Reading: We love Mo Willems!  We've enjoyed the pigeon books.  We have looked at Mo Willem's use of punctuation in his other books.  Generally speaking, his characters are very excited.  
Writing: We continue to work on our informational writing/How To books.  Students are learning how to add details, use bold words, make lists and write introductions to their books.  
Math: Students are working on number bonds and solving number stories.  We are also working on counting on strategies for adding.
February 25:  The fun fair is coming up this weekend.  Read about it below.
 

February 24, 27, and 28:  Mr. Goforth will be substitute teaching for 3 days- he's great!

March 7:  FIELD TRIP TO FIELD MUSEUM.  I will need 5 chaperones.  This trip should be special!  The permission slip went home.  Please indicate if you are able to chaperone. 

3/27-3/31 Spring Break 

May 19:  Young Athletes field trip to celebrate our partnership with Mr. McDonald's Young Athletes.  Permission slips and waivers will be filled out at conferences.

Fun Fair Information:
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 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.  Come see what it's all about!
Silent Auction
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU BID ON OUR GAMES AND GIGGLES PARTY FOR KINDERGARTENERS!  FRIDAY MARCH 3 IN THE K POD.  IT WILL BE LOTS OF FUN!

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!