Transcript Shaffer Times December 2009 Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Thanksgiving may be over, but it is still time to give thanks! Thank you.

Shaffer Times
December 2009
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Thanksgiving may be over, but it is still time to give thanks!
Thank you to the teachers and families who supported Shaffer
IDOL and the food drive we started that night. Thank you to all
the families who participated in our Fall Fundraiser! Thank you to
the Veterans who gave Shaffer Elementary a shining example of
patriotism. Thank you to everyone who came out for the
November PTO Meeting – best attendance yet! Thank you to
everyone who contributed to our fall Staff Appreciation Luncheon!
Last, but certainly not least, thank you to Principal Leonard and
the amazing staff and faculty who give us something to be
thankful for each and every day.
Happy Holidays everyone!
HOLIDAY SHOPPE TIME
Students will be able to shop for family members this week.
Please check schedule on last page to see what day and time
your child shops. All items are $1 including tax!
PTO Meeting Time
Children are welcome and feel free to bring a snack to share!
At our December meeting, on Tuesday, December
8th at 7pm, we will finalize our plans for the winter
fundraiser.
Second Grade Time
Curriculum really came to life in second grade last month as
the students were able to get an up close and personal
view of a fire truck and all that it contains! Mrs. Michalski
would like to congratulate her little authors for their
fantastic forays into fiction! Maybe we’ll see some of their
bestsellers in Shaffer’s Library someday! Second grade
would also like to thank the Veterans and everyone who
made Shaffer’s Veterans Day Program a success.
Kindergarten Time
We are working on counting by 1s, 5s, 10s to one hundred.
We are now on Theme 4 and reading all about life on a farm.
We love talking about the farm animals and making their
unique sounds. Our favorite book so far in this theme is Mrs.
Wishy-Washy's Farm_ by Joy Cowley. We are counting down
the days to 2010!
Nurse Walter Time
Just a reminder: Kindergarten and 6th grade physicals are
currently due. Kindergarten and third grade dentals are due
currently. The Dental Mobile will be visiting Shaffer in January to give
free dental checkups. Information will be sent home shortly. If your child
has had a physical over the summer, a new physical examination is not
necessary. Send a copy of your child’s physical examination to Mrs.
Walter, School Nurse, or have the doctor fax to: 412.371.4571 to the
attention of Mrs. Walter. It is vital that we have up-to-date
contact information for all of our students. Please
make sure the school office has a current phone
number for each parent/guardian. If you have any
questions or concerns regarding any of the above, please call Mrs. Walter
at any time at 412.371.4535 extension 2250.
CHECK BACKPACKS FOR DISTRICT CONCERT INFORMATION.
MUSIC TIME
Did you know that practicing your instrument just ten minutes a
day will make a difference in how well you play?! Break out
the sheet music and have fun!
Guidance Time
As the holiday season approaches, I am excited about coordinating
our annual food drive to help benefit the local community. Items
that will be collected include sealed cans and boxes and the dates of
collection will be from November 23rd through December 17th.
Donations will be taken to different sites in our area including the
Braddock Carnegie Library. Each year this project has expanded
throughout the school as I work with students to count cans and
chart the progress that is being seen daily and weekly. I will
continue to have involvement through these activities and I
appreciate the support received by students, families, and staff
members. All students will also be working on the theme of
“Compassion” throughout the month of December and in
conjunction with the holiday season. Please call the guidance
office if you have any questions regarding this project, and thank
you for your support in advance.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cohen
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District information!
Virtual Coffeehouse Time
Shaffer Elementary and the Woodland Hills Academy sixth grade
students now have the opportunity to showcase their appreciation
and knowledge of poetry every Friday during the “Virtual
Coffeehouse.” Students who signed-up to participate are asked to
find a school/age appropriate poem based on a given theme (e.g.
weather, school, animals, etc.) and rehearse it throughout the week.
Every Friday, a number of students will be asked to do a live
performance reading for the students from both buildings over the
Internet via video conferencing. Students will then discuss each
poem’s elements and devices.
The “Virtual Coffeehouse” opened its doors on Friday, November 6th.
The first meeting of sixth graders was a great success. The students
introduced themselves and participated in a “Just Like Me” activity.
They were given their first assignment (poems about school) and
had two weeks to prepare for the next meeting.
We would like our students to have an authentic coffeehouse
experience. Parents, teachers, or siblings of participating students
who would like to share favorite or original poetry are invited to
attend. We would also appreciate donations of healthy snacks to be
shared. If you have any questions or would like to do a reading,
please contact Mr. Sharp at [email protected]. The only price of
admission to the “Virtual Coffeehouse” is a rehearsed reading.
Coming January 16th. .. The
(Original) Dancing with the
Teachers - - Woodland Hills Style!
December Events: PUT ON FRIDGE!!
2nd
Holiday Shoppe Set-up at 9am
Students shop 10:30am-3:00pm
3rd
Holiday Shoppe 9:00am-12:30pm
4th
Make-up shopping from 8:30am-11:00am
8th
PTO Meeting at 7pm
21st-January 3rd – HOLIDAY BREAK NO SCHOOL
HOLIDAY SHOPPE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 10:30-11:00am
Mrs. Watts’ class
11:00am-11:30am
Mrs. Smith’s class
11:30am-12:00pm
Ms. Rooney’s class
12:00pm-12:30pm
Mrs. Michalski’s class
1:30pm-2:00pm
Mrs. Cole’s class
2:00pm-2:30pm
Mrs. Zemba’s class
2:30pm-3:00pm
Ms. White’s class
Thursday, 9:00am-9:30am
Mrs. Catone’s class
9:30am-10:00am
Mrs. Simon’s class
10:00am-10:30am
Mrs. Maus’ class
10:30am-11:00am
Ms. Brodt’s class
11:00am-11:30am
Mr. Meredith’s class
11:30am-12:00pm
Mrs. Tomko’s class
12:00pm-12:30pm
Mrs. Gable’s class