February 10, 2013

The 100th Day of School:  Thank you for your generous contributions to our 100th Day Trail Mix.  The children had a fantastic time sorting their bags of trail mix and counting each item.  It was a great math activity.  We also enjoyed seeing the 100th Day projects our friends in other classes created.  We tried talking for 100 seconds, clapping our hands for 100 seconds and laying down and being quiet for 100 seconds.  Okay, I confess.  I let the last one go for a little longer than 100 seconds.  :)

Valentine's Day:  If you would like to contribute fruit to our "brunch", please click on our sign up sheet.
Valentine Brunch Sign Up

Cards can be brought to school on Thursday, February 14.  Please include everyone in our class if you choose to send in cards.

Guest Teachers:  Ms. Leanne Lapierre has been covering in our classroom in the afternoon for the last few days.  Ms Lapierre is a licensed teacher and has been a long term substitute in a first grade classroom at MES.  She will continue to be in our classroom most Tuesday and Friday afternoons.  I am excited to share that Mrs. Stephanie Eddy has recovered from her medical situation.  Starting next week, she will be returning to our classroom three days each week.  Mrs. Eddy will be in the classroom Monday afternoons, all day Wednesday and on Thursday afternoons.  If there is a day when neither Mrs. Eddy nor Ms. Lapierre are available, Mrs. Harding or Mrs. Lamphere will be in the classroom.  This schedule will create continuity while I remain on a reduced work schedule.

Parent Teacher Conferences:
KINDERGARTEN CONFERENCES WILL NOT BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5.
In order to have our conferences include as much current information as possible, we will wait for our conferences.  Report cards will be sent home on March 18.  Conference times will be available that week.  I will post an electronic sign up once the days and times are finalized.

Coming Events:

Monday, February 11:  The 100th Day of School!  Library today.  Please return your book.
Tuesday, February 12:  Art today. (Ms. Lapierre pm)
Wednesday, February 13:  PE today.  Please bring sneakers. (Ms. Lapierre)
Thursday, February 14:  Valentine's Day.  If you wish to bring cards, please bring them today for ALL of the children in our class.  If you are donating items for our "brunch", please have your contribution at school by 8:45 am.  Thank you!   Music today. (Ms. Lapierre pm)
Friday, February 15:  PE today.  Please bring sneakers. (Ms. Lapierre)

Monday, February 18:  All kindergarten teachers will be in an all day meeting.  Library today.  Please return your book. (Mrs. Eddy)
Tuesday, February 19:  Art today. (Ms. Lapierre pm)
Wednesday, February 20:  PE today.  Please bring sneakers.  (Mrs. Eddy)
Thursday, February 21:  Music today. (Mrs. Eddy pm)
Friday, February 22:  PE today.  Please bring sneakers. (Ms. Lapierre)

School Vacation:  Saturday, February 23 - Tuesday, March 5.  We will see you on Wednesday, March 6!