History Exhibition and Science Fair

First of all I want to congratulate all the 7th graders for a job well done on the History Exhibitions.  All the teachers were very impressed with the poise and confidence with which 7th graders carried themselves.  It was also great to see the 7th graders being excited about accomplishing an academic task and knowing they were successful at it.

Now the Science Fair is just around the corner (about 4 and 1/2 weeks).  Unlike other exhibitions the Science Fair does not take place in front of peers.  Instead, the 7th graders are required to present their experiments in front of a group of 2nd graders.

I am excited to see what the 7th graders will come up with for the Science Fair.  So far they have impressed me in their exhibitions and they seem to be getting better with each one.

History Exhibition Schedule

Exhibition Schedule:  Thursday Afternoon, February 18

Time	6th grade room	8th grade room	Time	7th grade room
1:15-1:45	Rebecca Rosario	Deanna Rose Sweeney	1:15-1:40	Pedro Gavilano
			1:40-2:05	Phyllis Impraim
1:45 -2:15	Devin Mirlas	Espi Rosario	2:05-2:30	Juan Arenas
2:15-2:45	Josiah Ng	Bridget Mendoza	2:30-2:50	Rhapsody Kaiser

Snow Days and Vacation

This is obviously a little late.  If you didn't know we had snow days the last two days, you do now.  This has played a little havoc on our schedules.  As of now we are planning to have the History Exhibition on the Thursday we get back (2/18) and I Love Math Day on that Friday (2/19).  We will also start Terra Nova testing the following week (2/22-2/26).  I hope everyone has a wonderful vacation and I'll see everyone next Wednesday (2/17)!

IMPORTANT: Re-enrollment Forms

If you have not sent in the re-enrollment forms for next year, new ones have been sent home today.  Please fill them out and return them by tomorrow.  Thank you.

Looking ahead a few weeks

Just a few quick reminders about events that are coming up in the near future.  Next week the seventh graders will be presenting their History Exhibitions (2/10).  A schedule will be handed out shortly so parents can come and see the presentations.  Also next week is I Love Math Day (2/11).  I'm sure everyone has been exposed to the wonderfully mind twisting questions Mr. Lawrence has been giving to the kids.  As in previous years we will have a panel of three individuals who love math and have them discuss their love with the kids.

This Thursday  and next Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 I will be having Parent/Teacher Conferences.  We will be discussing the midterms.  If you have not heard from the office but would like to schedule a meeting please contact the office or email me.

Our mid Winter Break is just around the corner.  The break is from Friday 2/12 - Tuesday 2/16.  School will resume on Ash Wednesday (2/17).  Right after the break 7th graders will be taking their Terra Nova tests.  If a student misses a test they will have to make it up after school.