Hoot 9

Congratulations to Clover, our December student of the month! This girl really shines bright!


Growing tall on stilts!


Our Thanksgiving "gratitude turkey"





And now for the December dates!

This TUESDAY, December 12, 4:30-5:00: first grade winter performance directed by John Biscello and Amber Vasquez (in community room): Penelope's Dancing Dragon! My suggestion is that you pick up early that day and return with your child in costume by 4:20.

Regardless of your child's role, please consider sending a baseball cap that you don't need to be transformed into a dragon head, if you can. We still need 6 baseball caps!
Costuming tips:
dragons: black -- each dragon needs to bring a baseball hat that will be transformed into a dragon head
princesses: fancy dress, tiara, etc.
moon: white
sun: gold/yellow
king: cape and crown
witch doctors: cape and glasses

THIS THURSDAY, December 14: Taos Feeds Taos Food Drive deadline -- We hope to be the winning class and have a yummy ice cream party! Could use some more bulk (any large non-perishable items are appreciated)! Thank you for all your contributions. Let's make a Holiday Feast happen for every child!



December 18 (MONDAY): pizza money due

December 20: Christmas book exchange -- please send a wrapped book for your Secret Santa friend by this date with a gift tag to avoid confusion. Thank you all who placed a Scholastic order. It's on its way to TISA!

December 21: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FESTIVITIES
TISA Christmas Extravaganza! In the morning each teacher will host a different crafting activity. The children will be in mixed groups rotating through the lower grades. What fun to usher in the Holidays!

December 21, noon: Holiday Pizza AND Tea Party AND book exchange in class. Please let me know if you could send an electric tea kettle, cookies, and a holiday movie.

December 21, 2:30: Student of the Month celebration. Congratulations to Clover Barady for being an outstanding friend and a hard-working student in first grade!

WINTER BREAK: from December 22 to January 7.

School will be back in session starting Monday, January 8!

And a bit of housekeeping:
I am looking to have a pair of extra mittens/gloves and a hat in each child's cubby. Our meteorologist reported that it was 19F on several mornings last week! Brrr!
Our earbuds have a glamorous home, thanks to Scott! Please ask your child if they have yet to bring in their earbuds. Our headphones have almost all gone kaput...

 

Let it snow!