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November 2008

Come Get Your Science On! Tues. Nov. 18

2008-11-14 10:40 by Mary Lin

Mary Lin Science Night is this Tuesday, November 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Experiment with school at night--it's a blast!

 

Fifth Grade Science Fair Projects will be in the gymnasium.

 

Fourth Grade Science Fair projects will be in the hallways.

 

Lower Grade Science Projects will be in their classrooms.

 

Emory Brains – This year the brain presentation will be more structured.  We will have six 15 minute “classes” with information geared toward different age groups.  The presentations will occur in the library and will be limited to 25 students.  That night tickets will be available in the library and can be picked up at any time (first come first server).  PLEASE ARRIVE FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE PRESENTATION so you can get the gloves that are required to touch the brains.

 

6:30 – 6:35 – Pick up tickets for first showing

6:35 – 6:50 – Kindergarten and First Grade

6:55 – 7:10 – Kindergarten and First Grade

7:15 – 7:30 – Second and Third Grades

7:35 – 7:50 – Second and Third Grades

7:55 – 8:10 – Fourth and Fifth Grades

8:15 – 8:30 – Fourth and Fifth Grades


Zoo Atlanta
will be presenting in the Auditorium.  In addition to hearing a presentation students will be able to touch, and possibly hold, some of the animals

 

The Sounds of Science will be presenting in the music room from 6:30 to 8:30.  Emory students will explain how different instruments make different sounds.  Mary Lin students will be given the opportunity to make their own instruments but must bring their own materials:  

 

·     Tissue boxes – to make guitars

·     Paper towel rolls – to make Kazoos

·     Empty plastic bottles – to make percussion instruments

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 Georgia State Bio Bus will be parked out front in the drop off circle.

 

Silly Putty Construction will occur in the art room.  We are trying to control the chaos a little more this year so each child will only be able to make silly putty once.

 

Give Thanks by Sharing

2008-11-13 10:11 by Mary Lin

Operation Care Basket is underway. We have begun collecting non-perishable Thanksgiving food items to share with deserving families in our community. You may have seen the lovely basket beneath the bulletin board in the school's main entrance. Please put your contributions in the basket. All contributions are welcome, but to minimize duplications, we are outlining suggested items by grade level. 

Pre-K through 2nd grade:
Canned goods and glass jar items (e.g., cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, olives, apple juice, etc.);
3rd through 5th grade:
Dry goods (potato and stuffing mixes, crackers, coffee/tea, holiday napkins, etc.). 

Food will be distributed on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Please email pr@marylinelementary.com with any questions. Many thanks to all!

Barnes & Noble Shopping Day--All Day Saturday

2008-11-12 10:21 by Mary Lin

The Mary Lin PTA has organized a shopping day at the Barnes & Noble Store in the Edgewood Shopping District. All day Saturday, November 15, a portion of proceeds from buyers mentioning Mary Lin will go to the Mary Lin PTA. Ruby the Clown will perform in kids' book area from 9-11a, and special guest readers will also be featured. Listen to Ms. Herman from 11:30a-noon, Ms. Derrico from noon-12:30p and Ms. Davis from 12:30-1p. Mary Lin Parents will be on hand to wrap gift items! Take this opportunity to get in some holiday shopping, entertain your children and support the PTA. If you have any questions, please contact Cherie King at fundraising@marylinelementary.com.

Dr. Mitchell's Year-to-Date Report

2008-11-05 20:13 by Mary Lin

At his coffee with parents October 30, Dr. Mitchell presented a powerpoint presentation outlining student and teacher accomplishments so far this year. He also discussed Lin's teachers' guidelines for best practices in teaching. If you were not able to attend the coffee, please read his brief presentation and review the list of 26 best practices Mary Lin teachers strive to follow.

The next coffee is Dec. 12 at 8:15a and will feature Instructional Specialist., Ashley Adamo.

Picture Retake Dec. 18

2008-11-05 20:11 by Mary Lin

Picture retakes are scheduled for Dec. 18. In order to have a retake, students need to bring their portrait package on Dec.18 and give it to the photograpgher at the time of the retake. Contact Cheryl Mason in the front office with any questions.