Today we read the story Chrysanthemum. It is about a little mouse that gets bullied for her long name. She discovers that her name rocks and that she should be proud of it. The story talks about why and when she loves her name, like when her dad says it to her when saying goodnight, and when mom says she loves her. We also talked about how using people's names when talking to them is respectful and proper manners. Tonight students need to discover their name story. Why were they named what you named them? They will be doing a writing story about this tomorrow to complete the project they started today. Please discuss this subject in length and share some memories tonight.
On Friday, the kids will be running the 800 for gym class. Mr. Ness is encouraging students to bring their ipods and MP3 players to listen to while running it. School appropriate music only please. Students can pay $300 fake dollars and listen to it all day while in my class as well. I will collect money that day.
Book orders were placed this weekend. They should arrive this week. Wow!!! Love all the science books they are buying. Super interesting. I will have the online option ready by next month to buy.
Lastly, Thursday is a half day. Students are dismissed at noon. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up at that time.
Have a great evening!
