We had many students out ill today. I did not send home notes for our field trip chaperones today in case there are changes. If your child will not be able to attend Wednesday's field trip or if you have signed up to chaperone and are unable to attend due to illness, please email me by 12:00 tomorrow (Tuesday). I will send home a note to all chaperones tomorrow with a list of students. Thank you so much for your help with this. With so many germs going around, I realize there might still be last minute changes, but I wanted to try and get it as accurate as possible. Thank you.
-Mrs. Gaston
October 8, 2009
Dear Parents,
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a pajama day for any student who brings $1 to donate to the Susan G Koman Foundation. I'll be in mine!!
Also, a huge thanks for the wonderful birthday gift I received from the class. I wanted to let everyone know that I used my gift card to purchase a convection oven for our classroom. Now, the students won't have to wait for specials time for me to bake their creations. Thanks again!
-Mrs. Gaston
September 26, 2009
Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for supporting our school through the walk-a-thon. It was a great success. I've added some pictures of our students at the walk-a-thon on my teacherweb.com page.
Also, Prairie Vale will participate in "Pajamas for Pink Day" on Friday, October 9th. On this day, students are invited to wear pajamas for a $1 donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation. It sounds like a fun opportunity to support a worthy cause.
-Mrs. Gaston
August 7, 2009
Dear Parents,
Some of you might already know that I will be teaching kindergarten when school resumes. I am so excited and am having fun getting everything ready for a redesigned room. I am looking for a few items for the classroom. I would like to add a baby doll cradle, highchair, and babydoll. I would also like to add some cars or other "boy toys" for the children to enjoy during time in our dramatic play center. Costumes and hats are also needed. I know many of my students last year have younger siblings, but I thought I would mention this so as you are cleaning out those closets, maybe you could keep our classroom in mind. Many thanks!
-Mrs. Gaston
July 14, 2009
We have three students that have been working so hard on the Reading Pals program. I am so proud of all of you that have logged in and read your letters. I'm checking progress, so just keep it up!!
If you did not join the Reading Pals program, I hope that you are checking out the amazing books at our local libraries. Libraries are just like gigantic treasure chests!! They are wonderful!!
Don't forget to stop by my teacherweb page and add your own comment to the blog. I can't wait to hear what you all are doing this summer.
Take care and keep cool!
-Mrs. Gaston
June 21, 2009
Hi, everyone! I hope you all are enjoying summer break and staying cool. Whew! It is hot out there!! I sure do miss everyone!
I have a couple of things I would like to share. First, I attended a technology conference last week and learned a few tricks to help update my teacherweb page (yeah!). One of the things I added was a blog page. I've started a topic about what everyone is doing this summer. Please add your thoughts on the blog. Second, Reading Paws starts tomorrow. We've had many already enroll in the online letter program, but it isn't too late if you haven't. If your child is participating, I've added a survey page on my teacherweb site, too. Please share your thoughts on the program. Thanks so much!
I can't wait to here from everyone on the blog. Take care, and keep reading : )
-Mrs. Gaston
3/31/09
Dear Parents,
We're Golden Poets! I can't believe the class memorized our last poem in record time. They learned it and recited it perfectly in two days!!! The students will receive their ribbons at Antler Alert on Friday. I am so very very proud of them! To receive the ribbons, they have all memorized 10 poems with a minimum of 50 words each and recited them to Prairie Vale Staff. Way to go, class!!
-Mrs. Gaston
3/10/09
CLASS PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 11th) is Class Picture Day. If you would like to purchase a class picture, please send your order form and check with your child tomorrow. Per order form, "Orders must be received and paid for on Picture Day."
Individual spring pictures will also be taken, however, you will receive your child's portrait package before sending payment. (You have the option to purchase various sheets for set prices or return entire portrait package.)
Thanks so much!
-Mrs. Gaston
3/04/09
Dear Parents,
Just a reminder that tomorrow the boys are having lunch in the classroom. I will provide pizza, dessert, and drinks. Please, help your child complete the compliment statements sheet so that we can share those during our lunchtime.
Also, conference requests are due tomorrow, please. I will get conferences scheduled and send home your date/time slip on Friday.
Many thanks!
Mrs. Gaston
2/27/09
Dear Parents,
The girls did such a nice job writing kind things about one another. I will type a sheet up for each student with all of the wonderful compliments and send it home some time next week. Thank you for helping your children with this assignment. It was such a nice time.
-Mrs. Gaston
2/25/09
Dear Parents,
Just a reminder that tomorrow the girls are having lunch in the classroom. I will provide pizza, dessert, and drinks. Please, help your child complete the compliment statements sheet so that we can share those during our lunchtime.
Many thanks!
Mrs. Gaston
1/29/09
Dear Parents,
I hope everyone enjoyed the unexpected days off from school. What fun! Because of the missed days, our spelling test has been postponed until next Tuesday. We will still celebrate our 100th day of school tomorrow. Please, send your child's 100's day project with him/her tomorrow.
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Gaston
1/15/2009
Just a reminder that tonight is Family Reading Night from 6:00-8:00 at Prairie Vale. Have your child bring his/her favorite books and come read throughout Prairie Vale to help reach our goal of 10,000 books. The computer lab will be open to take AR tests. Reading games can be found in Mrs. Archibald's room, and teachers will provide some reading entertainment. Cookies and lemonade will be served as well. We hope to see you there!
-Mrs. Gaston
12/20/2008
Dear Parents,
I just want to thank you for all of your help and ongoing support. We had so many parents that gave their time to help at our holiday party and others that generously sent items and treats for the party. Thank you!!! And I sincerely thank you for the wonderful gifts from the students. What a treat!! Thank you!!
Your children are so special, and it is such a joy teaching them this year. I hope that you and your families have a wonderful holiday. I can't wait to hear all about it in the New Year!
Mrs. Gaston
12/19/08
Dear Parents,
They did it!!! The students earned that last needed compliment moments ago. As mentioned in this week's newsletter, to celebrate the kids are invited to wear their snuggliest pajamas and bring their favorite (small) stuffed toy tomorrow (Friday). I did tell the class that house slippers are fine but need to be tucked away in backpacks until they get into the classroom.
Way to go class!!!!
-Mrs. Gaston
12/19/08
Dear Parents,
I spoke with our adopted staff member, Mrs. Pruitt, and she will be able to attend our holiday party tomorrow afternoon. If your child would like to bring a gift or card for her, they can give it to her during that time.
-Mrs. Gaston
12/10/08
Dear Parents,
If you did not get a chance to shop at the Book Fair during Open House, our class has been given a time on Friday to make any final purchases. If your child would like to buy something at the Book Fair, please put his/her money in the WOW folder on Friday. Please, tell your child that his/her money is in the WOW folder so that we don't overlook anyone when our time arrives.
Thanks!
Mrs. Gaston
12/01/08
Please make plans to attend Open House next Tuesday, December 9th. Our class will sing with Mrs. Brewer's class at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please try to arrive just a couple of minutes before 6:00. After singing, parents are invited to visit the classrooms and other grade level presentations and shop the book fair. We look forward to seeing you there.
Mrs. Gaston
10/22/08
We just received word that spirit ribbons will not be on sale this week. We will have them available next week.
Thanks!
Mrs. Gaston
10/22/08
Dear Parents,
I just read on the district website that Prairie Vale students would be receiving free entry to Friday night's football game. I'm sure more information will be sent home in the WOW folders this week, but I wanted to let you know as soon as possible so you can make plans to attend the game. Don't forget that Spirit Ribbons will be on sale for $1 on Thursday and delivered to students on Friday.
Have a super week!
Mrs. Gaston
10/09/08
Dear Parents,
I'm so excited for our field trip tomorrow! Thank you so much for getting all permission slips back in time, and thank you, parents, for chaperoning.
We're going to leave school as soon as Antler Alert ends. We'll leave closer to 9:30 rather than 9:00. Feel free to follow the buses or we'll just see you there.
Thanks! I hope everyone has a great time!!!
-Mrs. Gaston
10/07/08
Dear Parents,
I just want to remind you that permission slips for Friday's field trip are due tomorrow. Please feel free to email with any questions.
If you have signed up to chaperone, I will send a note home in your child's WOW folder on Thursday with the names of the children in your group.
Thanks!
Mrs. Gaston
9/19/08
Parents,
The walk-a-thon was so much fun, and the kiddos walked and walked and ran and walked for 45 minutes. I was so proud of them. Your children will probably be exhausted tonight. I tried to take a couple of photos during the event, and I hope to get those posted on my teacher web site this weekend.
Just FYI. Spirit ribbons will be sold next Wednesday since the game is Thursday night. If your child would like to purchase a spirit ribbon, send $1 with him/her on Wednesday. The ribbons will be white the royal blue writing "strip the knights" and will be delivered on Thursday.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Gaston
9/3/08
Parents,
Just a reminder that we need all RSVP slips for Grandparents' Day by this Friday. If a Grandparent cannot attend, feel free to invite a "special someone" so that all students have a guest.
The RSVP slip was attached to the teapot invitation.
Thanks so much for your help!
Mrs. Gaston
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