Week of February 12th

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Week of February 12th



Ask Your Child:

1) What are some words that have the sounds -sh and -ch?
2) ...about the funny Purim book we will be reading over the next couple weeks. (Queen of Persia)
3) ...to find some examples of solids and liquids and your house.
4) ...about the math activities that we are doing to prepare for the 100th day of school (Writing numbers 1-100, Tally Mark Game)
5) Who is Miss Bindergarten and what was she getting ready for?  How did she prepare for it?
6) ...about the visit from first grade authors. (They read stories to us that they wrote.)
7) What is Tamchui?  (Stephanie introduced the Rashi Tamchui project and we will be learning about two organizations after vacation that help make the world a better place!)
8)...about the game"I Have..., Who Has?"


Emma and Benny's birthdays were this week!  Thank you to Abbe Klein, and Anna and Jeff Rosenspan for coming to read to your brand new six year olds.  Happy birthday Emma and Benny!


Our first day back at school is our 100th day!  Please have your child bring their collection of 100 items.  We will have an amazing day, including 100th day literacy center activities, 100th day Olympics, and special 100th day choice activities.  It will be a great first day back!


Have a safe and happy vacation and we will see you on the 100th day of school!

Alison and Judy



Emma's 6th birthday reading



Benny's sixth birthday reading


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