April 12-18: CRCT
Please check the Weekly Check Up in the Tuesday Tracker closely to be aware of your child's behavior and study habits. We have set up an incentive with all 5th grade students: 15 marks or less by Friday, May 6, will earn your child an invitation to a celebration with a DJ!!
We are working extra hard as the CRCT is rapidly approaching!! Please have your child practice for the test by going on http://www.georgiaoas.org. I sent home the information sheet with directions on how to log in with the report cards in January. Let me know if you need another copy.
Our class needs jolly ranchers and notebook paper.
As always feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Chris
