Newsletter 7

2006-2007…Room 302—Newsletter 7…http://room302.blogspot.com

December 21, 2006

Dear Families,

Wow!

What a great party.

Really.

I wish I could describe the genuine and enthusiastic appreciation in this room as the students opened their books from their Secret Santas. It was amazing. I was a bit nervous about doing the Secret Santa thing because it required everything being coordinated all on the same day, but it was well worth the trouble. Thanks so much to everyone who was able to get the books wrapped and sent in, especially considering that many people were without power last weekend. A special thanks to those people who were able to send in an extra book, in case they were needed—we couldn’t have done the book exchange on Tuesday without those extra books. And it wouldn’t have been as much fun, certainly, without all of the adults who were able to come and help out.

Another great thing was the gingerbread houses. What artistry! My favorite part was watching the kids work together, help each other, and appreciate their classmates’ creations. It’s fun and inspiring to work in a place where others value what you do, and that is how this class treats each other. With the party on Tuesday afternoon, followed on Wednesday by Music, Physical Education, and a Read-In, it was a wonderful and relaxing way to head into the break and the holidays.

Holiday Program

Speaking of wonderful, the children and music teacher deserve immense praise for providing us with such an entertaining evening of performing the other night at the program. I’m glad that so many of the children were able to attend. They did a lot of hard work to get ready for that show, and it paid off.

Field Trip

Some excellent hustle by our principal is paying off as well: We are already rescheduled to go to see The Sorcerer’s Apprentice again. It seems only fair to offer first chance to chaperone to those who were with us today. If you came with us last time and would like to again, please email me, or send a note. I sometimes forget if it’s not written down. As far as permission slips for the kids, we’re able to honor those you’ve already sent from last time. If you don’t want your child to attend this time, please let me know. We’ll get more details out after the break.

Chapter Book

Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe.

Calendar

Wednesday, December 20—Early release, 12:15

Thursday, December 21-Monday, January 1—No school: Winter Break

Tuesday, January 2—School resumes

Monday, January 15—No School

Thursday, January 25—Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Here’s to a relaxing, enjoyable and safe holiday.

Sincerely,

Jeff