Learning with Leffers

I am extremely excited to announce that our annual Explorer Museum will be on Friday, November 18th from 2:00 to 2:20 .  Your child has been working hard researching about an important European explorer.  We are currently working on writing a rough draft of our explorer speech.  Here are some important dates for this project.   Written speech rough draft is due on Wednesday, November 2nd. Memorized speeches will be presented to the class on Wednesday or Thursday, November 16th and 17th Memorized speeches will be presented to parents in the "Living Museum" on Friday, November 18th from 2:00 to 2:20 pm. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this special project. Mrs. L

Please join us for Donuts with Dads this next Thursday and Friday from 7:00 - 8:00 AM.  Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, or other men special to our students are welcome to come for a fun-filled morning of delicious donuts, refreshments, books, and memories.   Due to the popularity of DWD, this special event will be over two days. A-L Thursday, October 27th     M-Z Friday, October 28th If you have questions, please contact Brandy (brmatthew@iupui.edu) or Margot (margot_dwyer@att.net).

Today marks the end of the nine weeks.  Please look for your child's report card online next Friday.  I am very proud of their accomplishments and the growth they've made. Here are some of the highlights from this past week. Students researched a Native American cultural region and created a poster to share with the class. In reading, we are discussing and reading about the power of our Sun and electricity. We will learn how to make a solar oven later next week.  Ask your child about how to use a compass or protractor.  We have been measuring and constructing angles and polygons with these special math tools.    Our class rocked the unit 3 social studies test.  Check your child's folder for his/her test. Students recently published their personal narratives.  Our narratives are full of great sensory details, flashbacks, and strong conclusions.  Narratives will be sent home at the end of next week. We finished reviewing over all ...

Our schedule keeps getting busier!   Please take a look at these upcoming events and mark your calendars. Wednesday, September 28th College Go! Day We will be celebrating our colleges and universities.  This is a day for teachers and students to wear their favorite college attire.  I will be speaking to students about my university experiences as well. Friday, September 30th Homecoming Parade It is an annual tradition for our students to attend the parade.  We are the only elementary in Carmel to take part in this tradition!!  Our class will partner up with Mrs. Hall's kindergarten class to cheer on CHS. Carmel Cook - Out  5 pm - 8 pm Don't forget to fill out the Carmel Cookout registration form.  Our PTO will be serving up some delicious grilled food before the game.  Please turn in all forms by Weds., September 28th. Friday, October 7th Class Auction Students have been saving their Tiger Bucks for several weeks now.  They will h...

Don't forget that picture day is next Thursday, September 22nd.   Order forms were sent home earlier in the week.   You can order school pictures online or send in your envelope next Thursday.  If you have any questions, please contact me. Have a wonderful weekend. Mrs. L

I hope you received your PTO Fall Fundraiser packet.   This year PTO is taking a different approach to our annual fundraiser.  There will be no items to sell or buy!  Instead, PTO is simply asking that your child bring in a donation.  We have had many donations already brought in!!  The suggested donation amount is $25 per family, but remember that any donation helps.   To enhance our fundraiser, a small plastic bag was sent home today to collect extra change or coins.  Please feel free to bring this in next week.  The grade level that brings in the most coins will win an ice cream party and an extra recess! If you have any questions about our fundraiser, please feel free to contact me. Thanks. Mrs. L

Mark your calendars for our annual Ruth Lilly Parent Preview Night on Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm.  This event will be held at Carmel Middle School and will include a basic overview of the program's objectives and goals.  In May, fifth graders will participate in a 90 minute program that helps students develop a positive attitude and an appreciation for the wonder of life.  I highly encourage all parents to preview this presentation.   Parents may choose whether they want their child to view the program in May.  Please check your child's folder tomorrow for a paper on this important event.  If you have any questions about the preview night or the presentation in May, please contact me. Thanks. Mrs. L