Moose Minute
Mrs. James' 1st Grade Class - Crozet Elementary School
This Week's Sneak Peek: December 20, 2013
Monday
We celebrated Hanukkah! We made paper dreidels and read a favorite story, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. We discussed the candles that are lit on the menorah during Hanukkah.
Tuesday
We celebrated Kwanzaa! We made mkeka mats and read, Seven Candles for Kwanzaa. We discussed the candles that are lit on the kinara during Kwanzaa. We also had two special events! We had a storyteller visit our school in the morning. She told a sad story with a happy ending about a brother, a sister, and a dog. Then, after lunch, Sofi's dad visited to play the guitar for us, and sing some songs. What a great day!
Wednesday
We celebrated Christmas! We made trees and read, Come and See. We discussed the candles that are lit for advent during the weeks leading to Christmas. In the afternoon we created special gifts for our families!
Thursday
We visited a 4th grade and were able to "canoe across Virginia!" Ask your child about the passports he or she created! Then in the afternoon we had our class Winter Celebration. Mrs. James completely forgot to take pictures - due to sugar overload, I'm sure. :)
Friday
We were so happy to wear our pajamas and cuddle and read with our stuffed friends. What a great way to end a fabulous week!
Upcoming Events
- Monday, January 6th: School resumes.
- Tuesday, January 7th: Mid-year assessments continue.
- Thursday, January 16th: Half-day of school - dismissal at 11:20.
- Friday, January 17th: Half-day of school - dismissal at 11:20.
- Monday, January 20th: NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
- Tuesday, January 21st: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
Anne O. James
Please contact me with any questions or celebrations!
Email: ajames@k12albemarle.org
Website: http://www2.k12albemarle.org/school/cres/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 1407 Crozet Avenue
Phone: 434-823-4800