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An Exciting Note from the Art Room!

Hello!
A few months ago, Red Oak’s 4th and 5th grade Art Club participated in a service partnership with Tails of Hope, a local animal rescue.  Some of the shelters’ representatives came to the Art Room with a dog, a video, and some heartwarming stories to share.  The 4th and 5th grade Art Club students created and donated beautiful paintings based on dogs and cats they know and dogs and cats currently at the shelter.
Tails of Hope is hosting a benefit TONIGHT (5/16) at Second Street Bistro, 1825 Second Street Highland Park.  Part of the proceeds from any meal bill this evening will go directly to Tails of Hope.  Here’s where Red Oak comes in: In a last minute decision, the restaurant decided to exhibit Red Oak students’ paintings! The Art Club students’ paintings will be on display tonight and tonight only!
I understand that this event is last minute, but if you’re able to swing by and support our students and this wonderful cause, please do!  From what I understand the event is taking place from 5:00-10:00pm.
Please contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Melinda

Look What’s Cookin’ in 3L!

We’re in for a GREAT week! Click below for an electronic copy of this week’s newsletter!

LWC for 5-14-12

Thanks!

Great Job, Madyson!

Madyson starred in Glee this weekend!

Wonderful job, Madyson! Our entire class is so proud of your successes!

Recipe for the Week of 5/14/12!

Mothers’ Day Lovely Locket Treats!

Found at: http://www.ricekrispies.com/en_US/mothers-day.html#/en_US/recipes/lovely-locket-treats

Making these adorable locket shapes together for Mother’s Day is a moment you’ll always hold near and dear to your heart.

 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows

- OR -

4 cups miniature marshmallows

6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal

- OR -

6 cups Kellogg’s® Cocoa Krispies® cereal

Canned frosting or decorating gel

Food coloring

Assorted candies

Licorice strings

 

Directions:

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 

2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes. Decorate as locket with frosting and/or candies. Attach licorice strings for locket chains. Best if served the same day.

Microwave Directions: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note:

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Spelling for the Week of 5/14/12!

It’s a review week! For electronic copies of this week’s spelling lists, click below!

Spelling List #30

Challenge Spelling List #30

Bloggertunities for the Week of 5/14/12!

Hey Kiddos!
Check out this week’s bloggertunity trivia questions!

1. True or False. A kiwi bird can outrun a human.

2.  This structure is one of a few buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and it is located on Michigan Avenue.

 3. What is Harry Potter’s middle name? (A little shout out to all you Potter fans!) 

I believe in you! Great work!

Capacity Relays!!!

The class had a blast with the capacity relay we took part in today!

They sure know their cups, pints, quarts and gallons!!!

Measurement Olympics…Time Change!

Measurement Olympics

Time Change!

We are looking forward to Measurement Olympics on Friday, May 18th!

We have changed the original time to 10:50-11:50!

 We look forward to any volunteers that are available to help out that morning! Please email your child’s teacher to let them know if you’ll be attending!

 Thanks so much!

Look What’s Cookin’ in 3L!

We have a wonderful week in store! Click below for an electronic copy of this week’s newsletter!

LWC 5-7-12

 

Thanks for your ongoing support and involvement!

Hats Off to the 5th Graders!

We LOVED Willy Wonka!

What an incredible performance! We are so amazed and proud of the talent at Red Oak School!