Hi Everyone!
Did you have a relaxing snow break? Are you going crazy in the house? My answers are yes and yes! I relaxed for the first couple of days, but I'm definitely ready to get back to a routine....again. Jay (of Jay's Wintry Mix....you do follow him on FB, right? :) ) says there is "mischief" in the long range forecast, so I don't know how much normalcy we'll have before the next round of weather, but I'm taking advantage of every bit to reconnect with the kids and pack in as much curriculum as I can!
Don't forget -- Groundhog Day is Tuesday, February 2nd.....Punxsutawney Phil better have some good news......
Here's a look at our week, and a few other updates:
Odds and Ends:
Book Character Parade:
The Book Character parade will be on Thursday, February 4th from 8:15 - 8:45. Parents are welcome to line the parade route. (If you have an older student, the parade for grades 3-5 will be from 1:30 - 2:00.) Please send your child to school in as much of his/her costume as possible. There simply won't be time for the kids to do a full wardrobe change between the time announcements end on Thursday morning and the time the parade starts.
Moveable Planning and Records Day:
The Moveable Student Holiday, which was originally planned for today (1/29) has been moved to next Friday, February 5th. There will be no school for students on this day.
Quarter 2 Extended / Report Card Update:
Because of the snow, the 2nd quarter of the school year has been extended by 4 days, and the report card distribution date has changed. The last day of the 2nd quarter is now Thursday, February 4th, and report cards will now go home Friday, February 12th.
Valentine's Day Party:
Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Friday, February 12th from 11:15 - 12:45 in our classroom. All families are welcome to attend. If your child would like to exchange Valentines with classmates, please remember that you may NOT attach food to the Valentines. Pencils, tattoos, stickers, etc. are great substitutes. If your child is handing out Valentines, please ensure he/she has one for every student in the class. I sent the class list home via e-mail last week, and will send a hard copy on Thursday, February 4th. I will also send the food permission slip on the 4th. Please kindly send it back as soon as possible.
Focus Areas for the Coming Week:
As we move into the 2nd half of the school year, I continue to be so grateful for your children and for the support you offer them and me each day. They are EXPLODING with growth, and it truly is my extreme honor to witness it each day. As always, thank you for sharing them with me. May I honor the trust you have placed in me to care for your babies.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Did you have a relaxing snow break? Are you going crazy in the house? My answers are yes and yes! I relaxed for the first couple of days, but I'm definitely ready to get back to a routine....again. Jay (of Jay's Wintry Mix....you do follow him on FB, right? :) ) says there is "mischief" in the long range forecast, so I don't know how much normalcy we'll have before the next round of weather, but I'm taking advantage of every bit to reconnect with the kids and pack in as much curriculum as I can!
Don't forget -- Groundhog Day is Tuesday, February 2nd.....Punxsutawney Phil better have some good news......
Here's a look at our week, and a few other updates:
Odds and Ends:
Book Character Parade:
The Book Character parade will be on Thursday, February 4th from 8:15 - 8:45. Parents are welcome to line the parade route. (If you have an older student, the parade for grades 3-5 will be from 1:30 - 2:00.) Please send your child to school in as much of his/her costume as possible. There simply won't be time for the kids to do a full wardrobe change between the time announcements end on Thursday morning and the time the parade starts.
Moveable Planning and Records Day:
The Moveable Student Holiday, which was originally planned for today (1/29) has been moved to next Friday, February 5th. There will be no school for students on this day.
Quarter 2 Extended / Report Card Update:
Because of the snow, the 2nd quarter of the school year has been extended by 4 days, and the report card distribution date has changed. The last day of the 2nd quarter is now Thursday, February 4th, and report cards will now go home Friday, February 12th.
Valentine's Day Party:
Our class Valentine's Day party will be on Friday, February 12th from 11:15 - 12:45 in our classroom. All families are welcome to attend. If your child would like to exchange Valentines with classmates, please remember that you may NOT attach food to the Valentines. Pencils, tattoos, stickers, etc. are great substitutes. If your child is handing out Valentines, please ensure he/she has one for every student in the class. I sent the class list home via e-mail last week, and will send a hard copy on Thursday, February 4th. I will also send the food permission slip on the 4th. Please kindly send it back as soon as possible.
Focus Areas for the Coming Week:
- Reading: We will learn about personification, and study how authors use personification to enhance stories. I will finish administering the mid-year literacy assessments.
- Writing: We will begin to wind down our How-to unit.
- Math: We will begin our unit on Geometry. This one's short and sweet. We will talk about 2D shapes, their attributes, and how those shapes are represented in the environment. (For example, "A circle can be a clock.") We will use vocabulary such as "vertex, vertices, angle, right angle, sides, plane".
- Social Studies: We will touch on Groundhog Day. We will begin talking about our country, the good ol' USA! :)
With Thanks and Appreciation:
As we move into the 2nd half of the school year, I continue to be so grateful for your children and for the support you offer them and me each day. They are EXPLODING with growth, and it truly is my extreme honor to witness it each day. As always, thank you for sharing them with me. May I honor the trust you have placed in me to care for your babies.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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