The week of March 25

Parents,

This week we will be reading the first book in the Magic Treehouse series Dinosaurs before Dark. This will be our first chapter book we will read as a class and is a great way to wrap up our study of reptiles.  We will be planting seeds in our garden as well as doing some more experiments using our simple machine:  the wedge.

This Friday we have our field trip to the Dinosaur park.  Your child will be bringing home a reminder paper on Monday.  We will be meeting and picking up from the Dino park.  The morning class will arrive at the Dino park at 9 am. and be picked up at 11:30 am and the afternoon class will arrive at the Dino park at 12 pm and be picked up at 2:30 pm.  Right now it looks like there is a chance of rain on Friday so please dress your child for the weather, PLEASE!!!We are in need of chaperones for this field trip.  If you are available please email me.  Be aware that as much as we love your help as chaperones we will not be able to cover your cost so plan on paying you admission.

This month we have been talking about the 6th habit of happy kids which is Synergize. Here is what Stephen R. Covey says about synergize

“To put it simply, synergy means “two heads are better than one.” Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of finding new solutions to old problems. But it doesn’t just happen on its own. It’s a process. . . Valuing differences is what really drives synergy. Do you truly value the mental, emotional, and psychological differences among people? Or do you wish everyone would just agree with you so you could all get along? Many people mistake uniformity for unity; sameness for oneness. One word–boring! Differences should be seen as strengths, not weaknesses. They add zest to life”.

Last Friday we practiced synergizing in 2 different ways and both were amazing.  We have been learning about Henri Matisse and the beautiful collages he created later in his life. We made a Matisse inspired collage with the help from everyone.  It was so creative.  We also joined with Ms. Martha’s class to use the big parachute in the gym to do some activities that took a lot of team work and cooperation.  With both of these we talked about how much better outcomes can be when we synergize.

Spring break will begin on Saturday March 30 and will go through April 7th.  I hope you have a fun and safe break.

Thanks for all your support.  Have a great week!

Ms. Jen, Ms. Jess & Ms. Kimber

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