Gung Hay Fat Choy!

This week we celebrated the Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dragon.  We watched a traditional Dragon dance, made Chinese lanterns, found China on the map and talked about reasons why they simply can not walk there.  Today, we talked about how fireworks came from China and they used artist chalk on black paper to create some amazing firework drawings.

In Religion, we continued talking about the miracles performed by Jesus.  The children have a firm grasp on this now.  We read from our bible and discussed these.  We even made a bulletin board to symbolize some of these miracles. They seemed to really enjoy learning about them.

We are finishing up our letter Kk today.  Next week we are moving on to Ll.  We have started a word wall in our room too.  The words will change each week and will be posted under the letters we have learned to date.  I encourage you to also keep a changing word wall at home! As of today we are A-K ready!  Next week we will be starting numbers more consistantly.  We will be printing, tracing, spelling and reading numbers 1-5.  What your child does will be based on his/her ability level.  ALL will be learning 1-10 in Spanish over the next 2 weeks.  We are exercising daily.  Has your child told you all about that?

Speaking of Spanish, here is a list of words we use frequently:
all colors: white, black, pink, purple, red, yellow, green, orange, blue and brown
please, thank you, hello, goodbye, sit down, stand up, very important, very hot, very good

Next WEDNESDAY is the 100th day of school!!!! PLEASE have your child finish their poster over the weekend.  These will be shared and displayed in the hall.  We will be doing all kinds "100" activities that day!!

Housekeeping: Gloves and hats EVERY DAY! Please make sure you are working with your child on their vehicle for the 10th! We are having open houses every Monday and Thursday from 9-11am.  Please spread the word and help us continue to grow strong!  Finally, please return SIGNED report card envelopes by Tuesday.

God's blessing and warm wishes for the week,
\TB