Ms. Amy & Ms. Hilary’s Monthly News

It is hard to believe that it is already February. We have been learning so many great things, that the year is just flying by. Our Reduce, Reuse, Recycle unit was fun and we really learned a lot. We discovered what recycling is, what can be recycled, how to reuse everyday items, where our trash goes after we throw it away and what we can do to help reduce our impact on the earth. Now, off to our next unit!

STEM Profile for this month: Lifecycles: “Life cycle: The stages a living thing goes through during its life.” -kidskonnect.com

·      The lifecycle of humans

·      The lifecycle of plants

·      The lifecycle of animals

·      Worms

·      Butterflies

·      Babies

·      Adults

Important Dates

February 6,7 & 8: Parent-Techer Conferences 3:30 to 7:30pm *see below

February 9: $1 PJ Day

February 14: Valentines Class Celebrations

                        AM – 10:20 to 11:10

                        PM – 2:15 to 3:05

February 17: NO SCHOOL (Friday students)

February 20: President Day – NO SCHOOL

February 23: PBIS reward – Superhero Day & special read aloud in class

February 27 – March 3: Read Across America Week –  reading celebration

    Monday 27 – Crazy Hat Day

    Tuesday 28 – Watch the Green Eggs and Ham movie

    Wednesday March 1 – Movement activities using the Foot Book

    Thursday March 2 – Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!!   Crazy Hair Day        

February 28 – March 1: Spring Class picture days

Parent-Teacher Conferences

*Because Amy will be out of the classroom Thursday February 9^th, conferences for our class will be scheduled for and held on Monday the 6^th through Wednesday the 8^th.

Valentine’s Day Celebration and preparation

We would love to see how creative the kids can get in making a Valentine’s mailboxes for our party! The sky is the limit. Please:

    Let your child’s creativity soar

    Have an opening large enough for at least a small hand to fit in

    Put your child’s name somewhere on the box

    Bring your mailbox to class the morning/afternoon of the 14^th

Please join us in class on the 14^th for a snack, crafts and fun! We again have a parent helping us plan the celebration so look for information in Thursday folders the week before.

As for Valentines….

    Please have one for each child in class (AM 12, PM 12)

    No need to write each child’s name, just your child’s on each

    Trinkets are always fun (but not necessary)

    Please try and stick to healthy treats if you plan to bring any

Reminders

·      Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather and comes with a coat, gloves and a hat. We do go outside if the weather permits.

·      When it is really cold out, you’re always welcome to sign in at the front office and bring your child to class inside as opposed to waiting outside of our door at drop-off.

·      Please check your child’s backpack daily and especially on Thursdays for important information.

·      Remember to collect the items from your child’s Thursday folder and then to send the folder back on Monday. We put papers in it throughout the week.

·      READ, READ, READ and fill out your monthly reading log as you do. Your student can turn in a completed log for a prize. MyON is also a great reading option. Your account information should be on the front of your child’s Thursday folder.

Donations

We are looking for families willing to make & donate Moon Sand or Homemade Playdoh. Both are great for sensory activities and the kids love them!

    Moon Sand:

            5 cups of plain flour

1 cup baby oil

    Homemade Playdoh:

            1 cup flour

1 cup water

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1/3 cup salt

1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

food coloring

Box Tops

Box tops are an easy way to earn money for our school. Thank you to all the families who have collected and turned in box tops this year!!