Pumpkin Patch

The Pre-k and Kindergarten classes at 13th avenue participated in the first annual pumpkin patch! Each child received an opportunity to drink apple cider, eat a fall snack and pick a pumpkin to decorate. The Pre-k and Kindergarten teachers and parents, as well as the PTA and music teacher all lent a helping hand in creating this event for the children. The patch included elements such as stalks of corn, hay, pumpkins, scarecrows and a blow up haunted house. The children all agreed that the patch was a hit and a great way to start off the Halloween weekend!

Kick Our Reading Levels Up a Couple of Notches

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Your child has entered the 2nd grade “Kick Our Reading Levels Up a Couple of Notches” challenge. Any student who increases their reading scores by January 14, 2011 will receive school wide recognition, a certificate, and prizes!

In order to support your child in this literacy effort, we will provide each student with two grade level appropriate books to take home on Mondays. Reading their selected books at home is in addition to any homework assignment. On Thursday or Friday, students must return borrowed books. At this point, we will make a choice, select passages and have your child read aloud and discuss their interpretation of the text with peers.

As always, we thank you for your continued support and thank you for participating in our 2nd grade kick off breakfast in the media center. We look forward to providing you with tools and support resources to have your child to reach the “Kick Our Reading Levels Up a Couple of Notches” finish line on January 14, 2011!

Your 2nd Grade Team: Ms. Cobb, Ms. Chisolm & Ms. McCree

South Park High School Recruiting

On Thursday, October 14th representatives from Science park High School came to 13th Avenue School to discuss the high school application process and the requirements needed to get into Science Park. A very thorough power point presentation was provided. It highlighted the course load that was offered and expectations of the students over the course of four years. Current Science Park students were also on hand to speak to our students about their experiences and feelings about attending the school.

Overall, our students were very engaged. The representatives stayed afterwards to answer the many inquiries made by the 13th Avenue 8th grade class.