Happy Monday

Ok-not so sure it is a Happy Monday. I don't know about you, but I am over winter!!!!!!! Actually, we had a good day in Room 6 once we got the "boring" SuperBowl discussion out of the way. There were a mixture of feelings; frustrated, excited, puzzled. Needless to say, I was a bit puzzled at the lop-sided outcome. But, hats off to the Seahawks as they played a great game in all facets. Committees were discussed for our Valentine's Day Party which will be happening on Thursday, February 13th. This is our Early Out day. Committees available for your child to sign up for are: food, decorating, entertainment, and set-up. Please visit with your child tonight and come up with a #1 & 2 choice and write them in the planner. Then tomorrow, they will be able to sign up on the sign up sheet. Then after tomorrow and committees are set, students will get together in their committees to discuss & decide what each person is going to bring. Then I will be sending home a slip by Friday listing what it is your child is assigned to bring. I hope this is somewhat clear, but if not, please email me with any questions. Class names are listed on the side for valentines. Valentine Bags-I have decided to have kids decorate bags for their valentines and I will be getting them a bag by Thursday. Today, Lead 21 students shared their group biographies. Now expectations have been set for individual biographies and requirement packets will come home tomorrow. This whole project is worth 100 points so a huge part of their reading grade for Quarter 3. Math homework: Some students may have math homework tonight as they didn't get a lot of time to work on assignment before Art started. They should be able to do it on their own as we did lots & lots of practice finding those "common denominators". New Reading calendars came home today. Also, along with reading, the PTA is once again sponsoring their annual read-a-thon. Little yellow sheets went home today just to get you thinking about it and giving the requirements. Start looking them over and as you can see, it doesn't start until February 18th. PTA sponsors Family Movie Night on Friday, February 7th from 6-8 in the gym. Free money to those who attend. Please note: Thursday, February 13 is a 12:00 dismissal and No School on the 14th or 17th. Today's HR is on Buddy Holly, the composer of many "oldies". Have a discussion about him and write in the planner his most famous song. Indoor Recess-yes since the week is expected to be below zero-I told students that they can bring games from home if they wish to play and share them with classmates. They will be responsible for them. They have been getting lots of use this winter of our classroom ones and I just thought they may want a change of pace. Fit Kids Club starts tomorrow at 3:15-4:00 and runs until May every Tuesday & Thursday. Please make arrangements for your child to get be here and get picked up by 4:00. This is a long commitment that they need to carry through. Students in our class are: Phil, Caden, Kylee, Isaiah, Kaitlin, Hanna, Jacoby, and Kiernan. Have a great night and stay warm.