Spring Break!

• It looks like we may have good weather for the vacation.  I hope that the week allows you to spend some quality time with your angels.  Spring Break ends on Monday, April 9th.  Class resumes on Tuesday.
• We have a field trip to the Museum of Art History scheduled for Thursday, April 19th.  At this point, I only have one driver.  Please let me know if you can drive asap.
• As you probably know, we have 2 new ducks in Room 1.  Sparky and Gismo are adorable and the children are thoroughly enjoying observing and holding them.  Thank you for allowing your child to bring them home for the night or weekend.  It is a bit of a hassle but it is something that the children never forget.  I hear H.S. students still talking about their second grade ducks! 
• I am still loving your children.  We have such a nice class.  It is going to be very hard to give them up in June.
• Feel free to jot Mrs. Welty a thank you note.  She is a joy to have in class.  Her positive attitude makes every day a sunny day.  The children love her!
• Please make a Spring Break resolution to get your child to school on time every day.  We walk the track which is part of the PE program.  It is a great way to start the day and studies have shown that a brisk walk will get the brain stimulated for learning.  There are just a few children who seem to be tardy frequently.
• Mondays are a critical day of learning as the curriculum on Monday sets up the entire week.  Students who miss Monday often miss the week's story, grammar, and phonics introduction.