At last the technology purchased with our fall matching funds has begun to arrive in our classrooms. The itouches were seen last in the arms of Tim D'Amico as he was hurrying with them down the hall to begin the first "sync" (he looked just like my 6 year old did on Christmas morning). The last few smartboards started arriving last week and should be installed into their classes very soon. I know Stacey Chiang will be thrilled (along with many other teachers), she just happens to be the loudest whisperer into my ear. Projectors should be going in or are already hanging allowing some teachers to finally be able to use their smartboards. It is exciting. As parents and contributors to your PTO, you have provided these items. Ask your kiddos if they have seen them and used them. It will take time for each classroom to be able to "touch the new touches" but within 2 weeks, I think every child should have had the opportunity to use one in their classroom. Ask yours. Stay involved. Does your family already have an itouch or ipad at home? If so, ask your child's teacher what apps they will be using in class. You could purchase the same one at home and your child could practice in the comfort of your home and you could see what they are doing while at school. This is exciting stuff and we are so lucky at Denton Creek to have such a great support system that we are able to provide our teachers and students with these gifts.
Don't forget our biggest fundraiser is set for Saturday, February 26th. The second annual Great Escape Dinner and Auction will be held at Grapevine Springs in Coppell and will be catered by Uncle Julio's. It is sure to be a wonderful event and a great way to raise money for our spring match. Look for information this week in your child's folder.
See you soon,
Lisa
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