Parents, my in box is over-flowing with bits and pieces I am to pass on to you, so here goes!

But first of all, I loved seeing all of the kids shine last Thursday and Friday as they took charge and shared their achievements with you, well done 5KP, so proud of you!

http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649

E.R.B. testing concludes tomorrow, I am impressed with how seriously the students have taken the testing, and you should look forward to them discussing the topic with you tonight. They complete their final draft in the morning.

Swimming starts again this Monday, the 18th of April, so Tuesday for 5KP) Read all about it on Mr. Hossack’s blog.

Track and Field Day is next Wednesday, read about the details here, the idea is new, it should be great.

Wednesday is also the day that our class will be reading for one hour in with the aim of raising money for our read-a-thon (the notes for this are coming home tomorrow) however, in brief, it is a fundraiser organized by the high school students here at SAS and although participation in the money raising part is not mandatory, we will all be reading that morning and I plan to contribute money to those who make it through the whole hour. See the handout tomorrow for more details or check out the GIFTS club website here.

If you are interested in Summer School:
All the Summer Program information is online at www.saschina.org/summerprogram
This web page gives everyone access to:
Program descriptions & schedules
Online registration forms
Policies & procedures
Lunch menus

If your child is interested in promoting their artistic skills, then this is for them!

There is an art contest for grade level cover pages within the year book. You have to be in it to win it 5KP!

TIME FOR A CLEAN OUT?

We are currently collecting shoes, clothing and now even animal products for the High School Animal Rescue. Here is a message from the Animal Rescue group: We have a rescue shelter visit coming up quickly, this Saturday, and we have just confirmed with them that what they could most use are toys, leashes, harnesses, and blankets (they also want newspapers and large plastic bins if anyone is looking to get rid of those things too!).  If you are spring cleaning and have any of these items (or really anything animal-related … that is, we might not be able to use your old cages, kennels, brushes, treats etc this visit, but there’s always a need for them), please send me a quick email.  I can arrange a student to come to your classroom … or even to your home if the item is too bulky to bring in on the bus.

So, if you don’t need it, we do, no matter what it is! Send it in!

Here is an opportunity for another chance to give:

Please read the note below from Miss Ivarsson, an SAS High School student:

Dear All,

My name is Andrea Ivarsson and am, together with the SAS Orphanage Club, organizing a yard sale at the school which will take place on April 21st in the cafeteria. We would like to encourage the whole campus to donate items as the profits will go to the Lao Wang orphanage in An Hui.

Thank you so much,

The Orphanage Club
Andrea Ivarsson

That’s All folks….