End of Quarter

Grades closed out today. I believe I have RenWeb updated with everything that needs to be in for this quarter, so you can go on today to see how your child's grades ended.

Thank you so much to Karie, Michelle, and Kristi for helping get the kiddos to Columbia yesterday!

Homework 3/14:
Reading- review MHWH notes
Spelling- List 21 abc order
Math- CW 207-208
Science- study CCs, test Tuesday
Bible- study MV

SCISA Music Festival, More Information

SCISA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Please find trip details below.

Please be sure to send a bag lunch and extra water/snacks for the ride home.

Students will need to eat their lunches in the cars, there is not a place to eat at the Music Festival and food and drink are not allowed in the building.

Dress is to wear what they wore for the Black and White Christmas program.

Parent chaperones will want to bring a book or something to do while they wait.

Parents are not guaranteed admittance into the judging rooms; they are welcome in the practice rooms space permitting.

ADDRESS:

USC School of Music

618 Assembly Street Columbia SC

Directions:

26 West toward Columbia

Take exit 115 onto US-21,US-176 toward Cayce, Gaston

Turn right toward Cayce, Columbia

Left on Assembly Street

USC School of Music will be on the right.

Parking garage is behind the building.

ELEM SOLOISTS

Driver: KRISTI ADAMS 

Students: Nicole, Briana, Lydia

Depart:  7:30, be to practice room at 9:30

Practice room options: 030-038, 052, 064-076 (I will text which one we are in once we get there)

Practice times: Nicole 9:30/Savannah 9:40/Lydia 10:20

Soloist Performance Times (arrive 10 minutes early to room 201):

Nicole 10:03/Briana 10:11/Lydia 11:31

ELEM PIANISTS

Driver: Karie Calhoun

Students: Madison, Steven, Anderson

Depart:  Depart 9:30, be to practice room at 11:30 (coordinate with Sean as to which room)

Performance Times (arrive 10 minutes early)

Steven 12:10 Room 112/Anderson 1:20 room 215

ANDERSON WILL HAVE TO HURRY TO ROOM 206 AFTER HE PLAYS

ELEMENTARY ENSEMBLE Room 206

Drivers: Michelle Ford and Heather Jackson- arrive in our classroom by 9:15.

Students: All 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th Students

Depart:  Departure at 9:30, be to practice room at 12:00

Practice room options: 030-038, 052, 064-076 (I will text which one we are in once we get there)

Practice time: 12:00

Ensemble Performance Times (arrive 10 minutes early to room 206): 

Elem Ensemble 1:38. Arrive to room at 1:28.

Post Singing:

After we sing, wait for results for our group in foyer.

A runner will bring the results to a person at the medal table.

Results take anywhere from 5-25 minutes.

Group leaders can ask the table if their results are in.

Medals can be purchased by students at that time.

Once medals purchased you can take your group back to school.

Expected departure from Music Festival: 2:15/Home by 4:00-4:15

Parents,
Please pass along this video message to your student from the worship music pastor of Cathedral of Praise, Janton Barrineau, who has been a tremendous help in preparing us to go to the Music Festival. He could not be with us due to a family emergency.
The people he refers to in the video are our accompanist Dr. Wanda Litchenberg and our instrumental supervisor Sean Monahan.
Looking forward to a great day tomorrow!
Amy Brace http://vimeo.com/88910863

SCISA Music Festival

Details for Thursday's SCISA Music Festival in Columbia:

-Soloists need to leave by 7:30 a.m. Kristi, can you drive our soloists? (Nicole, Lydia, Briana)
-Pianists need to leave by 9:30 a.m. Jennifer & Karie, can one of you drive our pianists? (Steven & Anderson)
-The rest of the group, the Ensemble, will need to leave by 9:30. I have the following parents designated as drivers, please let me know if you are still a "go" for driving: Heather, Amanda, and Phillip.

-Please pack a bag lunch. From what I've been told, there is really no good place to sit and eat together. We will eat in the cars, per Mrs. Brace's recommendation. So, don't pack anything messy!
-Students are to wear "Christmas in Black & White" outfit.
-Because of our late performance time, we will not be arriving back at the school until approximately 3:45-4:00.

In Other News:
-This week we will be doing a "read aloud" novel, in which the students will be listening and taking notes on important details such as characters, setting, and story details. There will be a test Friday and students may refer to their notes.
-Signed papers will not be going home today. Look for the next packet on Monday, 3/17.
-Friday is Early Dismissal. Be here for car line at 1:00. If you need Extension services, please e-me ASAP.
-Third Quarter grades close out this Friday.

3/10 Homework:
Reading- review Mick Harte Was Here notes
Spelling- List 20 3x
Math- CW 201-202/HW 111
Science- study CCs
Bible- study MV

Tomorrow is the day! Here are a few last minute notes, some of them you will already know.

-Arrive at 5 a.m. in the Building A parking lot.
-Arrive wearing your class shirt, comfortable pants, and comfortable shoes.
-We are expecting rain on Thursday, so bring an umbrella.
-For your "under the bus bag": shorts or pants for Friday, an extra shirt, undies, pajamas, socks, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste.
-For your "on the bus bag": spending money, quiet things to do, small pillow/blanket, jacket, phone/camera.
-Parents will have a cooler with ice available to keep your drinks cold.
-Students are to be with an adult at all times!
-The hotel pool is off limits. (safety issues)
-All "clipboard work" is expected to be completed and turned in by the end of the trip. Students may want to use a small backsack to keep up with their clipboard, pencil, camera, and anything else while at KSC. Be sure it is labeled with your first and last name.

3/5 Homework:
No schoolwork! Just be packed and ready to leave in the morning!

 

Students may bring a pillow/stuffed animal/blanket for our movie lesson on Apollo 13 tomorrow, if they wish. They may also bring a small bag of "already popped" popcorn. We won't have time for them to pop it at school.

Weather link for KSC. Go ahead and pack an umbrella, looks like we will need one on Thursday.
 http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Titusville&state=FL&site=MLB&textField1=28.5888&textField2=-80.8202&e=0#.UxYLJM4ZdIQ

They may do a bag check as we get checked into KSC, and we do walk through metal detectors on the way in. Leave pocket knives at home or on the bus.

3/4 Homework:
reading; countdown test tomarrow 
spelling; study CE
math; classwork 197 198 hw 106 108 
bible; study mv
science study cc's

Here are a few things to help as you begin/continue packing and planning for our trip.

-We are meeting in the Building A parking lot at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. Set an extra alarm, DO NOT BE LATE!

-Pack extra batteries. Even though the Gift Shop at KSC sells them, they are much more expensive than picking them up here and packing an extra set!

-Electronics will not be able to be charged on the bus. Be sure you charge any phones, ipods, tablets, etc. before the trip or at the hotel on Thursday night.

-Be sure to use the packing list I sent last week to be sure you don't forget anything you will need. It is smart to pack an "under the bus bag" and a small "on the bus bag."

-Be prepared to contribute to the bus driver tip. This gratuity is not included in the trip cost, I will pass an envelope around either Thursday or Friday evening. As a guideline, most people offer $5-$10 per family for this.

-Snacks/drinks will be provided throughout the trip for the kiddos. Parents will want to pack and bring their own snacks. I will have cooler, with ice, designated for parents to use.

-All meals for the kiddos are covered, as well. Parents will have breakfast provided on both days. You will need to bring money for lunches and supper for both days.

Homework 3/3:
Reading- Countdown Test Wednesday
Spelling- study all CE lists!
Math- CW 195-196/ HW 106
Science- study CCs

Reminder!

Reminder to my participants in the 2014 South Carolina Academy of Science Mail –In Contest.. entries are due this week before we leave for KSC!