Wow! What an exciting week! We enjoyed performing the Russian Peppermint Dance on stage on Thursday and are so glad so many of you were able to come see us! Mrs. Sullivan and I were very proud of all the hard work the students put into making it a huge success!
We enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Jimenez and Rebecca this week. They came in to teach us a little about Hanukkah. They helped us make menorahs with our handprints and taught us how to play the dreidel game. It was a lot of fun!
We talked a lot about other traditions that we celebrate, especially around the holidays. Each student had a chance to share what they celebrate and the fun things they do with their families. I enjoyed listening to each one of them and hope you all enjoy the celebrations that will be going on this next week!
We had a whole-school assembly today focusing on being kind and caring. We enjoyed watching a relay where students dressed teachers up like snowmen, we watched a movie made by students about kindness, and listened as many students and teachers were recognized for acts of kindness.
The students brought home a lot of stuff in brown paper bags today. There are several art projects and even a holiday gift for you! I apologize in advance for all the glitter that will soon be all throughout your homes!
I also sent home a packet of books and papers. It contains a letter about guided reading instruction that will start next month, two books at your child’s reading level, the list of Kindergarten high frequency words, some name writing practice sheets, some lined writing paper, a blank January writing journal, a 100s chart, a couple of math games, and a reading log. None of the activities in the packet need to be returned but I would be happy to look at whatever your child completes and sends back in. Feel free to copy any of the pages so you have extra sheets to use. Your child can write in their journals, record books they are reading, practice the high frequency words, practice counting to 100, and have fun playing the math game!
We would also like to thank all of you for all the thoughtful and generous holiday gifts you have given to both of us and especially for all your support this year so far. We look forward to working with your children more in 2017! Have a fun-filled and safe holiday and a very Happy New Year!
Melanie Duncan and Mary Sullivan
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