For starters, I am sure you may have noticed the Minnesota Vikings gifts we received from the Vikings. We tried to contact the Minnesota Vikings to see if any players would be available to Skype in and read aloud to our class for World Read Aloud Day in March. We began tweeting the Vikings and awaited a response. Luckily, they responded! Unfortunately, we were told that the Vikings are away from the facility and are spending time with their family and friends, so there would not be any players available to read to the class. However, because we are suck loyal fans, the Vikings sent us free gifts, which included a key chain, a poster with the team roster, and a sticker. We were super excited to get those cool gifts that we are busily writing thank you cards to the Vikings. Thanks Vikes!
On Friday, we discussed in some detail the Chinese New Year. We learned several things about the history of the holiday, the celebrations, and beliefs. There is more that we are doing today as we are going to create a few craft items, including an edible one, to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Yum! Your child will also post on their Kids Blog page some facts about the Chinese New Year, so look onto there and make a comment! Enjoy!
Conferences
will take place this week. I want to
remind you that your child will attend conferences with you this week. The students have been practicing and are excited (actually nervous) about sharing things with
you. Being that the conferences are only
15-20 minutes long, I wanted to let you know that if you are scheduled for a
conference time and a conference is still in session, please come in and start
the conference and I will join you towards the end of the conference. Some conferences may overlap, as one conference
may take a little longer to finish up, so please come in at your time so you
can start your conference on time and finish on time. Thanks!
On Wednesday, February 13th, your child will partake on their first experience in a "STEM" grant that the kindergarten, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade received. Your child will be creating a wind turbine out of various items and testing to see if they can make it move. Ask your child about their experience on Wednesday. I know they are all excited to try it out!
Thursday, February 14th, is Valentine's Day and the class is excited to exchange valentines. The students are not
expected to bring valentines. However,
if your child chooses to bring valentines, he/she must bring them for the whole
class. Also, we are NOT making Valentine's boxes/bags to put valentines in. If your child would like to make a box/bag at home for valentines, feel free to do so and bring to school on Thursday. I am attaching a class list so
that your child can fill out valentines if he/she would like. Again, this is optional. Your child can bring in his or her valentines anytime between now and Thursday. Thank you!
Lastly, there are 1-hour early
dismissals both Monday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 12th,
due to parent/teacher conferences. There
is no school on Friday, February 15th, as it is a teacher
compensation day. There is also no
school on Monday, February 18th.
Thanks!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. I look forward to visiting with you at conferences. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. McCarville
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