ROCKET NEWS
JANUARY 2017
HOUR OF CODE
During the month of December, our students participated in the Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is a global initiative to provide students with an introduction to computer science intended to demystify coding and show that anybody can learn the basics. Mrs. Cucci provided students with a variety of opportunities to code in the Media Center. In addition, the students had opportunities in their classrooms with plugged and unplugged activities. Mrs. VanRiper created an unplugged coding activity for her physical education classes where the students wrote a code to program their partner through the gym. It was wonderful to see the students enjoying these activities.
Winter Reminders
The winter months bring colder and darker mornings, which can make it difficult to get started. It is important for children to start the day in a positive way. Starting your day five or ten minutes earlier may help make the difference. Keep in mind that children should use the entire Kiss & Drop Lane, even on cold or rainy days, to help the traffic flow in the morning. Our goal is for all students to be in their classrooms before the 8:05 late bell.
Also, please use extreme caution when navigating through the parking lot in the morning and afternoon. Keeping a safe speed and being mindful of others is important to ensure that everyone arrives and leaves campus safely.
Finally, be sure that children are dressed appropriately for the cold weather. Even when the temperatures dip a bit below freezing, children go outside for recess. The fresh air and time to run help to make the afternoons more productive. Hats, gloves, and a warm coat should be standard winter apparel. Please label all items with first and last names.
Recess Explorations
Thank you for your generous donations of games, legos, building blocks, coloring books, and art materials! With your help, we will be able to pilot a winter experience for our students during indoor recess. On certain weeks in the winter, when we are inside for many days in a row, we will have students experience our Recess Explorations. Students will get to spend time with children from other classes on their grade level in rooms that have themes. We will have whole class games, board games, coloring and art, and building "space stations" for students to enjoy during indoor recess. Our hope is to give students a new experience that will be enjoyable and different.
January Dates to Remember
- January 5th- Kindergarten Orientation @ 7pm
- January 6th- Kindergarten pre-registration opens & School Spirit Day- Wear Green
- January 12th- Kindergarten Show 8:30 am
- January 16th- Martin Luther King Day - No School
- January 20th- AESOP'S Fables Show
- January 24th & 25th- Kindergarten Registration- Reynolds Lobby
Note: See our January Calendar for Additional Events