The Ape News: 2017

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Run Santa Run 5K

~Congratulations to Asher, Seth, and Karl for all placing in the top 10 in their age group...There were 60 runners! Ian R. set a new personal record form himself! Two former runners from our Competitive group placed in the top ten also, Travis (5) and Ethan (1)...Way to go Sandpipers!

Merry Christmas Week!

~We had an awesome week! From gingerbread houses with Mrs. Pickles, to Pickle Swap, to Holiday Song-a-long, to Stockings, to Luncheon, to making homemade cards...... we had a blast! Thanks to all our awesome parents, volunteers, and especially the awesome kids in Rooms 16 & 18!

Saturday, December 16, 2017

STAR Students

~Congratulations to STA Students Nate and Paige! They are both good kids who work hard. Sadly, today was Nate's last day with us! Good luck at your new school!

The Big Race

~Big thanks to everyone who helped raise money in our fundraiser...because we reached our goal Mrs. Manabat and Mr. Bryant had to race around the track on big tricycles! Mrs. Manabat won!

Saturday, December 9, 2017

STAR STUDENTS

~Congratulations to STAR Students Karl and Ava! The couch is theirs for the next three weeks! They get to sit in the STAR throne until next week!

Monday, December 4, 2017

Gingerbread Houses

~You can send in your gingerbread house supplies and stocking stuffers between now and next Friday the 15th! The platters, gingerbread and stockings are all being provided by our elves Paul and Dolly!! here are some pics from Christmases past!

Sunday, December 3, 2017

The End of Maniac Magee

~We finished our second Jerry Spinelli novel! We learned a great deal about character transformation, theme, plot, dialogue, similes. metaphors, and figurative language. Maniac was finally called home to the Beale's. Marsbar/Snickers and Jeffrey finally became friends and Maniac food the family he has been looking for since he was orphaned at three!

STAR Students

~Congratulations to Evan and Ian...this week's STAR Students! They both work hard and get along with classmates!

Friday, November 24, 2017

Turkey Day 5K

~Congratulations to Asher for running an amazingly fast 5K at 6:50 in the morning on Thanksgiving!.... IN THE RAIN!!!!!!!

Monday, November 20, 2017

PTA FUNDRAISER

~Big thank you to every student who raised money for OUR school during the walk/run-athon sponsored but our awesome PTA! The Runyan, Brase, Neel and Bouchard families raised ver $100 each! These four young men were rewarded with an ALL-YOU-CAN-Eat buffet for their fundraising efforts!

Friday, November 17, 2017

Our Tuesday Field trip

~Busses leave at 9:30 on the dot!

~All chaperones must drive their own cars.

~All students must ride the bus to Jarboe Park after movie is over.

~Drink and popcorn will be provided at theater for students and chaperones!

~Yes, you may sit with your child. Once seated, there is no moving seats.

~Students will be going by bus to Jarboe Park after movie is over to eat lunch and celebrate the end of the month! We will walk back to San Pablo and be in the building no later than 2:00!

~Happy Thanksgiving!

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Mikayla's Day

~Happy Birthday Mikayla! Thanks for the treats from Cinotti's Bakery!

STAR STUDENT

~This week's STAR Students are Willy (Wilson, Billy, Gibby, Gibson, Willimo) and the awesome Danielle (Dani)! Both students were chosen tis week for their awesome attitude and positive attitude that they bring to school every day!

Christmas Fun!!!!!

~The Competitive Running Club is inviting all Fourth Graders to run in the Festival of Lights 5K in San Marco on Saturday December 9th at 5:45 PM!! Mr. Gibbons is running as are some other teachers! The cost for students is $15 (includes shirt, goodies, etc)....one of the best deals in town! Click HERE to register! The race is run through the luminary lined streets of San Marco! Last year, Santa showed up too!

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Rest in Peace Earl Grayson

~Rest in Peace Mr. Grayson. You gave Maniac the best Christmas and Thanksgiving ever! Sadly, Jeffrey has made his way to Valley Forge to die among the ghosts of the American Revolution. He has lost his will to live and realizes he is just a jinx to anyone he comes in contact with... then he meets Russell and Piper who need hime more than he could possibly ever realize! He is off to his next adventure...this time on the Set West End of town!