McCarthy Memo #11

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8:00am to 2:30pm

Doors open at 8:00am

Breakfast is served starting at 8:00am

Classes begin at 8:15am

Dismissal begins at 2:30pm

November 14: Early Release

November 27-29: No School (Thanksgiving Break)

November 13: PTO Meeting 7pm- 8pm

• (Free babysitting available for caregivers who want to attend the meeting)

December 10: Kindergarten Music Concert 8:40-9:10am

December 11: Grade 1 Music Concert 8:40-9:10 am

December 11: Grade 2 Music Concert 9:20-9:50am

December 13: Grade 3 Music Concert 8:40-9:10am

December 13: Grade 4 Music Concert 9:20-9:50

• All concerts will take place in the cafeteria

Last weekend, the Coding Crayfish and Seismic Sealions robotics teams competed at their very first scrimmage! The kids worked incredibly hard over the entire day, and each team competed in 5 matches to try to earn their highest score. By the end of the event, the kids had written programs and built attachments for over 6 different missions. The Seismic Sealions even won the Robot Design award! The kids and parents had a great time, and are looking forward to their next event!

-Kim Eckhardt

Our McCarthy Gratitude Tree, created by the Social Emotional Behavior coach, Ms. K, is now on display! Each student added a leaf with a drawing or message about something they’re grateful for. The tree showcases a variety of thoughtful notes, from family and friends to hobbies and experiences.

Recess is an important break in the day for students. As the weather gets colder, warm clothing (hats, gloves, boots, and winter clothing) are essential for a fun and comfortable recess. If your family needs support in getting rain or winter outerwear, please contact our school nurse, counselors, family support coordinator, or your child's classroom teacher for help.

Our Lost and Found is filling up with lost coats, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves. To ensure that students do not lose their belongings, whenever possible, please write their full names on their belongings. Most coats and sweatshirts have a tag with a place for a name. In this way, lost belongings can find their home again

• On the web, you can click “Messages” in the sidebar and start a direct conversation by clicking “New Message”.

• On the ParentSquare App, you can tap “Messages” at the bottom, then the “plus” icon at the top to start a new message.

• Click Direct Message

• Search for the name then click “add” in the top right corner

• Write you message and hit send!

www.parentsquare.com.

Here are some resources and activities you can do at home with your child to help reinforce this month's character trait.

• Who are the people in your life that you are thankful for?

• How can we say thank you/show gratitude to someone in our community?

• During the school day, when are there opportunities to say “thank you”?

A Chair for My Mother (English)

Una silla para mi madre (Spanish)

Uma cadeira para minha mãe (Portuguese)

Thank you Omu (English)

Gracis Omu (Spanish)

Obrigado avô Omu (Portuguese)

• Create A Gratitude Jar: You Tube Read Aloud

• Gratitude Pick Up Sticks Game

• Make a card for a community helper. Send it in the mail

• Write an acrostic poem for GRATITUDE or THANKFUL

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