Update your Calendar!

It was a wonderful seeing everyone during conferences last week. I hope your child understands just how proud I am of his/her progress!
Calendar Updates
It is time to update your calendars! We have lots of things going on in February. There are many opportunities to help in the classroom. As always, if you are unable to help during the day, I would love help with some projects that can be done at home.
Links to a class list, a copy of the Dinosaur Research Project, and the permission slip will go up shortly. All will be sent home as hard copies.
February 8th-Dinosaur Research project goes home.
February 9th -Art Start*, 12:00
Tastings*, 2:20
February 12th - Valentines Day Card Exchange*, 12:20. We will pass out Valentines and listen to a Valentine's Story. This will be a simple celebration of friendship. Tammy Schulz has volunteered to help with this celebration. If you have additional ideas, please contact me or Tammy. (See homework packet for class list.)
February 15th-President's Day, no school
February 16th-Art Start*, 12:00
February 19th - Chinese New Year Party*, 12:00-1:00
We have been reading the Year of the Dog for the last month. As a celebration of this novel and the holiday, we will make a Chinese craft, sample another Chinese food, (Tastings this month will feature Chinese food.) and play a game. Yvonne Collins Moore has volunteered to help with this party. If you would like to help with this party, please contact me or Yvonne!
February 20th - Beye Fun Fair!
February 23rd - Art Start*
February 25th - Field Trip to the Field Museum-Look for the permission slip! We would like lots of chaperones.
March 1- Casmir Pulaski- No School
March 2 - Art Start Reception at Village Hall, 4:30-5:30 (Time confirmed later.) Our quilt will go on display at the Village Hall. It will be our Gallery Opening!
March 8th - Dinosaur Projects Due

All the events with an asterisk are events where your help is welcome! If you are unable to join us, consider getting involved in a different way!

Thanks for your continued support.