Hola todos! This year has started off strong.  The upper grades (3-6) are getting more Spanish time and I can't wait to see how much more we can learn. 

Also, the students did a very good job at getting all of their supplies this year.  We only have a small group left without dictionaries.  If your child is one who can't find a dictionary please send me a note and one will be provided. 

This first semester we are going to continue to learn to speak the language, but we have also added in a section called "famous latinos".  Each week we will be focusing on a different latino and the impact they have made on us here in the USA. 

Lastly, if there are any parents/friends who have traveled to a Spanish speaking country that would like to come and speak to our class please let me know.  The story of your experiences is a very important teaching tool that can be used in our room.

Hasta pronto,

Señora Katie

Hayes Cooper Center

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION-3 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

 Hayes Cooper has always been a leader in technology. We want to be able to continue that goal, but need your help. A major fund raiser for technology is BoxTops for Education. Below are 3 ways you can help collect money for our Science Lab. Thank you for your support! If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Bonner at hccsci@yahoo.com.

1. CLIP-
   Simply clip the BoxTops for Education coupon from participating General Mills products.
   Send the coupons to the school
   Hayes Cooper receives .10 for each coupon clipped.
   
2. SHOP-
   Sign-up to support Hayes Cooper at the BoxTops Marketplace at boxtops4education.com
   Click Out to shop at your favorite online stores
   Up to 10% of each qualifying purchase is donated to Hayes Cooper
   
3. CHARGE-
   Apply for the Box Tops Visa Card: call 1-800-227-9605 or visit boxtops4education.com to apply and sign up to support Hayes Cooper.
   Shop using your BoxTops Visa card
   1% of each purchase goes to Hayes Cooper

Target Donations To Your School

Our school has received a wonderful donation on behalf of Target and the Take Charge of Education program.  Target donates up to 1% of purchases made using the REDcard SM to eligible shcool designated by you.   Schools are issued Take Charge of Education donations each March and September.

It is very easy to get involved in this program to support the school.  With spring at our heels and our need to buy new spring/summer wardrobes, I thought I might throw this out your way!!!  It doesn't cost cardholders (you) anything to sign up for the program, and you can designate your school in one of three ways:

*Visit Target.com/tcoe
*Stop by the kiosk in your favorite Target store
*Call 1-800-316-6142

Aluminum Can Recycling:

Please help the Hayes Cooper Science Lab collect aluminum cans for recycling.  The money we receive will help to restock the science laboratory.  You will find an aluminum can receptacle in the cafeteria and in the teacher's lounge in the 6th grade wing.

 Please save the Pop-Tops from Aluminum cans for the St. Jude fund-raiser.  You may turn these in to Mrs. Roberts in a  zip lock bag.                                 

Printer / Fax / Copier Cartridges Recycling:  We are still collecting used ink cartridges from printers, faxes, and copiers (and any other you may have).  Please bag or box them up for the science lab.  We recently received a check for over $300 from cartridges we've received for recycling, so you see, it really makes a difference.  The money we receive goes to help our wonderful Science Lab Teacher replenish supplies.

Old Telephone Recycling:
Hayes Cooper collects old cell phones for recycling.  The money we receive from these old unused phones goes toward the Science Lab

New Geenhouse needs any old pots and hanging baskets that you may have lying around or are throwing away once you've planted your spring flowers.  Mrs. Bonner will be using these to help the children learn plant and greenhouse science.

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