Friday, December 12^th, 2008

 Dear First Grade Families,

            Our Christmas around the world unit continued this week with a visit to Israel to learn about the Hanukah celebration.  We read a book about Hanukah, found Israel on a world map, and we played the dreidel game.

            In math this week we practiced measuring with the 6 inch ruler and a tape measure.  Your child’s graded unit three checking progress came home today.  This was a difficult test for some.  Please be sure you are practicing any of the concepts your child completed incorrectly.  Let me know if you have questions.

I am still collecting personal care items for an Onekama family.  Items needed include: shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Kleenex, etc.  I will accept donations until the middle of next week.

http//www.onekama.k12.mi.us/e2009/Mrs.Lyman

We will be having a pajama day next Thursday, December 18^th.  We will be reading and acting out the story of The Polar Express.  Please allow your child to come to school in pajama’s, robes, slippers, etc.

Instead of having a Christmas party in our classrooms the K-3 students will be visiting The Rockin R Stables next week Friday, December 19^th.  We will be leaving school at 10:00 and returning by 2:00.  You are welcome to join us for sleigh rides and a day of fun in the snow.  A detailed letter came home today.

Last week we visited the public library.  The books your child checked out are due on Friday, December 26^th.  Please be sure they are turned in by then.  Our next visit will be on January 16^th.

Have a nice weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lyman