Dear Parents,

Happy Friday! Even though it is cold outside, it is still SO NICE to see the sun!  Praise God that He sent some to brighten up the gloomy days!

Monday, I will be sending home an envelope with a paper and a white crayon in it.  I would like you to use the white crayon and write a secret little love message to your firstie for Valentine’s Day.  Please write one or two words in each heart, put it back in the envelope, and return it to school.  On Valentine’s Day we will reveal your message, so please return it BEFORE Valentine’s Day.  Thank you!

Yesterday we learned about contractions and then we did surgery on our words! (There was even a firstie that said…. “Miss Gallagher, this really DOES feel like we are doing actual surgery!!! HAHAHA!!!) The kiddos had fun and hopefully (fingers crossed), this will stick in their minds! Below are some pictures of how the “surgery” went.  

I am not sure if you heard or not, but Phil saw his shadow yesterday…which means that we are supposed to have 6 more weeks of winter.  We did a small art project that shows Phil seeing his shadow, talking about how this is all of fun and Phil doesn’t REALLY predict the weather and tell us how much longer winter will be! Their art projects are coming home today. 

Calendars for the month of February came home today so that if you want, you can get a jump on spelling words and memory for next week. :)

 I sent home all of their snow gear that it can get washed.  We, as a whole school, are trying REALLY hard to not get sick, or at least keep the sickness down to a minimum.  Ugh!

On that note.....

Blessings on your weekend!

Miss Gallagher

 "Following the Signs"