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These past two weeks have been very busy in P3.  We’ve continued focusing on Australia and our amazing ocean animals. We learned about Australia’s wild life, climate,  popular landmarks, and foods.

After much discussion about Australia, we had Mr. & Mrs. Burton (Willow’s parents) visit our classroom and share information about Australia with the children.  They shared photos, facts, and food with our class.  The children sampled Vegemite (a spread) and Tim-Tams (biscuits) from Australia.  Willow read an Australian book called: Meet Snugglepoy and Cuddlepie – a tale of gumnut babies, as they go on an Australian Bush adventure.

We discussed different ocean animals and learned the names of the five oceans that surround the Earth.

This month we focused on Dental Health and had a visitor from a local dentist come to our class and discussed the importance of healthy teeth.  Through fun-loving puppets, they were able to show the children proper ways of brushing, flossing, and eating healthy foods to help take care of your teeth.

Our Kindergarteners celebrated their 100th Day of Kindergarten.  They shared their 100 items board, made arts & crafts (decorated a picture of themselves at 100 years old), played games (built with 100 blocks, made a pizza with 100 toppings, and looped 100 fruitloops for a necklace), and spent time together with P2 Kindergarteners.

Our Kindergarteners also went on a field trip to Estes McDoniel to visit their Marine Lab.  The children got to see a variety of fish, sea life and even held a starfish and sea urchin.

They also enjoyed a picnic lunch and some time to play with their friends in the park.  Thank you again for all our volunteers who helped make our trip a safe and successful one.

P3 children enjoyed a great Valentine’s Day on Friday with a card exchange, valentine treats and fun crafts.

A friendly reminder:

On Wednesday, February 19th we welcome everyone to join us for Parent/Child Night from 4:45 – 6:15pm.  Families with the last name starting with A – M please join us from 4:45 – 5:30, and families with the last name starting with N – Z please  join us from 5:30 – 6:15pm.

Upcoming Events:

On Friday, February 28th we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

On Friday, March 7th – Parent/Teacher Conferences.  There will be no school for the children that day.  Please look for a sign up sheet posted soon.

Next month we will be learning about Asia.

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This month was filled with lots of information about our amazing Solar System.  The children learned all about the eight planets, their size, distance from the sun, and the gases that make them up.  We learned a planet song, worked on activities in our cultural area, and read books with lots of great information about our planets.

The Layers of the Earth (song)

Take the world and split it right in two

open it up, and there you’ll find a lesson for you, its true, for you.

And the lesson you will get today its called “The Layers of the Earth” and where they lay.

What do you say, there’s a crust in the mantle the outer in the inner core

open the world, and that’s what will be in store.

Our Kindergartens did some fun-filled activities that involved making their own constellations, creating their own Planet Research Books, and displaying the Solar System on a poster board.

Last week, the children had a fun day dressing up like their favorite character.  They shared who and why they picked their character.  It was a great way to see their creative side in dressing like their favorite character.

Our Kindergarteners have been working very hard on completing their goals everyday.  Their reading, language, math, and science skills are getting stronger, and their knowledge of monthly themes are enormous.  We are very proud of them all!

Just a friendly reminder:  The last Friday of every month is “sharing day”.  Your child is able to bring in something to share with the class related with the theme of the month.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, February 5th – Kindergarten Information Night from 5:00pm-6:00pm (for Pre-K children who are interested in our Kindergarten program for Fall 2014).

Tuesday, February 11th – Our 100th of Kindergarten Celebration.  Please look for a memo being sent home about important information regarding this special day.

Thursday, February 14th – Our Valentine Card Exchange.  A memo regarding this day will be sent home next week.

Monday, February 17th – No School in observance of President’s Day

Wednesday, February 19th – Parent/Child Night. (Last name A – M  4:45pm-5:30pm/    N – Z  5:30pm-6:15pm)

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We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday break and we are very excited to start the new year again with your children.

This month we are focusing on the Solar System, Constellations, Space, and Planets.  We discussed the inner planets and outer planets and learned a song naming the planets in order. We talked about the different gases that make up some of the planets and how far they are from the sun.

Our practical life area and cultural area are filled with new materials for the children to explore with and to help enhance their learning with the different themes for the month.

This month we have introduced our new “Peace” curriculum called – Honoring the Light of the Child. It’s weekly activities to help nurture peaceful living skills in young children.  Activity One – “See My Love” explained to the children that they are special and unique, and how they all have lights of love within them.  These lights of love are called their “Love Lights” and we explained how its the inner peace within them.  These lessons will continue weekly with ways of teaching the children peaceful ways of solving problems.

On Wednesday, January 8th, we had the African Dance Troupe performed for us with lots of high energy dance and drum playing.  We learned about their culture and a way of communicating through dance and music.

Our Kindergarteners celebrated their first chapter book party with Charlie and Chocolate Factory.  They watched the original movie and had some time for some arts and crafts.

This past week we discussed the importance of celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, and how he was a great influence on making our country united.

Upcoming Events:

On Monday, January 20th – Our school will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

On Friday, January 24th –  Kindergarten Assembly @ 8:30am

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Wow – what huge support we recevied for our adopted family from the Salvation Army!  With all your help and generous donations, we raise approximately $475 and were able to purchase all the items requested in addition to $200 in gift cards for the family. Thank you  again for your very thoughtful and kind hearts.

This past week the students from E5 came to read holiday stories to us.  The children were very excited to be “hanging out” with the older students.

We also had Norbert and his parents (Austin’s dad and grandparents) visit our classroom this week to discuss their home country of Hungary.  Topics included various foods, climate, and culture that he grew up with.  Norbert also shared food with the children and showed pictures of various things in Hungary.

The children have been working very hard practicing their songs for our P3 Sing-a-Long which will be held on Thursday, December 19th @ 10:15am  Hope to see you all there!!

Just a reminder that Friday, December 20th is a half-day.  Dismissal is at 11:15am.

We would like to thank all our families for their warm, kind, and generous gifts throughout the week.  Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated!  We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year!!!

Holiday Poem:

The Gift of Knowing You

This Christmas season fills our hearts with joy

Bright happy days bring special kind of pleasure

We’re wrapped in the excitement of it all

The sights, the sounds, the smell, the tastes we treasure

Yet when we have some quiet time to think about our finest blessings all year through

We focus on our family and our friends

And appreciate the GIFT OF KNOWING YOU!!

Upcoming events:

Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3rd: No School – Winter Break

Monday, January 6th –  No school – Teacher -in- Service Day

Tuesday, January 7th – School Resumes

Wednesday, January 8th – African Dance and Drum Assembly

Friday, January 10th – Kindergarten Chapter Book Party @ 1:00pm

Monday, January, 20th – No School in observance of Martin Luther King Day

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We have now moved into December with new themes to discover.  Our themes for the month include: Winter Environments, Europe, Holiday Art, and Winter Celebrations.  Our practical life and cultural areas are filled with new materials, and the children are having fun exploring and learning.

We have recently done some planting outside in our new garden boxes.  The children participated with digging holes, planting the seeds, and watering our plants.

Ms. Jessie (P1) has shared some amazing information during our Spanish class last week.  She showed pictures, clothing, arts and crafts, music, and instruments from her country of Costa Rica. She played music and taught the children a traditional dance.

Ms. Diana (P2) visited our classroom and discussed her country of Honduras. She shared cultural information and showed us a traditional dance called La Punta.

P3 has started our Service Project this week.  We have adopted a family through the Salvation Army and will be collecting donations outside our classroom through the week of December 13th. The children have helped to put together trail mix bags which are placed outside our classroom as well.  Through your generous donations, we will be able to supply our adopted family with clothing and items needed for the holiday.  Thank you for all your kind donations thus far.

Ms. Melanie (Julian’s mom) visited our classroom on Tuesday and discussed the traditions and foods that go with Chanukah.  She showed us the Menorah and talked about the story of Chanukah.

Our Red Rock Canyon Field Trip with the kindergarteners was a true success thanks to all our amazing volunteers!!

The children are preparing for our Sing -A-Long Program which will be held on Thursday, December 19th @ 10:15am.  Hope to see you all there!!

Upcoming Events:

Friday, December 13th – Kindergarten Assembly @ 8:30am

Thursday, December 19th – Sing -A- Long Program @ 10:15am

Friday, December 20th – Half Day Dismissal @ 11:15am – Winter Break Begins

Monday, December 23rd – Monday, January 6th – No School

Tuesday, January 7th – School Resumes