Giving Thanks

I just wanted to tell each of your how thankful I am for my wonderful class! My students are so wonderful together, showing kindness, respect and caring for each other.  Parents are wonderfully supportive and generous with their time and resources.  I hope each of you have a happy and healthy vacation and enjoy it with your family. : )

New Essay Contest!

Here is a great way to show your thanks over the long weekend!  The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New York are hosting a contest titled:

What American Means to Me

 

The winner gets $50 and a party for the class. It is open to grades 1-5 so it could be fun for the whole family!

 

Here is the information:

 

Topic: "What American Means to me"

Participants: All students in 1-5 attending a NYS school are eligible.

Length: The student may write an essay of any length

Forms: The student may type or hand write the essay. All entries must include the students name, grade, school name, address, phone number and teachers name.

Judging and Awards: The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New York will conduct the judging and choose one essay from each grade level.

Deadline: Entries must be post-marked by January 19, 2013. 

 

Send all entries to

Sons of The American Legion

Detachment of New York

Essay Contest

Robert Myrtle

225 Miller Road

Castleton, NY 12033