December 11, 2009
Dear Parents:
THIS WEEK WE: traveled around the world looking at the traditions that families have in other countries. They really enjoyed taking their passports and “flying” to Sweden, Holland, Mexico, Germany, and Israel. They should have a suitcase full of souvenirs to show you and I hope a little bit of knowledge about holiday customs from those countries.
NEXT WEEK WE WILL: begin a unit on the “Senses”. Each day we will focus on one of our senses. We will come up with some “sense”sational activities.
CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE:
We will have a class exchange on Tuesday, December 22nd. We are going to fill a stocking for each child! Everyone is asked to bring enough little treats for each child in our class. Examples would be 19 erasers, pencils, pieces of wrapped candy, balloons, bubbles, etc. Things that you might provide for a birthday party as favors. We will have a low key “class family” celebration sometime on Tuesday. Parents are not asked to assist with this one. I know you are busy getting ready for your family celebrations. I will provide some simple treats and they will receive their stocking. That is also our school wide Polar Express Day! We will all be wearing our pajamas, singing Christmas carols and having hot chocolate!!
END OF SEMESTER: The end of the semester will be December 23rd. I have begun testing.
FAST START: Don't forget to work on the Fast Start activities. I am seeing progress and I know it helps reinforce what we are doing here. Thanks for keeping up with it. I know it helps your child gain in his/her reading skills.
Santa Breakfast: It’s time for the annual Santa Breakfast sponsored by the Mathews Elementary PTA. Breakfast is served by IHOP on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8-11 a.m. and admission is $3 per person with a maximum of $10 per family. Activities include: letters to Santa, Christmas crafts, story time with Principal Sutherland, and raffle baskets. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus are available from Life Touch Photography for $12.
SERVICE PROJECT: On Saturday, Dec. 12th we will meet at the Christian Health Care, 1104 N. Main St., at 9:50a.m. We will deliver our treat to the residents as they get out of their morning exercise class!
We will meet right inside the main entrance. See you there!
THEME: Senses
Thank you,
Mrs. Donna Mountjoy
