Apparently, that ditty was made by someone who didn't live in the Bay area.Spring is in full bloom and we in Room 16 are enjoying it. The big news is that the wetland reports and dioramas are fabulous, we'll soon be studying astronomy, and state testing is upon us. Please refer to the April newsletter for a full update on the curriculum.We need drivers to send in the proper documentation for our last two field trips of the year ASAP.Please keep sending fresh fruit or vegetable snacks for your children. They are growing and they are hungry!

Feburary News!

Room 15 is reading stories about people who use their imagination. Reading about Picasso has inspired our interest in the Cubism.

In math we have started learning more about geometry by drawing with a compass and identifing solid figures as well as lines and angles. And we are continuing to practice our multiplication.

    Room 14 will present 3 short reader's theater plays related to winter and Chinese New Years next  Wednesday in  Room 14 at 1:30 p.m.  We invite you to join us for this informal event. The stories are The Mitten,  The Three Coins, and The Rooster's Antlers, A Story of the Chinese Zodiac.  The students love to perform even without costumes.

• Soup Label project is due Friday, February 1.

• Valentine's Day party isThursday, February 14. Look for details coming home.
• President Reports are due on Friday, February 15.
• Enjoy the Presidents Day holiday!