Happy New Year!

I hope all of you had a very restful and enjoyable break.  I'm looking forward to going back to school on Monday and seeing all the kids.  I can't wait to hear about their holiday and get 3rd quarter started.  Don't forget that the December homework calendar is due on Monday.  I hope your child was able to get a good head start on the January calendar as well. 

During this time of year we start to run low on many classroom supplies.  If you would like to donate anything to replenish our supplies, we would greatly appreciate it.  We are in need of the following items:

• hand sanitizer
• Clorox disinfecting wipes
• tape (Scotch & masking)
• glue sticks
• paper towels

Please check with your child as well to see if there are any desk supplies that he/she may need.

I am going to be sending home a few things during our first week back.  One thing that you can be on the lookout for is a new class directory.  I noticed I need to make several changes to it, as we've had kids move and new students that have come in.  I'm also going to send home a cursive letter reference page.  I can't wait to start cursive writing with the kids when we return!  You can be watching for the January book order as well.  Finally, I know Valentine's Day is still a month away, but I want to send home a list of names for your child to use while writing his/her cards.  I will send that by the end of the week.  We're going to have a very busy first week back; I hope your child is well-rested and ready to get back in the swing of things!