February Newsletter
Valentine’s Party
As you all know February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Our party will be on February 11th. From past experience with Valentine parties, I have found the simplest and most cost-effective plan is the following:
I will order large, heart-shaped cookies from the bakery at Yoke’s (our Partners in Education) and have a volunteer pick them up. The plan is to frost and decorate the cookies, then exchange Valentines. There will also be an activity if we have time. Please send $1.00 to cover the expenses of the cookies. This should be sent in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on it by Tuesday, February 9th. I will keep track of the money received. If this causes you a hardship and are unable to do so, I understand. Only do what you think you are able.
Regarding cards, it is not required that your child bring Valentines, but if they bring any, they must include one for all students. A copy of our class list is attached with a few teachers attached as well.
I appreciate your cooperation and contribution to our party! If you have any questions feel free to call me. Thanks!
Upcoming Reading Programs
Read Across America:
This program takes place in the month of February in celebration of Dr. Seuss. Our goal this month as a classroom, is to read 50 hours. If your child gets their planner signed, this counts as an hour (or more if they do more at home). A purple sheet went home on Monday that you and your child can fill out for any additional time read at home (above their 1 hour). In class reading does not count. For every 5 hours we read we will receive a stripe to add to The Cat in The Hat’s hat. If we reach our goal of 50 hours, we will get ice cream sundaes.
Reading is the Ticket:
This program helps each child earn a free ticket to use at Silverwood this summer. This year the reading record keeping will take place from March 5th-April 5th. More information will be coming about this in the next few weeks. So, kids can spend their entire Spring Break reading? 
Reminders:
2/12/09 – 2/15/09 Mid Winter Break/President’s Day- No School
2/19/09 – Pickles and Popcorn (students may bring .50 for a pickle and/or .25 for a popcorn)
2/25/09 – Family Math Night 5:30-7:00
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