Today in class we read two fun stories. The first explained to us exactly how Santa became Santa in the first place. Did you know that Santa used to work at the post office, as a chef, and at the ZOO???? And did you know the first animal that tried to pull Santa's was NOT the reindeer??? Say what! Ask your child what animal it was, according to the story we read at CC meeting. Write the name of the animal in the planner for $20 tomorrow.
The second story was called An Elf For Christmas. It was a fun story where an elf went on quite the adventure to escape back to the North Pole in an airplane. After the story, I had the kids put themselves into the elf's shoes (literally) and create an Elf Passport. They had to decide on five different places OUTSIDE the USA that they would like to go to on their adventure. Then, they had to actually create themselves as elves. Too funny! They will all be displayed tomorrow in the gym for the concert, so try to stick around and take a look after the concert ends. I have labeled all the art projects we have done this week. Tons of creativity and writing effort coming out of these kids this week. I can tell however, that many kiddos need to work on using periods and other punctuation marks in their writing. We will definitely be working on these skills after break!!!!!!
Homework Tonight: History of a Circle Sheet and finish up science if need be. Please DO NOT help them with the science. It is for a grade. They read the chapter with their leveled group in class, and ALL the answers are in the reading. They NEED to look it up!
I don't know about you, but I can't wait for the concert tomorrow!!! The kids have worked so hard for weeks, and they are ready. Please make sure they come in their Sunday best and a smile. The shows start promptly at 9:30 and 1:15. Please do NOT plan to take your child after the last concert. We will be doing more science with their groups. Those that do, will have to make it up the next day during THEIR own time. Thanks!
Permission slips are coming home today. We will be watching the movie Big Miracle this Friday int he afternoon. This movie is about whales that get trapped in the ice. Sound familiar??? It should, as my reading class was to read it with you last night. We will also be reading two more versions of the same story, one being the exact one that the movie tells. It is rated PG so students must have permission by you to watch it. Kids may also being a snack for themselves and a drink of their choice on Friday for the movie, along with their pillow, blanket, and stuffed animal to cuddle with. What a great way to wrap up our unit on saving the Earth and the animals that live on it!!! Slips that are returned tomorrow will earn $50. There is also a $300 buy in of fake money to watch the show. I will collect that money on Thursday. Those that can't buy in or don't obtain parental permission will have an alternative placement for the afternoon.
Miss. Kenzi shared her Christmas photo today. As you can see, she is quite proud of her tree. Love it! What a great kiddo!!!!
Lastly, many kiddos have asked me what I want for Christmas. I always answer the same. I LOVE homemade gifts, especially BELIEVE ones. Every year my collection gets bigger and bigger. Kids surely don't have to get me anything. Just having them every day in my life is gift enough!
Have a wonderful evening! I am soooooo grateful for you!
