Monday, January 7, 2013
Parents,
2013! Really?? I can’t believe it is already the beginning of a new year! Unbelievable! I hope that you and yours enjoyed a wonderful holiday season! I always relish the time that I spend with my children! The holidays are magical to children! I am sure you would agree!
The beginning of the year always signifies a few things to me…
1. We have worked so hard already this year, but there is no time like the present to push your kiddo. It feels like we are going to slide into 2nd grade before we know it.
2. Your child is going to begin to transform into an independent reader if they haven’t done so already. Please keep reading to them or with them or just sit and listen to them! In my mind, there is no homework more important than reading! But, please remember to enjoy the time reading with your kiddo…let me do all the hard work! =)
3. Please begin to push them towards independence (no matter how difficult it is…trust me…I know!). Ask them to write on their reading logs, encourage them to practice tying their shoes, ask them to write words on your shopping list or to write reminder notes (you may have to decipher it…but don’t tell them it’s wrong!).
I am so glad to be back with your little firstie! We have a lot to accomplish and a lot to learn. Let’s get back to it! =)
Things to note:
· I am so thrilled to let you know that starting today, my student teacher, Ms. Sharon Janssen will begin to share the classroom with us! She will be here, every day, for 8 weeks! We are so lucky! Ms. Janssen and I have known each other for almost 5 years. Specifically, Ms. Janssen did a long-term sub job for me for almost 5 months when I had my son, Drew. She knows me and my classroom and we agree that she is a good fit for us! Ms. Janssen has also spent many days subbing for other teachers in our building and at other schools. She has a ton of experience with children and with teaching. I very much look forward to having her in our room. I know your children will enjoy her and learn a ton from her. I am also eager for all of you to meet and get to know her. She is a mother herself and knows just what an important job, we, as teachers, have!
· The “Holiday Homework Bingo” should have been turned in today. If you did ANY of it! WAY TO GO! If you didn’t…I get it! The holidays are CRAZY!!!! I absolutely understand!!! If your child completed any of the squares, they will receive an otter shell for each square. If they completed blackout, I will send home a notice of their reward!
· It was so awesome to see some of you at Family Skate Night on Dec. 17th! Thank you for supporting our school and your children…what a fun night! (Although, I was exhausted!!! It was the first time skating for my 6 and 4 year olds. I carried one around the rink and nearly got pulled down by the other!)
· Thank you for all of the food/supply donations for our Polar Express Classroom Party on Dec. 20th. We had a marvelous time and I truly appreciate all that you do for your child and our room!!!!
· Family Science Night is coming up on January 29th. Lots of fun things happening…science fair, book fair, hands-on science experiments for the kids, and real scientists showing what they know!!! Plan to join us! Watch for information to come home!
] Principal’s Lunch [
Kindness or Safety (TBA) – January…Can’t wait to find out who gets it!!!
Upcoming Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to the following friends…
} Gabriella – January 5th (Hope you had a super B-day!!)
} Calvin – February 18th
} Zachariah – February 26th
On-Going or Weekly Reminders:
ü HFW test every Monday
ü Spelling test every Friday
ü Math facts test – daily
ü NEW!!! Please start collecting empty paper towel rolls! Send them on in!
ü Please collect BoxTops for Education.
ü If you go see a 3-D movie…bring me your 3-D glasses…we can use them in our room!
Dates to Remember:
January 7, 2013 – Back from Winter Break
January 15, 2013 – PTO Meeting at 3:30, BINGO at 6:00
(Superbowl theme!)
January 21, 2013 – MLK, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL, possible Skate Night…I will let you know for sure!
January 23, 2013 – Principal’s Lunch
January 23 – 30, 2013 – BOOK FAIR!!!!
January 25, 2013 – Early Release at 1:10, Pajama Day (I think!? If it changes, I will let you know!) ($1.00)
January 29, 2013 – Family Science Night 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
(A.K.A. Winterfest!! Science Fair, Book Fair…)
February 11-14, 2013 – “Fleecing for Friends” (more info. to come!)
February 14, 2013 – Valentine’s Day Party
February 18, 2013 – Presidents’ Day – No School; possible skate night…
February 19, 2013 – Spring Pictures
February 20, 2013 – Principal’s Lunch (TBA)
February 22, 2013 – Early Release at 1:10, GREEN TRACKS OFF
March 25, 2013 – Back to school
Mrs. Aimee Jacobs
S.S.E.S. 425-7710
www.washoecountyschools.org/spanishsprings/ (school website)
www.mrsjacobs1stgrade.blogspot.com (my blog)
www.otterupdates.blogspot.com (Ms. Walters’ blog)
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