Spin the Dreidel!

The first graders have been learning about Holiday Traditions, with one of them being Hanukkah. To wrap up our unit we celebrated with Mrs. Bell's 4th grade class by playing several games of dreidel and making latkes (potato pancakes)! The kids had fun playing dreidel and learned the Hebrew words nun, gimmel, hay and shin. Mrs. Bell and I served up a traditional meal of latkes and applesauce. Overall, the latkes were a hit and fun was had by all! 

Holiday Happenings...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...and the busiest! Sorry that blogging has slipped my mind the past few weeks!! 

There are only 21 days til Christmas and only 17 school days until Holiday Break. We have many fun and instructional activities planned for the month of December! Please note the following dates:

Thurs 12/9 PTO Santa Shop: this will be the ONLY day that our class visits the Santa Shop. If you wish for your child to purchase items, please send money in on this day only. Thank you!

Fri 12/10 Holiday Traditions Music Program 1pm: The first graders will perform many songs about Holiday Traditions and Customs from around the world. You may sign your child out of school following the program. 

Wed 12/15 Canned Food/Toy Drive is over. Please send in canned food and/or a new toy to donate to those less fortunate. We have collected about 30 cans so far! Let's try for 50 or more! 

Fri 12/17 Holiday Craft Party 

Tues 12/21 Holiday Traditions Around the World: students will travel from class to class learning about how other countries celebrate. 

Wed 12/22 Polar Express Day