Wednesday, February 27, 2013

OUR BUSY WEEK!

Hello!
Just a few reminders...

*Parent-Teacher Conferences continue Thursday night!  Thanks for your time and commitment!

*The  Book Parade is Friday at 9:20-10:00!  Please find a spot in the front hallway and enjoy!  We will be reading in our room following the parade in an activity called, STOP, DROP, AND READ!  We would love for you to read with us!  Please remember that as a class we will be representing the book, Ten Apples Up On Top!  If you can, please send your child to school with an apple AND dressed in red, black, or white clothing just like the Cat In The Hat!  Everything else we need for the parade we are making at school!

*I will be gone Friday afternoon and Miss Vanessa will  be teaching kindergarten. 

*Please know that calendars are still available for $10.00 each.  Order forms and calendar samples are in the classroom.  Thank you for your support in our "Bank On Youth" project.  I am happy to report that I was able to order 6 more balance ball chairs for our classroom!


Tuesday, February 26, 2013

BOOK PARADE

YOU ARE INVITED!
PLEASE JOIN US IF YOU CAN FOR A MEADOW LANE TRADITION!

WHO:  Dr. Seuss Loving Kindergartners & Other Students
WHAT:  Meadow Lane Book Parade
WHERE:  The Halls of Meadow Lane School
WHEN:  FRIDAY, March 1st
TIME:  9:20-10:00

As a CLASS we are going to "BE" the Dr. Seuss Book, TEN APPLES UP ON TOP!
We are making hats at school!
We are making apple stacks at school!
We are organizing props at school!

PLEASE HELP US BY:
*dressing your child in red, black, or white clothes on Friday
*sending 1-3 apples to school on Thursday or Friday


Dr. Seuss ABC Book from last year!

Hats!  Hats!  Hats!





Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Do you BELIEVE in me?

Do you believe in me?

Do you believe in me?

Do you believe in me?

Do you believe in me?



YES, I DO!
I am so excited to share all of the wonderful things we are doing and learning in kindergarten with all of you next week at Parent-Teacher Conferences!  Remember that conferences are on Tuesday and Thursday!  Just like in October, please be ready to let me know at the beginning of your conference if there is anything you would like me to specifically answer/address as we chat for 15 minutes about your child.  As we look through your child's work, I hope to discuss the following topics:

writing:  telling a story - using conventions - sharing information - making it interesting
math:  number partners / math mountains
being respectful & responsible:  making good choices to be smarter!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Happy Heart Day!

Just a quick reminder that we would love to have you join us for our Valentine's Day Party on Thursday!  We will be celebrating from 2:45-3:38.  We hope to see you!

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT!

Hello!
I am hoping to chat with you a lot in the upcoming days.  We have many activities and events during the next five weeks leading up to Spring Break in March!  I also want to start sharing some writing samples and ideas with you as we look down the road to our end-of-the-year writing test.  Yes...kindergartners have a two day writing test!  Oh, it is so fun to watch kindergarten authors and illustrators blossom and grow!  Please update your calendars with the following information! 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
RECYCLE DAY
*Please send the items you have been saving at home to school!  You may send the "saved" items with your child, drop them off in my room at your convenience, or bring them with you when you pick up your child after school.  Please do whatever is easiest for you.  Thank you!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
MISS SAWYER GONE
*I will be gone on Friday at a doctor's appointment.
*Mrs. Welsh  (Miss Vanessa) will be teaching kindergarten.  Please remind your child in the morning that I will not be at school and ask them to be extra special nice to Miss Vanessa!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY 2:45-3:30
*Please join us for the party!
*If you cannot join us, please know that you may send a grandparent, neighbor, friend, aunt/uncle, or other adult to celebrate with your child.
*Instructions for making, bringing, and sharing valentines will be in this Wednesday's Folder.  Please find the note and have fun!

FEBRUARY 26 & 28
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
*Schedules will be coming home as soon as the office coordinates dates and times.
*Please look for a schedule in next week's Wednesday Folder.

FEBRUARY & MARCH
"BANK ON YOUTH" CLASSROOM SAVING PROJECT
*More details to come in tomorrow's post and in Wednesday Folders!