Third Graders provide lunch for kindergarten through gradeschool students. Should you choose to participate, the cost is $5.00 Funds raised at the BBQ contribute to the end of the year Third Grade overnight campout.
February 22-26, 2010
Thank you to Megan Carney and Shea Davis for hosting our class Valentine’s Party! All of the children had an incredible time! Thank you for all the nice Valentine’s Day cards and treats. I sure enjoyed them! Thank you to Jon and Jan Knickerbocker, Mrs. Griffee’s parents, who were our “Mystery Readers” on 2/12. Congratulations to all the children for an outstanding job on Poetry Night. Our “Friendly Letters” to President Obama were mailed to the White House on 2/12, in honor of Presidents’ Week. Please bring in donations for our class “Go Eco” gift basket as soon as possible. The auction is less than three weeks from now. There is a basket on top of the cubbies for your donations. Thank You! Upcoming Events: Saturday, 3/13 – Auction 3/15 – 3/19 Parent Teacher Conferences School is dismissed at Noon each day, Wednesday, March 31, is the Science Fair. Homework: Please refer to your B.E.A.R. Binder Book Celebration is due on Friday. Just a reminder. February 8-12 Poetry Night is this Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7pm. I hope you can all attend! All of the children have been working hard to prepare for this special evening. Our Valentine’s Day class party will be on Friday, 2/12 from 12:45pm-1:30pm. Thank you to Glenn Griffee, Mrs. Griffee’s husband, who was our “Mystery Reader” on Friday, Feb. 5. Our field trip was a huge success! We all enjoyed our tours of the Ojai Police Station, the Ojai Museum, the Ojai Library, and the Ojai Fire Station #21. Having the opportunity to sit in a police car and spraying the fire hose were definitely highlights for the children. We learned a lot and had an enjoyable time on each tour. Thank yo to all the parent drivers and chaperones! Upcoming events Poetry Night 2/9 at 7pm February 15-19, Presidents’ Week Vacation. School resumes on Monday, February 22, 2010. Saturday, March 13 Monica Ros Auction, parent only event March 15-19 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Gradeschool dismissal is 12:00 March 31, 2010, Science Fair from 5:30-6:30pm Homework: Please refer to your B.E.A.R. binder Please remember to read 20 minutes every Monday – Thursday night.February 1-5 2010
Welcome to our new student Annabella! We have scheduled tours of the police station, fire station, Ojai Museum (Go Green Exhibit), and the Ojai Library on Wednesday, 2/3 for our Ojai Community Field Trip. Please remember to bring your lunch form home for a picnic in Libbey Park. We will also be delivering our “Hearts from Home” Valentine’s Day Cards to Jersey Mikes. Thank you to Phoebe L., Audrey’s mom, who was our “Mystery Reader” last Friday! Thank you to Rob D., Tyler’s dad, who read to our class for Ty;er’s “Shining Star” Week! Last day for “Change the World….Coins for Haiti” is this Friday! Remember, If you don’t have an Ojai Library card, please completed the enclosed form and return it to class by Tuesday, 2/2. Your Library Card will be ready for you when we visit the library on Wednesday for our field trip. Ojai Community Field Trip on Wednesday, 2/3 Poetry Night is 2/9 at 7pm Presidents Week Vacation is 2/15 – 2/19 Parent Conference Week is 3/15 – 3/19 February Book Celebration is due on 2/26/10 January 25 – 29 2010 Tyler Davis is our “shining star” this week. Thank you to Dr. Vyhnal for his “Rock Cycle” presentation and lesson on Friday Thank you to Tag C., Stapley’s brother, who was our “Mystery Reader” on Friday! He sure did an incredible job! Notes: Please continue practicing money and telling time concepts at home. Upcoming Events: Arts Month Art Gallery 1/27-1/29 Founder’s Day Celebration Friday 1/29 at 10am Ojai Community Field Trip rescheduled for 2/3/2010 Poetry Night, 2/9 at 7pm Homework: Please refer to your B.E.A.R. Binder Your January Book Celebration is due on Friday, January 29th Please bring your favorite stuffed animal to school on Wednesday for “Writer’s Workshop”January 18-22
The new date of our field trip to the Ojai Museum, Ojai Library, Police Station and the Fire Station is Wednesday, February 3rd. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time. Please show Mrs. Griffee the poem you will be resiting for Poetry Night by Friday, January 22. These poems will need to be practiced at home to be prepared for Poetry Night on February 9th. We will have a little time in the class too. Thank you to Arley’s Mom, Wanda S. for reading to our class Friday for Ar;ey’s “Shining Star” week!In February we will be leaving Antarctica and penguins behind as we return to America for a month long look at famous presidents and the beginning of our county. This month is traditionally a time when we celebrate the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, but we will also take this opportunity to learn about the important roles they played in history. We will enjoy learning songs about our country in Music with Mrs._ Zonic. This unit will culminate with an all school Assembly in which we will sing Songs of America on February 25th at 10:30 a.m. all parents are invited to attend.
Language Arts: We will be discussing and learning about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington with related writing and art projects. Children were valued members of the community in Colonial America and we’ll be learning what their daily life was like. We will be playing old fashion games and be using old fashion toys. We’ll be learning the story and history of the flag and its bright stars. Laws and rules are important to kindergartners and they can begin to understand the importance of laws, so we will be looking at some of the ways government connects to their lives.
Math: We will be introducing all of the coins along with the presidents on each of them. Whenever you have spare change, try asking your child to identify the coin and then the amount for practice. We will begin using the coins as a tool to skip count by five’s, ten’s and twenty-five’s. We are looking forward to our 100th day celebration on Wednesday February 10th. Please have you’re children turn in their projects by Tuesday February 9th. We know that the children have been working hard on their projects. Please take the opportunity to come by Kindergarten on Wednesday to check out our 100 day Museum. The projects will be up until lunch time on Wednesday.
Valentines Celebration: Our Valentines celebration will be on Friday February 12th at snack time 10:00. Please have your children bring in their Valentines as soon as possible so that they can mail them in their friends bags.
Dates to Remember February 9th –Poetry Night 7 p.m. Our class will be reciting “Penguin Poetry.” February 10 th – The 100 Days of School celebration and 100’s Museum February 12th – Valentines Day celebration 10:00 snack time. February 15th 19-th No School for Presidents Week February 25th -10:00 Songs of America all school Assembly Alice and RychelleFeb. 3rd, 2010
Dear Parents,
First we had all the rain and now we’re dealing with illnesses. It’s coming in the form of fevers, coughs and runny noses. The fevers have been lasting about 24 hours. Please keep your child home another 24 hours after the fever subsides. We are proud to say our group of children have learned about coughing into the sleeve of their shirts, it keeps germs from flying.
Thank you for ordering your scholastic books online, our class earned 936 points this month. If you didn’t order but want to, there will be another chance coming up.
Please check your child’s change of clothes box in the bathroom cupboard, some students are short on clothes. We are looking for any extra clothes you might have to add to our extra clothes drawer. Things you don’t want back. Items like sweat pants, socks, underwear, shorts, long pants, dresses and skirts.
Valentines day is coming up! We will be celebrating with two parties. One on Thursday, February 11th and the other Friday the 12th. Both parties will be after lunch. Bring the Valentine cards to the classroom the day of their party. Any questions please just ask.
Update on the Art Auction to come. March 13-get your babysitter!
Fondly,
Mrs. Simonds and Mrs. Drury
Our Second Grade Community Field Trip has been rescheduled to February 3rd.
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