Surely by now you have heard all about the Pasta Palooza event that is taking place next Friday. I want to mention one last time the variety of events leading up to the actual event that parents can get involved in.
Sunday, March 2 (2-5 pm) Brownie prep rsvp-773.252.6290 – children welcome
Wednesday, March 5 (3-7 pm) help make pasta sauce – Parents only
Thursday, March 6 (3-7 pm) help make bread for the event – Parents only
Friday, March 7 from 6-8 pm, Pasta Palooza
This event is totally free thanks in part to the generous underwriting of White House Mortgage Co. We are welcoming all family members but we need everyone to RSVP by Friday, February 29. If you have not yet done so send a written message (flier last week) to Mrs. Kuzniars’ box in the main office telling us the family name and the number of folks attending. BIG, BIG FUN.
ISAT testing
It is that time of year again – ISAT testing. Starting next week all students 3rd-8th grade will be taking this state wide mandated assessment. Please pitch in parents, by providing a good breakfast, insisting on a decent nights sleep and sending your children off to school with a good attitude and assuring them of their successes. We will test for two weeks solid, spreading the exams out so as not to over-burden our students. We will also need everyone’s help to keep quiet hallways – particularly in the mornings. These exams are extremely important to our students future success, please do your part to help out.
Show your diversity!
Last week we sent home a square piece of paper with a note attached. The note was written by Vivian Barrett, a member of our diversity committee. In brief, the note stated that we would like you to sit with your child to draw, write, collage, paint or in some other fashion, express what makes your family unique. We ask that you stick to the paper that was provided and return these art pieces to the main office (with child’s name and room number written on the back) by Tuesday, March 5 at the latest so that our committee can use them to decorate for Pasta Palooza.
Head Lice
I am happy to report that our cases are dwindling, but that we still need ALL families to help get us through this process. We have sent home several reference sheets referring to “best practices”and I know that there will be more to come in the PTO newsletter coming out next week. Please wash all items that are sent home in hot water. Here at school we are continually vacuuming, spraying washing and scrubbing to try to eradicate these little critters. If everyone in the Drummond family can take extra care to wash, scrub and launder this weekend (sheets, hats, scarves, clothing, stuffed animals, etc) we will stand a much better chance of putting this all behind us. I fully realize the cost of these products and have purchased a few that I am happy to give out if you and your family are in a pinch – please let me know, I am more than happy to help.
Two great successes
Family Reading Night – a PTO sponsored event, was oddles of fun this year. I am very grateful to the cast of characters that made this all possible. Melissa Stern, Sarah Landichio, Alexandria Hischen-Dombrowski and Bonnie Kenaz-Mara were amongst a handful of others who helped develop and deliver a great family fun evening. Thank you to all.
Jump, Jive and Jiggle for Jasper – was a tremendous success. Thank you Ms. Kerber for all the work that went into this worthy afternoon, you have shown all of us the art of giving back – your time, energy, dedication and enthusiasm are extraordinary gifts to our community. Thank you also to the number of volunteers that participate by contributions, donations, financial and verbal support. This collective effort far exceeded all expectations by accruing just over 8 thousand dollars.
V A C A T I O N
Please do not forget, we have a number of days off that are just around the corner.
Monday, March 3 – Pulaski Day
March 15 through March 31 – Spring Break. All students returning on Tuesday, April 1.
Friday, April 11 – No school, Professional development Day for teachers.
Express yourself.
Look for Mrs. Rejman’s flier in the backpacks today and start to plan your contribution. This will be Drummond’s second annual art show only this year it has a great twist. All submissions must be largely constructed of recycled goods. Another great family project to share with our greater community. We will once again display through-out our hallways during the April report card pick-up sessions.
LSC elections
Parents, teachers and community members, if you are at all interested in running for a slot on the Drummond LSC please fill out your application by March 5, so as to qualify with Central Office. The official election will take place on Thursday, April 17 during report card pick-up.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the 7th of March for Pasta Palooza.
Sincerely,
Mark Neidlinger
