CKLA Listening: The Civil War

This week we started a new CKLA Domain. Students have been introduced to an important time period in the history of the United States:

We are learning about the controversy over slavery between the North and the South, which eventually led to the American Civil War. An icon students were introduced to this week was Harriet Tubman and her as a conductor of the Underground Railroad.
Future conversations are coming about the American Civil War and how the end of the war also meant the end of slavery. We will also study about men and women who were significant during this time:
Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Robert E. Lee, Joseph De Castro, and Ulysses S. Grant

Westwoods Loves Wilbur!

Westwoods Student Council has opened a "Westwoods Loves Wilbur" Swag Store, with a special design available on t-shirts and sweatshirts.
All proceeds will benefit Noah's A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Center)
Click to Shop for Wilbur Wear

Noah’s Arc is a rescue farm in Buckley, MI. They take in and care for animals that have been abandoned, injured and mistreated. They have goats, sheep, horses, donkeys, many kinds of birds, dogs, cats, etc. These animals have all been saved but require care that can be costly. 

“Noah’s ARC is a nonprofit Animal Rescue Center in Northern Michigan. Our mission is to save as many animals as we can.” 

Reminder: Valentine's Day

Friday, February 13th
If your child would like to participate, please make sure they have a Valentine for each of the 26 students in our classroom. Please address all Valentines at home before bringing them to school.

Candy-Grams!

HELP NEEDED!

PTO is in need of volunteers each Friday!
There is a link and QR code here for you. It is also on the side of our blog if you would like to use that link as well.
If you are able and willing, they would LOVE your help!!
THANK YOU!!

Valentine's Day

Friday, February 13th
If your child would like to participate, please make sure they have a Valentine for each of the 26 students in our classroom. A paper copy of all names is coming home today! Please address all Valentines at home before bringing them to school.

Scholastic Book Order

Scholastic Book Club Magazine order came home Monday! Visit clubs.scholastic.com Please have all orders placed by Thursday, Jan. 5 If any purchasing items are gifts, please let me know and I can set them aside upon delivery to pick up at a separate time and date.

Wednesday: Global Day of Play

 Students are allowed to bring play items from home to help with creative play for the day. No technology please.
These items could include games, coloring sets, puzzles, bracelet making kits, Legos, and trading cards.
Only one or two items can be brought in. Please make sure names are on all items.
Play day will be interrupted for any student behavior that can not handle a setting like this OR if there is work that should have been completed ahead of time.

Peanut Free Classroom

Our classroom is now peanut free!
Students may bring peanut products for lunch but NOT for snack.
Thank you for understanding!

Goodbye Anna!

Anna's last day in our classroom was this past Thursday! She was only in our classroom for one semester and is now on to other classrooms to spread her joy and get new experiences! We have loved Anna as part of our classroom for the past few months. She has been an huge asset!!
THANK YOU ANNA!