Dear P3 Families,

February has ended and we are sad to say goodbye to our ocean studies, which so far has been the favorite theme this year! We studied the zones of the ocean, and the children love how creepy and weird the fish look the deeper you go! They learned that their peculiar appearances help them adapt to life without light and food. The children are fascinated by angler fish, gulper eels, vampire squids, and all the bioluminescent creatures of the deep! Everybody also got the opportunity to paint our ocean mural.

The children were able to enjoy a small Valentines Day celebration with their Valentine exchange, and absolutely loved having strawberries and whipped cream for snack!

Here are the children hard at work!

Australia has been such an interesting continent to study. In addition to their exotic animals, we learned a lot about the sheep ranches, famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, and the Great Barrier Reef, which ties in perfectly with our ocean studies!

Our friends have also been working so hard on their writing, practicing finger spacing and letter formation with research work and picture stories. We are so happy for this new found interest!

The link for conference sign ups have been sent out. If you have not done so, please sign up as soon as possible. If the days do not work for you let your teachers know to re-schedule an alternative time.

March Studies:

Science: Reptiles and Amphibians

Dinosaurs

People, Plants and Animals of Asia

Important Dates:

Friday, 3/11: Parent/Teacher Conferences, NO SCHOOL

Monday-Friday, 3/14-3/18 – Teacher Appreciation Week