Hey! Our student government is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow called “Hats for Haiti.” This has been announced each morning this week on the live broadcast. We also talked about it as a class this morning. I simply forgot to write it into your child’s planner. So, if they bring in one dollar, they may wear a hat all day!

Thanks for supporting,

Miss Arbore

I have updated the Spelling City word lists. Please look at the ’sidebar’ on the left side of your screen. There is a section titled ‘Blogroll’ and under that, there is a link for Spelling City. Your child can practice their spelling words in an interactive way. You can also go right to: http://www.spellingcity.com and search for ‘Katie Arbore’ to access the current lists.

Miss Arbore's Class poses for a picture with their pumpkins.

Our class had an excellent time at The Pumpkin Factory in Belleville on October 28th. We explored the farm animals (goats, chicken, ducks, cows, bunnies, and a horse). We took a hayride through the corn field. Then we experienced a skeleton haunted house. Afterwards, we settled down for some lunch, apple cider, and fresh doughnuts! Yum! Then we ran off our energy on the play structures. Finally it was time to pick our pumpkins.

On October 29th, our class carved the pumpkins and picked through the ooey gooey pumpkin sludge. We harvested enough pumpkin seeds to have a nice snack for our Halloween activities on October 30th.

A huge thank you is due to Dr. Donovan (Mrs. Lopez), Mrs. Abuaun, and Mr. Hamilton for driving us to The Pumpkin Factory. We really appreciate you taking the time to join us. We couldn’t have such a great time without your support.

I am hoping to see everyone at On the Border tonight! Tell your server that you are coming from Whitmore-Bolles and they will donate 10% of your purchase back to the school. This is a great opportunity to feed your family and help the school. Remember, kids eat FREE!

See you there!

Snacks

Students have expressed an interest in having snack time. Please pack a healthy and small snack for your child. Fruit, vegetables, juice, pretzels, or granola bars are all acceptable.

Open House & Family Picnic, September 23rd

Whitmore-Bolles is hosting a family picnic from 5:00-6:00pm. There will be a visit with teachers in classrooms from 6:00-6:30. The picnic will begin on the playground, with visits happening in the school. Students are asked to donate napkins, cups, cookies, or soda pop no sooner than 9/23. Children must be supervised by their parents during this function. Hope to see you then!

Planners, Homework, and Behavior Scores

Students are responsible for writing their homework and spelling words into their planners each day. Miss Arbore will write their behavior score in the area next to the space provided for Parent Initials. Please review this each day with your child and initial their planner. If you have any questions regarding behavior or homework, always feel free to call Miss Arbore directly at (313) 287-7895 or e-mail her at: arborek@dearbornschools.org

Tests (Already!)

3rd graders will have a test on Friday, 9/18, covering chapters 1-3 of Ruby Bridges. We have been reading this book together and discussing content daily.

5th graders will have a test on Friday, 9/18, covering chapters 1-5 of Three Cups of Tea. We have been reading this book together and discussing content daily.

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders will have a spelling test this Friday, 9/18. Please practice WRITING words nightly. They are in your child’s planner.

Blog Information

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