Winter Update

Greetings,

Hope everyone is having a good holiday season.  We just wanted to update you on a few things:

*On Friday, December 14th, we will be having a Pajama / Movie Party.  Dress up in your comfy pjs!  The movie is the Polar Express, rated PG. Please let us know if you do NOT want your child to watch this with us, and we will find something else for them to do.

*There will be no homework sent home until we return from our break.  This includes no reading books being sent home.

*If you haven't already brought a book in for our book exchange (which is happening Friday), please do so ASAP.  Write  "To: A Friend" on it, please.

*Check out the blog in the next few days for our Kangaroo plays, as well as our Peace Concert videos at http://kangaroosclass.blogspot.com/

Happy Holidays!

Mr. McLean and Ms. Robinson

Making Butter

Happy Thanksgiving / Peace Concert!

We hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving break.  We just wanted to let everyone know about our Peace Concert put on by the Puffin and Kangaroo classes!

Friday, November 30th at 2:00pm, 

in the upstairs common area.

We have been working so hard on these songs, the students are very proud of their country and are very excited share their talents with their families! Nestled between Veterans' Day and Pearl Harbor Day, our peace concert will showcase plenty of familiar songs that celebrate peace, freedom and America. Please come listen to your child(ren)'s beautiful singing of peace, love, and happiness!

Children's Museum

The Kangaroos had so much fun at the Children's Museum.
Here are some photos to remember our exciting day:

Children's Museum Tomorrow! (Friday)

We're going to the Children's Museum tomorrow (Friday, October 26th).  Our bus leaves very soon after we start class at 8:30, so please be there promptly by 8:30 am.  Getting to school early is definitely a good idea, if you can.  :-)

The Kangaroos have been very busy in all their classes this week, but one class we will be updating more often (so you can ask your students questions) is science. Check back soon for pictures and slideshows from all of the projects we have been working on.

Parent Teacher Conferences coming this Friday!

Have you signed up for your Parent-Teacher conference?  On Friday, October 19th, we will be meeting with all the Kangaroo Parents throughout the day.  If you haven't had a chance to sign up for a time between 8am and 4pm, then please stop by and find the time sheet on Ms. Robinson's door.  See you soon!

Today was our first assembly of the school year.  Here are some highlights from this event:

Good citizens for the month of September

 Featured Authors

Featured Artists

New Kangaroo Photo!

Here's an updated photo of the Kangaroo Class for the Fall of 2012:

Remember to stop by the Kangaroo classroom and sign up for your student's Parent-Teacher Conference, which is taking place on October 19th from 8am to 4pm.

Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up

On October 19th, we will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8am to 4 pm to discuss your student's current progress. Please stop by the classroom (or email us) to sign up for a time that works best for you.  We are trying to schedule Kangaroo students with a sibling back to back, so if we haven't talked to your family yet, please let us know as soon as possible!

Carnival / Silent Auction

Greetings Kangaroo Families,

Here are some exciting Carnival/Silent Auction updates- please read!

1) The baskets are out and challenge has been made! 

Every class that donates toward their class themed basket for the Carnival/Silent Auction will get a popcorn/movie party!  The class whose basket sells at the Silent Auction for the MOST money, will not only get the popcorn/movie party, but a free-dress day as well!

Our class basket theme is "Bookworm."  Let’s fill out basket up with some great items and win the prize!

Remember to watch the clearance aisles and closeouts- they are great places to find hidden treasures!

2) This year, the Carnival/Silent Auction committee is putting together a CLASS Academy Cook Book to raise money at the Silent Auction.  They would love to have each child submit their favorite recipe along with a photo of their student (if they want) to be added to the cook book!  Let’s show the school what the Kangaroos' favorite foods are!  Send your recipes to Mrs. Fairchild at classacademy@gmail.com !

3) The Carnival/Silent Auction is CLASS Academy’s ONLY FUNDRAISER each year!  We are still in need of donations for the Silent Auction!   Please pick up Auction Donation Forms and information on how to get donations from the office (on the front counter).  A silent auction is only as good as the donations received!

Thank you so much for your help and support!  We appreciate all you do to support our school!

Sincerely,

Mr. McLean and Ms. Robinson

Welcome Back!

We're very excited to start the Kangaroo Class for the Fall of 2012.  With so many new experiences being in Middle School, including the Science Fair, various Portland field trips, and so much more, we look forward to an amazing school year.

Homework will be going out this Friday with a letter attached to guide you through the process.  Feel free to stop by the classroom or email anytime if you have any questions in regards to the homework process.

Please remember your student's daily checklist for class of a backpack, lunchbox, homework folder (completed daily), and sweater.

Check back frequently for updates, photos, and more on our Kangaroo Blog.

Zoo Trip!

On July 20th, the Kangaroos went to the Oregon Zoo. We had a wonderful time and saw a lot of the ocean animals to coincide with our oceanography unit in science. Here are a few pictures of our trip:

Introducing... The Kangaroos!

Summer school has arrived, and the Kangaroos have been hard at work.  So far, we've created our own class mural, celebrated Flag Day, and jumped into science, writing, math and reading.  Below are just a few pictures of the projects we have worked on already.  Feel free to stop by our classrooms anytime to say hello.

 

Kangaroo Class (Summer 2012)

 Mr. McLean's Room

 Ms. Robinson's Room

 Flag Day Fun: Each student made their own American flag and contributed a section to a Kangaroo Class flag.

Kangaroo Class mural

Class Service Project: Helping Our Furry Friends

Thank you for all of the wonderful donations! The animals at the Oregon Humane Society are so lucky to get all of these gifts!

Is It Spring?

Happy March!

The pesky leprechauns were up to no good! But we found a pot of gold treats at the end of the rainbow! :)

Reports cards are available to pick up on the office counter after Tuesday!

Please send in eggs for the Egg Hunt.. Directions and a paper bag were labeled for each student in the office. The egg hunt is the Friday after we return from spring break.

Scholastic Book Fair is coming... April 16th-April 20th! :)

Swimming lessons are coming up at the end of April. More details to follow. But we do need parent chaperones for the week of lessons! Please let us know if you are available! :)

Have a wonderful spring break! We hope the sun will be shining! :)

Your Teachers,

Ms Scuderi and Ms Robinson

Spring is Around the Corner!

Hello Parents!

As March begins to approach, we are gearing up for spring assessments and report cards. We only have a few months left to finish up our year together and it has been wonderful!

We do not have ice skating tomorrow, due to Valentine's Day. We have our last lesson the following Tuesday! We encourage you to come check out your student and their awesome skating abilities if you have not yet done so.

Please note, NO SCHOOL next Monday, February 20th. The teachers have an in-service.

The science fair is less than a month away! Hopefully everything is going well at home with the experiments. We have been conducting experiments during science class and have been working through the scientific method. Please ask if you have any questions.
Science boards need to be completed and returned to school in two weeks.

Note, the science fair is on Thursday, March 8th at 6:30 across the street at Montgomery Park.

Stay tuned for more! :)

Your Teachers,
Ms Scuderi and Ms Robinson

100th Day of School Celebration!!

February Artists, Authors, and Good Citizens!

Congratulations to Rithu and Kevin for being "good citizens" for our classes and CLASS Academy!

Richelor, Ekansh, and Kevin were proud to share their writing!

Big smiles from our artisits! Roshen, Pranav, and Ishika. :)

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We are back and in full swing!
Please check the blog for updated curriculum.




















In science, the Kangaroos and Wallabies are learning about hygiene, nutrition, and health. Lisa, Hannah's mom, came and talked to the students about proper teeth care.



















The students got to see samples of real teeth! These teeth are rotten and have cavities, which is why it is SO important to brush TWO times a day and floss! :)


















x-rays of teeth

Ice skating lessons will continue on Tuesdays, thru February 21st.

The Kangaroos and Wallabies are doing an AMAZING job!

Please keep checking back for updates and more photos!

Your Teachers,

Ms Scuderi and Ms Robinson