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Principal's Desk
April 2008
Mr. Michael H. LaMarca, Principal

 

Fourth Grade News

From Mrs. Pyle and Mrs. Reyes

During this year, we have been studying Pennsylvania History as well as Mifflin County History.  On March 13, we visited the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg.  We spent the day exploring the museum and visually seeing some of the many things we have studied. We saw a Native American village with the longhouses and wigwams.  We observed the Dino lab where a scientist was cleaning fossils that had been discovered.  We traveled through Mammal Hall, observing the mammals of PA in their natural habitat setting.  We stood beside the Conestoga Wagon, built here in PA many years ago and wondered just how we would fit all of our belongings into this wagon if traveling west like the early pioneers did.  We also took in a planetarium show and viewed “Astronaut” and discovered the many facets of their preparation and experiences in space. A special thanks to the Buchanan Home and School for giving us the opportunity to view the Planetarium Show.

 Our next trip will be on March 27 when we will visit the State Capitol and learn about our state government and the making of our laws.

On our walking field trip, we will walk through Lewistown, exploring many of the lessons we have learned about in our Mifflin County History.

PSSA Preparation

1. Students should get plenty of sleep each night prior to testing.

2. Eat a good breakfast.

3. Encourage your child to do their very best.

4. Remind your child to listen to all directions given and read carefully.

5. Encourage your child to take their time and work out their answers carefully.

Pie Sale Highest Sellers

K– Mackenzie Rauch

Grade 1– Dylan McCartle

Grade 2– Hannah Alexander

Grade 3– Makayla Auman

Grade 4– Halie Urquhart

Grade 5– Ariel Morris

 

Home & School Meetings - All Parents are encouraged to Attend!

Tuesday, Sept. 19 and every 3rd Tuesday of the month– Held in Buchanan library @ 6:30 p.m.
 

  

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 31–April 11, 2008 - Reading and Math PSSA Grades 3-5

Monday, April 14, 2008 - Relay For Life Assembly

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe Assembly

 Monday, April 21, 2008 - Panther Band Fest @ LAHS

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - Science Faire @ 6:00-7:00 

April 28-May 9, 2008 - Grade 4 Science PSSA

September 5

Labor Day

NO SCHOOL

September 15

Back to School Night—6:30—7:30 p.m.

October 10

Teacher In-Service Day—NO SCHOOL  for STUDENTS

October 14

Picture Day at

Buchanan

November 15

Open House

6:30—8:00 p.m. 4

September 5

Labor Day

NO SCHOOL

September 15

Back to School Night—6:30—7:30 p.m.

October 10

Teacher In-Service Day—NO SCHOOL  for STUDENTS

October 14

Picture Day at

Buchanan

November 15

Open House

6:30—8:00 p.m. 4

September 5

Labor Day

NO SCHOOL

September 15

Back to School Night—6:30—7:30 p.m.

October 10

Teacher In-Service Day—NO SCHOOL  for STUDENTS

October 14

Picture Day at

Buchanan

November 15

Open House

6:30—8:00 p.m. 4

 

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

Arrival Time Information

Please be aware that we do not have supervision at school prior to 7:45 a.m. If your child is riding the bus, this should not be a problem. If you are bringing your child to school, please arrive between 7:45-8:10 a.m. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Students planning to eat breakfast should arrive by 8:00a.m.

Breakfast Cost: $1.00

Extra Milk: 35 cents

Lunches: $1.75

2006-2007 Character Traits

1st quarter– Initiative

2nd quarter– Perseverance

3rd quarter– Trustworthiness

4th quarter– Compassion



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