This week we will learn about Groundhog's Day as we begin the month of February. I'm guessing that Punxsutawney Phil will predict a late spring, but you never know! We will read some fun books and work on a craft to go along with our learning. We will also continue to learn about penguins this week. We have read many different nonfiction books and have watched some really interesting video clips of penguins. We love watching penguins jump out of the water and slide on their bellies! They sure are fantastic swimmers.
Last week we began working on Daily Five literacy activities. During this time the children rotate through different literacy stations while I meet with small groups of readers. Your children will again be bringing books home to read with you periodically. Please be sure to send the books back the next day so that other children and teachers can use them. They are so very excited to be taking off as readers. We have been doing a great job. Thank you for your support with this! :)
During writing, we have begun working on information books. We are writing teaching or 'how to' stories about many different topics. Some examples are: How To...ride a bike, make a sandwich, build a snowman, go sledding. We are learning that we know how to do lots of different things and that we can write books to teach other people how to do these things too! We will continue with this new writing unit for several weeks.
During the month of February we will celebrate Valentine's Day and the 100th Day of School. The 100th Day of School will take place on Thursday, February 12th. We thought it would be fun to dress up like 100 year old ladies and gentlemen on this day! Valentine's Day will be celebrated on Friday, February 14th. We thought this would be a great day to 'dress fancy'! We will also be exchanging Valentine's Day cards and sharing some treats. I will send home a note this week with a class list of names. Please do not attach food or candy to the cards. Pencils or stickers are fine, but please avoid food related items. Thank you!
One last reminder, please be sure to send in winter snow gear each day. The children have so much fun playing in the snow during recess. Writing your child's name or initials inside clothing items is helpful for when items get mixed up or lost. We are becoming more independent each day! :)
As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to a great week with your children.
Sincerely,
Eileen Browne
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