May 18-22

No folders will be sent home this week.

CLASS PARTY :) ***Please look over the list and email or send a note of what you would like to send. Thanks!!! :)

Hotdogs and all the fixings – Tanna

Chips (individual bags) – Davis and Ensley

Oranges and Apples –KC/Ashur

Cupcakes – Tate
Grape salad - Hannah

Fruit – Abby/George/Reese

Sprite & Fanta on ice – Phenix
Cokes/Diet cokes on ice - Dr. Pepper(Rayleigh)

Bottled water on ice –Mari Grace/Hailee/Cade R.

Capri suns on ice – Kinsley/Owen/Kade D.

Cookie Trays – Sarah B / Connor

Tostidos and salsa - Morgan/Emily B.

Plates, napkins, cups, Haley O./Katie/Mickenzie
Forks - Davis

***We will need to leave school around 9:45 and the party will end around 2:00.  Please email or send a note if you can drive on Tuesday, May 19th.  The party will be at the home of Tanna Singleton.

***May 19 - Class Party at Tanna's house.

***May 22 - Last Day Of 4th Grade!  We will dismiss at 10:00.

May 11-15

***A permission slip was sent home Wednesday(5/13) for the field trip, and the class party.  This must be turned in by Friday(5/15).

***May 18 - AR Pool Party (Please return permission slip)
***May 19 - Class Party at Tanna's house!
***May 22 - Last Day Of 4th Grade! We will dismiss at 10:00.

 We will travel to Montgomery on May 15th.  Here is an overview of our day:

7:45 - Leave school
9:00 - Tour the Capitol
10:00 - Alabama Cattlemen's Mooseum
11:00 - The White House of the Confederacy.

After the last tour we will leave for Eastchase.  Drivers will pick where their group will eat(just like our Dothan trip).  Everyone try to leave from eating around 1:30, so we will arrive back at school around 2:30. All your child will need is $10-12 for lunch. We will dress nice but comfortable on our trip. Also, we will not shop at the gift shops due to our schedule of tours. PLEASE send a note or email (even if you have already done so earlier) to us if you would like drive. THANKS :)


CLASS PARTY :) ***Please look over the list and email or send a note of what you would like to send. Thanks!!! :)

Hotdogs and all the fixings – Tanna

Chips (individual bags) – Davis and Ensley

Oranges and Apples –KC

Cupcakes – Tate

Fruit – Abby

Sprite & Fanta on ice – Phenix
Cokes/Diet cokes on ice - 

Bottled water on ice – need 2 people maybe

Capri suns on ice – need 3 people and 2 boxes each

Cookie Trays – Sarah B and Connor

Tostidos and salsa - Morgan

Plates, napkins, cups, forks - Davis

***We will need to leave school around 9:45 and the party will end around 2:00.  Please email or send a note if you can drive on Tuesday, May 19th.  The party will be at the home of Tanna Singleton.

Field Trip

 We will travel to Montgomery on May 15th.  Here is an overview of our day:
7:45 - Leave school
9:00 - Tour the Capitol
10:00 - Alabama Cattlemen's Mooseum
11:00 - The White House of the Confederacy.
After the last tour we will leave for Eastchase.  Drivers will pick where their group will eat(just like our Dothan trip).  Everyone try to leave from eating around 1:30, so we will arrive back at school around 2:30.  PLEASE send a note or email (even if you have already done so earlier) to us if you would like drive. THANKS :)

May 4-May 8

*** Tuesday(5/05) students will bring home two folders of graded papers.  One for Mrs. Barron and the other for Mrs. Garrett.  Please sign the first page of these stapled papers and return in the folder Wednesday morning(5/06).   

• May 7 - PTO Meeting
• May 8 - End of AR
• May 12 - Field Day from 1-3
• May 13 - Honor's Day at 9:00 a.m.
• May 18 - AR Pool Party
• May 22 - Last Day Of 4th Grade!!!!!!! 

Hi everyone! My name is Kim Garrrett (Stewart). I will be filling in for Mrs. Buchanan until the end of the year while she is on maternity leave. I was a teacher here at PLAS from 2011-2014, and I am excited to spend these last few weeks with your children! I will continue to use Mrs. Buchanan's blog and email. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Here are a few reminders...

1. Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6th are school holidays. Enjoy the long weekend!
2. Friday, April 10th - 11:50 dismissal due to the Prom.
3. Groundwater posters were sent home on Wednesday for your child to complete and return by Tuesday(4/7).  They will be picked up Tuesday morning for judging.  We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University April, 29th.
4. AR started over Monday(3/16).  The students have their new goals. Please encourage your child to read so that we don't get bogged down at the end. AR will end May 8.
   
5. The SGA is holding a fundraiser for the Troy Animal Rescue Project.  They are collecting items and/or money to help care for unwanted and abused animals.  They need most anything, towels, blankets, linens (can be old), toys, puppy pads, litter boxes, litter, water hoses, puppy or kitty food, dog or cat food, dog shampoo, nail clippers, etc.  Bring any items or money to me by April 10.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
6. Our recycling contest will be starting before we know it! 4th grade is responsible for collecting cans. Please start saving anything you have now to bring in the week of April 13-17. They will be picked up by 8:30 on April 17. The grade with the most will get a PaRtY!!!

March 30 - April 2

I would like to say THANK YOU to the fourth grade students and parents for the baby shower and generous gifts. This group has been an absolute blessing and you went above and beyond to make me feel special!!! We can't wait to share pictures of our little guy!!! 
-Mrs. Buchanan 


***Mari Grace's parents will be providing pizza and cupcakes for her BIRTHDAY Wednesday(4/1).  All students will is a drink with no caffeine.

***We will be going to Caroline Senn's grandparent's farm Thursday for an Easter party.  We will be leaving the school around 10:00 and returning before dismissal.  Sheree will provide hot dogs and ribs for lunch.  We need drivers and a few extra sided items.  Sheree also needs a few parents to help her hide eggs at the farm around 9:00.  Students will need to bring at least 12 eggs (any kind) Wednesday.  We need 2 fruit trays,  1 cooler of bottled water, sweets, plain chips with dips, a bag of cut up apples with caramel dip, and a bag of washed grapes.  Please email us if you can drive, provide food, or hide eggs.
******
Melanie/Driving
Tammy/Grapes

*** Monday(3/30) students will bring home two folders of graded papers.  One for Mrs. Barron and the other for Mrs. Buchanan.  Please sign the first page of these stapled papers and return in the folder Tuesday morning(3/31).   Your child will only bring home one folder this week due to SAT-10 testing.

***March 19th - Report Cards will be on Achieve to view.

***Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday Holiday

***Monday, April 6th - Easter Holiday (Unless we have to use a weather day before then).

***Friday, April 10th - 11:50 dismissal due to the Prom.

AR started over Monday(3/16).  I have given students their new goals. Please encourage your child to read so that we don't get bogged down at the end. It will cut off on May 8.

***The SGA is holding a fundraiser for the Troy Animal Rescue Project.  They are collecting items and/or money to help care for unwanted and abused animals.  They need most anything, towels, blankets, linens (can be old), toys, puppy pads, litter boxes, litter, water hoses, puppy or kitty food, dog or cat food, dog shampoo, nail clippers, etc.  Bring any items or money to me by April 10.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

***Our recycling contest will be starting before we know it! 4th grade is responsible for collecting cans. Please start saving anything you have now to bring in the week of April 13-17. They will be picked up by 8:30 on April 17. The grade with the most will get a PaRtY!!!


Class List 

Mrs. Buchanan / Barron  
1. KC
2. Kade D. 
3. Ensley
4. Brooklyn
5. Tate 
6. Sarah B.
7. Davis
8. Mickenzie 
9. Madison
10. Reese
11. Cade R
12. Hailee S
13. CAroline
14. Tanna
15. Hannah 
16. Connor
17. Sarah W. 
18. Morgan 
19. Mehar

1. Logan 
2. Mari Grace
3. Emily B. 
4. Rayleigh 
5. Zachary 
6. Abby
7. Phenix
8. Kinsley 
9. Sophie 
10. Owen 
11. Haley O
12. Hayden
13. Jake 
14. George
15. Emily W
16. Katie 
17. Anna 
18. Ashur 


***We are pleased to announce that we will have a school-wide "Student of the Month" recognition award for each class. This student must display positive behavior, show their best work, good citizenship, and be friendly and courteous, enthusiastic, and responsible. The teacher will submit her choice each month and an award certificate will be given. The child's name will also go in the "hat" for a chance to win lunch off campus with Mrs. Baggett and Mrs. Garrett. The student chosen in our class this month was Brooklyn Fountain. Congrats Brooklyn!!! 

***The children may buy chicken biscuits from Chick-fil-A on Wednesdays and Fridays for snack.  Cost is $2.75. 

***ALL 7:00-8:30 INCOMING TRAFFIC WILL ENTER KERVIN DRIVE FROM HIGHWAY 231.  ALL OUTGOING TRAFFIC WILL EXIT THROUGH THE STREET BEHIND THE HOSPITAL. 

**The discount cards are $15 each. This is our largest PTO fundraiser. The money raised will be put toward technology in the classrooms. Each family is encouraged to sell 10 each. We will continue to sell throughout the fall, but orders can be turned in any time.

**Birthday Party Guidelines  

** Friday is the best day for a birthday celebration.

** Please bring enough for 35 students. The fourth grade eats together as a reward on Friday while we watch a movie. 

** Please send a note at least two days in advance so that we can notify parents and remind students to bring their own non-caffeinated drink. 

Birthday Celebrations

***The children may buy chicken biscuits from Chick-fil-A on Wednesdays and Fridays for snack.  Cost is $2.75. 

***BEGINNING TUESDAY, ALL 7:00-8:30 INCOMING TRAFFIC WILL ENTER KERVIN DRIVE FROM HIGHWAY 231.  ALL OUTGOING TRAFFIC WILL EXIT THROUGH THE STREET BEHIND THE HOSPITAL.

***Grandparent's Day will September 19th.  We will post more information closer to the time.

**REMINDER!!!! Monday, Sept. 1st is Labor Day holiday. Enjoy your long weekend!

**The discount cards are $15 each. This is our largest PTO fundraiser. The money raised will be put toward technology in the classrooms. Each family is encouraged to sell 10 each. We will continue to sell throughout the fall, but orders can be turned in any time.

Birthday Party Guidelines 

** Friday is the best day for a birthday celebration.

** Please bring enough for 35 students. The fourth grade eats together as a reward on Friday while we watch a movie. 

** Please send a note at least two days in advance so that we can notify parents and remind students to bring their own non-caffeinated drink. 

** Monday(8/18) students will bring home two folders of graded papers.  One for Mrs. Barron and the other for Mrs. Buchanan.  Please sign the first page of these stapled papers and return in the folder Tuesday morning(8/19).

First day of school

We had an AWESOME first day back and enjoyed learning about your children.

** Please send registration cards and other paperwork back by Friday!

2014 - 2015 Supply List

4th GRADE SUPPLY LIST

Plastic supply box (with latching sides)
Crayons -24 count
Crayola colored pencils
Glue Sticks
Ruler (centimeter and inch markings)
1 dozen Ticonderoga pencils
Crayola magic markers
Watercolor paint set
1 Steno pad
1 highlighter
1 3-ring binder with 7 dividers

2 Composition Notebooks
3 pocket folders (plastic or laminated)
2 packs loose-leaf paper
Fiskar scissors - sharp tip
Paper towels
Kleenex tissue
Clorox cleaning wipes -Girls
Baby wipes - Boys

Band-Aids -Boys
Bookbag

Expo Markers

Paper plates -Girls

4 tennis balls (Mrs. Buchanan’s class only)
***
Please unpack everything from its packaging, label everything with a black sharpie, and put everything into busy boxes (plastic supply box.)

May 19 - May 23

***May 23 - Last day of school.  We will start dismissing at 11:45.

Dear Parents and Students,
We would like to thank you for the thoughtful end of the year gift from the class. This year has been a blessing and we are sad to see you go. Thank you for your support and allowing us to educate your child. Hope you have a wonderful and safe summer.
Mrs. Barron and Mrs. Buchanan 

May 12 - May 16

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (5/12).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(5/13).  

***Tuesday, May 13, the lunchroom will only be serving box lunches.  They will contain a sandwich, chips, piece of fruit, a cookie and a bottle of water.  You can choose ham and cheese or turkey and cheese. The cost is $5.22.  We had to turn in the order this morning.  Please ask your child if they ordered, if not please make sure they bring their lunch.

***We will have field day this Wednesday, May 14th, from 8:00 to 11:00.  Please have your child dressed appropriately for this event.  They will need to wear tennis shoes. They should come to school dressed in what they are wearing for field day. There will be drinks for sale if you would like to send money.

***The Powder Puff game has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at 1:00.   

Your child can bring a drink or water to the game. They might want to bring a towel to sit on as well.  There will be drinks for sale if you would like to send money.

***Class Party****

*4th grade class party will be held at the Troy Country Club on May 16th from 11:30-2. Children will come to school that day and we will need volunteers to drive them to the club. Please email Mrs. Barron if you can drive to the club.  Your Child will need to be picked up at 2:00 AT TROY COUNTRY CLUB!!  This a swimming party, so bring your swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen. 

*Please email Mandie Baker at mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com so she may get a group email formed with more information. 

*Please send $14 to cover the cost of the club, pizza, party supplies, teachers gift.   If you would like to send extra for the teachers gift, please feel free. Please send this money by May, 9th. Thanks. :)

*Please email me so I can start a sign up sheet for drinks and snacks.
***Please contact Mrs. Baker if you can transport children to the party next Friday. Here are the drivers she has so far:
Morgan Jordan 

Tonya Crowe 

Cae Allen 

Tawana Douglas 

Beth Bell  

Alison Sanders 

Plans are to leave the school around 11:15.  

***Thanks so much!

Mandie Baker

334-221-8467

mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***Please contact Mrs. Baker if you can transport children to the party next Friday. Here are the drivers she has so far:  
Morgan Jordan 

Tonya Crowe 

Cae Allen 

Tawana Douglas 

Beth Bell  

Alison Sanders 

Plans are to leave the school around 11:15.  

***Please contact Mrs. Baker if you can transport children to the party next Friday. She needs more drivers. Thanks

5/5 - 5/9

**Your child will bring home two folders Monday (5/5).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(5/6).  

***Class Party****

*4th grade class party will be held at the Troy Country Club on May 16th from 11:30-2. Children will come to school that day and we will need volunteers to drive them to the club. Please email Mrs. Barron if you can drive to the club.  Your Child will need to be picked up at 2:00 AT TROY COUNTRY CLUB!!

*Please email Mandie Baker at mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com so she may get a group email formed with more information. 

*Please send $14 to cover the cost of the club, pizza, party supplies, teachers gift.   If you would like to send extra for the teachers gift, please feel free. Please send this money by May, 9th. Thanks. :)

*Please email me so I can start a sign up sheet for drinks and snacks.

Thanks so much!

Mandie Baker

334-221-8467

mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com

***If you would like to do a luminary bag in honor or memory of a loved one that has/had cancer, please come by the office and pick up your bag.  Cost is $5.00 each.

***Due to softball and baseball playoffs, powder puff has been postponed. 

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***May 23 - Last day of school.  We will start dismissing at 11:45.

***We are so excited to announce the upcoming "Night of the Stars" Talent Show! 
Every grade at PLAS is invited to participate in the talent show.  Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation. 
The focus for the show is on talent.  This will not be a competitive event; rather, it will be an opportunity for students to share their strengths. 
Some examples of appropriate activities are:  gymnastics, athletic routines/dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performances. 
The talent show will take place in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $5 and PLAS students will be $3. 
Forms are available in the front office.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie Lankford or Charlotte Walden.

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about absences, checkouts, and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

***Class Party****

*4th grade class party will be held at the Troy Country Club on May 16th from 11:30-2. Children will come to school that day and we will need volunteers to drive them to the club. Please email Mrs. Barron if you can drive to the club.  Your Child will need to be picked up at 2:00 AT TROY COUNTRY CLUB!!

*Please email Mandie Baker at mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com so she may get a group email formed with more information. 

*Please send $14 to cover the cost of the club, pizza, party supplies, teachers gift.   If you would like to send extra for the teachers gift, please feel free. Please send this money by May, 9th. Thanks. :)

*Please email me so I can start a sign up sheet for drinks and snacks.

4/30

****Please wear the t-shirts that were given out today on our trip tomorrow, and remember your lunch money.  We are looking forward to a great time.  You might want to bring a raincoat. :)

GROUNDWATER FESTIVAL

**Your child will bring home two folders Monday (4/28).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/29).  

***Parents please e-mail or send us a note if you are willing to get the 4th grade end of the year party plans together for both classes. It would be great if we had a parent from each room to work together and get other parents to help.  The OFFICE has to know BY APRIL 30th what the class is planning.  Thanks so much for your help in advance. :)

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on Wednesday, April 30th. We will need to leave around 9:40, so we can gather at the Trojan Fountain for a group picture at 10:00.Afterwards the students, parents, and teachers will dismiss to go across the street to the Claudia Crosby Theater for the Awards Ceremony. After the program, students, parents, and teachers will dismiss to the Math/Science Complex to begin the activities.  We will finish around 12:00 and go to Zaxby's for lunch. Please make sure your child has enough money for lunch. 

***We will begin the recycling competition tomorrow for the city of Troy's "Clean and Green Week". Fourth grade will be collecting plastic bottles. Please save all the bottles you have and send them to school in plastic sacks or garbage bags. We will put them in our green recycling bags at school. 
Please have all cans turned in by Tuesday, April 29th.

***If you would like to do a luminary bag in honor or memory of a loved one that has/had cancer, please come by the office and pick up your bag.  Cost is $5.00 each.

***Due to softball and baseball playoffs, powder puff has been postponed. 

***May 2 - AR cut off

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***May 23 - Last day of school.  We will start dismissing at 11:45.

***We are so excited to announce the upcoming "Night of the Stars" Talent Show! 
Every grade at PLAS is invited to participate in the talent show.  Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation. 
The focus for the show is on talent.  This will not be a competitive event; rather, it will be an opportunity for students to share their strengths. 
Some examples of appropriate activities are:  gymnastics, athletic routines/dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performances. 
The talent show will take place in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $5 and PLAS students will be $3. 
Forms are available in the front office.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie Lankford or Charlotte Walden.

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

***Parents please e-mail or send us a note if you are willing to get the 4th grade end of the year party plans together for both classes. It would be great is we had a parent from each room to work together and get other parents to help.  The OFFICE has to know BY APRIL 30th what each class is planning.  Thanks so much for your help in advance. :)

April 21-25

April 21-25

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (4/21).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/22).

***We will begin the recycling competition tomorrow for the city of Troy's "Clean and Green Week". Fourth grade will be collecting plastic bottles. Please save all the bottles you have and send them to school in plastic sacks or garbage bags. We will put them in our green recycling bags at school. Please have all cans turned in by Tuesday, April 29th.

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  

***April 24(Thursday) - The Relay for Life powder puff game at 1:00.  Please send $2 by Wednesday, so we can attend the game.  Thanks, this is for a good cause. :)

***May 2 - AR cut off

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00

***We are so excited to announce the upcoming "Night of the Stars" Talent Show!
Every grade at PLAS is invited to participate in the talent show.  Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation.
The focus for the show is on talent.  This will not be a competitive event; rather, it will be an opportunity for students to share their strengths.
Some examples of appropriate activities are:  gymnastics, athletic routines/dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performances.
The talent show will take place in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $5 and PLAS students will be $3.
Forms are available in the front office.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie Lankford or Charlotte Walden.

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!