TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY

Hippity, Hoppity....here comes Peter Cottontail! Explore these websites for some Easter fun!
http://www.smart-kit.com/s4731/painted-eggs-a-memory-game/
http://www.lil-fingers.com/lil-rabbit/index.html
http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/new_month/april_fun/Easter/easter2009.html
http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/new_month/april_fun/Easter/easter_cards.html
http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/new_month/april_fun/Chicken_in_eggs/chicken_in_eggs.html
http://www.meddybemps.com/easter/egghunt.html
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/spring/play.htm?f
http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/interactive/easter/eastereggcatch.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G6F0pyaT7c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcb2MSSlpFI

LEARNING ABOUT MONEY

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NEW SCHOOL SECURITY SYSTEM

Mr. Wagner visited the classrooms today and spoke about our new security system. You should have received a text or call about this during spring break. Effective today the school doors (front door and lunchroom door) will be open to enter the school from 7:45 am – 8:15 am. Please do not send your child to school earlier than 7:45 am or they will have to wait outside. No one will be allowed in the school before 7:45 am. If you need to enter the school, please use the front door and buzz in. After approval in the office then you will be allowed in. Report directly to the office to check in. If staying you will need to sign in and have a tag on to enter any classroom. Mr. Wagner stressed that you are aware that the doors will open at 7:45 am. This new policy is for our safety and we want to provide the best care we can for our students and staff.

BANK VISIT

Tuesday, March 26 the First Graders are walking to the bank to visit. We will leave at 1:15 pm and arrive back by 2:45 pm. Tuesday will also be “BRING YOUR BANK TO SCHOOL DAY”. The children may bring a bank to share. If bank is breakable please take caution to see that it is not broken..wrap well! Non-breakable banks are best to send. We have completed the unit on money. Next the children will be learning about telling time!

SPRING BREAK FUN

SpRiNg Break is here! I'm so looking forward to a trip to the Ozark Mountains. Coach Seirer and I will be hiking and taking a segway tour in Dogwood Canyon. We'll experience the adventure of traveling through Dogwood Canyon's most breathtaking sites on this round trip tour to the Glory Hole, a magnificent blue-green pool where some of the largest trout reside. I've heard this Nature Park is very beautiful! We have reservations on the Branson Scenic Railway train ride excursion. This train ride takes passengers through tunnels, over trestles, and through the southwest Missouri or northwest Arkansas wilderness that is still home to much wildlife and to the ruins of long-ago communities now named only on railroad maps. I'm loooking forward to relaxing at the pool and hot tub at our resort. Wishing all my little bumbles a restful and fun week. My treat to you.....NO HOMEWORK!

ETHAN - STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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PUPPET SHOW

Book Puppets are due on Monday, April 1. Spring Break would be the perfect time to get started. Patterns were sent home at the beginning of the month. The children will need to practice acting out a part from their book. We will video tape our class puppet shows.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Students will be dismissed on Friday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m. It is the end of the 3rd nine weeks and teachers will be working on final grades. Please remember to make arrangements for your child to be picked up early on this day!

TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY

Websites for some fun with St. Patrick's Day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqKHqQ--ZU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA-YGKN7k_o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztEUNvPFBRg&feature=related
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/clover/play.htm?f
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/st-patricks-day/games/game_shamrock_streamer.html
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/stpat/differencestpat.htm
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/stpat/lepcoins.html

NATHAN - STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY

In celebration of "Read Across America" we have enjoyed a variety of books and activities this week. Dr. Seuss' birthday is on March 2. Did you know that Dr. Seuss' real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel? His father ran a zoo in the early years and Theodor would hang out at the zoo. Many of his illustrations were inspired by his childhood memories. My favorite Dr. Seuss book was one that my mother gave me years ago. It is the last book that Dr. Seuss was writing before he passed away. It is titled, "Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!" This book has influenced my teaching styles and ways of thinking! Your child will enjoy exploring "Seussville" and listen to Dr. Seuss books read online at these websites:
http://www.seussville.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jejfpWYlCR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQRWeZy-S8Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3kfSQJ4avM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RimguSXUVdI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLearningStation?v=Q86p2kIMdIw#p/search/0/Q86p2kIMdIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj_xwgLW_4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNFKdoSWV4M

BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK

As part of Dr. Suess "Read Across America" Week we read the story of Bartholomew and the Ooblek and then made some Oobleck! By special request here is the recipe we used: 2 cups cornstarch, 1 cup water and drops of green food coloring. The formula is 2 to 1. (cornstarch to water) The mixture should be thick and sticky. Your child is very excited to make up some Oobleck at home.....have fun!
This is a link to the Oobleck song that a teacher created:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAFGI423pvM&feature=youtu.be
Dancing Oobleck:
http://www.housingaforest.com/dancing-oobleck/

CHARLIE-STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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READ YOUR HEART OUT

The First Graders read their hearts out this month! So very proud of them! They read 320 books during the month of February! I hope the children will continue to help their minds to grow by reading a book every day! Parents, thank you for helping your child be "Hooked On Books". I am so thankful for the wonderful readers I teach! Clap, Clap, Hooray!

DR. SEUSS WEEK

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2) and the 16th Annual Read Across America Week we would like to have dress up days as follows during the week of March 4-8. We encourage you to join in on the fun and celebrate the love of reading through Dr. Seuss.
Monday, March 4 – “Cat and Hat Day” - Wear your favorite HAT!
Tuesday, March 5 – GO GREEN for “Green Eggs and Ham”! Wear something green!
Wednesday, March 6 – WACKY WEDNESDAY – Wear your clothes backwards and/or inside out, mixed up shoes!
Thursday, March 7 – Wear CRAZY SOCKS for “Fox and Socks”.
Friday, March 8 – PARTNER DAY FOR THING 1 AND THING 2. Find a friend and dress alike as Thing 1 and Thing 2.