Dinosaurs

This week we began our two week unit all about "Dinosaurs". We talked about how these animals were all different sizes, some with two legs, some with four, some that could fly, and some that could swim. We also focused on the letter Dd and the number 9.

We will continue next week with our dinosaur theme and end the week with our first field trip. We will be going to see Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Please be sure to send your child's $4 for their drink and popcorn by Wed./Thurs. if you haven't already! Next week we will be focusing on the letter Mm and the number 10.

Our classroom Zipper Club is getting fuller!!! Thank you for helping your child be independent in getting their jacket on and latched all by themselves.

Reminders:
--Next Mon./Tues. we will be having our brush-on varnish days for those that signed up at the start of the year.
--Our Valentine's Celebration will be February 13th and 14th in the afternoon. More info will be coming next week.
--Early Release: Thursday, Feb. 14th-dismissal at 1:57.
--February's FBI event will be the 15th from 9-11:00 at the Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum. More information coming soon.
--Spring Break: March 18-22nd.

Arctic Animals

This week our theme was "Arctic Animals" and we learned about polar bears and penguins and how they never would really meet in the wild.  We made a few animal crafts and practiced our cutting, gluing, and direction following skills.  We also focused on the letter Pp and the number 8.

Next next two weeks, our theme will be "Dinosaurs".

Reminders:
--The January FBI event is tomorrow for those who signed up.
--No school Monday, Jan. 21st due to teacher inservice.
--Our first field trip is coming up, the notes went home this week!
--Pre-K Valentine's celebrations will be Feb. 13th and 14th, more info to come soon.
--Early Release Thursday, Feb. 14th for all grades

Snow & Snowmen

These last two weeks we have been talking about snowmen, snow, things we wear to stay warm in the snow, and what happens to snow and ice when it gets warm.  We have been focused on the letter Ww and the number 7 as well.  

This week our theme is "Arctic Animals".  

Reminders:
--Report cards will be coming home this week, if you have any questions about them please ask. Remember, the goal is to have "B's" by the end of the school year. 
--Our Families Being Involved event will be this Friday for those who signed up for ice skating at the Simek Center.
--No school on Monday, Jan. 21st due to teacher inservice.
--Our first field trip will be on the 30th and 31st, we will be going to the movie theater! More info coming home soon.