Holiday Party: We enjoyed a week long spirt week of fun attire activities, and then ended our week with a holiday party and Polar Express finale with the story and many activities. At our class party, the children enjoyed their time celebrating with one another and it could not have happened without the help of so many wonderful parents! A BIG “Thank You!” to the parents who worked with me in the planning process, as well as helped with donations: Mrs. Bromley, Mrs. Haan, Mrs. Richter, Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Zwier, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Meyers, Mrs. Blake, and Mrs. VanderLugt! Thank you! I hope you enjoy this slide show of some of our holiday memories:
We also enjoyed time with our 5th grade buddies from Mrs. Ball’s class, sharing a special snow globe writing and craft activity. The Kindergartners we so excited to spend time with their buddies! Thank you 5th graders!
Writing Workshop: Oh how we have LOVED reading the different versions of the Gingerbread Man over the past weeks! We have compared how the many versions we have read were the same and/or different, and noticed patterns in the song and text within each. It was a great connection to our unit on Pattern Books. I hope you enjoy viewing your child’s collection of Patterned books that arrived home this week. The children should be very proud of themselves! 
Mystery Reader: Jackson’s mom, Mrs. DeGroot, was our Mystery Reader this week! In honor of the holiday spirt of the week, Mrs. De Groot chose the book, “How To Catch Santa,” by Jean Reagan. Thank you, Mrs. DeGroot, for stopping by to read us this new holiday favorite!
Popcorn Words for the Week Were: “what,” “it”
Important Information and Reminders:
- Back to School: Will resume on Monday, January 4, 2015!
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- Library: Will will visit on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Please help your child remember to return their book so they may check out a new one.
- Snack: Please pack your child a daily healthy nut-free snack.
- Winter Clothing: Please send your child with all their gear so that they can stay warm and dry during our outdoor recesses.
- January calendar: Please keep a look for the latest January calendar in your email inbox.
- Take Home Books: There is still time to sign up as a volunteer for our Take Home Book program. If interested, please return your slip with availability no later than Friday, January 8. Thank you!
- Raz-Kids: The vacation break is a great time for your child to access Raz-Kids (an online reading program). If you misplaced their login information, you may email me. Please note, the level should not be difficult for them. This is an opportunity for your child to enhance their love of reading and build confidence, while using helpful reading decoding strategies that we have learned in class, like Lips the Fish, Eagle Eye, Stretchy Snake and Chunky Monkey. I hope they are able to make time to enjoy this wonderful reading opportunity!
I wish you all wonderful moments with families and friends during this holiday vacation, and a very happy start to your 2016 new year!!!
Mrs. Estefan