Dear Parents,
The excitement
surrounding the holidays continues to build. Monday, we were treated to the
sounds of the season by the 4th Grade band, orchestra and chorus
with their annual holiday concert. This concert gave the children a small taste
of the music programs they can participate in next year. Today, a couple of our parents shared
Hanukkah treats and more. We will be
sharing further holiday stories through next week so I look forward to hearing
all about your family traditions!
Even with the
excitement of the coming break, we have been able to finish two units in Social
Studies and Math. We will conclude our
Science unit on Animals/Adaptations next week.
In Health, we have just started our unit on healthy foods. As you already know, this unit ties nicely
with our Healthy Holiday project which is due next Wed. Further information follows below. In Language Arts, we are nearing the
completion of our study of various reading strategies and will soon be applying
these to our reading group selections.
We have so many exciting things to look forward to in 2013!
On Wednesday
December 19th we will be having a “Healthy Food Celebration.” This is a class luncheon with the foods the
children would like to make and bring in to share with their classmates. It is fun to see the pride the children take
in presenting their dish and talking about how they created it. If your child will be bringing in their dish
to share with the class, please bring enough food for 6-8 people. If you are able to join us for this special
lunch, please let me know.
Friday December 21st
brings the London Centre for Brass Rubbing back to Tuckahoe. This in-school field trip affords the
children the opportunity to learn about the history of brass rubbing and to
create their own replica of a rubbing.
There is a fee of $7.00 for the children to participate in this program. This hands-on morning of learning does
require many hands to make it go smoothly.
If you are able to help for any part of the morning, please let me
know.
I appreciate those
of you who have let me know about your children’s concerts and performances.
While I can’t always make them all, I do like the opportunity to talk to the
children about their outside interests.
I know that Friday Night basketball has begun, and would like to have
team schedules. If your son or daughter is
playing this winter, please forward me their schedule.
Below are a couple
of important dates to put on your calendars;
Wednesday, December 19th- Healthy Food
Feast 11:30 am
Friday, December 21st-
London Centre for Brass Rubbings 9:15-12:00pm
Monday
December 24 – Wednesday, January 2 - Winter Break
Thursday, January 3- School Reopens
I hope the weekend
is fun for everyone.
Sincerely,
Ms. Coffman
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