Operation Shoebox:
A letter went home on Thursday explaining what Operation Shoebox is. Please let Mrs. Ossi or myself know what you can contribute to our shoeboxes so that we can get all of the items needed. We would like to have the items in by Wednesday, April 16th. Thanks!

Easter Egg Hunt!
We are planning on having an Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, April 16th. We do not have a time or place yet. We are still waiting to find out! There are a few things we will need in order to make our hunt a successful one. Please send in the following items no later than Friday, April 11th. Thank you!

We need:
130 plastic eggs
A bag of Easter candy from each child
2 volunteers to hide the eggs and assist the children

Fantasia Basket:
A letter went home on Thursday from Mrs. Ossi and Mrs. Pedrero asking for more donations for our basket. We would like to have one of the best baskets at Fantasia to help raise money for our school. If you or someone you know could help us, then please bring any items in by Friday, April 11th. Thanks!

Sound of Music:

The first graders will be performing the song “My Favorite Things”. More information will be coming to let you know what they will need to wear for the play.

Some important dates:

4/5  (Sat.)  Ms. Semeyn’s Wedding
Pasta Dinner (Mass 4 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m.)
4/4  (Fri.)  Book Orders due
4/7  (Mon.)  There will be NO school lunches starting 4/7 to 5/2
4/11  (Fri.)  Spring Pictures/Money are due
4/12  (Sat.)  Alumni Tea at 11:00 a.m.
4/14  (Mon.)  Lenten boxes are due
4/16  (Wed.)  1st grades’ Easter Egg Hunt
4/17  (Thur.)  Easter Break Begins
4/18  (Fri.)  No School
4/21  (Mon.)  No School
4/22  (Tues.)  School resumes
4/24  (Thur.)  Sound of Music
4/25  (Fri.)  Sound of Music

April Birthdays:

Happy Birthday, Miles (4/8).

Scholastic and Troll Book Orders:
There are many books to choose from at very affordable and discounted prices. Please only send in checks. Please do not combine book orders and write one check. Thank you! Book orders are due by April 4th, Friday.

Wish List Items:
Need by April 11th:

2 bags of jellybeans with the colors: red, green, yellow, orange, blue, white, purple, & pink
2 bags of Brach jellybeans

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (813) 229-1322 or e-mail me at mrsmillersclassroom@hotmail.com.

Thank you,
Mrs. Miller