It's almost here...can you feel the excitement in the air? We have the awesome opportunity to mentor with Ms. Aimee's PreK - K class every Wednesday afternoon. Today we focused on getting into the holiday spirit by making snowflakes and Grinch masks. It was a lot of fun! I am so proud of our middle school students for being such great learning partners with the little ones.Watching them all work together with their little friends is incredible and renews my faith in humanity.

Winter break is only two days away - which means our second quarter is also coming to an end. Here are a few reminders:

• Social Studies Test tomorrow (Thursday, 12/17)
• Last day to turn in assignments (Thursday, 12/17)

And the FUN stuff:

• Homeroom Book Exchange/Secret Santa (Friday, 12/18) **Please speak to your child about this if you haven't already and make sure they are prepared to bring in a book (new or gently used) on Friday. Thank you!
• Ellis Sing-Along - (Friday, 12/18 @ 1:30-ish) in the backyard
• Winter Break: December 19 - January 4. Students report back to school Tuesday, Jan. 5

Classroom Supplies:

Please take time over the break to see what school supplies your child needs to have replenished (composition books, notebook paper, pens, pencils, etc.). If your child has earbuds or headphones (that are not distracting), please encourage them to bring them in when we return to school. They are very helpful when students are working on Compass Learning (a great activity that you can have your kids do at home as well). In addition, any donations of facial tissue, pencils, or Clorox wipes is greatly appreciated.

Happy Holidays!