It is December! Wow!

It is hard to believe that we are almost half way through the school year.  I am really enjoying your children!  Listed are some upcoming events and dates:

• We are looking for a PIANO PLAYER for our second grade play.  Ideally, we would like someone who could commit to daily practices from 9:55-11:00 AM (10:30 on Wednesdays) from Feb 28 through our second of two performances on Mar. 1.  I realize that this a big commitment. We can practice without the piano but the results are far more successful if the children get used to the piano.  We will happily take 2 people who would like to share the duty, grandparents, or even responsible high school or college students.
• The Winter Holiday is 12/21-1/14.  1/21 is another holiday (MLK).
• The children have really enjoyed studying rocks.  The rock sharing sadly ended today but I encourage you to get your budding Geologist and/or Mineralogist a box to continue his/her collection.
• Continue to practice money as there is no better way to learn money than real life situations.
• I appreciate all of the parents who commit to a weekly or every other week in-class work schedule.  You are all amazing!
• I have Stacy Mueller (Ava's mom) scheduled to organize the holiday party.  It would be great if another parent could help Stacy out.  If you are interested, contact Stacy directly or let me know and I can tell Stacy.
• Please continue to practice the math facts and to read nightly...even over the long holiday. 
• Thank you for all of your support with homework and for getting your child to school on time.