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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 the Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day and the 100th Day of School with a variety of fun activities that will teach us all about the history and customs of these special days.  This year, the 100th day of school lands on February 14th and we are excited about partnering with the other school in our building to have our Kindergartners participate in a building wide parade.  Make sure to look out for the 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 really hard on planning event for parents and families.  We're hoping to see more parents attend our bi-weekly/monthly "Breakfast Club" 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 will be 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!  The monthly calendar has all of our event dates. 

Mid-winter recess will be from February 18- February 22.  Classes will resume on Monday, February 25th.  Please review the winter break packets for your children and make sure that they are completed.  Have a safe and enjoyable break!