Dear Parents,

We would like to share a few items to keep in mind for February.

There is a lot of glare from the sun on the ice and snow. Feel free to send the children with a pair of sunglasses to prevent damage to the eyes from the sun. A warm cozy sweater is always useful at school as it can, from time to time, get chilly during the day in the classroom.

The children in kindergarten are collecting second-hand shoes for an organization called Soles for Souls. The organization collects gently used shoes and re-distributes them to those in need. The kindergarten classes have selected this project of shoe collection as their social justice initiative this year. They have created posters to advertise for the collection and have made announcements in the morning over the intercom system. Please send in any shoes that you no longer need. We will be collecting throughout the month of February. Thank you for your support.

Valentine's Day is almost upon us. The educators would like to keep this celebration focused on the themes of friendship and kindness and stay away from the giving of candy and treats. The children are welcome to bring little cards. If you would like to put "from" with your child's name on each card (we have 27 children in the classroom) but NOT put "to" a given student. This way it is easier for the children to distribute one card to each student in the class without the confusion of everyone trying to read names and deliver cards all at once.

Thank you, have a wonderful month of February.

Ms. Couch and Madame Kelly