Hello Parents! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are staying safe in the snow. There is more snow on this weeks forecast so please keep a close eye on any important updates.
Important Dates & Announcements:
- Valentine’s Day Celebration – February 14th (more details to come)
- Winter Break – February 17th – February 21st (NO SCHOOL)
We are continuing Theme 5 “Imagine It, Make It” and starting Unit 2 “Tools We Use”. BIG Idea: I can use tools to create and build. Knowledge Focus: Children learn how imagination and creativity shape our world. Social-Emotional Focus: Initiative. The theme vocabulary words include: bridge, build, ramp, tools and structure. Math vocabulary words include: next, pattern and repeats.
We will be learning the letter Rr, number 16 and continue to review shapes and colors. We will also continue with our weekly journal’s on Fridays. We will be reading the books “Science Tools”, “The Shape of Things” and “Alphabet Under Construction”. We will continue to learn about influential people of color to honor Black History Month. This week we are taking a closer look at Jackie Robinson’s life and impact he had on society. In honor of Black History Month, we will also create a special project relating to Garrett Morgan and how influential invention.
We are continuing to finish up our Valentine’s Day crafts this week as well. Keep an eye out on the mail, you will receive a special surprise! Also, all recipe papers are due this Wednesday, 2/12. Please return them with your child ASAP along with a photo in a private message. This is incredibly important.
Since we will not be in school for President’s Day, we will be learning about George Washington & Abraham Lincoln. We will be reading several stories about their lives and the importance of a President/what they do for our country. We have created a special project that will be displayed via our Classdojo!
For Jesus Time, Mrs. Maldonado will discuss how Jesus blesses the children. We will also sing the song “Jesus Is My Valentine” in honor of Valentine’s Day and continue to sing “Love in a Box.” We will continue to pray using our new prayer during snack time.
Specials:
Art: Tuesday from 10:45 – 11:15
Chapel: Wednesday’s from 9:30 – 9:45
Gym: Wednesday’s from 2:15 – 2:45
Library: Thursday’s from 11:25 – 11:55
I will be sending homework packets out on Monday which will be due that following Monday. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to me on our Class Dojo app or via email at [email protected]. All communications from me will be posted on Class Dojo. I will be posting more in-depth explanations of our weekly via blogs weekly. If you are reading this blog, send me a red heart emoji via classdojo!
Have a wonderful week! Ü