Subject: SFS 4X - YET AGAIN.....
From: "Portnoy, Estee" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>, "Margaret Dotzel" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:39:47 -0800

Hi all:  Peggy & I are so sorry to send this out again.  Apparently
anyone who has a MAC was able to get the entire email, but those of us
on PCs were only getting a partial email.  So therefore, I am sending
this out to PC users - We are sorry for the technology glitch - we'll
get our IT people (hahaha) to work on this immediately! 

We have a few reminders for the coming week and some important
information specific to 4X for the weeks ahead.  There is a lot of
information here, but it is important that you read through all of it.
Thanks very much.

First, this week:

THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Come to the Lower School Book Fair on November 13 at Politics and Prose.
Proceeds from the event support the LS Parents Association.  This year's
Book Fair is one day only, 9 AM through 10 PM. At 10:30 AM, we are
thrilled to feature a children's book reading by Lower School librarian
Angela Smith. When you use a Book Fair coupon, available at each cash
register that day, 20 percent of your purchase total will be donated to
the LS PA. Please ask for the coupon at the time of purchase so that
your contributions can be counted!  Details are attached.

Can't make it to the Book Fair? Use our Personal Shopper Service! For
details, contact [email-masked]
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MEETING FOR WORSHIP REMINDER

ATTENDING MEETING FOR WORSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD
You are always welcome to join your child for Meeting for Worship on
Tuesdays from 1:30-1:50 PM.

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IMPORTANT 4X NEWS

And now some important information for the weeks ahead.

1.On Friday, November 19 from 1:00 - 2:30, 4x and grade 3 will make 50
pans of delicious stuffing for Martha's Table's Thanksgiving dinner.  We
will need 6 to 8 parent volunteers to help us with this rewarding
community service project. Parent helpers should wear clothing that can
get messy and report to the Multi - Purpose room on Friday, Nov. 19 at 1
pm for set up.  Please let us know if you can help by responding to this
e-mail.

2 . Tuesday, November 30th, 4x plans a trip to the National Zoo to
observe Asian animals in connection with our December Asian Animal
Research Project.  We plan to all travel to the National Zoo by school
bus.  We will leave school at 9:00 am and will return by 1:00 for
afternoon classes.  At the zoo we will break into small groups to
observe and to study the animals. Parents and students should plan to
dress warmly for rain or cold weather and pack a picnic lunch (Please no
glass bottles.)  We will need 6 parents to chaperone and help us to lead
small groups at the zoo.  Please respond to this e-mail if you can help.

3.On Wednesday, December 8, 4x will cut veggies for Martha's Table with
grade 2.  We will be confirming with the parents who previously
volunteered to help prep veggies from 8:30 to 9:00 am.

4. Our Winter Holiday Program Performance ( grades 2 -4)  is scheduled
for Friday, December 10th from 9:00 to 10:00.  The Holiday Performance
will be followed by a party reception for 4x students, parents,
relatives and caregivers in the 4x classroom.  We will need
contributions of treats and drinks for our party for guests and
students.  Estee and I will follow up to solicit volunteers (likely from
the first half of the alphabet).

5. Students will take ERB standard tests in November and December.  One
or two tests will be given over a two and a half week period.  We do not
want to stress students over these tests and we always plan a fun ERB
party when tests are all completed.  Homework assignments will be a bit
lighter on test days and students should plan to arrive at school on
time, eat breakfast and get enough rest.  It is difficult to make up
missed tests, so please try not to schedule outside appointments during
the school day during testing times.  For your information and planning
please see our tentative ERB test schedule below.  We may have to make
some adjustments as we move forward.

2010 4x ERB SCHEDULE

Nov. 29 ( Monday) - Practice math test

Nov. 30 ( Tuesday) - 4x class trip to National Zoo

Dec 1  ( Wednesday) Practice Reading and Writing Tests

Dec. 2  ( Thursday) Auditory Comprehension ( 40 - 60 minutes)

Dec. 3 (Friday) Verbal Reasoning ( 35 minutes)

Dec. 6  ( Monday) Reading Comprehension ( 40 minutes)

Dec. 7  ( Tuesday ) Quantitative Reasoning ( 45 minutes)

Dec. 8  ( Wednesday) Writing Concepts and Skills ( 45 minutes)

Dec. 9 and 10 - LS Holiday Programs - no testing

Dec. 13 ( Monday) Part 1 Math ( 40 minutes)

Dec. 14 ( Tuesday) Part 2 Math ( 40 minutes)

Dec. 15 ( Wednesday) Reading for Understanding - Constructed Response (
30 minutes)

Dec. 16 ( Thursday) Math Constructed Response ( 35 minutes)

Dec. 17 ( Thursday) Possible Test Make Up Day

Dec. 18 ( Friday)  ERB 4x Party!!!!!

Thanks to our wonderful teachers for pulling all of this information
together for us so that everyone will be prepared!

Best,

Peggy and Estee

 

Estee R. Portnoy

Vice President

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