Dear Parents,

Reading Month has begun!  What fun!  Did your firstie tell you what they got to pick out yesterday?  Each firstie got to pick out a book as a gift for Reading Month! How has reading at home been going?  I am really noticing a difference at school (In a GREAT way!) and I am SO proud of how far they have come! Don’t forget to send in a flashlight with your firstie tomorrow, for our first Flashlight Friday!  

We had our first “secret reader” on Tuesday and we all enjoyed the book that Mrs. Klauer read to us.  Ask your firstie about it! 

Yesterday began the season of Lent, with Ash Wednesday.  Lent is the 40 days (minus Sundays) before Easter and a time to reflect and prepare for Holy Week. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is typically called “Fat Tuesday” because people “indulge” on things that they might give up for the season of Lent. 

 Did you give anything up this year? In the past, I have given up chocolate, pizza (THAT was pretty difficult….I am like pastor Sherry and do like pizza!), and even iced tea.  Giving up something for Lent is supposed to be a sacrifice and remind us of the GREATEST and BEST sacrifice of Jesus.  However, for me, it just doesn’t seem like enough…you know?  So instead of giving up something, I am going to try to add something to my daily routine….quiet time with God.  Time to reflect and just be STILL.  I hope and pray that you are able to find time throughout the next weeks to be still and pray and just BE with the Lord.  

We continue to work hard at becoming more independent.  Thank you for helping do what you can, to foster a little more independence on the home front!  

I have been noticing a lot more healthy snacks and foods coming into the classroom!  Thank you for this! Don’t forget that the “lunch meal plan” worksheets are due tomorrow.  

Take Home Story Bags are due tomorrow! 

Blessings on your evening!

Miss Gallagher