Kindie Korner Adventures

We are starting a new unit this week all about Force and Motion!  This is a really fun science unit and I am really looking forward to it.

To start things off I am asking everyone to bring something on Thursday that they can make move.  Please take some time to ask your child what they would like to bring that they can make move.  We are going to do a bit of investigating!

Friday- is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and we are going to spend the day celebrating!  For Family Friday this week, please bring along some Dr. Seuss books, if you have some.  I would highly recommend making sure your name is in them so we can ensure you get your books back.

Thanks so much!

“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Mark 11:9

What?!  March?  How are we already here?!  This year is flying by!  Please take a moment to write the following dates on your calendar so that you know what’s going on here at Highroad during this busy time of year:

Friday, February 23– Professional Development Day- no school for students

Wednesday, February 28– Pink Shirt day- students are welcome to wear a pink shirt and casual bottoms.  If they choose not to wear a pink shirt, they will need to wear their uniform.

Friday, March 2– scholastic orders are due- sorry for the short turn around time but if you want to have books back for Easter gifts I wanted to do my best to make sure they arrived before Spring Break!

Friday, March 9– half day of school 12:15 dismissal

Friday, March 16– Report cards go home and Spring Break begins.

April 3- back to school!

We are nearing our collection time of items to send with our missions team to the children in Guatemala.  If you haven’t already, would you consider looking through your home for gently used toys, summer clothing etc to send along?  Purchased items are also welcome.  Please see previous posts for the list of items we are looking for, or take a look at the classroom door.  We are collecting items until Thursday.

Thanks so much!

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him, will never die, but have eternal life.”

We will be practicing by learning this song!

Monday Feb 12- Family Day!! No school

Tuesday Feb 13- Last day to bring in $2 to adopt a polar bear.  We don’t quite have enough yet so please send your donation in if you haven’t already.  Thank you!

Wednesday Feb 14- Valentine’s Day- wear pink, red or white, bring Valentine Cards for all classmates, and bring items for cookies if signed up for that. It’s also Guatemala Hot Lunch for those who ordered.

Seo is bringing candies

Shelby is bringing icing

Reyna is bringing cookies

Friday Feb 16- 100th Day of School!- bring 100 day project, dress up like we are 100 (or wear uniform if not dressing up).  Send in snacks for 100 Day trail mix if signed up for that.

Reyna- teddy grahams or gummy bears

Gerrit/ Adele- mini marshmallows

Spencer- pretzels

Carter- Goldfish crackers

Daniel- m and m’s

Blythe- Popcorn

Bella- cocoa puffs

What a huge surprise we got today! A big parcel arrrived today from Churchill, Manitoba. Inside was a letter from Collin’s Opa! He sent some great information to us from his friends at the Polar Bear Research Centre there, and included photos, polar bear stuffy keychains and 2 beautiful books about polar bears. We all oohed and awed over the stunning photos in the books!

Thanks Opa!

Today I sent home a list containing all the names of the students in our class.  On Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, students will have an opportunity during class time to pass out cards for their friends.  If you choose to send valentine cards, please make sure you have one for each child.  Also, if you would prefer to simply address each card “to my friend” rather than write each child’s name, that’s great too!

As our missions team prepares to head to Guatemala to build a school and bring joy and hope to the people there, they are asking that we partner with them in a very real, and tangible way.  Here is a list of items they are collecting to take with them.  We have a big blue box in our classroom waiting to be filled!  They welcome new, or gently used donations.  Please keep in mind that items that are too big will not be able to fit on the airplane 🙂

List of things you can help donate:

pencils

pens

crayons

pencil crayons

rulers

erasers

scissors

pencil sharpeners

small toys (no weapon type toys)

small stuffed animals

kids sunglasses and sun hats/ caps

bandaids

hair brushes/ combs

hair accessories

toothbrushes

toothpaste

face cloths

children’s summer clothes

twin sheets- cotton

baby toys, sleepers and blankets

Thank you for your generous support!