Hi Families,

Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead for daylight savings time!

Last week we talked about money,coin names and value. We set up our “Busy Bee Store” and everyone was super excited to take a turn shopping or working. We will keep it up through this week, so if you have empty boxes of grocery items we would take a few more. This week we are going to be discussing spring weather, rainbows and St. Patricks day. We have some fun art to do and a silly song about St Patricks day to learn. 

Reading groups will be on Monday and Tuesday again this week , so be sure your child has returned the folder that went home last week. I have heard that the take home work has been fun for the kids and they are excited to “Read” to you. Remember that kids are on different levels in their skill development and its ok if the are memorizing the books rather than actually reading them, but please encourage pointing at the words together and helping them sound out a few easy ones. Please have your child put their name on their worksheet, its a great habit to get into and it helps me out back at school. I would love to hear your input and help with anything that you and your child are finding challenging about reading groups.

We are almost ready to get a new pet for our classroom! After lots of talks and some great ideas(dog,cat,snake?) I think we have chosen a Hamster. Ivy’s family donated the cage last week and the “Hamster baby shower” sign up sheet is full. As soon as we have all the things we need for keeping a hamster safe and comfortable, I will get one and bring it in. We have been talking about how different this pet will be from Lulu and that it is just a baby. So handling it and having it go home for visits will be a learning process for all. Most important, the kids are excited to have a pet again. Thank you for your support through this, it has helped bunches.

Next Monday, March 17th. We will be participating in the hough neighborhood St Paddys day parade. Class will let out at 11:30 on this day to give everyone a chance to get to the parade route and get in line. Also, we would encourage you to send a small lunch for your child to school(No nuts or nut products) that we will eat around 11:00 so they wont be hungry when we are waiting and walking during the parade. Then we all meet up in front of Hough Elementary school at 12:00. The parade starts at 12:30 and takes about 45 mins to walk the route. You may bring strollers or wagons and the whole family is invited to come along. The Busy Bee kids can wear their green tie-dyed shirts and any other green attire that they wish, the greener the better! We go rain or shine and have really enjoyed the time with our LAPS family celebrating our great community. Let me know if I can answer any more questions about this.

Our annual school Auction/Dinner is coming soon. Pre-sale tickets are now available until the end of the week. Early bird prices are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Ticket prices will go up on March 17th and will end on the 21st. There are a limited amount of spaces for childcare that evening, check in the preschool office if you are interested in that. The kids are working on some great auction items and we are still in need of donations for the classroom baskets. Even a small item or cash donation is helpful. Thanks for your help making this evening successful.

I want to be sure that everyone is aware of the make up of the snow days for the school year. Our school year has been extended to June 19th. This means that Busy Bee class Graduation will be June 16th and 17th. The morning classes will be at 10:30 and the afternoon class will be on Tuesday at 1:30. We will be singing some songs and celebrating your Busy Bee’s with cake,snacks and a end of year video slideshow. Please mark your calendars!

Summer is  just a dream still, but if you are planning for your kids summer activities, please consider having them come to LAPS 2 weeks of summer camp in July. We offer fun themes,yummy snacks and lots of outside play and exploration. Summer camp is from 9-12 everyday for the weeks of July 14-18 and 21-25. Registration forms and more info coming soon!

Please let us know if you have question or concerns. We are here to help your child and family have a positive school experience and feel supported. Thanks for the privilege of being a part of your child's learning process. 

Teacher Kim

contact info: Email Rivmom@msn.com     Cell # 360-600-2875

Dates to remember:

March 17.....................Hough St.Paddy’s day parade 

March 29th...............LAPS Auction/dinner

April 7-11....................Spring Break/ No Class

April 14-18...................Week of the young child

May 26...........................Memorial Day/no school

June 16/17.......................Busy Bee Graduation

June 19th...................... end of year all school picnic