Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd, we are celebrating Seuss week this week!  Dr. Seuss books are great for learning rhyming words!  Check out Seussville.com for some fun activities you can do at home.

Read Across America Week.  Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. I always remind the children that they can "read" by looking at the pictures and telling their own story. Parents, please put an emphasis on reading with your child this week. Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It’s never too early to beginreading to your child! Click here for some tips and fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader.

Happy 1/2 birthdays to Addison, Laila, Landon, and Allie this week!

A few more things....
- Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday at IPS....can't wait to see what crazy outfits you have on!

-Thursday is picture day.  Individual "spring" pictures with props will be taken.  

-Mrs. Kieser is collecting books to donate to pediatric units as local hospitals.  If you have new or gently used books to donate, please send them in.  Thank you for helping me with this project!

Become a Smart Shopper: Family Fun Friday

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY #4

BECOME A SMART SHOPPER AT GIANT EAGLE

Friday, March 8th, 2013                                                                        10:00-11:00

Giant Eagle’s Nutrition, Health & Wellness Program

With obesity becoming a nationwide epidemic, health and wellness education for children and adults is more important than ever. Nutrition and wellness education programs have a proven impact on the prevention and reduction of obesity and other health problems. This trip utilizes the USDA MyPlate guidelines.  “Become a Smart Shopper” encourages children to become passionate about incorporating health and wellness into their day-to-day lives. Content includes building healthy habits, understanding portion size, making balanced meal choices and the benefits of staying active.

IMPORTANT INFO:

♣            Arrive at by 9:45 and check in by the Eagle’s Nest. 

♣            The activity will last approx. 1 hour.  You may stay at have lunch in their café area afterwards

♣            It’s FREE!

♣            Please RSVP….the first 12 spots for this time slot are first come first serve.  If all of those spots fill, I will arrange for a second tour later that day.

Directions:

Giant Eagle located in Brecksville near 77 & 82

(440) 526-7808

7510 Chippewa Rd

Brecksville, OH 44141 

T is for Tooth

 February is Dental Health month!  This week we are learning about the letter T and keeping our teeth healthy!

Thank you to Rockside Dental for visiting our classroom and bringing us kits to make our smiles bright!

Click here to check out Colgate for Kids for fun games and activities for all ages!

Pictures have been uploaded from this week's activities including the Land Lab Family Friday Event.  Look under the photo tab or click here. Thank you to all who joined us for this fun filled adventure. 

Happy 1/2 Birthday to Mosha!

Happy Valentine's Day

Feb Class Pics are uploaded here.  Pictures from our Valentine's Party are in the album....take a peek to see your sweeties!

ANIMAL TRACKS RESCHEDULED

NEW DATE AND NEW TIME!!!

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY #3

ANIMAL TRACKS AT THE LAND LAB

                                                Friday, February 22nd, 2013                                                                        

Noon-2:00

The Land Lab is located right here in Independence.  It is a temperate deciduous forest with a running stream that the High School Biology Club maintains and uses for educational studies. There is a large classroom behind the Board of Education that is filled with lots of CRITTERS. Some High School students and Mr. Maretka (Biology teacher) will be putting on a special program for our preschoolers.  Students will learn how to investigate the lives of animals through the tracks and other signs they leave behind. Making animal track prints, created a book, and a nature hike to hunt for animal tracks are included in this fun winter event!

IMPORTANT INFO:

*   Arrive no later than 11:50. 

*   The activity will last approx. 2 hours.  We will have a snack at the end 

Dress for the weather.  The majority of activity is inside but we will go for a hike through the Land Lab to look for animal tracks.

Directions:

Independence Land Lab

located behind the Board of Education
7733 Stone Road

Independence, Ohio 44131