It's finally that time!  We are beginning our study of tropical rainforests next week.  We'll be learning about the plants, animals, layers, and climate of the rainforest.  Anyone who has visited a rainforest is very welcome to come and talk with the class about your experiences.  Also, if you have any tropical plants that your are willing to let us borrow, please let me know.

    In math, we're beginning double digit subtraction.  The students  all seem to be doing quite well in addition, so I have high hopes for subtraction!

    Valentine's Day is coming up (Thursday, Feb. 14), and we will be having a simple party.  There is a sign up sheet outside the classroom. The party will start at 1:45 and end at 2:20.  We'll need help with clean-up and set-up, also people to provide drinks, and cookies or fruit.  Wendy Brasfield is providing cupcakes and paper goods.  Please check for nuts in any food you provide.  Remember, even food that is manufactured on machines that handle nuts is unsafe.  

        We still need two people to help with stations next Friday, Feb. 8.  We'll be celebrating Chinese New Year.  Stations are from 8:30 to 10:00.

    Thanks for all your help, Susan Billings