Announcements

 **__Classroom Wish List__** AA Batteries Baby Wipes Balls/games for recess Rewards for good behavior (aka Treasure box toys) Extra copies of the the class novels Classroom dictionaries and thesauruses Laminating pouches - both self-stick and heated Electric pencil sharpener - we already broke two :( 120 Tennis balls to use on legs of chairs Donations towards class set of Whiteboards (cost is $54.35) Epson Printer Ink Black #88

From the Imagine Schools Code of Conduct Handbook "Parents are required to complete 20 volunteer hours per year. In lieu of volunteering your time, parents may choose to donate $10.00 per required volunteer hour or purchase items for their child's classroom. Receipts are required for credit."

If you do purchase something from the wish list, please send in your receipt so that you will receive credit towards your volunteer hours.

All students **__are required__** to purchase an ISTC planner. The cost is only $5.00 and they are available for purchase in the front office. If a student needs a planner, they must purchase it before 8:30am as they will not be excused from class to do so.
 * Beginning the week of 8/31/2009, students will be receiving their spelling word lists on Tuesday**
 * Beginning the week of 8/31/2009, students will be receiving their spelling word lists on Tuesday**

Please note that any changes in daily dismissal procedures must be made in writing. For the safety of our students and your children, parents/guardians are no longer able to call in and make changes.** Our class is collecting soda can tabs to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Charities here locally in Jacksonville, FL. We are having a contest vs. Mrs. Franklin's 4th grade class. [|Pop Tabs Collection]

__Class Novels__** The following are the class novels that I will be reading this year, in the order in which I will do so. It is not required that you purchase the novel for your child. However, it would be beneficial for him/her to have a copy in hand during novel time. Amazon.com has these books available at a 4-for-3 deal, buy three books and get one free.

__Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing__ by Judy Blume __Flush__ by Carl Hiaasen __Hoot__ by Carl Hiaasen __Maniac Magee__ by Jerry Spinelli