February 16-20, 2009

HIGHLIGHTS
This week, we are again focusing on Montana and the unique-ness of our state. We are going to be talking about Montana being in the Western part of the United States and how that makes us “wonderfully different” from the rest of the US. We are going to be talking about our heritage of Cowboys and Cowgirls, and nothing works better this week than the NRA Rodeo being in town. In math, we will be adding numbers 28, 29 & 30. Keep working on number recognition, especially out of order – add numbers up to 30. The letters we're working on this week are Q, H, B, D, & J. Tuesday afternoon, I will have a substitute. I will be at school in the morning, but I have meetings in the afternoon. Our Winter Carnival is Friday from 6:00-7:30. I will have Build-A-Bear here for my event. Build-A-Bear will be bringing a game, a football toss, and giving out great prizes. I will be in the building, not the annex, in Julie Betts' 3rd grade room. I hope to see you there!

More news
I now have a blog at dmccrohan.blogspot.com. Please visit the blog and read what is going on in the classroom. I've actually got it updated!
Remember to be reading each night. I would like for you to read to your child, at least, 20 nights this month.
Our gym day is Thursday, please remember to wear gym shoes.
Our library day is Friday. Please be sure your child returns their book!
Winter Carnival – Friday 6:00-7:30


Reading Tip of the Week...
Play a rhyming game. Find an object, like a tree. Have your child think of another word that rhymes with tree. Rhyming helps your child learn sounds and words.


REMINDER!!!!!!!
With the cold weather and windy days, we still go outside. I have seen many kids, not necessarily from my class, wearing no coats or mittens. Their little hands were raw and red and they were freezing. I just want to remind you to send coats and gloves and anything else you want you're child to wear. I'll make sure they have it on, if they have it. I hate to see any of my babies freezing. If you need one of the weather sheets the kindergarten teachers sent out, just let me know and I'll send it home.


February Book-It Calendars
I'm sending the February calendars out. Please read 20 nights for 20 minutes this month.


Upcoming Dates – Mark your calendars!!!
Feb. 20 – Winter Carnival – 6:00-7:30
Feb. 27 – Early out. Students dismiss at 12:00
March 2-6 – Spring Break, No School


Kudos to Wonderful Parents!!!!!!
Thank you for all the goodies that were sent for our Valentines party! We had a blast and we thank all our parents for their hard work!!!!