Dear Parents,
The excitement surrounding the holidays continues to build. Tuesday’s brass rubbings, mosaics, and holiday crafts were a lot of fun for everyone. A special thank you to Jennifer Colwell for lending a hand with the mosaics. The holiday excitement extended into Wednesday when we were treated to the sounds of the season by the 4th Grade band, orchestra and chorus with their annual holiday concert. This gave the kids a small taste of the music programs they can participate in next year. We ended the week with the 5th graders sharing their music with us. What a lovely way to end the week.
Even with the excitement of the coming break, we have been able to continue our study of Ancient Greece in Social Studies, rounding and comparing numbers in Math, and healthy foods in Health. As you know,
On Wednesday December 21st we will be having a “Healthy Food Celebration.” This is a class luncheon with the foods the children would like to make and bring in to share with their classmates. It is fun to see the pride the children take in presenting their dish and talking about how they created it. If your child will be bringing in their dish to share with the class, please bring enough food for 6-8 people. If you are able to join us for this special lunch, please let me know.
I appreciate those of you who have let me know about your children’s concerts and performances. While I can’t always make them all, I do like the opportunity to talk to the children about their outside interests. I know that Friday Night basketball has begun, and would like to have team schedules. If your son or daughter is playing this winter, please forward me their schedule.
Last week the children brought home information about this year’s Gratitude Baggie project. This year the children are being asked to count the amount of different foods in the house, and donate change to reflect the number of these items in your home. This year all monies collected are going to be used in two different ways. First, some of the monies will go Heifer International to purchase animals for communities around the world. Other monies will stay closer to home with a donation to the Arlington Food Assistance Center. During this time of giving, please consider participating in this worthy project.
Below are a couple of important dates to put on your calendars;
Wednesday, December 21st- Healthy Food Feast 11:00 am
Friday, December 23 – Monday, January 2 - Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3- School Reopens
I hope the weekend is fun for everyone.
Sincerely,
Mrs. DiNardo
