Math Practice web site

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable winter break. I found the following website with loads of math activities. If your child is inclined to practice click on the following:
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/first/
Please be aware that we have not yet covered all of the areas that are included in the site.

Pajama Day & Class Party!

What a great party! Man, this class really knows how to put together an awesome festivity!!! The food was great and the company even more so. Thank you all for taking the time from your busy schedules to join us, I know the kids really appreciate your having taken the time. Happy Holidays everyone!!!




Pajama Day! We started the day off with a parade around the first floor, we tried the second floor but they were busy working away so we 'quietly' made our way down :) We watched The Polar Express, drank hot chocolate, and decorated a 'Gingerbread' house.

Art portfolios

Art portfolios went home today. All of the great art that the kids created is in the portfolio. I want to extend a HUGE 'Thank you!' to Eunjoo Choi (and Haejun, who helped her mom) for creating the portfolios. She added the names and the ribbon as well, she really went all out! Please thank her when you see her next time.
The kids sorted nouns and adjectives into The Vortex; some even used 'the magic finger!'

News for the Week

NO HOMEWORK will be assigned for this week. Please do look for a special Holiday assignment that will be due upon return from the Winter Break!

We will have a shortened LDC schedule, only 1 week instead of the customary 2 weeks. Please meet us in the cafeteria if you usually meet us in the rotunda.

Thursday, December 17th: Pajama Day and Holiday Party. The children should wear their PJs to school and bring slippers in a bag. They can bring a "special friend" to share at Show and Tell. Our Pajama Day activities will take place in the morning and in the afternoon we will have our class Holiday Party! Several people have already signed up to bring some yummy food, I can't wait!! Ms. Gaston and Ms. Kearns are working out the details for the afternoon. If there is a special tradition that you have and would like to share with the class please let them know and we can include it. This is a great opportunity for the children to learn about many different traditions and have fun at the same time.

Friday, December 18th: Free Dress Day and the last day of school in 2009. Dismissal time is 3:00 p.m., no Extended Day.

Tuesday, Jan. 5th, 2010: classes resume

Main Street Theater's Presentation of Stuart Little

The kids got a chance to join the cast for a photo op. What a treat!

How does a turkey represent a family? Press play to find out!

Family Turkey project on PhotoPeach