Monday, February 27, 2012

Mardi Gras King and his Queen
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Drama Performance

Wise Owls , with drama teacher Louise, take a final bow
after their performance of Alexander's Outting.
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Friday, February 17, 2012

Mardi Gras Update


Today we ate traditional kingcake to determine the king of the Krewe of Toot Toot.  Harris found the baby in his cake and was crowned King Rex.  Hayden was chosen to be the Queen.  We are asking the children to try to dress in Green, gold or purple for our parade on Tuesday.  The floats are ready and excitement is at a peak!!!!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Laissez bon temps rouler!!
The wise owls are preparing for Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)!  There was great excitement today as we read books and listened to music about the holiday.  I began my teaching career in Louisiana, and thought the early learners would enjoy this tradition.  Tomorrow we will prepare our costumes to hide the identity of the members of our Krewe.  Friday we will prepare the floats for the parade on Tuesday.  We have invited all the classes on campus to line the parade route at recess on Fat Tuesday for the first annual Mardi Gras Parade.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Valentines Day 
We are celebrating Valentines Day with all the Early Learners on Monday, February 13th.  In the past we have asked children to make valentines, which means 23 cards.  I will send a list with names next week.  
100th Day of School
The 100th day of school happens to fall on February 14th.  Please send a small ziplock bag with 100 small, inedible items such as paper clips, buttons, beans, pennies, stickers etc.  We will use the items that day for counting, sorting and exploring.