October 1

Welcome to October. Today was a very successful day. We watched our newly elected Student Council officers and classroom representatives take the official "oath" of office this morning. What a fun and exciting way to start our day. Our biggest feat was getting our book clubs organized. Each group met and spent a lot of time figuring out how to divide their book up and complete a book project in the course of a month. Each group worked so well compromising and trying to be "fair." Everyone should have brought home a typed up sheet with dates and chapters on it today. I suggested that this might be a great thing to put up on the refrigerator and check off each time something gets done. We are so grateful to have Craig's mom and Olivia J's mom volunteer to lead book clubs in October. We will be meeting twice a week, and each group will work hard on answering challenging questions and engaging in stimulating topics of discussion. Our first official book club will be October 7.

I will remember and post each group's reading contract on the website ASAP just in case the dates sheet didn't make it home :-)

I know tonight's post is a little late, but take a moment to answer this question in the comments section: I need help figuring out a Halloween costume. What do you think Mrs. E. should be for Halloween? Post a comment. If I end up picking your idea, you could win 5 decision dollars. Have a great night. Parents and families: thank you for all you do to support your student. Your efforts don't go unnoticed and are so greatly appreciated.

Happy Wednesday: no official homework tonight. Optional work: read for 20 minutes, finish Basil project and mystery book (both due Friday).