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News From Mandy & Children in Room 2109 February 7-13, 2018 1 st Years The 1 st years are starting non-fiction research projects as they relate to our study of Africa. 2 nd Years 2 nd y ears will begin a Timeline of Life research project this week. 3 rd Years The 3 rd years have been practicing for the upcoming MCAs (will be taken in April). We are working on strategies for solving problems but also strategies on what to do if you’re feeling like you have too much energy, need a break, need to refocus, etc. during the test. Important Dates & Notes Monday, February 11 th – Bring Someone Special to School Day 8:45am- 9:45am Thursday, February 14 th – Mandy is gone in the afternoon Friday, February 15 th – SteppingStone Theatre field trip Monday, February 18 th – no school Thursday, February 21 st – February book orders due February 24-March 2 is Montessori Education Week! Friday, March 1 st – no school If you are able to help us with donations for our Montessori Education Week celebrations, please sign up on the link posted on our class website. Thank you! Valentine’s Day School district policy prohibits us from exchanging items including Valentine cards and candy. We will talk about the history of Valentine’s Day and work on a special friendship/compliment project. Thank you for your cooperation.

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  • News From Mandy & Children in Room 2109 February 7-13, 2018

    1st Years The 1st years are starting non-fiction research projects as they relate to our

    study of Africa.

    2nd Years 2nd y ears will begin a Timeline of Life research project this week. 3rd Years The 3rd years have been practicing for the upcoming MCAs (will be taken in

    April). We are working on strategies for solving problems but also strategies on what to do if you’re feeling like you have too much energy, need a break, need to refocus, etc. during the test.

    Important Dates & Notes

    • Monday, February 11th – Bring Someone Special to School Day 8:45am-9:45am

    • Thursday, February 14th – Mandy is gone in the afternoon • Friday, February 15th – SteppingStone Theatre field trip • Monday, February 18th – no school • Thursday, February 21st – February book orders due • February 24-March 2 is Montessori Education Week! • Friday, March 1st – no school

    If you are able to help us with donations for our Montessori Education Week celebrations, please sign up on the link posted on our class website. Thank you!

    Valentine’s Day

    School district policy prohibits us from exchanging items including Valentine cards and candy. We will talk about the history of Valentine’s Day and work on a special

    friendship/compliment project. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Montessori Moment

    I purchased a new bookshelf for our classroom and had trouble putting the final pieces together. During indoor recess this week, two 3rd graders volunteered their time and had the shelf finished

    in a matter of minutes. I love the sense of community and the spatial skills that are nurtured in Montessori!