Hustle and bustle is certainly in the air here in K5!  You can tell that a special holiday is right around the corner.  :)  The Book Drive is in full swing.  Thank you for bringing in those new/gently used books.  You still have more time if you haven't sent yours in yet.

The weather sure hasn't been very cooperative these past 2 days, but it seems the rain is going to be replaced by very cold temperatures.  Please be sure to send your child to school with hats and mittens/gloves.  We do go outside unless the temp or wind chill is 0 degrees.  Snow clothes aren't really necessary unless there is snow on the ground, however.

Our grocery store has been closed down.  The kids helped me take all of the items outside to the recycling dumpster.  Now, it's time to fill that space with something new.  Hmmm......  :)  Thank you for all of your donations to our store.

In January, we will start building our igloo.  In order to do this, we need LOTS of EMPTY, CLEAN and DRY gallon milk/water jugs.  If you could save them in a safe place until after Christmas break, that would be great!

In math this week, we've been working on patterns and graphing.  The kids enjoyed using some of these skills to help decorate our classroom!

Please keep practicing those sight words!  We're also spending some time with the "-op" family this week.  Don't forget to read, read, read!  :)

Our classroom Christmas party will be on Friday, December 20th at 1:00 pm.  Thank you to those who volunteered to help us out!

Plates and Napkins:  Iris Apriesnig
Treat:  Angela O'Boyle
Drink:  Arran Romboy
Healthy Snack:  Kari Simcakowski
Craft:  Amanda Brosnan

We are still looking for a game.  Anyone interested?? :)  Just let me know.

Have a great day everyone!