Nursery Rhymes

This week our theme was Nursery Rhymes. We have read several different ones trying to find the words that rhyme with each other. We also worked on making up nonsense rhyming words to strengthen our concept of similar endings of words. We also focused on the letter Nn and reviewed the number 3. 

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thurs. the 3rd from 3:45-6:30. Please remember these are only for those requested by the teacher or parent. If I did not request a conference with you then we have either already discussed the concerns in a recent meeting or I do not have any concerns at this point and your student is on track for the remainder of the school year and we do not need to have a formal meeting scheduled. I am willing to meet outside of this day if needed or we can do email exchanges or phone conferences. If you have scheduled a meeting with me that I did not request and would rather change to just emailing/phone call about any concerns you have please let me know. 

Next week we will be talking all about Dr. Seuss! This is a fun week with Cat in the Hat projects and lots of silly stories. We will also be focusing on the letter Rr and reviewing the number 4. 

***The Simek Library in Medford is hosting a special celebration for Dr. Seuss' birthday on Tuesday, March 1st from 6:30-7:30. There will be a readings from local children's heroes (a fireman, policeman, financial advisor, and doctor), songs, and a special treat with the Cat in the Hat.

Reminders:
--We have our Feb. Families Being Involved Event is this afternoon at 1:15 in the Stetsonville gym for those who signed up to come watch a movie with us. 
--We will be having our school wide PBIS celebration this Wed. and Thurs. During our lunch (11:20-11:50) on those days we will be having a beach party. Feel free to dress up in beach attire, no swimsuits though please! 
--MAES is hosting a Science and Technology family night on March 15th from 3:30-5:30. The goal is to provide parents with information on the kids of technology we use, provide interactive play time, and showcase the 3rd and 4th graders projects from the optional science fair. There will be a light meal, so be sure to fill out the form that was sent home so we can have enough food!
--The next FBI event for March is on Friday, the 18th. The sign up slips are due this Wed. and Thurs. to be sure that we can have enough lifeguards at our swimming event at the MASH pool. 

Games

Last week our theme was Games. We had the chance to play a variety of games with our high school buddies on Wed. and Mrs. Mildbrand's 4th grade class on Thurs. We talked about how it is important to take turns, follow the rules, be a good sport about winning and losing, and to have fun while playing games. We also focused on the letter Gg and reviewed the number 2. 

I hope everyone enjoyed their early release and extra day off from school!

Reminders:
--The students at MAES filled the big PBIS shield and so we are having a beach party themed lunch in March. PreK will be having our beach party lunch on Wednesday, March 2nd and Thursday, March 3rd. More information will be coming soon.
--The next Families Being Involved event is Friday, Feb. 26th at Stetsonville Elementary. Sign up slips are due this week. 
--Parent/Teacher Conferences are being held Thursday, March 3rd. These are only for those requested by the teacher or parent. 

Valentine's week

This week was all about Valentine's and showing our friends and families that we care about them. We talked about how we can make others feel good by being nice to them, saying nice things, giving hugs and high fives, and sharing toys and stories with them. The students also made Valentine decorations, a panda made of hearts and a love bug where we talked about symmetry. We also focused on the letter Vv and reviewed the number 1. 

We had a visit from Dr. Sally and Dr. Ben from the Gelhaus Dental Clinic! The students learned about the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth, knowing which food and treats are better for our teeth than others, and what to expect at a visit to the dental office. The Gelhaus Dental Clinic generously donated goodie bags to each student too! What a great Valentine's treat. :-)

Thank you to the families that created special valentines for residents at a local nursing home. This is something that truly brightens their day. 

Next week we will be having games as our theme and discussing rules for playing games with friends. There will be a fun games session where we get to play various games with our high school buddies and 4th graders. We will also be focusing on the letter Gg and reviewing the number 2. 

Reminders:
--Early Release on Thursday, Feb. 18th. Dismissal is at 1:52
--No School on Friday, Feb. 19th
--The next Families Being Involved event will be Friday, Feb. 26th at SES. More information will be coming home this week

Dinosaurs 2

This week we continued our theme of dinosaurs. A special thank you to the Broadway Theatre for helping us enjoy our very first field trip of the year! The students really enjoyed watching Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and having our popcorn and drink treat. We also focused on the letter Oo and the number 10.

Next week we will be focusing on Valentine's Day and Dental Health, the letter Vv and reviewing number 1. 

Reminders:
--Valentine's Party will be the 10th and 11th. If you choose to send valentine's or treats for your child to share, please address them "To my friend From ___." We have cherry, apple, honey, strawberry, and red dye #40 allergies.  
--Our family project for February is due Mon./Tues. so we can be sure the nursing home residents get their specially made valentine's in time for their celebrations. 
--Early Release: Thursday, Feb. 18th
--No school: Friday, Feb. 19th
--Our next Families Being Involved event will be Friday, Feb. 26th at 1:15 in Stetsonville-more information coming home next week.