Dear parents,

This week for phonics we learned the letter M-m (map, monkey, mouse, moon, McDonald's).

For social studies, we started our Transportation unit. We learned about space shuttles/rockets, helicopters, and jeeps, along with cars, trains, boats, bicycles, and many others. We also read transportation-related stories for Story Time: ABCDrive and On the Go.


For math, we continued with our Seasons unit. This week, we discussed the clothes you wear in the summer when you go to the beach.



For motor skills class, we went to the park with Teacher Cory's Wolfpack. We did stretches, a jog around the park, and relay races. Afterwards, the kids got to play on the playground and slide.

For arts and crafts, we made bunny hats for our Easter Day celebration. First, we colored in our ears. Then, we cut them out. Last, we attached them to a headband to make our hats.



We also dyed hard-boiled eggs pretty colors to make Easter eggs!


At Tree House, we looked for eggs that the Easter Bunny had hidden. Everyone managed to find an egg filled with chocolate!

We also went to the Main Public Library this week, where we read stories together: Olivia and Whistle for Willie.

It's been a very exciting week!



August he has been much better about not being Number One. He doesn't get as upset as he used to if he isn't first. On a separate note, when we went to the park and did an exercise where we hung onto a pull-up bar, he cried/complained that it hurt him. He could use more physical activity to develop his muscles and coordination.


Casper has been getting into trouble for playing with Tanya in the bathroom instead of taking care of his business. He has been better at listening to the story during Story Time, but still gets distracted by his surroundings. He won his relay race with August.

Ellie has been adjusting to Tree House. She has been spending time in Teacher Cory's class with her big sister Joyce to help her get used to her new environment. She cries when she misses her mommy, but is generally very sweet and quiet.

Christine has maintained her usual standard of good schoolwork, good participation, and listening to the teacher. She likes to talk a lot without raising her hand first, and has to be reminded to raise her hand if she wants to talk.


Dora has improved a lot this week. She is much better about staying in her seat and not hitting the other children. She was very sweet to Ellie when Ellie was crying about missing her Mom.

Jae continues to do good work, listen to the teacher, and is a very attentive student. She really likes to do things "the same" (e.g. coloring using the same colors) with her friends.

Jason has been better at listening to the teacher this week. He really likes singing in class and loves performing, but has to be reminded not to sing because it's not the right time for it.



Leetrue has had some trouble listening to the teacher this week because he is daydreaming a lot and distracted; e.g. instead of listening to the teacher and waiting to be dismissed, he tries to go and play before we have actually said goodbye.



Tanya has trouble staying in her seat and listening to the teacher. She still refuses to wash her hands with soap without a reminder. Otherwise, she will try to line up without having washed her hands first.