Zaxby's Night
Join us for the Pontiac PTO Zaxby's Night. Tuesday, September 30, 5:00-8:00. Come out for a family dinner with friends while raising money for our school. See you there! (Zaxby's on Two Notch Road)
Half Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow is a half day for our students. Dismissal will begin at 11:30. A bag Lunch will be served.
Meet Kamryn - The Painter, By Mr. Swick
I must confess that even though I have taught Kamryn for more than a year, I had no idea what a talented artist she is. This is Kamryn's second year with my class, and as a 5th year student I thought I knew her pretty well. However, I was taken completely by surprise when I found out that she had an art show this past Saturday. I was even more shocked by how great her paintings are! It is a very big treat to be allowed to present at the Rosewood Arts Festival! Kamryn says she gets her talent from her grandmother, and the she even sold a painting already.
Mr. Swick's Class - Where I'm From Poem
Mr. Swick's Montessori class has been working on assembling different types of Personal Narratives in the 1st quarter. The students have done a super job working like writers, as they collect ideas, and sort through drafts. At this point, one of our favorite pieces has been to use George Ella Lyon's style of "Where I'm From" poetry.
Use this link to read more about what the students created! http://tswick.edublogs.org/category/classroom-projects/where-im-from-poem/
Use this link to read more about what the students created! http://tswick.edublogs.org/category/classroom-projects/where-im-from-poem/
AVID Success Week
Reminder:
AVID Success Week
September 22-26, 2014- Tuesday - Their Success Tuesday: ORANGE You Glad You Helped Someone to be Successful?
Wear orange to show that you pledge to help others be successful
today!
Random acts of kindness day. Help someone else be successful by
demonstrating random acts of kindness (ex. share a box of
crayons, help carry someone’s books, lend someone a pencil,
help a classmate with his homework, etc…)
or
Partner with another class in our building and volunteer to contribute your time or service to help out (ex. reading, gardening, math buddies, cutting out laminating for lessons, stapling papers, etc…). Classrooms helping classrooms and students helping other students be successful. Take pictures and share your moments.
- Wednesday- What is Success Wednesday: WACKY Wear Wednesday
Successful students are organized and prepared. Dress in your “WACKY Wear” if you pledge to be the best successful student by being organized and prepared. Explain how you know when you are being successful.
- Thursday - Thank you Thursday
(Thank You card available for teachers to make their own copies for students)
Write a thank you note to someone in the building. An envelope will be available for each grade level to turn in cards. The envelopes will be turned into a 5th grade teacher at the end of the day.
Ice breaker on AVID night - Parent’s could write thank you notes to students and the notes could be displayed next week.
- Friday - Future Friday
Set a few future goals and “Be the Star of Your Team”. Wear your favorite sports team colors, shirt, jersey, et..
PTO News
Join the conversation and stay informed of Pontiac's PTO happenings by connecting with the organization on Facebook and Twitter.
The Facebook page can be found at
Follow @PontiacPTO for updates via Twitter.
Zaxby's Night is set for Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5-8 p.m.
Proceeds from receipts will be donated back to the school.
See You @ Open House Tonight!!
6:00—7:30 pm
Your child’s teacher is looking forward to meeting you tonight at Open House. Please come by to see some of your child’s work, visit the book fair and sign up for a conference. September 25th is our first Conference Day of the year. Open House is always an exciting time for our students to introduce their parents to their teacher and show off their classroom
Library Card Month
September is Library Card Month. Bring your library card or a note from your parents stating that you have a library card to Mrs. Haltiwanger. You can check out an extra book during this month.
Grandparents, Please Join Us!
Grandparents, Please Join Us!
If you are a grandparent or even a special adult friend to one of our “parrots”, please drop in at the Book Fair on Wednesday, September 17th from 7:30 — 8:30 a.m. The students are always excited to have you visit and of course spoil them with some special books from our fair.
Book Fair Hours
Tues., Sept. 16 - 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Students may shop with adult only
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8:30 am - 2:15 pm - Students may shop with teacher’s permission
- Late Shop - 2:50 pm -
6:30 pm - with adults only
Wed., Sept. 17 - “Grandparent
Gathering” - 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Shop
with your grandparent or another special adult
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am - Students may shop with adult only
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8:30 am - 2:15 pm - Students may shop with teacher’s permission
Thurs., Sept. 18 - 7:30 am - 8:30 am
- Students may shop with adult only
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8:30 am - 2:15 pm - Students may shop with teacher’s permission
- Open House Book Fair
Hours: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fri., Sept. 19 - Final Day
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am - Students may shop with adult only
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8:30 am - 2:15 pm - Students may shop with teacher’s permission
Don’t forget to stop by to see your child’s class wish list.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Hey, Hey, What do you Say?
Who’s Gonna Be at Pontiac today?
September is attendance awareness month.
#schooleveryday
Keyboarding Club--Click Clack Club
Pontiac’s Keyboarding Club
Would you like to paint a ceiling tile at Pontiac? And improve your typing skills at the same time? Well, here’s your opportunity! Pontiac is proud to offer our new Click Clack Club!
When: Every morning from 7:30-8:00
Where: Technology Lab
Why: To improve your keyboarding skills
Who: Mrs. Scott
Applications Due: No Later than Friday, September 5.
Click Clack Club runs for four weeks and is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. 3rd Graders may apply and we will assign slots if there are some available.
Here’s the challenge, to paint a tile in the technology lab, you must attend the typing club for your 4 week session--and be able to type at 25wpm (as measured by our program), we provide the paint and you provide the talent to Paint One Of the Ceiling Tiles!
Fill out the sign-up sheet below and turn it into your homeroom teacher NO LATER THAN Thursday, September 4th for the first session. Notifications will go out on Friday for our Click Clack Club to begin next Monday, September 8th!
Child’s Name:_____________________________ Teacher:_______________Grade:______
____ yes, my child will be at school at 7:30 and can participate.
____ No, my child will not be at school by 7:30 and cannot participate
Parent Signature: __________________________________________________