Polar Express Party next week, Our Nut Free Zone Classroom, and Practice Math 36 Club!

Dear Parents! 
The time seems to be flying by so quickly! I can't believe that Christmas is almost here! I wanted to send out one more blog post before Christmas break.

I just wanted to send out a reminder that our classroom is a nut free zone. We have three children in our class with nut allergies. I've noticed that several children have been bringing things with nuts or peanut butter for snack time. Please make sure that this doesn't happen any more. I'd hate to have any child not get to eat their snack because it has nuts in it, but I can't have any child getting sick from being around the nuts either. So I ask for your help and cooperation in helping our classroom stay nut free.

Did everyone see the invitation that came home today for next week's Polar Express Party? We are all so excited for this fun day. Here are some tips to help make the day run smoothly.

• Your child can wear pajamas or a robe, but make sure they are appropriate for the weather. They can be worn over regular clothing if they wish.
• The children can bring slippers to change into once they get to class and the party starts. Make sure they have good shoes to wear coming to school and going home at the end of the day.
• If your child wants to bring a pillow and a blanket, please put it in a large garbage sack with their name on it. They can also bring a stuffed animal friend but it needs to be small enough to fit in their backpack or the garbage sack. They can also bring treats to eat while watching the movie and snuggling with their animal in the afternoon.
• Please make sure your child brings a small gift, $5.00 and under, for the gift exchange. It's best if you can send something that would work for either a girl or a boy.

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One last reminder, when Christmas is over and school hasn't started back yet, please take the time to help your child practice their Math 36 club facts. There are only two children that have passed off the addition so far and I want every child to have their name placed on the Math 36 Club chart in our classroom. There are so many kids that are so close to passing off but need just a little extra practice. Let's make 2018 a great year by having everyone pass off their addition and subtraction math facts.