Love of Reading Week

Parents: This week is the "Love of Reading Week!"

We have lots of fun activities planned.

Monday the teachers will be switching with other classes to read one of their favorite books to another class.

Tuesday is PJ DAY!!

Wednesday is make our own Bookmarks Day

Thursday is "Poem in a Pocket" day where we read the poem's we have been practicing for a week to as many different teachers as possible. Every time one of the children read a poem to a teacher, they earn a sticker!!

Friday is Dress up as your Favorite Character from a Story Book!! Your child should either bring the book with them OR be able to articulate what character they are from a book. Please no swords, guns or masks!

Again, we are doing our BEST to support the Bookman's Reading Challenge to earn money for our school. This contest runs through the end of March, so I encourage you to have your child fill out at least ONE Bookman's reading log per week at home. Thanks for your help!!

This is a GREAT week to have your child bring in a SHORT book that is one of their favorites that I can share with the rest of the class. Please make sure it has your child's name on it somewhere so it's not misplaced!

Thank you to all the parents and children who sent in yummy treats for the class to share for our Valentine's Day party! Thanks too for your thoughtfulness in remembering me on this fun day!

Remember to talk to grandparents about the upcoming Rodeo Week Grandparents Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 24th. Grandparents will be coming into the classroom to share in some fun rodeo activities with their grandchildren, then sharing a rodeo day cookout.

Western attire is ok!!

Mrs. C

Parents:

We are going to be focusing on different strategies with reading for the rest of the year. Studies show that successful readers try to have pictures, clips, sounds, smells going like an invisible movie in their head while they are "visualizing" the story when they are reading a book.

A good practice when you are reading with your child is to ask them clarifying questions to see if they remember or can describe the scenes or events in a story or chapter.

The Bookman's Reading Challenge continues until the end of March! We were in 3rd place in the total number of books read! Parents, please keep up the good work and encourage your child to fill out a book report and turn it in at least weekly!! Thanks, Mrs. C

Reminder: This Thursday, February 11 is our Field Trip to the Fox Theatre. We will be departing school RIGHT after breakfast. We will see the show first, then go to Reid Park for lunch and break. Please pack a sack lunch and drink for your child as well as a sweatshirt or light jacket.

Upcoming Events:

Valentine's Day Balloon Grams are available for sale in the front office until Wed. Feb 10th. They will be delivered on February 12th to the class.

Feb. 12th Valentine's Day exchange with our class and class party. You are encouraged to bring in store bought snacks or treats. We will be wearing free dress and a pink or red shirt.

Feb 15-19, Love of Reading Week

Feb 18: Skate Night from 6-8 PM

Feb. 24 -Grandparents Day and Rodeo Cookout! Grandparents will need to RSVP to let us know if they can attend the class activities planned in our classroom. More details to follow.

Feb. 25-26 NO school -Rodeo Break

March 2 Dr. Seuss Birthday

March 3 Dress Down Day $1

March 5 Pancake breakfast with the principal