Graham's Gazette

Black History Performance and PTO Meeting

Tonight, February 5 will be the Black History performance and PTO meeting. This wonderful event will be at 6:30 at Rice Creek. Please come out to support our PTO, and our wonderful performers.

Keep collecting those donations!! Money can be collected and returned to school between now and February 27. Thank you for helping support this great cause.

The Book Fair is HERE! The Book Fair will be here from February 2 - 6. On Thursday, February 5, the Book Fair will be open until 7:00pm. Be sure to send your child’s Book Fair money in an envelope/bag clearly marked with their name and grade level. this will sure that any lost money is returned to the proper person.

A Message from Student Council:

Keep collecting those coins!! From Monday, Feb. 2- Friday, Feb. 20, Rice Creek Student Council is sponsoring a Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This week your child brought home an individual collection box and began collecting spare change from around your house. We have added a lot to our class' collection box already! The class that collects the most money will get a party, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To help promote our cause, we are asking your child to participate in the following dress day:

-Friday, Feb. 6 Dolphins United For A Cause (Rice Creek Spirit Day)

Don’t forget to purchase your Valentine Grams!!

Friday is the last day to preorder! These are only $.50 each. These grams will consist of a handmade paper flower and a note. They can be purchased for Rice Creek students or even for someone at home. The Valentine Grams will be delivered to classrooms on Thursday, Feb. 12.

All proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Boone Hall Field Study

Just a reminder that Boone Hall Field Trip permission slips and money are due no later than Thursday, February 12, 2015. Please be reminded that the $35 payment is nonrefundable.

*When completing the form, please be sure to select if your child will be bringing a lunch from home or if they will be purchasing a bagged lunch from school.

*We are still looking for chaperones! If you are interested, please let your child’s teacher know.

If you have any questions/concerns regarding the trip, please contact your child’s teacher.

Important Dates:

February 5- PTO meeting and Black History Play 6:30

Friday 2/6- Last day for the Book Fair!

We will be open until 7:00pm on Thursday, February 5 (the same day of the Black History Performance).

February 12 Half Day for students

February 13 No School for Students

How do I study?

Many students are just learning this new-yet very important-skill. In an effort to help families make the most of studying, below are some links for good study habits and skills to help your child be successful!

Scholastic Study Skills

Suggestions for Studying

Great Tips for 3rd Grade Families