Ana and Mary’s Newsletter – January 29, 2016 Classroom Celebrations Throughout the year we, as a community of readers, have explored mental strategies that help us read a text more deeply, more aware of our thinking. We have noticed questions and connections, visual images we make in our minds, and reflections of our heart. Now … More January 29th Newsletter

Ana and Mary’s Newsletter – January 22, 2016 Classroom Celebrations Students were welcomed back to school on Tuesday with a read-aloud of “Martin’s Big Words” – a book that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s inspirational words about peace and kindness. Throughout the week we continued to remind each other about the power of words – … More January 22nd Newsletter

Ana and Mary’s Newsletter – January 22, 2016 Classroom Celebrations Students were welcomed back to school on Tuesday with a read-aloud of “Martin’s Big Words” – a book that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s inspirational words about peace and kindness. Throughout the week we continued to remind each other about the power of words – … More January 15th Newsletter

Ana and Mary’s Newsletter – January 8, 2016 Classroom Celebrations We were all very happy to come back together this week. We enjoyed sharing with one another our experiences over Winter Break. The children were excited to help create a new drama corner in our classroom. It is now adorned with a winter tree and … More January 8th Newsletter