The annual Parkside Book Exchange is this Friday. Your child may bring up to 10 gently used books to exchange for up to 10 gently used books. I have not had any books come in yet. If your child is going to participate by bringing in books from home, please make sure the books get to the classroom by Thursday.
Our snack supply is starting to run very low. Please make sure you send in enough snacks to feed 22 students for 2 days (at least 44 snacks). Don't forget we have the snack bags, so if you are a bargain shopper and want to buy bulk or boxes of snacks, we can bag them up here for the kids. Favorites have been Goldfish, cheese and crackers, string cheese, graham crackers, fruit snacks, cereal.
In Science/Health we are learning about staying healthy with our Doctor/Dentist theme. Today we discussed how to keep our teeth healthy including brushing them, using floss, using mouthwash, eating healthy foods, and visiting the dentist regularly.
I have really been working with the kids the past couple of weeks about talking out when it isn't their turn. It has been challenging lately to get through directions because of the many side conversations. I have been in enforcement overload. If your child appears to be owing more recess lately, that is why. This is very normal after Winter Vacation for children to need extra reminders of the rules.
Don't forget to save and send in those empty cereal boxes for our Valentine holders:)
