Quick happenings!
Welcome to Thi Dieu Anh and her family. This is our third new addition to our class this year, and we have all been getting to know one another! I believe the phone tree is complete please email me if there is any change in your contact information.
We have had a great time with our new unit on child rights. The students have been very responsive to the sensitive issues surrounding child rights. When you have a chance ask your child about what they have been doing in this unit. There have been many great discussions in class and it would be nice if they make connections outside the classroom.
Sports day is fast approaching I am happy to say Adrian’s mom has volunteered to help the kids learn a quick routine to go with their sports day cheer and name. We will need a few more parents to help with the dance steps so if you have a talent for dancing and the time please let me know.
Finally, today we went out to the high school track to run, walk, or jog the 1.5 km that many of the kids will be doing for the Iron Kids event on Feb. 28th. I was very impressed with the dedication and determination. Don’t get me wrong it was not easy but afterward we talked about the benefit of physical exercise. Please talk to your child about the experience they had today. Also, the kids are getting to the age where they will need to be using deodorant on a daily basis.
Take care,
Joanna
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