December Update

I apologize for my delay in posting this month.  As I've mentioned before, I typically post during the weekends and my previous weekends have been filled with family birthdays and lots of traveling...which has left me utterly behind in my work.  Last weekend, we celebrated my daughters 3rd birthday!  Really??!!!....I can't even believe that I can say she is 3 now.  Where has the time gone!!  I'm sure you all feel the same about your precious first graders.  So our last week before winter break is already here.  I can't believe that either!  This year seems to be flying by.  It is true that once your child gets into school your life will fly before your eyes!!!  It seems to be happening to me!  S-L-O-W down time!!!!!  Maybe this winter break will go at a slower pace so we can all enjoy the time with our families.

Here is a quick update of what our week is shaping up to look like.  I apologize for the drab no picture posts...but I promise you after our music program I will load you up with all the prettiest little pictures!! :)

*There will be no homework this week.  If your child has a line for the music program, please have him/her practice it nightly.  Also, don't forget to continue to read for December Book It.  Those will be due when we return on January 5th.

*Wednesday and Thursday your child will travel by bus out to the performing arts center at the high school.  Wednesday the students will be at the high school from 8-11:30 practicing for our music program.  Thursday will be our dress rehearsal.  Please allow your child to bring their costumes to change into for the play.  We will be at the high school from 8-9:30 on Thursday.  

*Thursday night is our music program.  Your child will need to come dressed and ready for the music program at 6:30 p.m. in the high school band room.  There will be signs directing you where to go.  The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the high school performing arts center.  After the program, you can pick your child up in the band room.

*Friday is our annual Polar Express Day.  Your child may come to school wearing their pajamas.  They may also bring a pillow and a blanket.  I've expressed to the students that I would like them to bring something small enough that they are able to carry.  In addition, please do not wear any slippers.  The students will still have recess and they will need to be able to go out with tennis shoes.  Friday will also be our class winter party at 2:00 p.m.  If you would like to bring a snack/drink item, please do so by today.  Remember all snacks brought to the party must be store bought.

I promise to be back sometime this week with pictures from our program.  I am so excited.  I hope you are too!!!!