Letters+to+Parents

Dear Parents,

The end of the year is right around the corner and we wanted to do something special to keep the kids excited and engaged. We will start our ABC Countdown to the end of kindergarten on Wednesday, April 25th. Each of the last 26 days will have a special activity that goes along with each letter of the alphabet. Please keep this schedule handy as there are a few days in which the children can bring things from home.

Thank you,

The Kindergarten Team

 **ABC Countdown **

 To celebrate the last 26 days of schools!

 April 25th  ||  **Animal Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Bring your favorite stuffed animal to school. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">April 26th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Beach Towel and Book Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Bring a beach towel and a book for reading fun! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">April 27th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Cookie Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">We will decorate our own cookies to eat. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">April 30th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Doughnut Holes Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Enjoy a doughnut treat from your teacher. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 1st  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Exercise Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Be ready to stop everything and start exercising. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 2nd  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Favorite Color Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Use your favorite color marker for all of your work-even math!! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 3rd  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Game Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Play learning games at centers. <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 4th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Happiness Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Spread happiness to all. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 7th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Inside the Church Tour Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Explore and learn about the different parts of the church <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 8th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Jokes Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Tell the class your favorite joke! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 9th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">King Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Boys rule (and do everything first today)! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 10th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Lollipop Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Look and listen to your teacher to earn a lollipop. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 11th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Marshmallow STEM Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">See what you can create with marshmallows and toothpicks. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 15th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">New Name Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Choose a new name for yourself. <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">We will write it on a nametag and call you that all day! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 16th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Outside Reading Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Your teacher will read to you outside today. (Weather permitting.)  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 17th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Popsicle Picnic Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Enjoy a popsicle outside. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 18th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Queen Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Girls rule (and do everything first today)! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 21st  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Rainbow Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Wear your favorite colors of the rainbow. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 22nd  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Shaving Cream Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">We will do our word work in shaving cream! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 23rd  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Thank You Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">We will write thank you notes to our school helpers. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 24th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Under the Table Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">We will read under our tables. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 25th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Victory Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Try to be the “victor” during field day! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 29th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Watercolor Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Make a special watercolor picture. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 30th  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">X-change Autographs Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Sign classmates’ yearbooks. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">May 31st  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Year-End Cleaning Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Clean out your mailbox and locker today. || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">June 1st  || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> **<span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Zoom out of School Day ** <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;">Last day of school! Congratulations! || <span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;; font-size: 11.5pt;">Please note that some of these events are subject to change.
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<span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;; font-size: 11.5pt;">Participation is not required.

Dear Parents:

On Monday, May 7th, there will be a May Crowning ceremony in the church at 10 a.m. The kindergarten classes will participate in the procession.

Children should wear their “Sunday best”. Each child should also bring a fresh flower to present to Mary.

The parents of the kindergartners are invited to attend. Our class will sit in the ‘old section’ of the church, where we sit for school masses. You may sit with us.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

Sincerely, The kindergarten teachers

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">Dear Parents:

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">On Tuesday, March 20th, at 10 a.m., St. Mary’s School will hold a pep rally to kick off the Race for Education. Classes have an opportunity to show their spirit by performing a dance number. As you probably know, the kindergarten classes, together, will perform YMCA. You are invited to attend!

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">We have been practicing our dance in the mornings by imitating the steps and moves found on the Just Dance YMCA YouTube video. Some children have been practicing at home, but that is not necessary. In the past, our students have dressed alike for their performance, but since there is no “one” distinct costume, we can be creative. Some ideas would be construction workers, police officers, and sailors. Mrs. Cronin and Mrs. Brant will purchase some inexpensive hats (such as the ones listed above) for children who need them. (These hats will be passed out randomly.) Please return the bottom portion of this letter indicating whether or not you would like a hat for your child or if you will be providing him/her with something to wear.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">We look forward to this exciting event and hope that your children are too.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">Please let us know if you have any questions.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">Sincerely, <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;">The Kindergarten Teachers

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;"> __My child will need a hat. Let me know what s/he gets.__

_My child will not need one of your hats. We can do better than that.

__<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;;"> Child’s name __

__<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">January 12, 2018 __

__<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Dear Parents, __

__<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">The week of January 2nd, we will add a new activity to day. The activity is “Children as Teachers.” It is an opportunity for each child to share with the class something of interest to him/her. It is designed to improve self-confidence as well as enhance speaking and listening skills. __

__<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">For this activity, the children need to select an item to “share” with the class, decide what they want to tell about it, and __practice__ their presentations at home. As far as what may be brought to share, I ask that you try to keep it educational in nature. Toys wouldn’t be appropriate unless perhaps it was a toy from another country and we could learn something from that. Some things that would be acceptable would be books, pictures/photographs, collections, crafts, etc. You could also send things that go along with our current theme. You can find out about our current and upcoming themes on our class website.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">We will use the following format for Children as Teachers: <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">“I have five things to tell you about my animal. (Show animal) <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Are there any questions?”
 * 1) <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">1. This is a cheetah.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">2. I made it out of play-doh.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">3. Cheetahs are the fastest mammals.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">4. I like their spots.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">5. I have a book about cheetahs at home.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">During their presentations, the student should say no less than two things and no more than five about what they have brought. The class may ask each presenter two questions.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Please consider this a homework assignment. On the back, you will find the weekly Children as Teachers schedule. Each child will make a presentation //__weekly__//. If your child is absent on his/her day or if there is no school on that day, he/she waits until the following week to present a “lesson.” This activity will start on Monday, January 22nd and will __continue weekly through May__.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Let your child do as much of the project as possible. Each week he/she should become more independent.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">In the past, Children as Teachers has been a favorite of the students and ours. The children enjoy being the teacher and we have learned a lot from them. (It also gives the students a better understanding of why they need to sit quietly while someone else is speaking.)

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Sincerely,

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Ms. Brant and Ms. Rollins

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Alex <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Anya <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Andrew || <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Blake <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Dorothy <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Gregory || <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Kailee <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Kaya <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Mason <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Michelle || <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Nicholas <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Nico <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Noah || <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Olivia <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Seke <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Sophia ||
 * =**<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Monday **= || =**<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Tuesday **= || ==**<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Wednesday **== || **<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Thursday ** || **<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Friday ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 20pt;">Adele

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;">November 18, 2017

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;">Dear Parents,

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;">We will learn about community helpers from December 4-15, 2017. We would love to have you come in and talk to the class about your profession. Each talk should be about 5-7 minutes in length. I will set aside 10:30-10:45 each morning during these two weeks for parent speakers. Please let me know if and when you can join us.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;"> For your visit, it would be great to have you dress in a uniform, if applicable. Since children at this age are very “hands on”, it would be nice to be able to pass around something related to your field or for each student to get some kind of “souvenir” (i.e. Band-Aids from a health car worker, buckle-up stickers from a police officer).

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;">If you would like to come in, please send me an email which day you would like to visit as well as your career. I will do my best to accommodate you.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;">Thank you,

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 18pt;">Mrs. Brant and Mrs. Rollins

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Dear Parents:

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">This week, we started our new theme, Friendship. This month we have planned a special event to help culminate this study. On Wednesday, November 22nd, we will have a kindergarten tea party. Our tea party will be held in the classroom from 10:30-11:00 a.m. (Parents may bring their children home at the conclusion of the tea party.)

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">In preparation for our tea party, we will practice using manners, create invitations, and make placemats. For the tea party, all students should dress up in their “Sunday best”. We will need supplies and helpers as well. I will have a sign up sheet available outside the classroom during parent/teacher conferences. After that, please contact Alex’s, Gregory’s or Andrew’s mom if you would like to volunteer, donate food items or paper products or loan us teapots or platters. She will keep an updated list of what is needed.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">In the past, the students have taken the tea party very seriously. Please join in our enthusiasm at home. If you have any questions, please let me know.

<span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;"> Thank you, <span style="font-family: &#39;Century Gothic&#39;; font-size: 11pt;">Mrs. Brant and Mrs. Rollins