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As usual, the last month has flown by and we are finding ourselves at the beginning of another fun month! Please refer to our calendar and check your child's backpack on a regular basis for invitations to our special events.     During February, we have a few celebrations. We will explore special events such as Valentine’s Day, the 100th day of school, and the Italian Carnivale with a variety of fun activities that will teach us all about the history and customs of this day. In honor of Black History Month, our Fifth grade students will have a special presentation to celebrate many African American leaders and innovators. This year, the 100th day of school lands on February 14th and we are excited about having our Kindergartners participate in a parade. Make sure to look out for 100th day of activities/homework which will help build on their math skills.  Research shows that there is a correlation between parent engagement and student achievement. As a result, we have been working hard on planning events for parents and families. We're hoping to see more parents attend our bimonthly parent workshops and family events such as the Celebration of Learning. This is when our students present their projects to their peers and visitors. It's preparing them for college where they are expected to research a topic and present their findings with peers. Our students are always eager to share their accomplishments and ideas, so please join us for the fun! Our school has partnered with the Italian National Olympic Committee and our students will be participating in the Italy Run on May 31^st. 

The monthly calendar has all our event dates.  Mid-winter recess will be from February 16 - February 21. Classes will resume on Monday, February 24th. Please review the winter break packets for your children and make sure that they are completed. Have a safe and enjoyable break.