The November News

Important Dates:

• Friday, November 4^th - End of the Marking Period (No School)
• November 9 – Family Game Night
• November 10 – iMOVIE due for reading
• November 17^th – Math Test on Chapter 2
• November 11 – Final Copy of Realistic Fiction due
• Wednesday, November 16^th -  1/2 day in the AM only followed by afternoon/evening conferences (Dismissal at 12:17)
• Thursday, November 17^th - 1/2 day in the AM only followed by afternoon/evening conferences (Dismissal at 12:17)
• Friday, November 18^th - 1/2 day in the AM only (Dismissal at 12:17)
• Wednesday, November 23rd - Sunday, November 27th: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• Monday, December 5^th - Leader in Me Family Night (6:30-8:00)
• Tuesday, December 20^th - Holiday Parties – I will notify you of the time in the next newsletter, BUT thank you to Mrs. Delia for volunteering to organize it!
• Wednesday, December 21^st - Last Day of School Before the Winter Break

Other Reminders:

• iPads should be charged and READY each day!
• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Please sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences by visiting the following link.
• Troy Tech Talks: Tech Talk Revised Schedule.pdf  
• Reminder: Cell phones, iPods, radios, electronic handheld games, gum chewing, Pokemon or Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are NOT allowed in school.
• Giving Tree: There are now hearts outlining specific needs on the branches in the main hallway if you are interested in supporting the Troy Union Giving Tree.
• Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Troy Union from December 5th through December 8th! Students will preview the books on Monday, December 5th and will come home with their “Wish Lists”. Students will shop during their normal Library specials time throughout the week. A schedule and notice about the details and a book fair flyer will be sent home in the next few weeks, please be on the lookout.  The book fair is a school wide fund raiser and the proceeds from purchases will be used to enhance the physical environment of our Media Center through a flexible seating initiative.  If you would like to sign up to help during the book fair, please sign up using the attached link.  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a5ab2fa2f85-december2
• Report Cards: Report cards will be available on HAC Monday, November 14th, for students in grades 1-5.  Instructions for HAC are below.  Please make sure to activate your account.  Markings/grades for Art, Gym and Music will also be sent home at the end of the first and second semesters.

o    Login with your HAC username and password. If you do not know your username or password, you can use the Forgot my Username of Password feature.  If you have not yet registered for HAC, please send an email to hacsupport@troy.k12.mi.us that includes your name and the name(s) of your student(s) along with their school name and grade. Within one business day you will receive information to set up your HAC account.