February 23-27, 2009

I cannot believe that the third nine weeks of school is almost over. As I reflect back to August it always amazes me how much the children learn each year. I have great confidence that everyone is well on their way to learning even more in second grade!

A huge thank you to Missy Breedlove and all the other parents who helped with the yummy Valentine's Day Party! The children had a wonderful time and enjoyed exchanging Valentine Cards!

We are completely out of Kleenex and paper towels, and we are on our last container of Clorox Wet Wipes. If you would like to send some we would be most appreciative. Thank you to Angie Granberry and Lee Feurst who sent in items last time.

On Friday, March 6th our school will "Walk for Diabetes." If you would send in your collection envelope as soon as possible. This fundraiser is for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information on juvenile diabetes you can visit www.jdrf.org. Thank you for your help and support!

If you would like to purchase Spring Pictures money is due no later than Monday, March 2nd. Late orders will not be accepted.

We will be busy as always learning new things this week in Room 123. Our book focus for reading will be Umbrella by Jan Brett. We will be doing a unit study on the Rainforest. In language we will practice using commas when listing things in a series. Our Math unit will be concentrating on patterns, continuing patterns, identifying patterns, and creating patterns.

Next week is Read Across America (March 2-6) our theme is:

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child."

We have many fun learning activities planned for each day!

Monday ~ Visiting Readers
If you would like to visit our classroom one day this week and read your favorite book to us, please let me know. We would love to have you!!

Tuesday ~ Red, White and Black Day ~ Students may wear red, white and/or black in honor of Dr. Seuss.

Wednesday ~ Bring in your ONE FAVORITE book to share with the class. Please assist your child in picking out one of their very favorite books. Discuss this with your child, why it is a favorite, what they like most about it, etc.

Thursday ~ Book Character Parade! This will take place at 1:30. I will send home a note explaining the Book Character Parade later on this week.

Friday ~ Dr. Seuss Day ~ We will finish our fun week with several Dr. Seuss learning stations in our classroom!

Hope you had a happy Monday~

Thanksgiving comes but once a year, but reasons to give thanks are always here!