Greetings P3 Familes!
We have been finishing up our Solar System studies and the children have had strong interest in learning about the different planets and looking at pictures in our BIG BOOK ON THE UNIVERSE. Here is a bit of information that we have learned about the planets that you can review at home!
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- Jupiter
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- Saturn
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- Uranus
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- Neptune
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- Pluto
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- Meteors
We took time in our classroom to discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the amazing triumphs he made during his life. The children were both caring and compassionate about this subject, and here is a glimpse of their thoughts.
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- Thoughts on MLK
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- Kindergarten Circle Map Project
Lane’s Family joined our classroom to make homemade vanilla ice cream! The children loved shaking the bags and watching the milk transform before their eyes. They were able to listen to some fun ‘shakin’ music too! 🙂
We have been learning about different types of winter weather (sleet, hail, packing snow, artificial snow) and about polar animals that live in Antarctica. Some of the children have never experienced true winter weather, and it has been interesting to watch the expressions on their faces when they see pictures and hear stories about living in a snowy climate. Gianna’s mother came to our classroom and read a book about polar animals and brought “snow” for the children to explore. They enjoyed searching for the arctic creatures!
P3 would like to send huge hugs and grateful thanks to the PTO for purchasing all of the wonderful materials from our classroom wishlist. We are very excited to start exploring our new items! P3 Loves PTO!!!
Monthly Themes for February:
Oceans
Fish and Marine Life
Australia
Valentine’s Day
Important Dates to Remember:
Saturday, January 31st: Middle school community fundraiser parking lot sale at FMS
Wednesday, February 4th: Field Trip to Shark Reef: Depart @ 9:15, Return @ 11:45 (Wear FMS Shirt)
Wednesday, February 4th: Kindergarten Information Night @ 5:00 in P2. Informational enrollment meeting for parents of students moving into the kindergarten program for the 2015-2016 school year.
Thursday, February 12th: Valentine’s Day Celebration
Friday, February 13th: No School, Teacher In-Service
Monday, February 16th: No School, President’s Day
Tuesday, February 17th: Kindergarten Field Trip to Estes McDoniel Marine Lab: Depart @ 9:45, Return @ 1:00
Wednesday, February 18th: Kindergarten 100th Day of School Celebration
Friday, February 20th: PTO Family Dance
Thursday, February 26th: Parent/Child Night in P3: Last Name A-L 4:30-5:15, M-Z 5:30-6:15
Snack and Flowers Provided By:
February 2nd – 6th: Anderson Family
Feb. 9th – 12th: Ghaneian Family
February 17th – 20th: Perry Family
February 23rd – 27th: Sheridan Family
Monthly Volunteers:
Cooking Project: Dannin Family
Hands-On-Activity: Arieli Family
Circle Presentation: Sheridan Family
Practical Life Supplies:
Milk: Kimani Family
Food Coloring: Ghaneian Family
Dish Soap: Bristol Family
Organic Vanilla Soy Milk: Wolfe Family
Bananas: Than Do Family
Cinnamon: Dannin Family
Straws: Tyler Family