Grandparents Day 2010

Thank you to Thomas’ Grandparents for a wonderful visit ! Thomas was so excited to show them around his school & classroom!!

THE GREAT BEDTIME STORY

PAJAMA DRIVE

Dear Parents,

Last year, caring classrooms across the country donated almost 18,000 pairs of pajamas and Scholastic Book Clubs matched every single pair with a new book.

This year, Scholastic Book Clubs and the nonprofit Pajama Program have joined forces again to bring us The Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive. The mission of this drive is to provide 25,000 children in need brand-new pajamas and books—these are children who live in group homes, shelters, foster care, and orphanages.

Our 3 DESTINY classrooms have decided to join together to help these children in need. Together we can help The Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive reach its new goal of 25,000 pajamas.

If you and your child are able to participate, please have your child bring in a new pair of pajamas to school by Friday December 10^th.

Here are some simple guidelines for the pajamas:

·        Pajamas must be brand-new.

·        Pajamas in all sizes are needed—from newborn to adult.

·        Pajamas must be in complete sets or nightgowns.

·        Pajamas in children’s sizes must be manufactured as pajamas—

this ensures that they are flame-retardant and safe.

Thank you for helping us share the gift of a good night’s sleep and a sweet bedtime story.

Miss Connelly, Mrs. Kempke, Mrs. O’Mahony & Miss Bartkowski

PS: You can find out more about the drive and the program at www.scholastic.com/pjdrive.

Veteran’s Day

Last week for the Veteran’s Day assembly we sang “Anchors Aweigh” with the 3^rd grade class in honor of the United States Navy. We also had our very own Veteran as a visitor!! Thank you to all who have served to protect our Country!!

Student of the month for October.....

Amar!!

Way to go Amar!!! We are so proud of you!!!

The Student of the Month for September is ....

Yousef!!!

Way to go Yousef!!

Room 22 Cares

Operation Room 22 Cares was a great success with our 3^rd grade friends. We sent 7 boxes overseas to 3 different soldiers.  We can’t wait to hear back from them.

Look at what we have been up to....

Welcome to Miss Connelly’s Classroom Blog!! We have had a great start to our school year! This is my first blog so please be patient. I will try to update as often as possible.

September was also fire safety month. Oak Forest Firefighters came to school and taught us all about fire safety.  We even climbed into the ambulance and fire truck!!