Polar Express

Today before our party we had Polar Express Day.  We were able to watch the movie, have our golden ticket, have hot chocolate (really chocolate milk), eat some popcorn, and discover a magical bell in our desk.  It was quite a fun experience in our PJ's too.

After Polar Express, the kids were pumped about the party.  We had such a blast creating our reindeer cookie, creating our snowman magnet picture craft, getting a new book from the book exchange (still working on learning our left and right hands :-)), and playing a fun game.  An extra special thank you to our room moms who organized the whole thing!  It was such a blast!

I hope you have a fabulous two week break!  I can't wait to see all those precious kiddos back in a brand new year!  Thanks again for letting me have the privilege of teaching your child every day.  They each are such a precious gift to me - loving on them and teaching them everyday is beyond awesome to me.  I can't get over the fact that I truly have the best job in the world!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Monk

On the Polar Express

Dash's final goodbye

Today Dash showed up with a letter for our class. Santa lifted Dash's power so they each had the opportunity to hug him one time.  They were all SO SO excited about it. Below you will find the picture of each kiddo getting to hug Dash.

Thanks for letting him be apart of our December - the kids and I had a lot of fun with him.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Monk

Holidays Around the World

Today first grade was able to experience our annual holidays around the world.  Our class got the opportunity to visit 6 countries (one country per 1st grade teacher's classroom) and learn about different traditions and customs around the world.  After their passports were complete, they loaded up their suitcases (backpacks) with the supplies they would need for their adventures ahead.  They were able to visit China, Germany, Mexico, Israel, America, and Holland. Be sure to ask them all about the things they learned and check their suitcases (backpacks) for all of the souvenirs they picked up along the way.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Monk

Working hard in "China" on their new years lanterns. 

So excited to show off their finished lanterns and passports. 

Dash is at it again . . .

Today when we walked into our room, we found Dash covered in stickers in our class sticker bucket.  I heard lots of giggles and comments like "Silly Dash" and "He must love stickers."  Dash has been such a fun part of our weeks leading up to our holiday break.  All of the students love racing in the class every morning to see what Dash could be up to next.  I can't wait to see where he will be tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Mrs.Monk

Book Buddies

Every week, we are paired up with a third grade class (Mrs. Springer's homeroom class) and we have book buddies.  This is a time where your first grader gets the opportunity to read and get encouragement on their reading from a third grader.  They take turns reading and can hear the great examples of the third grade readers. They absolutely love this time of the day every Friday!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Monk

Here is a snapshot of our reading today.