This 'N That

There is a LOT going on right now at KE - please read the info below to make sure you're up to speed. :) (There are also quite a few new posts on the blog this week - be sure to scroll down and read them all).

• KE School Spirit and Pride Fundraiser

The KE Boosters are supporting our school through t-shirt fundraiser.  

Shirts can be ordered by check, debit/card card (NO cash please!), or ordered online. To order online go to- http://www.spiritandpride.net  Scroll done and click on the “click here to purchase items” link. Our school’s ID is- 179275. If you need another order form please contact your child’s teacher.Although the order sheet says orders are due Friday, October 28^th, we will accept orders through Wednesday, November 2^nd. We will have them back in plenty of time for the holidays.  If you’d like your order for Christmas presents please send a note to your classroom teacher (even if you order online). When the orders come back I will make sure the Christmas Orders are not given to the classroom teacher, but rather kept in the office for you to pick up (if you send your email address we can let you know when it comes in).

• Spaghetti Supper/Book Fair

Wednesday, November 9^th from 5:00-6:30 P.M.

Come for the FOOD stay for the BOOKS!

To show our gratitude we’d also like to offer each family a $1.00 off coupon, to be used the night of the dinner, toward the purchase of a book at the Book Fair. Kalona Elementary Boosters are sponsoring a FREE WILL DONATION spaghetti dinner in conjunction with the KE Library Book Fair! Carry out available, so invite your family, neighbors, and friends too!

• Little House on The Prairie books needed

We're staring a novel unit in reading class and are in need of extra copies of the book Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  If your family has a copy to share, be sure it is clearly marked with your child/family's name and send it to school on Monday.  Thanks!

• Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up!  

In today's Friday folder you will find a note indicating your scheduled conference date and time. Please return the lower portion of the note to confirm that you'll be able to attend, or to request another date.  We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress in third grade!

• ITBS Testing begins October 31

Please be sure your child gets a good night's rest each night, and that he/she eats a healthy breakfast each morning - this will be especially important during our 2 weeks of testing so that students are reading to do their best thinking. :)