I can’t believe the second trimester is half over already!  This year is flying by. As always, if you have questions or concerns or would like a conference, please do not hesitate to contact me.  I can be reached at school at 827-1544, ext 211 or by email at sue.white@rsu34.org.

We have a new student starting in our class tomorrow! Welcome Emma, we are so looking forward to having you!  

     Don't forget about the talent show this Friday from 6-8pm! Come join us and see some of the very talented OTES students in action!  
      
Valentine's Day will be here before you know it!  If you would like to sign up to bring in something for our class Valentine party, please use the link below to get to my sign-up genius page! You can sign up for what you want to send in, and I will get notified as each item is spoken for.  All you need to do then is send the item in with your student on the day of the party.  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ca9a82baafe3-valentine

We are also collecting small cereal boxes to decorate and use as mailboxes for our valentines. If you have extra empty boxes around, we could really use them. Also, if your student chooses to bring Valentines in, please make sure they bring one for everyone. We have 20 students in our class, a class list will be coming home soon.

If it is 10 degrees or warmer, all students are outside getting some fresh air at recess time!!!
     Please make sure that your students come to school every day with all the winter gear they need to stay comfortable outside at recess!  Everyone needs a warm coat, snowpants, boots, hat, and gloves or mittens.   

The second session of after school clubs are starting this week!  They begin Wednesday, January 11 and go until March 1. Notices will go home tomorrow stating which club your student is in.

The OTES talent show is coming up!  If you have not already turned in your permission form, get it in ASAP !  There is a lot of talent in room 217, I hope to see some of my kiddos up on the big stage!

During the week of January 16th, We will participate in the Civil Rights Team’s NO NAME CALLING WEEK! More info to come on what are class will be doing to support the Civil Rights team's initiative in our classroom.

LEARNERS ARE LEADERS - Our for January criteria is: Civic Minded Community Member. Students who demonstrate these qualities consistently demonstrate concern for others, demonstrate responsibility for the school, their classroom, and their learning AND they demonstrate kindness towards the world and want to make a difference with their actions.

The next Learners are Leaders Assembly will be January 26th at 1:15 pm