One day late, we had our Valentine's party at school. We had pink frosting heart cookies, played Valentine themed games, explored in a Valentine themed sensory box, and exchanged Valentine cards with one another. We even did yoga lead by a heart!

Prior to Valentine's parties, we had two days of exploration in our classroom. The magnatiles and water table were especially popular this week. We got out some new fine motor tools too.

Please send a water bottled labeled with your child's name to school each day so that they are able to drink water throughout the school day. We want to keep everyone hydrated and ready to learn, so make sure it is a bottle that they are able to use independently.

We have library checkout every Thursday. Ms. Becky comes to our class with her library cart for students to check out books. Please have books returned by Thursday so your child can check out a new book.

Reading Logs will be sent home on Thursdays. If you are able to return them by Wednesday of the following week, Ms. Angela will read names over the intercom and those students get to come down to the office and get a little prize.

Please remember to keep a season-appropriate change of clothes in your child's backpack. We will go out to recess when it is cold, so make sure they are dressed for the weather to play outside. Don't forget coats, hats, gloves, etc. If you are in need, please let me or Ms. Emily know and we can get you connected with a coat.

Be sure to email YELCOffice@center.k12.mo.us with any attendance or transportations changes or updates. Please also copy ncollins@center.k12.mo.us so I can stay informed as well.

• February 19: NO SCHOOL - President's Day
  
• February TBD: Parent Cafe - "It Takes a Villiage"
• March 1: Storytime with PaT and Donuts
• March 4-8: Read Across America Spirit Week
• March 18th: Parent-Teacher Conferences
• March 20th: Parent-Teacher Conferences
• March 21: NO SCHOOL - PD and Conferences
• March 22: NO SCHOOL
• March 25-29: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• April 5: Storytime with PaT
• April 12: Family Friday: Outdoor Classroom
• April 15: NO SCHOOL - PD Day
• April 16: Swope Dental Day
• April 18: Bring Your Special Person to School Day (9:00-9:30)
• April 26: Dancing with Dudes (5:30-7:00)
• May 3: Storytime with PaT - Teddy Bear Picnic
• May 9: Kindergarten Visits
• May 9: Kindergarten Round-Up
• May 17: Meet us at the Zoo
• May 23: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

ncollins@center.k12.mo.us

(816) 349-3705

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