This is very late notice but I was able to arrange a time with the Street Roots office for us to drop off our donations and get a little tour! If you are free and interested, please meet me at 9AM tomorrow (Saturday 12/19) at
This week is often one where excitement and energy levels run quite high. To keep up with the excitement we a have some fun events scheduled. I know you have busy lives and work schedules but if you are at all free, we would love for you to join us for the following.
Thursday 12/18 at 12:30 we will debut our Authors and Actors memoir scenes. Come see your kids read portions of their memoirs while their peers act them out.
Friday 12/19 Our Annual Family Breakfast and Singalong. Please join us for Breakfast at 8:15. Bring a healthy dish to share. If your child has any allergies, please bring something they can eat. We will provide drinks, plates and utensils. At 9:00, Mr. Colvin will be back with his guitar for a group singalong.
We are still taking donations to support Street Roots. See the wish list on the back of this sheet for which items they can and cannot accept. I will take the donations down to the Street Roots office during Winter Break. Thanks in advance for anything you are able to donate.
HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: Due Friday 12/19
MATH: Math practice sheet!
READING: Daily reading and one Reading Journal Response.
Attached is an optional fun pebbles challenge. Read it through. It takes a minute but you will enjoy it!
What a wet and rainy morning and well ... rainy day. Everyone had a short adventure tale to tell of their journey to school this morning. We will not be spending too much time outdoors while this torrential downpour continues but please send your child with appropriate rain gear in case we do have a chance to get some fresh air.
And speaking of rain gear, these conditions turn my mind to folks who are not fortunate enough to have a roof over their heads at this time. Our class will be gathering supplies to donate to Street Roots over the next two weeks. Street Roots is a weekly paper and advocacy organization by and for folks experiencing homelessness. You can find out more about the organization at their website, streetroots.org. I had the opportunity to volunteer in the Street Roots office a while back and was inspired by the work happening there.
See the wish list below for which items they can and cannot accept. I will take the donations down to the Street Roots office during Winter Break. Thanks in advance for anything you are able to donate. Just sendalong your donations with your student.
HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: Due Friday 12/11
MATH: Math practice sheets!
READING: Daily reading and one Reading Journal Response.
Street Roots Wish List
(http://streetroots.org/support/wishlist)
Your in-kind donations keep us going. We welcome any of the following in clean, useable condition:
Vendor Program
Little Hotties handwarmers
Hiking or regular tube socks
Gloves
Band-Aids of various sizes
Neosporin or other antibiotic ointment (individual packets are best)
Tri-Met passes
First-aid supplies
Cough drops
Cup-O-Noodles
Ibuprofin, Tylenol, Asprin
Razors
Office
Postage Stamps (Forever stamps are best)
Printing paper (letter size, white)
Yellow note pads
Black and red ink pens
Paper towels
Toilet paper (partial rolls OK from housekeeping or janitorial programs)
IKEA gift certificates
Ace Hardware gift certificates
Apple computers running Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) or later (desktops and/or laptops)
A black and white laser printer that will print up to 11"x17" (monochrome only; no color)
Office Depot gift certificates
Cash-N-Carry gift certificates
Safeway, Fred Meyer, and/or Trader Joe's gift certificates
A working refrigerator (energy-efficient)
An 8 foot folding ladder
We are unable to accept clothing, perishable food, and blankets, but can refer you to a worthy program that welcomes such items. If in doubt, give our office a call at 503-228-5657 and we can talk with you about your donation.
