Ancestor Writing Contest

Parents and Students-
I am very excited to read and explore the lives of your ancestors with you. This assignment is not meant to be difficult, just a chance for the students to learn about their past. I have seen some wonderful ideas so far as the students have submitted their names to me today! This is the timeline for the week. If the student has a busy night one of the nights, feel free to do one of the jobs a previous night:

Monday: Getting an ancestors name- Bring it Tuesday
Tuesday: Getting the research to go with the ancestor- tell me they have it Wednesday
Wednesday: Write the first draft- Bring it Friday
Thursday: Write the first draft- Bring it Friday
Friday: In class we will meet with partners and edit each others' papers. They can be hand written or typed.

For the contest, they must be 300 words or more, but for the grade in my class they do not need to be that long. The most important thing to me, is they learn about their ancestor.
If you have no record of a great- grandparent, the student may do a grandparent, they just won't be able to submit it to the contest; however, they will still get a grade in the class.

If you have any questions please let me know!! Thanks! Hope you enjoy exploring the past!

Dinner for Darby

Tuesday, February 10, at Washington Elementary will be having a "Dinner for Darby." Darby is a student in the fourth grade here at Washington Elementary who has been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. We encourage everyone to come and support this event, all the money will help to pay for the cost of her treatments. The dinner is from 6-9 and there will be performances from the choir as well. All items are only $0.25! So you could bring the whole family!

As a fourth grade we are in charge of the bake sale. If you are interested in making a baked good for us to sell at the dinner, please let us know. We will also be sending a note home with your student. Thanks so much for all you help and support! Hope to see you all there!