Field Day 2012

From Mrs. Scarpati.....

Here is a highlight video of Field Day 2012!! I took WAY too many pics to fit them all in but these are some of my favorite shots.


http://animoto.com/play/rZN8AbvEJs46xmMk3Zv0Sg
 
It was a trully a great day.  The kids had so much fun and it was a great way to end the year!

The Penderwicks

We just finished reading The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall. It is a National Book Award winner for young people's literature and was on the New York Times Bestseller list. The class thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought it would make a great movie. I agree!

Satudents wanted to know if there was another book - and there is!

(From Jeanne Birdsall's website) About The Penderwicks on Gardam Street...

In the second book about the Penderwicks, the sisters are home on Gardam Street and ready for an adventure! But the adventure they get isn’t quite what they had in mind. Mr. Penderwick’s sister has decided it’s time for him to start dating—and the girls know that can only mean one thing: disaster.

Enter the Save Daddy Plan—a plot so brilliant, so bold, so funny, that only the Penderwick girls could have come up with it. But in the meantime, they have some other problems to deal with. Rosalind can’t seem to get the annoying Tommy Geiger out of her hair—and she can’t stand him, really. Skye loses her temper on the soccer field in a most undignified manner. Jane’s love of creative writing leads her into deep waters. And Batty’s getting into mischief spying on the new next-door neighbor. As for Hound, he’s always in trouble.

It’s high jinks, big laughs, and loads of family warmth as the Penderwicks triumphantly return!

And....there's a third!

About The Penderwicks at Point Mouette...

In the third book about the Penderwicks, when summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey.

That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)—a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially.

Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, with a rocky shore, enthusiastic seagulls, a just-right corner store, and a charming next-door neighbor.

But can Skye hold it together long enough to figure out Rosalind's directions about not letting Batty explode? Will Jane's Love Survey come to a tragic conclusion after she meets the alluring Dominic? Is Batty—contrary to all accepted wisdom—the only Penderwick capable of carrying a tune? And will Jeffrey be able to keep peace between the girls . . . these girls who are his second, and most heartfelt, family?

It's a rollicking ride as the Penderwicks continue their unforgettable adventures in a story filled with laughs and joyful tears!

Jeanne is now working on a fourth book about the Penderwicks. She plans to write five altogether.

Reminders.....

Volunteer Breakfast – Thursday, May 31

Fawn Hollow teachers and staff are busily preparing for the Volunteer Breakfast. If you have manned a table, chaperoned a trip, photographed, photocopied, decorated, tallied, baked or volunteered in another way, please stop by the Volunteer Breakfast tomorrow morning (8:45-10:15) so we can show our appreciation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Library Books – Friday, June 1

Although students will still be visiting the library through the end of the school year, library books need to be returned by Friday, June 1. Any questions regarding missing/lost books may be directed to the library staff.

PTO FH Family Picnic – Friday, June 1, 6-8pm

The weather forecast is looking good for Friday’s picnic! Please be reminded to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your family as seating is not provided. Anyone willing to be dunked in the dunk tank should contact Elaina W. at welaina1@yahoo.com.

Monroe Food Pantry Drive

Monday, May 21st-Friday, May 25th

Collection boxes located in FH Main Lobby

Food Items Most Needed: canned soups, salad dressing, hot chocolate, brownie mix, oatmeal. Hamburger Helper, peanut butter & jelly (except grape), Rice a Roni, Past a Roni, cooking oil, decaf coffee, canned vegetables (other than corn & green beans), bread crumbs, instant mashed potatoes, and snacks.

Thank you for your support,

GS or CT Troop #34257 - FH 5th graders

Contact Kim Bunovsky @ (203) 459-2525 with questions.

Scholastic Book Club - Last Time For This Year!

Book Club Order Due Date : June 1


Scholastic Book Clubs Ordering Information
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GW9ZN


Dear Parent,
This month's Scholastic Book Clubs flyer is ready for you to explore with your child and will be going home tomorrow. Once you've decided which books to purchase, please return the form and payment to me, or give online ordering a try. It saves time, offers more book choices, and earns extra rewards for the classroom.

To start ordering online, follow these simple steps:

1.  Register at Scholastic Book Clubs' secure Web site (www.scholastic.com/bookclubs), and create your own User Name and Password.

2.  Enter the onetime Class Activation Code above to link you to our classroom.

3.  Choose the books that you would like to order.

4.  Pay for your selections using your credit card.

5.  Submit your order to me online.

It's always a special moment to see an entire classroom bursting with excitement to open the book box!  This will be your last chance to order books this school year.

Thank you,
Mr. Farias


My Book Recommendations

Bud, Not Buddy –  Arrow March # 6
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Pack –  Arrow March # 15
Gross Science –  Arrow March # 26
Juniper Berry –  Arrow March # 36
Milkweed –  Arrow March # 44
Sideways Stories from Wayside School –  Arrow March # 68
Where the Sidewalk Ends –  Arrow March # 88
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 –  Arrow April # 36
Letters from a Nut –  Arrow April # 43
A Light in the Attic –  Arrow April # 45
National Geographic Kids: Everything Ancient Egypt –  Arrow April # 56
Guardians of Ga'Hoole Collection –  Arrow June # 37
Half Upon a Time –  Arrow June # 39
Hoot –  Arrow June # 43
National Geographic Kids: Volcano! –  Arrow June # 61
The Time Bike –  Arrow June # 87

Grade 4 End of Year Picnic

End of Year 4th Grade Picnic
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA

WHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 – NO RAIN DATE
9:00am – 1:30pm
COST: $12.60 per child Please make checks payable to: Fawn Hollow School NO CASH PLEASE

FACILITIES: 3 Pools with Lifeguards (Olympic, Smaller, Wading) Lifeguards will be swim testing EVERY child who wishes to swim in the deep end of the pools for safety reasons. Those students who do not pass the test will still be allowed to use the shallow ends of the pools.
Basketball Courts
Softball Field
Tennis Courts
Volleyball
Tether-ball
Restrooms/Changing Rooms
Picnic Tables

SUGGESTIONS OF WHAT TO BRING: Bottled Water Bag Lunch – NO glass permitted
Sunglasses
Sports Equipment
Bathing Suit/Towel
T-Shirt for Sun protection
SUNSCREEN – to prevent skin damage – must be applied at home BEFORE leaving for school!

Please return the Permission Slip/ Event Waiver and Release Form and a check made payable to: Fawn Hollow School by Friday, May 18.

Teacher Appreciation

A huge thanks to all of you for making last week so special for me! Thanks for the treats, cards, wearing my favorite colors, the PTO Lunch...... it was a great reminder of the amazing parents and students I get to work with each day. I appreciate you!