Happy December!
We have only a couple of weeks left before Christmas and as always there is  a lot to do!
I want to give you a quick rundown of what's coming up:

In phonics we are finishing our long vowel sounds. We have been reading and reading and reading! Please continue to do so at home as well.

In math we are starting Chapter 6. It is grouping and counting to 120! We will be looking for patterns in counting and numbers.

In Science we are learning about reindeer. We already know a lot of facts. Quiz us at home to see what we can tell you!

Our author's study is seriously lacking. It seems like there is never enough time. But we are plugging away with Mo Willems still. It will carry over into January.

The book order will be here on Thursday, December 11. You can pick up books on Friday, December 12.
All next week (December 15-19) we will be talking about Polar Express. On Thursday morning we will decorate gingerbread houses. I could sure use some help with that either in the classroom or sending candies and frosting in that we can decorate with. On Friday, December 19 students will wear their pajamas to school. We will have a Polar Express Day!! We will drink hot cocoa and watch the movie.
We are also making a "super secret Christmas gift" for our family. Each student needs to EARN $1.50 and bring it to school no later than Monday, December 15.

Our Dibels test is as soon as we come back in January. It is critical that your child spends some time each day reading. Our requirements change for 1st Grade mid-year and students will be asked to read a passage and answer comprehension questions about it. The test is timed. Scores typically plummet in January and I want students to be well prepared.

Thank you for all you do for your cute kiddos and for me. I appreciate you all so much! Have a very Merry, safe holiday!

School will resume on Monday January 5.