Hello!  A few things have come up this week so here’s an extra edition of the blog!

Valentines Day – We do not typically have a party – but a few students have asked whether they can bring something in to pass around to the class.  We will give the students time at the end of the day to pass out cards and/or goodies if they choose.   While we try to keep everything age appropriate – we are not party poopers either!  🙂

Fairlane Mall – Due to transportation changes last week – one group missed out on Fairlane Mall.  That group may attend this week along  with the scheduled group if they would like.  Students who missed were Fowzi, Ali J., Yaser and Andrew.  Scheduled this week:  Tori, Ahlam, Nejwa, Susie and Sabrina.

Politics – Politics are a sensitive issue, especially lately.  We do not talk about politics during the school day at all.  However, we’ve had a few students very upset about current issues. Please encourage your son/daughter to keep talk of politics at home.   If you know your son/daughter is easily angered or upset by these topics, please try to keep your conversations out of ear shot of the students so that it does not affect them at school.  Sometimes the students don’t even understand what is going on but they will mirror their parents emotions that are witnessed at home.  Thank you.