All about me!

I love teaching 4th grade!  I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

 GM This will be my 3rd year teaching 4th grade here at GM.  I am married and have two daughters that I'm sure you will hear a lot about this year.  My oldest daughter is a freshman at Reinhardt College Reinhardt and my youngest will be in 7th grade.  I live in Canton, so you won't see me in any of the local stores, at least not very often. 

Ch lab We have a chocolate Lab named Lucky and a guinea pig named Candy.

I love to read, watch NASCAR, watch my STEELERS win!!, and play tennis.  I'm not very good at the tennis part, but I have a lot of fun.

Ksu I am going to school at KSU, so you will get to help me out in my classes during the school year.

 We will have a lot of fun this year.  You will learn A LOT!!!!  In 4th grade you will learn about:  Indians, explorers, 13 colonies, Revolutionary War, water, Tornadoweather, sound, light, Solar system solar system, ecosystems, adaptations, mysteries, historical fiction, fables, fractions, multiplication, division, decimals, and so much more! By the end of the year, you will be so surprised at everything you've learned this year.

I'm not going to tell you that 4th grade is easy...it's not...but you will be able to do everything I ask you to.  We will have fun, lots of it, but we will also work hard every day. 

Have a great rest of the summer and I'll see you soon!!!

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Relay for Life Luminaries

Dear Garrison Mill Families,

The Relay for Life team will be selling luminaries that will be used in the opening ceremony on Friday Night at the RFL Event at Jim Miller Park.  The luminaries are used to remember those we have lost, celebrate those that have battled and won and to give hope to those who still fight the battle with cancer.

The luminaries can be decorated by the family, they are $5.00 a piece. We will be selling them at reading night tonight, at the PTA meeting on Thursday or anytime this week in Mrs. Longyear's classroom. We will need all money and bags by 2:30 on Friday!

Thank you so much for your support!

Parent Workshop

All GM Parents are encouraged to attend a free parenting workshop this Thursday, April 16th, at 10:30 AM which will cover specific plans for parents to keep their children engaged and learning all summer. It is in the media center and it is for parents of students of all ages.

Boosterthon Fun Run

Dear Parents,

On behalf of everyone at Garrison Mill Elementary, I want to thank you for all your help in making this year's Boosterthon Fun Run a huge success!  Don't forget to come out tomorrow as your child runs for our school at 12:15 PM.  If we are rained out on Thursday, we will reschedule for Friday, April 3rd.

We are on track to make this a financially successful Fun Run, but WE NEED YOUR HELP over the next week in order to reach our financial goals.  The money for the Fun Run is due Tuesday, April 14th.  Please make checks payable to Garrison Mill Educational Foundation and place all money in your child's collection envelope.  Remember, all gifts are tax deductible!

Thank you again for all your support in making this year's Boosterthon Fun Run a tremendous success for our school.  Please feel free to contact me at anytime with questions regarding the Boosterthon Fun Run collection process!

Sincerely,

Patti Lavender
GMEF/4th Grade Liaison
Phone:  770-552-1162
Email:  drpattilavender@aol.com

Boosterthon Fun Run

Dear 4th Grade Parents,

The Boosterthon Fun Run is in full swing and we are excited about how well the 4th Grade students are doing!

Thank you so much for your support thus far. If you haven't had the opportunity to connect your students to potential sponsors yet, this weekend is a great time to get on board! We are offering a special "weekend challenge" prize.

As a reminder, here are some action steps you can take in order to help our school through the Boosterthon Fun Run:

1. Connect your child to multiple sponsors across the country who can pledge your student a dollar amount per lap (25-35 laps)

2. See how many states we can get for your class. The winning class will receive a party.

3. Remember to come to the Boosterthon Fun Run! Our class will be running on Thursday, April 2nd 12:30-1:15

Thank you again for all of your generous support and we hope to see you at the Fun Run next week!

Sincerely,

Patti Lavender
GMEF/4th Grade Liaison
Phone: 770-552-1162
Email: drpattilavender@aol.com

Boosterthon Fun Run

Dear Parents,

Hello!  My name is Patti Lavender and I am excited about the opportunity to serve as the GM Foundation liaison for 4th Grade.  It is my pleasure to introduce you all to the Boosterthon Fun Run, which kicked off today!  This will be the most fun event of our entire school year and with your help will also prove to be the most financially successful event of the year!  Please sit down with your child tonight and watch the "Gold Medal DVD" which explains the nature of this interactive program.

You are being asked to help in 3 specific ways:
1.  Connect your child to at least 10 different sponsors who can pledge them a dollar amount per lap (25-35 laps)
2.  See how many states you can get pledges from (the classroom with the most states will receive a Classroom Party!)
3.  Come to the Boosterthon Fun Run on Thursday, April 2nd from 12:30-1:15

I have met the Booster Team and their enthusiasm has already been a breath of fresh air to our teachers and students.  During their time on campus, they will be promoting FITNESS, EDUCATION, and CHARACTER to each of our children.  Be sure you ask your child about those Character traits!  If you have any questions about this program after watching the DVD and reading through your child's pledge book, please feel free to contact me at anytime.  Thank you so much for your generosity and we look forward to seeing you next week at the Fun Run!

Sincerely,

Patti Lavender
GMEF/4th Grade Liaison
Phone:  770-552-1162
Email:  drpattilavender@aol.com

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Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast
and Raffle
Saturday, October 25th
7-11 AM
$5.00 Pre-Sale Tickets
$5.50 at the door

YEARBOOK

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $22*
Nov. 1st price increast to $25*

On-line ordering available at:  http://www.myyear.com
*Note:  cost includes taxes.  Does not include 1x $1.75 processing fee per transaction, multiple items per order allowed.  Be sure to print & keep your confirmation for proof of payment.

ORDER FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE CREDENZA OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE.