December is here!

The weather must be changing because we are wild in room 111! Maybe its the holiday excitement among us or perhaps the upcoming snow prediction, either way our first graders are wound up.

We learned about "Needs" vs. "Wants" today. Invite your child to tell you the difference between the two. They should also be able to give you examples of both. With the holidays coming up, I thought it was a great time to learn about the difference between needing something and wanting it. Ask your child to share the things they found on their hunt for needs and wants in our magazines today.

Has your child told you about our Native American False Faces? Be sure to ask them about this cool project. We have learned about symmetry. Ask your child to tell you what symmetry is. You could also ask them to find examples of symmetry around the house. We are using this concept to create and design masks that Native Americans would have worn in their ceremonies. Have your child tell you about their work-in-progress!

Here are a few upcoming reminders:
1. December 5-9 = Book Fair! Come on by the library and check it out!
2. December 8 = Grandparents Day Lunch
3. December 14= Holiday Gift Shop (we will visit the store at 9:30)
4. December 20= Polar Express Day
5. December 21= Class Party 12:30-1:30
6. December 21= All-School Sing-a-long 2:45

Tomorrow is a Library Day! Help your first grader remember their books! Oh! And don't forget we have our spelling test tomorrow! Have a great night.