January 22-25

The temperatures haven't changed...DRATS!  Please make sure your child comes to school with warm clothes. Even though the temperatures are low, they need some fresh air and a break from the classroom so we take them outside 2-3 times a day for about 10 minutes. Hats, mittens and warm coats are essential.

Mark your calendars for February 14th.  We will be presenting our First Grade music program at 1:00 in the gym. We will then continue to celebrate Valentine's day back in our room with a small party.  Please let me know if you would like to help with the planning of this party.

Many parents are asking for additional homework.  We decided to scale back on homework due to family activities this year, so all math, spelling and reading homework has been consolidated into my BINGO homework.  Use this as a guide.  If your child needs more complicated activities, use the math skill and add more difficult numbers, computations or word problems.  If your child is at grade level in reading, have them read more difficult books in place of their book ring and practice summarizing or retelling the story.  There are many websites posted on our school website that allow children to progress at their pace in both reading and math.  Check them out and use this tool in place of a suggested activity.

Don't forget the PTA meeting on January 25th from 12-1.  This is an excellent way to get connected with parents and activities at the school.  They are an amazing group of parents that work so hard to make sure this school excels in meeting their child's needs.  I can't tell you how important this group is and what a difference they make in our school.  Please consider becoming an active parent in this organization.  Come and check it out this Friday, there's no obligation.

January 31st in another important date.  It is our annual Dad's and Donuts!  Dad's are invited to come to school at 7:00 and enjoy a donut with their child(ren).  The students are then given a book and get to show dads their school.  It's a great time and the kids love it!  If dad isn't available or is unable to come, please feel free to invite another role model.  We want all students to come (but they must have an adult present).  Please RSVP.