Monday, December 7, 2009

Reminder: Class Gift

If you would like to contribute to a class gift for Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Huddleston, please send your contribution in a closed envelope addressed to Meredith Yahne, c/o Olivia through the folder mail. Many thanks!

Reminders; News from Mrs. Barrett

Our letter-sound of the week is /Aa/. Please sign up for the Angel Tree if you'd like to donate! Show and tell for items beginning with the letter-sound /Aa/ need to be sent in on 12/11 and they will be returned to you the same day.

Please continue working on fair trade money problems at home. For example, Charlie has 5 pennies. Does he need 1 nickel or 1 dime to buy crayons that cost 10 cents?. Does Charlie have enough money? Why or Why not? If you have any questions concerning the math homework, please let Mrs. Barrett know.

Upcoming "Winter Holiday" events are as follows:
12/11/09 "Polar Express" Read Aloud and "Literature Response" with our Book Buddies. Children may wear pajamas to school. No slippers please.

12/17/09 "Winter Holiday Party" in Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Huddleston's class from 12:45-1:45. If you can help, please complete the handout that was sent home in your child's book bag on last Friday.

Parents are welcome to attend the "Winter Holiday Party." Also, please let Mrs. Barrett know if you would like to help take the holiday tree" down at the end of the party and before dismissal on 12/17/09. Thanks.

12/21/09- through 1/4/09 NO SCHOOL DUE TO WINTER HOLIDAYS! Students return to school on 1/5/10. Teachers return to school for "Teacher Work day" on 1/4/10.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Upcoming Holiday Events; Dates and Needed Supplies

Gingerbread house building: Children will make milk carton gingerbread houses out of icing and graham crackers.

December 11, Pajama Day and Book Buddy Polar Bear Literature Experience: Hot chocolate and candy canes make for a cozy reading. Wear your PJ's but leave the slippers at home!

December 17, Class Holiday Party at 12:45: Children will play games and build ice cream sundaes. All are welcome to attend and join the fun.

Here's what we need:

small toys and prizes for games and goody bags
spoons, holiday napkins, holiday bowls for the sundaes
sprinkles and syrups for the ice cream
4 plastic seasonal tablecloths
wrapped candies for the bingo markers
goody bags
candy canes
hot chocolate
small cups for hot drinks

Please send back your family's choices on the paper sign up sheet with your child's folder. Each family will receive notification of which of their choices to send in next week.

Many thanks!

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