It's Coming, It's Coming!

Get Ready!  It's Coming! 

It's Dr. Seuss Day (Read Across America) . . . Friday, March 1st!

The Manatees are celebrating the big day with a Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast.

It's also going to be CRAZY HAT DAY in honor of Dr. Seuss. 

Please help your child create or find a wild and crazy hat for Friday.

Our own Purdy Panther (Panther in the Hat) will visit our classroom,

and we will have a READ-IN all morning. 

What a fun day!

We love our Purdy Panther!

Don't forget!

Readers Theater is on Thursday, February 28, 10:00 a.m.

in the classroom.  We're all very excited to share our

fluent reading with our families!  Hope to see you there!

Valentine's Day Party

Valentine's Day Party
 (CLICK for SLIDESHOW)
 

We love our "Love Bugs!"

Thank you to our parent volunteers
for the treats and your generous time!

 

Classroom Castle Update

 

We have been very busy painting our castle, both inside and out.

Students voted to choose the name for our castle . . . "Manatee Mansion."
Soon we will be reading in the castle. Come in and see it for yourself during
Readers Theater on February 28th at 10:00.

 

Students adding finishing touches to our
"Manatee Mansion" castle - painting "bricks" on the outside walls.


ASPCA Donations

Thank you for your donations to ASPCA!  
The Manatees donated a total of $323.00!
WOW!


Friday Free Time
February 15 

Wrapping up paper for the castle vines

 

Drawing dragons for the castle flags

 

Preparing to make castle Lego models

 

Making Valentines!

 

Heart cards for the family . . . so thoughtful!

 

Looking at How-to Draw books

to prepare for drawing puppies

 

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
The Manatees have been learning about the 7 Habits! 
Our counselor, Mrs. Lantz, has been meeting with us
every Wednesday to teach us about each habit. 
So far, we have learned Habit 1 through 5.  
Ask us to show you the "body actions" we use
to remember each habit,
and how they help us be the best we can be! 
To learn more about the 7 Habits, click here.

This is the book we have been reading.

Here are the 7 Habits:

	Habit 1 — Be Proactive You're in Charge I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.
	Habit 2 — Begin with the End in Mind Have a Plan I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
	Habit 3 — Put First Things First Work First, Then Play I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.
	Habit 4 — Think Win-Win Everyone Can Win I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.
	Habit 5 — Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Listen Before You Talk I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.
	Habit 6 — Synergize Together Is Better I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.
	Habit 7 — Sharpen The Saw Balance Feels Best I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.

 

Classroom Castle

Work in Progress
Thank you to The Moore Family for taking the time on Saturday to help with the construction of the classroom castle.  We couldn't have done it without you!
Thank you to everyone who sent in cardboard. We appreciate the overwhelming response. 
Here are some photos of the process:
The castle is all ready for students to paint and decorate.  We will be painting this week.  Please send in oversized shirts to use as paint smocks.  Thanks!

Outside Walls pieced together with duct tape

 

Clever creation of turrets!

 

Shoe-box stackers and clean-up crew

 

6' x 7 ' Ready to be painted and decorated!

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ASPCA Donation Update

Thank you for your generous donations!

 

 

We currently have collected $140.00 to donate to the ASPCA. 

Our goal is $200.00.

It's not too late to send in your change. 

The deadline for donations is Friday, February 15th. 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Spaghetti Feed - Wednesday, February 13

Science Fair - Wednesday, February 13, 6:00 - 7:00

Valentine's Day Party - Thursday, February 14, 1:40 - 3:20

Readers Theater - Thursday, February 28, 10:00 - 11:30

Jump Rope for Heart - Wednesday, March 6

Class Pictures - March 13