Hello,

Tomorrow is our class talent show!  We will be joining with Ms. Jalee’s class to have a talent show at 2:00 PM in the school library.  We only had a handful of students sign up to participate, but I have encouraged the students to bring in any artwork or projects they would like to display.  Parents are welcome to attend!

Monday is our field trip to the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake.  We are meeting at the Ogden Frontrunner station at 8:00 AM and arriving back at the same station at 2:52 PM.  Please plan to pick up your child at the station before picking up other children at MMA.  Students need to wear dress code and bring a lunch and water bottle.  Please don’t pack anything that needs to be refrigerated or microwaved.  We’ve had several parents volunteer to join us on our field trip.  Thank you!  Just be aware that the Leonardo requires a 5:1 ratio for chaperones and anyone beyond that will be required to pay $7 to enter the museum.  I believe we will have enough free wristbands to ride the Frontrunner for all students and adults.

We’ve been talking about our biography reports in class, but I know everyone has been waiting to hear what the expectations are and when it is due.  I’m sorry!  Here is the information:  Biography Report  This report will be due on Monday, February 12th.  I have told the students that all of the information should not come from the internet.  They should read a book or article about their person if possible.  They should also choose someone who inspires them.

Sixth grade students should be working on their science fair projects.  The science fair is on February 21st and is required for all 6th graders.  An awesome resource to prepare for the science fair is science buddies.  We will be talking about this is class next week.

Our school is having a Chili Cook Off!  It is on January 31st from 5:30-7:00PM in the school gym.  This is such a fun night and a great way to build our community.  Admission is $5 and children 5 and under are free.  It is also all you can eat!  If you would like to enter a pot of chili into the contest or donate some cornbread, please use this link:  https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/wgkpp.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  kgonzales@mariamontessoriacademy.org

Kirsten