Eisenhower Elementary

D E C EM B E R Go Eagles!!

2009 V ol ume 2 , I ss ue 4

Ms. Meyer’s Classroom Newsletter

Giving Thanks Native American Projects
Our class studied the Pilgrims and their The Native American projects were wonderful!! Great
Mayflower voyage in Social Studies. We also work folks! They were on display for all to admire.
talked about the Native Americans and their
help and influence on the new settlers. And
then we joined with the Kindergartners (our
reading buddies) to enjoy a Thanksgiving
feast! A great time was had by all!!

Happy Holidays
Our class has studied several different
religious holidays in Social Studies. We will
celebrate the holidays with a gift exchange on
December 18 at 2pm. Each girl should bring a
wrapped gift ($2 value) marked “girl” and
boys bring one marked “boy”. Parents are
welcome to join us in our celebrations!
 Ms. Meyer’s Classroom Newsletter Page 2

December Birthdays!!
Reflections
Emily Dickinson 10
“Not knowing when the dawn will
come I open every door.” Ludwig Van Beethoven 16
- Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) – Famous
Kristie 26
U.S. author and poet.
Rudyard Kipling 30

Parents are welcome to bring in treats for the class

Reminder to Students (cupcakes, cookies, brownies) to celebrate
birthdays!

Upcoming Events
Making PB&J sandwiches for homeless
Friday, December 4
Book Fair
December 7-12
Open House
Tuesday, December 8
Always be proud of your work!!
Holiday Music Night
Tuesday, December 15

Congratulations!! Food Basket Collection

December 14-17
Special kudos to the following students who
were Students of the Week last month! Positive/Safe Out of Uniform Day
Grandparent’s Corner Friday, December 18

Book-It
Eisenhower participates in a monthly rewards
program for reading called Book-It. In our
class, students are rewarded with a free Pizza
Landon Skylar Hut coupon (personal pan pizza) each month for
reading at least 5 books each week for
homework. So keep reading and whet that
appetite!

Scholastic Book Orders

The next book order will be sent home in January.