Garden Basket for Auction

It's that time of year again, and auction is just around the corner. This year our class is going to create a garden basket. We would appreciate if you could donate an item (plants, pots, chimes, garden tools, garden gloves, etc.) or if you prefer, cash (in an envelope marked "auction basket") to help make our basket a success. Please include your name with your item so that you can be entered in the drawing for a set of free tickets to auction or a $100 visa gift card (must be present to win the gift card).

If you donate another item or get a business to donate an item please write your name on the list in the office and your name will be entered in the drawing again.

Kids Fest costume makers? Do you sew?

Do you sew? I already have two volunteers to help sew costumes for the children for Kids Fest, but I would love a few more. We are still looking for a pattern for a Chinese shirt, but we have the fabric. If you (or a grandparent) would like to help sew Chinese shirts for Kids Fest please email me at dlstamant@gmail.com.

Thanks!
Dori

Christmas in China

Just a reminder that our class is studying China for Kids Fest. They celebrate Christmas with a "tree of light" and decorate it with paper flowers, lanterns and paper chains. The children are working on paper chains in class!

Here is more info on Christmas in China if you are interested: http://www.jackiechankids.com/files/Christmas_in_China.htm

Lids please

Please send a plastic or metal lid from a jar (peanut butter, jam, etc) in with your child so that he/she can create a holiday surprise.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Who: The WMPCS 3-6 and 6-9 students
What: Collecting canned food for Eagles Wings food bank here in Washington; the 6-9 students will deliver the food as well - details TBA
When: Tue., Nov 1 - Fri., Nov. 18

Let's all talk to our children about the importance of sharing and support this year's community service project!

Field Trip permission slip and $10 due 10/21/11

Destination: Turnage Theater
Date: Fri, Feb. 24
Departure time: 9:15
Estimated return: 12:30
Cost: $10
Details: Alice in Wonderland

Please send $10 and permission slip by Oct. 21.

Red Plate Volunteers Needed

If you would like to volunteer for Red Plate Day please let me, Antje or the teachers know. We are looking for a volunteer for 11am - 1pm on a Friday (to be coordinated with the teachers) in October, November, January, February, March and May. From 11 - 12 one teacher will leave and from 12 -1 the other will leave, so you will be volunteering for lunch/recess with one of the teachers while the other enjoys an hour-long lunch. This is a wonderful way to get your volunteer hours and spend time in your child's class.

Email me at dlstamant@gmail.com or Antje at antje_herron@hotmail.com or let one of the teachers know. I'll also put a sign up sheet on Mrs. Murray's door if you prefer to sign up that way.

Thanks for supporting our wonderful teachers!

Dori