Happy New Year!

I hope 2013 has found you in good health and spirits.  We are back on schedule this week and learning about lots of fun winter things.  We will spend January reading, writing, and crafting winter ideas.  We will talk about snow, ice, penguins, mittens, and snowmen. 

We have also started working on Author Studies.  Our first author is Ezra Jack Keats.  We have focused mainly on his books about Peter.  We have read Goggles!, Peter's Chair, The Snowy Day, and Whistle for Willie.  The children have really enjoyed learning about Mr. Keats and the many awards he has won for his wonderful children's books.  Ask your child what their favorite book has been.

I will continue assessing students for the next couple weeks.  I appreciate your help by reading nightly with your child.  I enjoy hearing about the wonderful books you share at home.  The children love to come to school to tell about the latest book they read with family.

We have come very far in our writing.  We have worked hard to write on topic.  Here is a piece we wrote together about snow.  Enjoy!