Burr!!! It's Cold! And One More Volunteer Needed for Big Blast!

It sounds as if the weather is suppose to be FREEZING COLD this week after all the snow we received last Friday.  I had recess duty last Friday afternoon, and it was so cute to see the kids so excited about the first official snow!  It reminded me of how important the little things are in life.....priceless!  I think I was asked twenty times, "Mrs. Kerian, Do you see the snow?  Isn't it pretty?" Really couldn't miss it as it was coming down heavy all around me, but they were so cute with their excitement!   But now....cold is the word that sticks in my head....not "pretty".  Remember that the students do go outside every recess unless it is below zero.  I have had many students saying they were very cold outside last week, but this week sounds worse.  Please remember to send snowpants, hats, gloves, heavy coats etc. along with your child to school every day so they can stay warm.  I also suggest sending an extra pair of socks along as many times the students' socks get wet after recess and it is uncomfortable to sit in them all day.  So if you think about it, throw an extra pair of socks and gloves in your child's backpack just to help them stay a little warmer and not so wet.  Thanks so much!

Thanks to the two parents who have volunteered to help at our Big Blast celebration next week as part of our fundraiser reward.  The 3rd graders will attend the Big Blast from 9:00-10:20 next Tuesday, December 14th in the gym.  It would be great if I could have one more parent volunteer from 3B to help out.  Basically you would have to be here by 8:45 and could leave by 10:30. It is a fun time watching the students play on all the equipment, and I appreciate it as then I will be free to take pictures of the students and handle any situations that come up.  If you are free to help out, please email me, send a note, or call as soon as possible.  Thank you again!

I want to send a big hug out to all the 3B students for their behavior the last few weeks.  They have been working so hard and getting so much accomplished that I could not be prouder!!! Yeah 3B!!!!  We also had 3 superintendents from across NE Iowa stop in our classroom for about 30 minutes last week to do some observing, and my 3B students really showed them what a super class they were!  I was very proud, as always, of each and everyone of them!  Keep it up 3B!

The hallway is filled with wonderful Character Counts posters made by the 3rd grade students!  Wow!  I can see that I have some very talented 3B students and parents!  They are awesome!  The students were so excited about showing them to me and getting them hung up......what a great reminder to everyone walking in the hall to show their Cadet Pride!  I hope that you enjoyed spending some time with your 3rd grader completing the project as well....I know they loved it as I heard about it all last week!  Super work 3B students and parents!!!!

Just a reminder that we have an early out this Wednesday for teacher professional development.  Our 3rd-5th grade music program is also this Thursday, December 9th.  I can't wait to see what the students are going to do for us and perform!  This concert will be at the high school and a note was sent home a few weeks ago with information.  If you misplaced the note from the music teachers or need another, please feel free to contact me.

Stay warm and have a great week!