We are continuing to work on writing our fairy tales. All of our planning is complete and now we are starting to put the pieces together. I'm looking forward to reading their completed stories.
In Inquiry we are looking more closely at the "Helpers" in our community and how they work to meet our needs.
As the weather is turning colder once again please make sure your children are dress for the weather. We do spend time outside everyday!!
Toys, Watches and others distractions
We are asking everyone to be thoughtful about the items in students’ backpacks. We all know that toys should not be brought into school, but also items that can become a distraction or reason for disagreements. For example, lately we noticed a few students sharing marbles, small toys, bracelets, lip balm, necklaces and others items. First, lost or broken items result in very sad feelings. Second, it can result in discussions about the ownership of such items. Finally, it take away the attention and focus they should be directing to their learning.
Our classrooms are filled with items to keep us busy. Therefore, toys, watches, bracelets, ‘special’ notepads or pens, electronics, cards, and others objects should stay at home. Special items may be brought to share during Circle of Courage, but they must be kept in a safe place until the end of the day!
Once again, the reason this has always been a school policy is that it causes problems when things get lost, broken, cause disagreements and become a distraction.
****Home Reading****
Please send back clear home reading book bags every Tuesday and Thursday to get your new books! The volunteers exchange the books in the morning so it is important that students hand them in first thing when they arrive.
Upcoming Dates:
1) One World Drumming: is starting next week from February 5th-9th. We will be having a sharing time for parents to see what we have learned on Friday, February 9 from 11:30 - 12:05. Please join us in the music room if you are free at that time.
2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th. Our next scheduled visit time is on February 21.
3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.
2) Book Truck: for returning books only is Feb 7th. Our next scheduled visit time is on February 21.
3) Class Picture day: Feb 8th.
4) Snack Day - February 14 - Notices were sent home last week for all upcoming snack and fun lunch days.
5) Teachers Convention - Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 Non-Instructional Day. No school for students
