Monday, March 20, 2017
Conferences
Just a quick reminder that kindergarten parent/teacher conferences will be held in May and not next week with the 1st and 2nd graders.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Welcome Back!
Welcome back from February Vacation! I hope you all had a chance to either rest and recharge or spent your days filled with fun activities.
Today (Wednesday) was the first day we had everybody back. Some students have been out due to illness (it's still that time of year), but many kids look very rested and ready to begin the month of March.
While we said goodbye to our classmate, Jack, who has moved to another state, we welcomed a new friend, Arav, who began on Tuesday. Welcome Arav!
This Friday our class will be enjoying a performance by singer/songwriter/musician Rob Duquette. I had an opportunity to see him last year, and he was wonderful! What a treat!
Today (Wednesday) was the first day we had everybody back. Some students have been out due to illness (it's still that time of year), but many kids look very rested and ready to begin the month of March.
While we said goodbye to our classmate, Jack, who has moved to another state, we welcomed a new friend, Arav, who began on Tuesday. Welcome Arav!
This Friday our class will be enjoying a performance by singer/songwriter/musician Rob Duquette. I had an opportunity to see him last year, and he was wonderful! What a treat!
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Snow and Schedule Changes
We had hoped that the 100th day of school (a big deal!) would be Friday, but now it's looking like Monday....hopefully. I just heard that we are expecting another 8 to 12 inches of snow on Sunday night and into Monday, so we could be looking at another snow day (or maybe a delay). But this is New England, so who knows.
If we have a full day of school on Monday, we will be celebrating 100's Day. This means that we will be doing activities that surround the number 100, and I have lots of fun, hands-on learning planned. If your child would like to bring in a collection of 100 objects (pennies, Pokemon cards, beads, legos, etc.), that's fine. We will be making something containing 100 objects that they can keep and bring home, so I don't like to put pressure on families to come up with something this year. It's a choice, not a have-to.
Valentine's Day is on Tuesday. As long as we have a full day of school, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day on that day. If, however, we miss school Monday and Valentine's Day and 100's Day are on the same day (it's happened before), we will celebrate Valentine's Day on the actual day (Tuesday), and we will celebrate 100's day on Wednesday.
If we have a delay of school on either day, activities will have to be rescheduled as I don't want students who attend school for the morning only to miss out on the fun. Please stay tuned.
The rest of the week is a review week of concepts learned, and it is also the beginning of the Great Kindergarten Kindness Challenge where students will learn about and discuss the concept of kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge was started by a nonprofit group called Kids for Peace and it encourages children to recognize and practice kindness in their daily lives. I feel strongly that this is an important message for all of our children, and I look forward to working with our class on this concept. They are already such a great class!
If we have a full day of school on Monday, we will be celebrating 100's Day. This means that we will be doing activities that surround the number 100, and I have lots of fun, hands-on learning planned. If your child would like to bring in a collection of 100 objects (pennies, Pokemon cards, beads, legos, etc.), that's fine. We will be making something containing 100 objects that they can keep and bring home, so I don't like to put pressure on families to come up with something this year. It's a choice, not a have-to.
Valentine's Day is on Tuesday. As long as we have a full day of school, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day on that day. If, however, we miss school Monday and Valentine's Day and 100's Day are on the same day (it's happened before), we will celebrate Valentine's Day on the actual day (Tuesday), and we will celebrate 100's day on Wednesday.
If we have a delay of school on either day, activities will have to be rescheduled as I don't want students who attend school for the morning only to miss out on the fun. Please stay tuned.
The rest of the week is a review week of concepts learned, and it is also the beginning of the Great Kindergarten Kindness Challenge where students will learn about and discuss the concept of kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge was started by a nonprofit group called Kids for Peace and it encourages children to recognize and practice kindness in their daily lives. I feel strongly that this is an important message for all of our children, and I look forward to working with our class on this concept. They are already such a great class!
Monday, January 30, 2017
Report Cards and Global Play Day
Report cards went home today. Please sign the envelope and return to me. You may keep the report card. If you have any questions, please email me.
Wednesday is Global Play Day! I sent a separate email last week, but as a reminder, students are allowed to bring anything in to play as long as it does not contain batteries or electronics and weapons. We will get additional time outside on Wednesday, so please dress for the weather! I know we are going to have a wonderful day!
Wednesday is Global Play Day! I sent a separate email last week, but as a reminder, students are allowed to bring anything in to play as long as it does not contain batteries or electronics and weapons. We will get additional time outside on Wednesday, so please dress for the weather! I know we are going to have a wonderful day!
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Winterfest Tomorrow!
Winterfest is coming tomorrow! Our class basket is a sight to behold, and I'm sure there will be lots of tickets in our jar.
Winterfest starts at 5 p.m. tomorrow. If you have never been, I highly suggest you try to spend an hour or so at school because you are in for a treat. This is our PTA's biggest fundraiser. The way it works is that you purchase tickets. Those tickets can be used for games, the cake walk, photos with Shakey, or the basket raffle. There will be pizza available for purchase, so bring your family and come for dinner. It really is a lot of fun!
Winterfest starts at 5 p.m. tomorrow. If you have never been, I highly suggest you try to spend an hour or so at school because you are in for a treat. This is our PTA's biggest fundraiser. The way it works is that you purchase tickets. Those tickets can be used for games, the cake walk, photos with Shakey, or the basket raffle. There will be pizza available for purchase, so bring your family and come for dinner. It really is a lot of fun!
Friday, January 6, 2017
Friday, December 23, 2016
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays, everyone! Today, after we read the story The Polar Express, we had a special visitor -- the Conductor! What a surprise!
As we look forward to 2017, I want to wish you all a healthy and happy holiday break!
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