Hello, December!

  

   SNOW! What a happy surprise! I hope everyone's family enjoyed their time together during our unexpected pre-holiday break.

   Now, the countdown really starts. We have a delightfully busy 7 1/2 days ahead in kindergarten! There will be stories to tell, books to read, decorations to make, songs to sing, cards and lists and letters to write. Each morning, the boys and girls will come bouncing into the room, everyone talking at once, excited to relate their latest Christmas news from home -- such a season of wonder, "while visions of sugarplums dance in their heads". I'm so glad I get to share in their excitement! 

   At the same time, we are approaching the end of the quarter on December 20th. (How can we already be halfway finished with the year?) With that come many scheduled assessments to gauge current levels of progress in English Language Arts and Math. Whew! There's a lot to do in a short period of time, and when little minds and bodies are so active with other interests! We really want these assessments to accurately "show what they know", so please remind your child, as hard as it is, to continue coming to school ready to learn and  giving their full effort in all activities and tasks. Once the assessments are given and scored, I'll enter those results as quickly as possible for you to access on Mastery Connect. You'll also be getting your child's semester report and portfolio shortly after the Christmas break.

   Remember, class parties are next Thursday at 2:45. Please come if you are able!