Our first ever literacy week was a huge success. The kids loved making the giant A for the hallway. We chose to decorate it using copies of The Berenstain’s A Book. Every day of the week, several kids wrote words on index cards, and added them to the letters.
Although we did not win the door decorating contest, we are very proud of our end result for the project. Everyone took their “favorite book” picture card home today. Please take a minute and acknowledge your children’s hard work for both of the projects.
On Thursday afternoon, all levels attended the in-school field trip Scales and Tales. This time they brought in exotic birds for the children to study. Everyone had a blast.
A lot of the kids had been asking me if my husband Jay would be able to come visit so they could ask him questions about his trip to Africa. This morning, he visited our class to talk to them about it, and hopefully answered all of their questions while everyone was making bookmarks.
This afternoon, we finished literacy week with a rock painting project. The entire school read the book Only One You, and every child was able to pick a big river rock to paint. Ours turned out fabulous. After spring break, the rocks will be on display somewhere on our property. The exact place is to be determined. I will keep you updated in case you want to look at them at a later time. I would like to thank Ms. Lacey for providing us with enough paint and supplies so that everyone was able to make a beautiful fish, and Ms. Jodi who helped me make it all happen today. Thanks a bunch!
A few updates and upcoming dates:
I sent home all water bottles and place mats to be cleaned thoroughly. Please have your child bring them back after spring break.
Please remember to order a yearbook for your child within the next couple of weeks.
Our annual spelling bee is coming up on Friday, April 22. I sent home the spelling lists together with a letter. Even if your child does not plan on participating, encourage them to study the words.
Friday, April 22 is a half day. School will be out at 1 o’clock.
On Thursday, April 28, we will be taking part in a one hour long dance workshop. Ballet West will be coming to our school, and Ms. Elise’s class will be joining us for the workshop.
Ms. Kaley and I had planned to take our classes on a field trip to the Discovery Gateway Museum in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 21. They offered us a free two hour class/workshop on bees and pollination. We would be taking the Frontrunner and Trax there and back for free. However, we do not have enough funds remaining to pay the $4 per child for the museum. This field trip is a great opportunity for the kids to get their hands on some very nice STEM projects and materials throughout the museum. If you would, please send me an email if you are interested in your child going, if you possibly have a membership card, and/or if you could make a donation in order for us to be able to go. Thank you in advance.
Have a great weekend, and a fun spring break!
Marleen