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We had another busy day in kindergarten!  We worked through centers as always.  This included some addition, writing about spring, and a listening center (Mice Make Trouble).  We were able to go to the library.  It may be a while before we go back because they will be doing state testing in the library after spring break.  

We tried to work in the computer lab on Lexia, but there were some problems with the internet so we did not spend as much time there as we would have liked. Right before going to art, we watched a Magic School Bus episode about weather.  After watching the video, we did a Circle Map that included everything we learned about weather.  We will talk more about weather after spring break.  

At the end of the time in art, we had a tornado drill.  It was just a drill, but a few of the kids were pretty worried that it was real.  They did a great job of sitting still and sitting quietly in our shelter location during the drill.

Exciting Classroom News

Our kindergarten classroom is a busy and exciting place!  

On Friday, our 4th Grade Buddies from Mrs. Melaney's class came for a visit.  We did an experiment with various solutions and marshmallow peeps.  We were looking to see which solution would dissolve the marshmallow peep best.  We learned that hot water dissolves better than soda, vinegar, lime juice, and cold water.  

Today our incubator arrived!  After Spring Break, we will put a dozen chicken eggs in the incubator.  After 21 days, hopefully, we will have cute little fluffy chicks!  

We will be going on a field trip to Anderson Farm on Wednesday, April 27. The cost is $6.00.  I will send the permission slip home soon.  Please return the signed permission slip and $6.00 CASH (I can not accept checks).  

The tradition in my classroom is to decorate t-shirts for field day (which will be in May).  I order the shirts and supply the puffy paint we will use to decorate them during class time.  I ask that parents pay $5.00 each to cover the cost of the shirt and paint.  Watch for more information after Spring Break. 

Today we read The Easter Ribbit by Bernice Chardiet.  It is a fun story about a frog who has always dreamed of being the Easter Rabbit.  After reading the story, we did a Double Bubble Map comparing the Easter Ribbit and the Easter Rabbit.  

Snow Day

Due to the snow storm, St. Vrain Valley Schools will be closed today.  I look forward to seeing the kids on Friday!

Eagle Live Cam

This afternoon as we were working, we watched the Live Cam that covers a pair of Bald Eagles in Washington D.C.  They have 2 eaglets.  One was born on Friday.  The other was born on Sunday.  We had a chance to watch both eagle parents feed and care for the babies.  It was fun to watch the tree sway back and forth in the wind throughout the afternoon.  Here is the link so you can watch them too!

http://www.eagles.org/dceaglecam/

Classroom News

Report cards-

   Report cards are available on Infinite Campus.  We do not send a paper copy home.  There is a link to Infinite campus on the Legacy Elementary website.  If you do not know your log-in information, please contact Lynette Frank in the front office.  

Expert Presentations-

     On Friday I will send home information about Expert Presentations.  Each child will have an opportunity to present to the class about a topic they are an expert at.  Presentations should include a posterboard display or a tri-fold science fair display.  The children really enjoy having an opportunity to talk to the class about their topic.  Presentations start April 18 and will go until the end of the school year.  Please start the presentation research now so no one feels rushed or stressed about it.  

Oobleck!

This week we are celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday.  I love Dr. Seuss books so it is fun and exciting to share these wonderful books!  Today we did a graphing activity with rainbow goldfish crackers as we thought about the book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.  

After lunch we read Bartholomew and the Oobleck.  Ask you child to tell you about the story.  At the end of the day our 4th Grade Buddies from Mrs. Melaney's class came for a visit.  The children were given a bag of Oobleck.  It is made with equal parts of corn starch and water (simple enough!). Oobleck is fun because you are able to make a ball out of it, but as it sits in your hand, it melts and becomes liquid.  The kids had a great time with this activity!  

Just a friendly reminder that Wednesday is a Late Start Day.  School will start at 11:40 and dismiss at 3:40.  

Classroom News

There is no school on Friday, February 26.  It is a no student contact day.  

Wednesday, March 2 is a Late Start Day. School will start at 11:30 and dismiss at 3:40.  

Next week we will be focusing on Dr. Seuss in honor of his birthday.  Dr. Seuss books are fun and silly!  If you don't have any of his books around the house, I encourage you to visit the library to check one (or several) out.  

Happy Valentine's Day!

At the end of the day, we had our Valentine's Day party.  The kids enjoyed eating candy hearts and drinking nutritious juice.  After eating they decorated a Valentine place mat. 

Please put these important dates on your calendar.  

There no school this Friday, February 12.  It is a no student contact day.

There is no school on Monday, February 15.  It is President's Day.

Children will be at school ALL DAY on Friday, February 19.

The is no school on February 26.  It is a no student contact day.  

Wednesday, March 2 is a late start day.  School will start at 11:30 and dismiss at 3:40.

Bronco Friday

Tomorrow is Bronco Friday!  Wear your Bronco clothes tomorrow as we cheer the Denver Broncos to victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday!

 

                         

Valentine Science

On Wednesday afternoon, our 4th Grade Buddies from Mrs. Melaney's class came to our classroom.  We did an experiment with vinegar, Sprite, and water to see which liquid would dissolve a small candy heart best.  It was fascinating!  We learned that soda dissolves candy hearts best and leaves little bubbles on the surface of the liquid.  Vinegar dissolves the heart, but leaves very little residue in the liquid, and water eventually dissolves the heart and leaves residue in the bottom of the cup.  

Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day!  Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, so spring is right around the corner!  Please share this video with your child.  We did several activities around Groundhog Day yesterday.  Many of the kids did not know what a groundhog was or anything about Groundhog Day.  Enjoy the snow day!

The shadow knows: Furry forecaster Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/02/02/shadow-knows-furry-forecaster-punxsutawney-phil-predicts-early-spring/79684842/

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