Wake up, kids, it’s time to head back to class! We have three weeks of school before the Christmas break, and we have a lot to get done including the writing of our elf stories. (If you didn’t make it to the cafeteria to see the Cafeteria Elves, be sure to stop in soon. It appears Sants has let the dress code slide a bit.) Students will also be starting new Book Clubs on Monday and new play groups later in the week. This set of plays (all re-imagined fairy tales) will be recorded as radio dramas and will be podcasted on the Platy. In History we’ll be studying the colonization of America including Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth. We also hope to work in some hands-on science. In math we’re focusing on problem solving and multi-digit multiplication. We also have a CPETV episode to produce, the second Sewing Club, and the formation of our gardening club (with numerous chores to tackle around campus). Here’s the math homework for this week: Monday, Dec. 1; Tuesday, Dec, 2; Wednesday, Dec. 3; Thursday, Dec. 4. Special thanks to everyone who attended a parent-teacher conference. While the report cards themselves may not be all that exciting, the opportunity to talk about your child’s strengths and weaknesses is priceless. Don’t hesitate to contact me whenevr you have concerns.