Let's approach Valentine's Day with the spirit of social/emotional learning in mind. The students are becoming masterful at giving compliments. It is not only an important and wonderful start to our class meetings, but it also is perhaps one of my favorite times of the day. Never underestimate the power of kind words. Our kids have been giving meaningful, kind comments regularly and I see Valentine's Day as an opportunity to celebrate just that!
Valentine's Day Guidelines:
-Making Valentine's is entirely optional! You can still come participate and have a great time at the party even if you didn't make Valentines this year.
-If you do want to make Valentines, make sure that you make one for every student
-Write a simple compliment for each student
-Let's just give cards, no treats (We will have great treats at our party!)
-Remember to bring in empty cereal boxes by Thursday! We will decorate them to hold our cards.
Jenice is doing a great job updating on other particulars of the Valentine's Day celebration in which I believe we still need some parent volunteers from 1:20-2:25 to help with some Valentine's Day activities. Parents are welcome to attend our end of the day party as well! It will be held on Friday from 2:45-3:25
Valentine's Day Guidelines:
-Making Valentine's is entirely optional! You can still come participate and have a great time at the party even if you didn't make Valentines this year.
-If you do want to make Valentines, make sure that you make one for every student
-Write a simple compliment for each student
-Let's just give cards, no treats (We will have great treats at our party!)
-Remember to bring in empty cereal boxes by Thursday! We will decorate them to hold our cards.
Jenice is doing a great job updating on other particulars of the Valentine's Day celebration in which I believe we still need some parent volunteers from 1:20-2:25 to help with some Valentine's Day activities. Parents are welcome to attend our end of the day party as well! It will be held on Friday from 2:45-3:25
A quick teaser video about our PBL:
We have been working hard as researchers, engineers, planners, and collaborators for the past 3 weeks and wanted to share a video with everyone. Moving forward, we usually work on PBL Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:45-3:35 and if you are thinking of volunteering, that would be a wonderful time to come help facilitate and share in the discussion and planning of our living wall. I also hope to reach out to possible "experts" to come give a mini presentation in class. I have a list in mind but please do send me an email if you are willing/able to come and talk about what you do! It was such a fun and valuable experience to have Brian Watkins and Cheryl Phillips sharing their work and expertise that I am excited to have more!