Thiets Times

Oct. 27, 2006

Dear Parents/Guardians,

• If you have not already done so, please return your conference slip. We will be scheduling conferences next week. I will try to schedule you the night that you request. Please note that I will be out of state for a wedding and will not be having conferences on November 22. If you need a day conference, I will contact you to arrange a different time. The other teachers will be having conferences on November 22.
• The second graders are learning how to count money and to make change. Please practice this with your child. Some of the children are still learning the names of the coins and how much they are worth. To help your child learn this skill, give them 5-6 coins and ask them to count the coins.
• We continue to learn about the Philippines. The students are learning about rice and how it is planted, harvested, and sent to market. The students have also learned what a jeepney is, ask your child about them.
• Next Tuesday is Halloween. Your child may bring a store bought treat if they would like too. We have 18 students in the classroom. I will provide a drink for them. No costumes are allowed.
• If you have any question, please call me at 651-778-3207. You can also e-mail me at patricia.thiets@spps.org.

Patty Thiets

Upcoming dates:

11/9 Early Release Day
11/10 No School—Conference Prep Day
11/16 Circle Time
11/16 Evening Conferences
11/21 Evening Conferences
11/22 Day Conferences