Sledding Fun!

Well, when it snows we need to make the best of it.  What better way to do that than to go sledding and enjoy a little hot chocolate!  We had a blast together after our strenuous 2 day week:)

Welcome Back!

It has been a short yet crazy week back!  I had so much fun hearing from all of the children about their break.  We took some time to wrap up 2013 by discussing some of the memories that stood out the most.  We talked about our New Year’s resolutions and discussed ways that we felt we could have the best year ever!  Weekly reports and spelling will resume next weekJ

Math:  We are currently working on unit 5.  In this unit we practice reading and making picture graphs, bar graphs, and tally charts.  We also continue learning about measurement, place value, perimeter, and decimals.  To practice our multiplication facts we start out our math time with games to help make learning the facts fun.  We will continue doing timed tests until the end of the year and celebrate in May with a Sundae party!

Science:  We are finishing our unit on forces in motion.  The children had a great time and we learned through many experiments about forces, motion, friction, inertia, and gravity.

Language Arts:  We are reading Traders In Time and enjoying the tale of two brothers who travel back in time 300 years ago in Michigan. 

During our writing workshop we have and continue to work on informational writing.

Computer Lab:  We continue to practice our typing skills.  We also have been doing activities to practice our math facts!

Dates to remember:

January 2014

16 PTO meeting in MC at 7 pm

28 LATE START at 10:40 am for all K-5 students (PD for staff)

 

February 2014

6 PTO meeting in MC at 7 pm

8 Jump Rope for Heart—H.S.

14 Valentine parties

17 Mid-Winter Break

18 NO SCHOOL for students – ( PD Day for Staff )

28 End of 2nd trimester

 

March 2014

5 & 6 Parent Teacher conferences 5-8 pm. School in session all day

7 NO SCHOOL

13 PTO Mtg. @ 7:00 in MC

14 VLV Carnival

 

This Week...

Tuesday:  Holiday activities and Mrs. Whitmore reading to our class.

 

Wednesday:  Finish Holiday activities.

 

Thursday:  Caroling in the gym.

Christmas parties starting at 2:20.

 

Friday:  P.J. day and watch The Polar Express.

Caroling at the end of the day and Mrs. Osobrn’s class quilt will be raffled off.

 

Thank you to everyone for your generous donations to the Giving Tree.  I am amazed at how much all of you gave.  Thanks a million!!!

This Week...

Due to the busy weeks ahead, I would like to send you a short list of what we have going on.  Some are things at home and some are to just let you know what may be going on here at schoolJ

 

Today:  Finish Holiday Heritage Projects.

We are on Channel 13 at 6 pm and 11 pm

 

Tuesday:  Turn in Holiday Heritage Projects.

*If you need more time please let me know.

1-1:30  Christmas caroling in the gym.

2:30-3  Mr. Siegel reading to our class.

 

Wednesday:  11-12 Secret Santa shopping.

 

Thursday:  9:50-10:20  Christmas caroling in the gym.

 

Friday:  Spelling test

All donations to the Giving Tree need to be in.  I will be delivering all of the gifts at this point.  Thank you again for your extreme generosity!!!

 

 

Holiday Program

I am always so impressed with our fabulous music teacher Mrs. Good.  She is an amazing leader and the children were absolutely fabulous tonight!

The Giving Project

The Giving Project

Our class has the wonderful opportunity to sponsor two families this year for Christmas. In addition to the needs of the children in these families, we are also putting together items needed to create their family holiday meal. Below you will find the needs of the children as well as food items requested. Thank you so much for your consideration to share the Christmas joy!

 

11 year old boy                                 Meal Needs

Remote control helicopter              2 Canned Veggies (corn, peas, etc)

Lego set                                           2 Instant Mashed Potatoes

Ripley’s Believe it or not book         2 Stuffing Mix

Sweatshirt size L boys                     2 Gravy in a jar

Socks                                                2 Quick Bread or Corn Muffin Mix

 

                                                          2 Jars Applesauce or canned fruit

9 ear old girl                                     2 Canned pumpkin and pie crust

Size 10/12 top                                    2 Cake Mix

Craft books

Polly Pockets (*turkeys are already being provided

Christmas Socks for each meal)

Size 8 pants

 

17 year old girl                            13 year old girl

Body spray                                   Texting  gloves

Lotion Flavored                            lip gloss set

Christmas socks                            Women’s M top

Nail polish/nail care kit                 Christmas socks

Make-up set                                   Bracelet loom kit

 

15 year old girl

Body spray

lotion

Christmas socks

Nail polish/nail care kit

Make-up set

 

This Week

Just want to let you know of a few things for the week.  First of all, we had an exciting assembly today about rainforest animals.  I think the kids really loved watching me hide my face when the snake came out:) 

Due to the assembly we will be going to library tomorrow morning.  We also will be filmed to be on Channel 13's salute to schools.  I will let you know when that will air.  Have a wonderful week!