This week most of the activities we will be doing will resvolve around the holiday season.  Remember Wednesday is an 11:00 dismissal, and we do not have aftercare that day!  Monday I will attempt to be on a regular schedule.  The children do have an open book religion test that day.  They should have their book with them.  Tuesday is the last day for A.R. testing.  Most of the children have at this point reached their goals.  You might want to ask your child how they are doing.  Remember, the 4th quarter a.r. is worth 10% of your child's reading grade.The children have their new spelling words already in their planner for the week of January 8th.  We return on Wednesday, January 3rd, so I decided to start off fresh on the following Monday.This coming   Tuesday your child will be allowed to wear their p.j's to school with their regular tennis shoes.. (Please do not go out and purchase jammies for them.  Many children; especially the boys opt to wear sweatpants instead.) That afternoon we we will be watching the Polar Express.  Such a nice video that will help them really get into the Christmas spirit.   They will be going outside for recess weather permitting, so please make sure that what they choose to wear is appropriate and will keep them warm outside.