Thank you...room 17 has THE best parents in the world!!  We had a fabulous Valentine's Day celebration.  Exhausting...but fabulous!

I'm counting the days until March 2nd... 

What's March 2nd?  The Iditarod!!!   We will be investigating, recording, following, charting, reading, writing, computing, measuring, exploring, tasting(!) everything Iditarod. 

Check it out...Iditarod: The Last Great race  We will be reading Balto,  Stone Fox(get your tissues ready), Akiak, and learning about the people who run this great race, as well as those magnificent dogs.  Keep having those great conversations with your little ones.  We should have a lot to say!

We have three students that were selected to talk about the Seven Habits at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Feb. 28th.  Rachel, Abbey, and Trenton will represent us and share how we use the Leader in Me everyday in every way!

Keep practicing those multiplication facts.  So important to review them every night for 5-10 minutes.  We are starting fractions and measurement,  both great conversation starters at dinner.
As always, thanks for being a partner in your child's education.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!  "Tis the season for colds and flu, and I know absences can be frustrating for all involved.  Don't send your kiddo if he or she has a fever, and don't forget those written excuses.  We also take the time to organize your child's missing work, so please look for that paper that lists missing assignments.  I try to make up as much as possible at school.  We also are diligent about hand washing and using hand sanitizer.  It will be spring before we know it....right?

Our school is in the running for a grant from NBC4.  Everyone can vote once a day for the Pink Shoe Club at this link: 
http://nbc4i.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=65509

$10,000 would go a long way for this cause!!

Also, if you haven't had the chance to come to one of our leadership/CHAMPS assemblies, give it a try!!  Mr. Thornsberry does a great job making these kids feel as special as they are!
This Friday is Hat Day at Worthington...if you donate $1, your child can wear a hat all day on Friday, Feb. 8th.