DECEMBER Memos from Mrs. Sharp and Ms. Groves
NOTES TO PARENTS:
Thank you all for your careful attention to the library books that were
sent home with students over the Thanksgiving holidays! What an impact
you make in reading with your child daily! Visiting the bookmobile has
become one of the favorite activities in our classroom and we love that
our learners are so enthusiastic about literacy and language!
In the coming weeks, the forecast projects that we will encounter much
colder weather than we have experienced this school year. Accordingly,
we ask that your child wear clothing that is appropriate for the cold
temperature. We make every effort to have outdoor gross motor time
daily, so coats are necessary during the winter months. Also, it is
advisable to send in a change of clothes that includes long sleeve shirts
and long pants in case of an accident. As you send these in, we will return
the warm weather change of clothes that we have in the classroom.
It is exciting to see learning taking place through our adventures in the
classroom! We would love to share these encounters with our families as
well as our students; so, if you are able, we would love to have you join
us in our classroom- if even for just a few moments. Thank you to the
parents and grandparents who have taken time to volunteer! You are
appreciated!
PROGRAM:
We will continue our work center rotations in our classrooms this
month, as well as our “letter of the week,” “sounds in motion,” and
show and tell activities. So far, we have learned letter “Aa,” “Ll,”
“Pp,” “Ss,” “Ff,” “Tt,” and letter “Ww.” In the coming month, we will
learn letter “Kk” and “Rr.”
To reinforce the concepts we are learning in the classroom, we ask
that students complete daily homework activities which are sent
home in folders on Mondays. When students return these activities on
Friday, they are rewarded with a homework prize!
Additional tasks that may help young learners is name practice. We
would love to see each and every youngster succeed with confidence
in writing their own name. No special tools are needed for this
activity; any type of paper and writing utensil will do!
So that you have the opportunity to plan ahead, we our including
our upcoming December Units for you:
“Nursery Rhymes/Fairy Tales”
“Gingerbread”
“Polar Express”
Check our webpage for current events and photos of our special
activities!
Thank you for all you do for both your student and our classroom!
Even the small actions of checking folders, sending in forms or
supplies, or communicating regularly have a big impact on our
day! We count it an honor to partner with you for our students!
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions,
concerns, or comments. You may reach us by email at
kimberlysharp@anderson5.net or shawanagroves@anderson5.net.
We welcome your input and feedback!
IMPORTANT:
Please remember that
drop-off is from 7:50
to 8:10 a.m. and
pick-up is between
2:15 and 2:30 p.m.
YMCA After school care
is available by
application should
services be desired.
*Please keep
transportation changes
as minimal as possible
and inform us of them
in writing in a timely
manner.*
CALENDAR:
Ms. Groves BirthdayDecember 3rd
Candy Cane Gift ShopDecember 4th
Through
December 16th
Mariah’s BirthdayDecember 8th
Pizza Buffet NightDecember 10th
Kartier’s BirthdayDecember 14th
Polar ExpressDecember 15th
Family Literacy NightDecember 15th
Emilio’s BirthdayDecember 26th
Winter Break
School HolidaysDecember 21st
Through
January 1st