Mid-week Check in...

Happy Hump Day, families! The days are zooming by and we are about to say goodbye to February. I wanted to touch base on a few events that we are looking forward to in first grade. Tomorrow, Thursday February 25, the first graders will be riding a bus to Wheatridge Middle School to watch the second graders' dress rehearsal for their musical "SQUIRM" which takes place tomorrow night. Our first graders will get to see, first-hand, the almost-end result of the hard work that goes into a musical. Next month, it will be first grades turn to begin practicing for OUR show in April and this is a great way for our kids to see the finished product of what they will be doing later this spring. I wanted to be sure that you were aware we would be riding a bus and at WMS from 1:30-2:30 tomorrow (Thursday). It will be exciting! Also, those of you who have opted to participate in the Schlitterbahn reading challenge, the deadline is quickly approaching! Get your final minutes recorded and get those forms back ASAP so that you are sure to get your child's pass to use this summer! Tomorrow (Thursday) also is the FIRST day that Major Saver Cards will be checked. If your child is selling these cards, remind them to bring their packets back tomorrow so that they may earn their bonus prize! Finally, I just got word from our school nurse that we are in the midst of a late-hitting flu season. I am trying hard to keep our room and our hands germ-free, but please help your child remember the importance of washing their hands and getting plenty of rest. I know spring is just around the corner (at least, that is what I am telling myself) but we have to get through this yuckiness together. Please keep your child home for at least 24 hours if they are showing flu-like symptoms. We need warmer weather and healthy kids! Hang in there! Don't forget to practice your sight words and RED folder read each day! Have a super-duper Wednesday!