Last Week of 2013

Bonjour!

Our last week before 2013 is going to be a busy one!  

Since our students are so busy with memorizing their parts for our holiday program and for our presentation on France, there will be minimal homework this week.  

They may need some assistance in their homework assignment on Wednesday.  I have asked the students to write a goodbye letter to Wren as she will be leaving for the rest of the school year after break.  She and her family will be in Florida for the remainder of the school year.  We are excited for her, but we will miss her terribly.  The letters are meant to be a surprise to Wren, so let's keep it on the down low.  

In Writing Workshop/Social Studies we will be finishing up on our final drafts and adding details on our poster boards.  We are so excited to show you what we've learned.  There will be a parent presentation on Friday at 2:00 followed by a multicultural feast with all 2nd and 3rd grade classes in the MPR that will last until the end of the day.  

Speaking of the feast, we've had a lot of people offer to bring cups, cutlery, and plates, which we so appreciate.  However, we definitely need some food!  So far we have yule log, crepes and some french bread coming our way.  As a class, we are planning on making truffles to bring and would love if you could bring something too.  I know that we are all extra busy this time of year and I totally understand if not everyone can bring a dish. It doesn't have to be anything fancy or even traditional French.  Here's a few ideas:  

• potatoes au gratin
• croissants
• quiche
• potato salad
• nicoise salad
• cheese plate
• French toast sticks
• easy beef bourguignon

There are a bunch of easy recipes on the food network website: http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/french/index.html

In all other academic areas, we will be reviewing and reinforcing skills and concepts that we have learned so far.  I find it's best not to introduce new concepts right before our two week break.  

Thanks again for all that you do.  Have a fantastic Holiday Break!   I'll see you out on the hill!