We voted this morning on if the kiddos liked the chocolate chip panettone that is a traditional sweet bread from Italy! It was pretty well liked!
Day 5 was all about German traditions! We learned that there is a German tradition where a pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree, so we created trees with a hidden pickle ornament! We gathered at the carpet and worked together to find each other's pickle ornaments!
Christmas Spirit Weeks continue this week and next!
Our craft for Germany was decorating gingerbread men! I loved seeing all their creativity!
Today in STEM we competed to see who could build the tallest Christmas tree. Materials given were paper and tape.
Day 3 with Kwanzaa also brought weaving mkekas (mats)! Great job using all that creativity!
Day 3 of Christmas Around the World was all about Kwanzaa! We learned that ears of corn represented the number of kids in the family. Well, in our class family we have 8! YUM!
Another perk to Christmas Around the World is using map skills!
Day 4 is all about Hanukkah! We learned how to play dreidel with chocolate gelt! They had a good time!
We had a very special guest on Monday! Mr. Neisler came to kick off December (and Christmas Around the World for 1st and 2nd grade) by reading "The Night Before Christmas" to the whole school! Thank you, Mr. Neisler! We miss you and hope you are enjoying retirement!
Last week, we were able to make our fall trees for what we are thankful for! The kids did a great job and they turned out so cute!
The addition of the Lego table has been a hit! Trying to keep them focused on reading and math when they're plotting & planning what to add and what to build next during future play times has been difficult this week. However, the learning that is happening because of the table is just as valuable to their education and futures!
Day 2 of Christmas Around the World is all about Mexico! The kiddos made poinsettia ornaments because of the Christmas flower's significance to Mexican culture. Great job, kiddos!
We kicked off Day 1 of Christmas Around the World with learning about American traditions! We decorated cookies to have with milk, just like what we leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve night!
Message from Mrs. Fuiten at CCS for Volleyball and Basketball
Please be mindful, girls volleyball has started and their practices end at 5:00. Furthermore, Coach Fitzpatrick will not be at practice tonight until right at 5:00. Please do not bring the boys any earlier than 5 to practice tonight. Thank you
We are ready for Christmas Around the World!! Look at those smiles!
Message from Chestnut Health Systems
Snow fun!
Just a few of announcements to think about in the upcoming weeks for sports:
1. All sports calendars for Wrestling, Volleyball, and Boys' Basketball have been updated for practices, games, and meets. If you see any mistakes please let me know so I can fix them in the district's calendar.
2. With Volleyball and Wrestling starting up, all athletes will need to make sure they have an updated physical on file. Physicals expire every 395 days. If your athlete had one for last year they will need a new one that is valid before they can practice. If you have any questions on expiration dates on physicals you can email me and I will be sure to find that information for you.
3. All athletes must be in good standing academically. I will be in constant contact with coaches from the different coop school on student/athletes who are ineligible.
My email address for the school is ksmith@nhm88.com
3rd grade brought the Macys day parade to Middletown.
