Week of Dec. 13th-17th

**Report Cards Went Home in the Friday Folder Today (December 17th)!!**

I just finished my Christmas party snack and I think the kids would agree with me when I say it was the BEST Christmas party ever! I would like to thank all the parents who showed up to help us celebrate and a HUGE thank you to our room parent, Stephanie Perenyi, for another great holiday party! I think that the whole class is really in good holiday spirits now. A parent who took pictures offered to email them to me, and as soon as I get them I will be sure to post them on this blog so that you may all see the fun we had! (Edit- See below! Thanks for the pictures, Lisa!)

This week was so fun and busy for the kids. We worked on the letters "v" and "w," reviewed units 2 and 3 in math, and read many holiday stories together. The kids were able to make wrapping paper using splatter painting that I think they really enjoyed. This paper was used to wrap those check boxes (and tissue boxes I used when we were short a few) you brought in to make a holiday craft. That is for you, the parents/guardians, to keep and it is made with lots of love from your kid. We also went to Heritage Square for a field trip on Thursday. We watched the play Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus! This play was particularly good for kids as it was very interactive. Many parts included audience participation, like throwing fake snowballs and singing songs! Some lucky kids were even chosen to go on stage and help with other parts in the play.

I've had a few parents ask me what they should be doing with their child over the break to make sure they stay successful. My answer is simply to read with/to your child, and just have a very relaxing and fun break! We have all worked hard to get here and the kids need some play time to come back refreshed. Just keep their love of reading alive and that will be the perfect thing to do over the break!

I would like to give another HUGE thank you to my class! Because of you, I feel very loved and I enjoy teaching you every day of the school year. I hope you have a fabulous Winter Break and that it snows so you can do a lot of sledding! Be safe, have fun, and I will see you in January for 2011!