Reading:  We are working on identifying supporting details the author gives to support the main idea.  We have read a number of non-fiction books to practice this.   Next week we are starting an author study of Mo Willems!  

Writing:  The kids are getting very good at writing opinion pieces.  They need to state an opinion and then give a few reasons why they think that way.  

Math:  We are spending lots of time getting ready for our 100th day of school.  We are also having fun playing games that help us add 1 to a number quickly.

Behavior:  We did not have our color charts in our folders this week for two reasons.  First we ran out when I was gone...  The other reason is that I've been coming down pretty strict on the kids this week for behavior.  There was a lot of talking on the rug and off task behavior during work time.  We used this week to review good behavior choices and did a lot of talking about what it looks like to be a good listener.

Social Studies:
We learned a lot about MLK and Rosa Parks.  Now we are learning about Jackie Robinson.

Valentines:

Next week in the  homework you will find is a list of names for our Valentines.  Your child can bring Valentines in on Friday.  Please make sure to include everyone on the list.  Your child can bring in treats, goodie bags...whatever.  HOWEVER!  The only snack we will eat at school will be our leftover 100 day snack.  All treats will be sent home, so please pack it accordingly.  If it is not individually wrapped the kids won't be able to enjoy it.

As promised-here is some information about our upcoming Fun Fair!

Fun Fair Glossary of Definitions

Is this your First Fun Fair?  If it is, you may be confused about all the different emails and flyers that are coming home and will be coming home.  Here is a crash course in our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Silent Auction  

Teacher Parties, Parent Parties, Donated Items, and Class Baskets

The class baskets and teacher parties/donations will be auctioned off at the Fun Fair from 11-230.  The rest of the items, including tickets to parent parties and any tickets to the teacher parties that didn't sell at the Fun Fair, will be available in the online auction.  The online auction begins at 5:00 the evening of the Fun Fair.

  Together with the Kindergarten teachers, I am hosting a games and giggles and pizza party.  It should be lots of fun!  With a few other grade levels I am hosting a movie party.  It would be great to see lots of my students at these events. 

Fun Fair

Tickets

You pay for almost everything with tickets.  There are advance ticket sales the week before the Fun Fair after school.  You can also get them at the door.  The more you buy, the more you do.  

Carnival Games

These are in the gym.  Each game usually costs one or two tickets.  This is great especially for the younger kids.

Cake Walk

This is the traditional cake walk game.  Music is played.  When it stops they call a number.  If you are on that number you get to pick a cake. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING COOKIES, CAKES, CUPCAKES, ETC FOR THE CAKE WALK!

Staff Talent Show

This is the highlight of the Fun Fair for lots of people.  Many teachers participate in this fun (humiliating) event.  This is at the end of the Fun Fair.  It is loud and crowded and lots of fun.  It is in the auditorium.  This year we will be doing "Wild and Crazy Teachers!"  Come see what it is all about!

Silent Auction

There are many items and events in the auction.  Our community is very generous.  This is also where the class baskets are.  Ours is sure to be a big hit!  Be sure to contribute to our Movie Night Basket!

Pie in the Face

Groups of teachers are on teams.  Your child decides which team gets a PIE IN THE FACE!!!  Kids bring in pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollars...you get the idea!  The team who raises the most money gets the pie...in the face!  g The winner of the Pie in the Face contest is announced at the end of the Fun Fair after the Talent Show.

How awesome is our school???!!!!