Calendar
| Sept 20-21 |
3rd & 4th Outdoor School (tentative)
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| Sept 26 |
Baby Shower for Mrs. Tusken |
| Sept 27 |
Clash Dress Up Day |
| Oct 5 |
Picture Day
(order forms coming next week) |
Hot Lunch
| Sept 20 |
BBQ Chicken |
| Sept 21 |
Hot dogs |
| Sept 25 |
Pizza by the slice |
| Sept 26 |
Waffles |
| Sept 27 |
Cheese Ravioli |
| Sept 28 |
Baked Potatoes |
Pizza Mondays!
Please send cash only; no checks for pizza. The pizza is $1.00 per slice. Dollar bills are appreciated! Students have money envelopes in the office in which you place money (cash only!) for pizza. (This is also used for snack shack, etc.; there is a form which we need filled out by you giving your permission!) Also, parents, if you have filled out the permission slip, please place money in your child’s envelope!
Classroom News
Kindergarten
Mrs. Tusken
I hope everyone has a good time at track and field! I was so proud of all the kindergartners. They all did a great job!
We have been learning about fire safety this week. We are so excited to go on our field trip tomorrow. Please remember to bring a booster seat to school every child needs one in order for us to transport everyone.
We would like to welcome Mignon to our class. We are so happy to have another girl student!
Grades 1-2
Mrs. Gaines
Our class is growing, we welcome Jeremiah and Tuné. As you can imagine, we are bursting at the seams!
Owl reports are coming in and owl pellets are being carefully pulled apart. If it makes you feel better, these pellets are regurgitated through the mouth and don’t pass through the owl as many thought!
Upcoming field trip is scheduled for October 11th to the Anderson Pumpkin Farm.
Grades 3-4
Mrs. Hansen
We leave for Glacier View tomorrow morning, parents are driving. The floor of the Long House is concrete, so please bring a sleeping mat or an air mattress. We will arrive back at Vista Ridge, Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Grades 5-6
Mrs. Hodgson
Today was our first day to cook hot lunch! We will be cooking Haystacks once a month. A big thank you to Mrs. Manion for helping us out!
Did anyone notice the Scrabble “Scribble” spelling error in last week’s newsletter? I was in such a hurry to get to jury duty that I misspelled a very important word!
Track and Field was exciting and tiring. We have been dragging our feet (until it’s time for recess) the past two days. Thank you to Mrs. Smith for helping grade 5 &6 boys at Track and Field!
We are planning to attend the IMAX movie, Ancient Greece, on October 10. I have made reservations for 25 people. If you are interested in attending, please let our room mother, Diana Manion, know as soon as possible. She can be reached at 303-926-1317. The cost is $4.50 per adults and students. A permission slip will be coming the first part of October.
Grades 7-10
Mr. Wuerfel, Ms. Schneider,
Mr. Force and Mr. Pauls
English/British Lit:
Classes are going well and the students are well on their way to becoming English scholars! British Literature is still going well. Students are posting comments online and heated discussion over the given literature is making for enjoyable reading. The ninth and tenth grades have begun reading Great Expectations and are doing well. Seven and eight are almost done reading The Giver and will start writing response papers to it. Again, please visit the Web site for any questions on assignments, spelling lists, and books required for reading.
Bible & History:
Where was God on 9-11?
Have you ever been asked that question? Have you ever asked that question yourself? We have looked at some possible answers in Bible and History. If you would like to discuss this question with your children, they could share more possible answers in class. This could be a chance for a real valuable discussion with your children.
Fine Arts
Mrs. Carlisle & Mrs. Force
Plans are underway for each of the music groups to share their talents in our local churches. The recorder group is already scheduled to play on Sabbath, October 7 in Boulder. Stay tuned ♫ for more announcements about performances.
If you want your student to join Strings, please contact Megan Tipton at (720) 939-4955 for details.
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Thank you!
We want to say “Thank You” to all those who helped and came out to support our Field and Track day. The day was a great success and we could not have done it without you. We are very proud of all our students.
Europe Trip
It is time to get your passports! Passport applications can be obtained at most Post Offices!
The next payment is due on October 1, 2006. Start making plans to make the payment on time, since the funds are needed to make reservations.
Edline
The activation codes will be mailed out this week.
Finances!
Invoices go out the beginning of the month, and are due by the 10th of the same month. If you have an outstanding balance you will receive a statement, you need to pay the amount highlighted on the statement. Hours for the business manager are Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 3:00.
Free Monitors:
The school has a surplus of CRT monitors which are looking for a home! They will be available in the atrium Thursday after school. They have been tested and proven to be in good condition.
Take-Home Dinners:
Want a night off from cooking? Home & School will provide that opportunity for you on 4 different nights this school year. We will prepare a delicious dinner for your entire family on the following dates:
Sept. 27th
Nov. 15th
Jan. 17th
Mar. 21st
Each generously-sized dinner cost $5.00. Why go out to eat and pay tax and tip? Order from us and support your school! The menu and order form for the September 27th meal is enclosed.
Soccer
There is a scheduled soccer game for this Friday, but stay tuned – the weather isn't cooperating. This game is a home game against Chariot.
Come support the team!
Welcome
A special welcome to our four new students:
| Victoria Kratzke |
Grade 6 |
| Jeremiah Kratzke |
Grade 2 |
| Tuné French |
Grade 1 |
| Mignon French |
Kindergarten |
Baby Shower:
Come celebrate the soon arrival of the Tusken baby boy!
Come and go baby shower reception –
Tuesday, September 26
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
at the Vista Ridge Academy Library
Laura is registered at Target.
If you cannot attend, you may leave a gift at the school office.
Lost
There was a blue fleece jacket that was left at the Track & Field day. Please contact Cassie Mason at (303) 410-0706 if this is yours.
Science Matters
Registration deadlines:
Blast Off Rockets – Sept. 25
Extreme Electricity – Oct. 30
Gymnastics
The 7-11 graders have completed 9 of their 10 tryouts. Next Wed. the 27th they will complete the final tryout. They will be sharing one of their talents as a method of a witness. Class time today will be practice for that program. The 5-6 graders are invited to begin coming to class on Wed. the 20th.
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