February Student of the Month

The February character trait was respect and tolerance. The children are extremely respectful when I'm speaking to them and for the most part they are respectful towards each other. Garett V. really stood out to me. He never quarrels with any of the other children and he is so attentive to what I say. He's always willing to help out another student and he never judges based on personality. Garett is is our character student for February. Congratulations Garett!

FCAT

Each primary classroom is paired with an upper classroom during FCAT testing week. Each class is responsible to encourage the older students during the testing week. We are paired with Mrs. Laney's 5th grade class which is so exciting because we have been buddy reading with them periodically throughout the year.
The kids are going to work on cards, notes, and bookmarks but we are in need of a few other donations. If you would like to be responsible for one or more of the following items, please click on "comments" to let everyone know that item is taken care of. If you think of something additional you would like to donate, please let me know!
**Items in red have already been "claimed"

1. 22 chocolate gold coins

2. 22 "fun" pencils that 5th graders might enjoy

3. 22 packages of smarties

4. 22 cookies to go with theme: "you're a smart cookie"

5. approximately 48 Popsicles (this can be split between two people, but I would like for the Popsicles to be the same (give or take flavor)). We will enjoy at least one treat with our buddies.

Spring Pictures

We will be taking Spring Pictures at school this Friday, March 6. Our class is scheduled to go around 10:15. Order forms went home on Friday. Pictures can be paid for in advance or previewed afterward. Dress your best!

Field Trip

We had so much fun on our recent field trip to MOSH. We listened to a presentation about habitats. Merissa and Garrett T. got to go up front as volunteers and hold some stuffed animals. The children took turns guessing which habitat they would fit into best. They got to see a real live box turtle and they also got to gently pet a Screech Owl! I think that was a favorite for some of the kids. We were then allowed to explore in small groups. We were able to see pictures and facts about ocean life as well as how the human body works. Upstairs was a hands-on area the kids REALLY enjoyed. Lunch was at Friendship park where we were able to snap a class picture in front of the fountain. Check out the pictures from the trip!

STAR Student

Max was our STAR this week. Max has an older brother at Loretto in 3rd grade and lives with his mom, dad, dog (Lulu), and 2 fish. Max is a HUGE Star Wars fan. His hobby is playing Star Wars and he loves to read Star Wars books and play Star Wars video games. Max worked with his Grandpa to come up with 100 different Jell-o combinations. He shared a picture with us for his unique thing about himself. He also shared a clock he made from a potato!

Upcoming Dates

**Progress reports should be signed and returned as soon as possible.**

February 24th-
Field trip to MOSH. Please send your child with a bagged lunch. All children should wear their dragonfly shirts if possible.
Box Top competition ends. Get those Box Tops in!!

March 10-15 FCAT TESTING (3rd-5th)
We are paired up with a 5th grade class that we would like to support during this important test. If you have ideas or would like to donate items, contact me!

March 24
End of the 3rd nine-week grading period

March 27
Teacher planning day

Got clothes?

I have 2 jackets left by the kids and no one wants to claim them. They look like boys clothing. Both jackets are gray zip-up "hoodies". One is Champion and the other is GAP and looks to have a faint marking of a name. Please let me know as soon as possible if this jacket belongs to your child.
So many of their jackets and sweatshirts are left here everyday. Please talk with your kids about taking all of their items with them everyday. I have threatened flipping cards and am left with not much choice, but to actually follow through on these threats to make them realize the importance of being responsible for your belongings.
Thanks for your help!