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Valentine Exchange Activity

Feb5

Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year right in the middle of a 4 day weekend.  Because of this fact, our class will have a small Valentine’s exchange activity on Thursday, February 11.

This year, like last, we will incorporate math with our exchange.  Attached you will find the Valentine project directions (to be made at home), grid paper to create box, and the rubric the students will use to rate their project during class.

Guide lines for participation:

  • Participation is not mandatory, but if your child chooses to participate, they must bring a Valentine for everyone in the class.
  • If your child wants to participate in the exchange, they must follow the guidelines for the Valentine’s Box construction.
  • No candy.
  • Have fun!
  • Class list has been emailed to you.

Reminder: Early out 1:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday, February 9-11.  Please make arrangements to pick up your child at this time each day.  Book fair during PTC

Winter Break Refresh

Dec18

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the kind gifts you showered on both Ms. Kari and me.  We appreciate all of your thoughtfulness.

Thank you for the time you have volunteered this year whether it has been to chaperon a field trip, arrange rides, or help us cook pancakes,  you are all appreciated!

I will be taking this winter break to spend much needed time with my family, rejuvenate and reflect.  I hope you all do the same, and in the hustle of the holiday season…breathe.

Happy Holidays!

See you next year!

Holiday Music Concert

Dec6

Don’t forget Our Holiday Concert! We are excited to celebrate the holidays with music this year. The children are so excited to perform for you December 10th.

You, your family and friends are invited! If the beginning letter of your child’s LAST NAME is between the letters A-K, you will perform at 6 o’clock. If it’s between the letters L-Z, you will perform at 7 o’clock. If you have children with different last names that conflict with each other’s time, you choose which performance you go to. Please remember this is a “best dress” event.

December is Here!

Dec2

No doubt, the older I get the faster time flies.  I cannot believe it is already December and there is snow on the ground.

Your kids came back from Thanksgiving Break ready to work and for that, I am thankful.  We began new units in our afternoon cultural studies and the children seem to be completely immersed in their small group and independent studies.  Level 4 are back in Utah for more history, Level 5 took a trip to Ancient Egypt and Level 6 students are researching the Middle Ages.  You can find a copy of the study guide for each level under the *PDF tab at the top of the blog.  Each grade level has a 3 week unit plan that will take us all the way up to Winter break.  Although in some cases it looks like a lot of work, there is plenty of time during class for this work to be completed if your child is on task.

Speaking of Winter break, our annual pancake breakfast is scheduled for the last day of school before the break.  Each year we have a class breakfast, with parents invited to join us for pancakes, fruit and juice.  In order to make this a success, we need parent volunteers to cook as well as donations of food items and paper goods.  Our breakfast is scheduled from 9-10:30, Friday, December 18.  The students will set up the tables and chairs at 8:30.   With breakfast beginning around 9:30 (once pancakes have begun coming off the griddle).  If can volunteer time, goods or both, please sign up at this link.

*Updated Forms:

If your student is in need of additional copies of Science Fair forms or the guidelines for the International Festival (PDF), you can find those forms on the tabs at the top of the blog.

Celebration of Life

Aug30

In our class we have reserved Wednesday afternoons at 2:40 for Celebrations of Life.  If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday with us you can sign up on the sidebar of the blog where it says Celebration of Life.

Please bring photos and stories about your child to share, but no food or trinkets please.