Hello Families, Next week will be a big week because it will mark the e

Hello Families, Next week will be a big week because it will mark the end of our community PBL (Project Based Learning) unit. As we have been discussing how Telluride compares to other communities, the students decided that Telluride is lacking a Pet Store. Therefore, in culmination of the unit, you are invited to join us next Friday from 9:00-­‐9:30, as students transform the classroom into a Pet Store for the day. I would love some help with donations for the day. The class will primarily use stuffed animals as the pets, but any small caged pet would really add some authenticity to the project. In addition, we would love to borrow items such as pet toys, pet food, pet supplies, empty fish tanks, etc.—really anything that would be sold in a pet store. Just make sure to put your name on it so that I can help students remember what belongs to them. Please let me know if you have something that you would be willing to contribute for the morning of Friday, the 15th. During the next two weeks, we will turn the attention from our community towards the bigger picture and will continue looking at and making maps. As we learn about our place in the world and explore the world’s diversity, we will begin reading Letters From Felix. It is a book about a little girl’s stuffed bunny that is lost at the airport and consequently travels the world. The bunny writes letters to the child from several different countries and shares a bit about each country’s traditions and culture. I thought it would be a great opportunity to have some family members come in to share a bit about their heritage. If you are interested in coming in over the next two weeks, or between Thanksgiving and Winter break to discuss your nationality, family heritage, culture, or traditions please let me know and we can schedule a time. This will feed well into our culminating activity the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break when we have a “Feast From Around The World.” I will send out more information about that soon, but basically, you are all invited to come in, as we will share dishes with all kindergarten families. Our classroom’s contribution will be main courses that are authentic to each family’s heritage. Also next week, we will begin our study of Pilgrims, Native Americans, and the first Thanksgiving. We will take a “virtual field trip” to the site of the Plimoth Plantation and learn about life aboard the Mayflower. The following week, students will take a look at the life of the Wampanoag, who were the first Native Americans encountered by the Pilgrims. Finally, conferences are next Wednesday and there will be no school, but your child is welcomed and encouraged to attend conferences at TES. Please keep an eye out for a reminder in your Friday Folders. On that note, report cards are coming home today in Friday Folders today too. Whew, that’s a lot! Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or input for the upcoming events. Have a great weekend, Nick Los estudiantes decidieron que Telluride necesita una tienda de mascotas. Están invitados el próximo viernes de 9:00-­‐9:30, los estudiantes transformarán la clase en una tienda de mascotas por el día. Quisiéramos prestarnos objetos como mascotas de juguete, comida para mascotas, objetos para mascotas, tanques para peces vacíos y mascotas pequeñas-­‐ todo lo que pueda ser vendido en una tienda de mascotas. Asegúrese de poner su nombre en las cosas, así poder ayudar a los alumnos a devolver los objetos. Por favor hágame saber si tiene algo para prestarnos para la mañana de viernes del 15th. Comenzaremos a leer Cartas de Félix. Es un libro acerca del conejo de peluche de un niñita que se pierde en un aeropuerto y viaja por todo el mundo. El conejito escribe cartas a la niñita de diferentes países comparte un poco acerca de país, tradiciones y cultura. He pensado que es una gran oportunidad para tener algunos miembros de las familias para que vengan y compartan su herencia familiar. Si está interesado en venir en las siguientes dos semanas o entre acción de gracias y las vacaciones de invierno para hablar acerca de su nacionalidad, herencia familiar, cultura o tradiciones, hágame saber y podemos programar su visita. El miércoles antes las vacaciones de acción de gracias “Thanksgiving” tendremos una “Comida de alrededor del mundo.” Mandare más información pronto, básicamente están invitados a venir, ya que compartiremos platos con las familias del Kinder. Y la contribución de nuestra clase serán platos típicos que sean típicos de cada herencia familiar. Asimismo, la próxima semana iniciaremos el estudio de los peregrinos, nativos americanos y el primer día de acción de gracias. Reunión de Padres de familia es el próximo miércoles y no habrá clases para los alumnos, pero es importante que su hijo/a asista a la reunión con usted a la escuela. Puede ver su recordatorio en el folder del viernes. Tarjeta de notas llegan a casa el día de hoy en el folder del viernes. Tenemos mucha información en esta nota. Por favor hágame saber si tiene preguntas. Tengan un buen fin de semana, Nick