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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Posted by Ann Albertson on December 25, 2013 in Class News | ∞
The past two week have been super busy with the students – closing up units, finishing assessments, and getting ready for two weeks off.
Six of our classmates donated their ponytails to the program “Children with Hair Loss” during our Holiday Sing. ‘Ana Flanery, Victoria Irish, Olivia Lash, Erin Moran, Ysabelle Rios, and Kate Roman – what a wonderful gift you gave other children! I am so proud of each of you!
Thank you to two of our homeroom moms, Mrs. Kris Flanery and Mrs. Amy Roman, for putting together a fun filled party for us! We decorated the large Christmas tree out front with peanut butter and bird seed pine cones and other snacks for the birds and squirrels. We also had a nice table of snacks and treats. Thank you, again, Mrs. Flanery and Mrs. Roman! (Pictures will be posted soon!)
A very special thank you to all my students and their families who generously gave me gifts on Friday! I am humbled by your thoughtfulness and generosity. I appreciate your kindness more than you know – I feel very fortunate being your 5th grade teacher!
I hope each of you enjoy your break from school relaxing and making wonderful memories with family and friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Ann! I hope you are enjoying the extra time with family, Harley and Gypsy and friends! And thank you to all parents who donated food or helped us with the party.