Learing in Room 114 Results in Mini- Explosions

What a great way to end a week.  Our Friday afternoon was spent with mini-explosions, recipes for mixing colors, fine motor development that included painting and math instruction.  Can't beat early childhood education!   For a glimpse into our afternoon, click the link A Friday Afternoon.  Thanks to the parents who volunteered their time and the families that sent in supplies.  The children have no idea how loved they are by all the families.  We will do more activities like this soon and will need more volunteers.

Dads are invited to come up on Tuesday or Wednesday morning for a sweet treat compliments of the PTA.  Donuts for Dads runs from 7:15-8:00. 

Our Valentine's Day party is Friday from 1:30 - 2:15.  Come and help transform the classroom at 1:00 or show up for the celebration at 1:30.  We will use the same procedures for check outs similar to the Christmas Party.  I cannot release your child without the slip of paper from the office.  Contact Mrs. K for more information about the party and how you can help.

Information went home last week about class picture day.

Book orders will be in binders on Monday.  Book orders are optional.  If you choose to order on-line, use the code GL88R.  Money is due on Friday.  

Our Valentine poem last week was so popular because the children could read it without my help immediately upon sight.  Then there was the song about money.  We will be talking about and identifying the value of  coins all month.  The poem this week is meant to help us make mental images in our heads as we hear words.  Learning to read is such an exciting time!  Please make sure poetry journals are returned on Monday.

Remember that Monday, February 17 is teacher in-service day.  There is no school for students on February 17.  Enjoy your three day weekend. 

This week you will receive information about grade level t-shirts.  Grade level t-shirts can be worn every Tuesday with jeans for the remainder of the school year.   The cost of the grade level t-shirt is $12.00.   The Kindergarten grade level t-shirt is  precious and sentimental.  The first few weeks of school, we had the students draw a portrait of their face and  they wrote their name to be used on our t-shirt.   Only the  portraits from our class will be on our t-shirt.  I've included a picture of our t-shirt from last year to help you visualize.  It will be a different color this year.  The ONLY day that you can order this t-shirt is on Tuesday, February 18.  This is a ONE DAY sale only.  I realize you have had the opportunity to purchase a variety of t-shirts at Blount, but this t-shirt is the one the students enjoy the most.  Look for the order form later this week and the ONLY day to turn in money for Kindergarten is Tuesday, February 18.

Nancy's Italian Ice is Monday for $1.00.

Field trip money is due Friday, February 14 for the February 21 field trip to see Henry and Mudge.  Our final field trip is in May to the zoo.

This is a review/benchmark week in reading. Keep reviewing the high frequency words at home.  Those words need to be read instantly and accurately upon sight.  No sounding out or hesitating.    If you are looking for ways to freshen up the learning at home, check out this link for high frequency words. 

We will be finishing up addition this week in math.  Next up will be subtraction.

Heads up:  On Friday, February 28 is a school wide book character parade.  This is my favorite day of the school year as children come to school dressed up as character from literary works. NOTE:  This is not a day to wear your Halloween costume.  Rather, this is a day set aside for characters from books that your children love to read. You will need to make a sign with the name of the character and the book the character is from.    You are invited to attend this parade and will want to attend! Last year, the parade was at 9:30 so I'm assuming it will be the same time this year.  I will let you know  the definite time as soon as I am told. 

Somewhere in my classroom in a very safe place is my camera.  Hopefully I will find it on Monday and next week you can see pictures from our Stophen Fite field trip and our special person of the week.

Contact me with any questions you may have.  Hope to see you on Friday for a special day to celebrate the friendship of Room 114.

Upcoming dates:
2.11 and 2.12  Donuts with Dad
2.14  Valentine's Day Party  1:30-2:15
2.17  No school for students:  teacher in-service day
2.21  Box Top Collection
2.28  Character Book Parade
3.14 Room 114's March Crafternoon  @ 1:30  (Come at 1:00 to set up)
3.24-3.28  Spring Break
4.18:  School in session due to weather make up day