Sunday, March 2, 2014

Hello March!

Classroom Need:  Each student needs to bring in one empty toilet tissue roll by Thursday.  

Nancy's Italian Ice is Monday for $1.00.

The poem last week is a favorite of mine as you can see your child's thinking.  It took us two days to do that poem and the students were so shocked to find out the real identity of the pet.  Return poetry journals on Monday for a new poem. 

In Monday's binder look for a permission slip for a field trip to the Montgomery Art Museum on Thursday, March 13.  This  field trip is sponsored by MPS so there is no cost involved.  It is free!  Parents are not needed on this field trip.  We literally exit the bus into the auditorium of the museum.  We will see a puppet show.  After the puppet show, we view ONE piece of art.  Then it is time to return to the bus.  There is not room in the auditorium for parents. I can assure you the students are safe and accounted for.  All that is required of you is for you to sign and return the permission slip and make sure we are dressed in our yellow field trip t-shirt on March 13.

This week in reading we are learning blends.  We will learn beginning and ending blends.  I am going to send home extra homework starting on Tuesday.  Look for blending homework on Tuesday, Wednesday,  and Thursday of this week.  High Frequency Words:  one, two, three, four, five.

In math, we are working with subtraction and understanding that subtraction is the opposite of addition.  We are learning to read number sentences and identify if we are adding or subtracting.  Look for February calendar pages in Monday's binder.


The missing camera was found under a cushion last week. So here is a very happy photo album Super Hero - Stephen Fite Field Trip  (click on the link) of some outstanding super heroes - very much worth the wait.  These set of photos make me smile.  Just shows how important dramatic play is in early childhood education!


Another missing group of photos was the making of our Valentine Mailboxes.  A lot of thought and love went into those very important mailboxes.  It was like a heart explosion erupted in the classroom. Here is the making of Valentine's Mailboxes


 This special person of the week has waited patiently while the camera was missing.  Thankful for the life skill of  patience!   Each time this mom comes to visit Room 114, one member of our class always comes up to me at some point and quietly whispers  (or maybe in a regular voice says) "I like the way she talks!"  Check out Special Person #13


March 3 - March 7 is Read Across America Week.  Our school  has several events planned .  Use this as a guide to keep track of the events.

Monday, March 3:  DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time at some point during the day.  Everyone will take a break from  learning and read for 30 minutes.   Your child can bring some books from home if he/she wants to.  Just make sure it is not a sentimental book because accidents do happen and that all books are labeled.  We will spread out in our classroom and use our nap mats for personal space. 

Tuesday, March 4th:  Crazy Socks Day (wear crazy socks in honor of Dr. Seuss.)  Dr. Seuss' birthday was March 2 so there is an emphasis on Dr. Seuss during American Education Week.

Wednesday, March 5th:  Volunteers can come into the classroom to read to Room 114.  I can probably  accommodate your schedule, so let me know if you want to read to us. We are a book loving class!

Thursday, March 6th: Silly Hat Day - again this is in honor of Dr. Seuss. Don't have a silly hat then a regular hat will do.  NOTE:  Room 114 will  NOT be sharing hats for obvious reasons.

Friday, March 7:  Character Parade at 2:00 PM.  Students will dress up as a favorite character from a BOOK.  Students will need a sign with the character name and book.    Don't stress about the sign:  Write it down on poster paper and attach a ruler to carry.  Or write it on paper and attach a ribbon and wear it around your neck. You can bring the book too.

This is a sweet parade and you are invited to attend.  The parade STARTS at 2:00 pm.  Meet in the lunchroom.  Get there in enough time to sign in at the office.  The lunchroom will start allowing parents in at 1:30.  The entire school will parade across the stage.   Wait until the parade is over and come back to Room 114 and we will be dressed for some class photos.


March book order forms will be in Monday's binder.  Book orders are optional.  If you order on-line, use code GL88R.  Money and orders are due  by Friday, March 7.  

Contact me with any questions or concerns.

Upcoming Dates:
3.7  Character Book Parade @ 2:00 
3.13  Kindergarten Field Trip to the Art Museum (wear yellow field trip t-shirts) - no chaperones
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 
5.23:  Kindergarten Program followed by a Room 114 Celebration @ 9:00 
 

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