WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12-15, 2008

Hello,

This is a very short school week with Monday's school holiday, family life on Tuesday, restructured Wednesday, Valentine's Day celebrations on Thursday, and our field trip to Monterey on Friday.

So I'm calling this a week of "R and R and R"....reading, research, and review. What you might have heard from your child is true. There will be NO WRITTEN HOMEWORK. It's a perfect week for students to work nightly on their research project and just read for enjoyment. Maybe also a fourth "R" for some relaxation!

All week I'll be reviewing math concepts in class. We'll continue reading Bridge to Terabithia (working with the vocabulary from the book), the Elementary Law Play, getting ready for the next book report, and learning research skills for the big project.

FYI:
1. The second Family Life class on Tuesday is coed and about pregnancy and birth.

2. Don't forget the Valentine's Breakfast on Thursday and card exchange after lunch. Everyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy this day that the children just LOVE! It's also Rio Spirit Day, so wear your pink, purple, and red!!!

3. If you are driving to the NWS in Monterey on Friday, please be in the room by 8:45 as we'll be leaving at 9:00. REMEMBER TO BRING A LUNCH. Looks like the weather is going to be terrific and we'll be eating lunch at Dennis the Menace Park. I'll have a folder with driving directions for each of you.

4. NO SCHOOL next Monday, February 18, 2008.

Room 10 has been hit very hard with all the bugs going around. The sunshine couldn't have come at a better time. Hope you're all well and enjoying these long weekends.

Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes