Week of December 14

We have had a fun week, full of holiday excitement.

This week we finished our alphabet study and set a new goal for independent reading.  We have been writing about Christmas and practiced writing O in our handwriting books.  We have had a really fun week in math too.  We have taken a break from Envision and been learning about odd and even numbers, counting by 5s, and reviewing drawing pictures to show what addition equations mean.  (Even Steven and Odd Todd was a big hit!)

Counting by 5s

Counting by 5s

Counting by 5s

We made presents for our parents.  The presents turned out very cute.  My advice to you, without telling you what exactly we made is:

• Open on Christmas or before, as you choose.  

• They are breakable.  My advice is to bake for 30 minutes on 350 degrees.  

• They have been already baked, but will retain their colors with a little bit longer in the oven.  

• Also, hand-washing is best.  

We had our first rehearsal as a school today and you are in for a treat.  The kids know the song and sing loud enough to hear.  Hooray!  Speaking of the show, here is the link for costumes.

Remember:
Library is still on Monday next week.
There is NO SHOW AND TELL next week.
Tuesday is a 12:00 dismissal day.  No aftercare.  You are welcome to pick your child up from class directly after the show (11:15ish).
No folders are necessary on Tuesday.

Please let me know if you know that your child will not be here next week.  Also, please let me know if you are staying in town and would like to try your green thumb on our class flower boxes over Christmas break.