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October Events

We are busy in first grade! This week we are sharing important news!  We have a busy couple of weeks and want to make sure that you’ve seen all the notes coming home.

Field Trip-October 23
We will be going on a field trip on October 23rd to the Barlow Planetarium.  Forms are coming home today.  Please send back by October 16th. 

Yoga-October 12
This year our class will be participating in yoga once a month led by Kristin McEneany a mother of a first grader.  Our first session will be this Friday.  Please send in a beach towel this week to be left in your child's locker to be used during yoga. 

Grandparent Event-October 19
On Friday October 19th we are inviting a grandparent or family member in to be interviewed by your first grader and to complete a small project.  If someone in your family is planning to join your student please send back the pink slip so that we have a count. 

Bike Helmets-Starting this week
First graders are beginning their bike unit in gym class.  If they have a helmet at home they can bring their own to use.  If not, there are helmets at school to use.

Walk to School Day- October 10
We are meeting at the Recyclist starting at 7:15 and walking to school starting at 7:30.  Join if you can!

Family Night- October 23
Family night will be from 6-7 p.m.  Grandparents and grandfriends are invited to play games with their New Directions grandchildren. There will be a variety of games and some snacks served.  RSVP is due back October 16th.

Veterans Day Concert- November 19
Forms were sent home last week for our first Veteran’s Day Event. RSVP is due back November 1st.

Important Dates
10/10: National Walk to School Day
10/11: Roller Skating Fun at Skate City
10/19: Grandparent/Family Interviews 2:00
10/23: Field Trip to Barlow Planetarium
10/23: Family Night: Goodies, Games, and Grandparents
10/25-10/26: No School

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