Letter from our Principal, Mrs. Flores-Brothers

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for your cooperation with the cookie dough sale. The teachers have received some items and there is such an excitement in the air. The fourth grade in particular was excited about their mini laptops.
As I was visiting classes, they are already using them in their lessons. As you know, I love technology and it excites me to have staff utilizing technology confidently with our students. The more we can offer our students, the more opportunities are afforded to them.

I would like to recognize our Kindergarten and first grade teachers along with our cadre members who are working so hard to make our annual Veteran’s Day celebration so special. It touches me to hear the beautiful voices of our little ones as they sing patriotic songs to honor our veterans. The students are working very hard. In addition, the staff have been staying
countless hours after school to decorate and prepare for the event. We have many special events during the year but I must say for me Veteran’s Day and Grandparents Day are my favorites. Parents are invited to our performance on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. If you know of any veteran, please let them know of our dedication to them so they may be in attendance on Tuesday, November 10 at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

As the weather changes, it is exciting to have the cool, crisp mornings. Please make sure your children are dressed for the weather. Make time to check our lost and found as it frequently is overflowing with coats, jackets, sweaters, even shoes and belts! I think the pile multiplies overnight. It’s like the washing machines that we all have had that swallow a sock time and time again. You can never find the matching pair. It’s just another of life’s little mysteries! In the meantime, enjoy the fabulous weather. If you
need anything, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Irma Flores-Brothers, Principal

Letter from our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kathy Faulks

Dear Parents,

I hope you all are enjoying the great weather and are settling into the time change. It is nice to have some light on my way to work in the morning, but hard to get used to the early darkness. Things are going great, but fast here at Elm Grove. Our third, fourth, and fifth graders are already about to begin the first round of District Benchmark Tests. Because of all of the events going on, the schedule is a little broken up this year. It is as follows:

• Monday, November 9 – Math (3rd, 4th, 5th)
• Tuesday, November 10 – Science (5th only), Writing (4th only)
• Monday, November 16 – Reading (3rd, 4th, 5th)
  

Please be sure that your child gets a good night’s sleep and healthy breakfast before each test. You should receive notification of your child’s scores before we leave for the Thanksgiving Break.

There are some other exciting events coming up quickly such as our Veterans’ Day program and Thanksgiving lunches. Please look for details on those. We look forward to seeing you at those events! As always, thank you for your continued support!

Kathy Faulks, Assistant Principal

Last updated November 6, 2009