We have been studying weather this week in our class. I was reminded of the basic seasons as I went through a lesson I wanted to teach. Then I remembered a fabulous book I had when I was little. I don't know how I got a hold of it. I had it even when my kids were young. Recently, I picked up a copy from Scholastic. Turns out the book is more then 60 years old. It was written by Virginia Lee Burton in 1942. Anyway, it tells all about the little house, the seasons it sees through the years and the changes that go on around it over a number of years. We really enjoyed it. I was happy to see that the book spans the generations with approval and high regard. Here is a Disney video of it. Maybe your child would like it.
http://youtu.be/Y881yjtFluQ
We are collecting Box Tops!!! I just found out that we get ten cents per Box Top for our class. Seems small, but it adds up! Let's bust out those Box Tops so we can buy something for our classroom!! Bring them in!
We also passed out the Entertainment Books for this year. We make a lot of money for the school on this one. One book is $30 but saves you way more than that. There is also an App you can use when you buy the book that adds even more savings and discounts to your pocketbook. If you do not want to sell or buy a book please make sure it is returned to school by the end of this week. If you purchase or sell some, send in the money with your child in the same time frame.
This week we will be taking our first reading and math assessments for the year. Please make sure your child is getting to bed early and bringing a snack to school everyday. Have a super week.
Mrs. Nye
