Helpful Websites and Links

Here is some helpful info about what to do or how to talk to your child about the violence that occurred last week in Connecticut:

 http://www.nasponline.org/communications/press-release/Sandy_Hook_Media_Statement.pdf
(This statement from the National Association of School Psychologists has some good information for educators and parents)

http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/resources_for_families/talking_to_children_about_community_violence

http://sni.scholastic.com/top-news/2012/12/A-Tragedy-in-Connecticut?cid=SN/e/20121214///CTadvice//////&ym_MID=1455116&ym_rid=9988435

On a lighter note, here is some info about how your child can get involved in their community, dressing for cold weather, and gift ideas:

http://www.scholastic.com/livestrong/pdfs/livestrong_HH_ideas.pdf

http://articles.cnn.com/2005-11-14/health/cold.chill_1_cold-symptoms-cold-weather-cold-air?_s=PM:HEALTH

http://www.greatschools.org/great-gifts/slideshows/5221-best-learning-gifts-for-first-grade-kids-holidays.gs?cpn=20121209weeklysend

Holiday Happenings

Just a reminder at this time to check folders, newsletters, and the Link for all of the upcoming holiday events. We have a canned food drive and giving tree going on through this week.  The Holiday Expo and Cookies with Santa is Tuesday night from 6-8pm.  Parent's Night Out (for some holiday shopping maybe...) is this Thursday from 6-9pm.  Be sure to check in the office for details on all events!

Your Child and Writing

Below are some links to a few articles about how to help your child improve their writing and what their writing should look like at this stage.

http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/197-first-grade-writing.gs?cpn=20121125weeklysend

http://www.greatschools.org/students/homework-help/slideshows/3206-writing-tips-for-every-age.gs?page=3

More Pictures!

Sorry the pictures are so late, but here they are all the same.  We loved having Mr. Bill the librarian come read to us and help us learn more about the public library!  Go get your library card if you don't already have one!  Its an amazing place!