Happy New Year, Penguins, Report Cards & More

First off, Happy New Year! 2013 is looking to be a great year in Room 4! I will start by answering the question on every first graders mind this morning:

Yes, we are going to have a party! Woo hoo!

 After some careful consideration I think I have figured out a great solution to our snow-day party cancellation problem.
This week we are studying penguins. We will integrate literacy, math, geography, and science for some penguin fun. I was thinking it would be a fun treat to end the week with our party, but now with a penguin twist. Instead of watching, The Polar Express, we will watch a fun penguin movie, possibly Happy Feet or any other penguin movie the kids can vote on. I think this is a great way to integrate our current theme and keep our winter celebration. I will be asking the parents who originally offered to bring treats if they are still able to do so. We will keep it simple with popcorn & drinks. Thank you so much!
Report cards: I am currently finishing up entering grades for term 2. It is my belief that report cards will be sent home on Friday. I will let you know if that has changed.

Thank you all again for your continued support. It was so great seeing all those happy faces coming in this morning. I am looking forward to a great 2nd semester!