There will be no reading homework this week: Read for FUN! Students do have math and spelling homework. Also, some students need time to complete their class spelling/grammar worksheet, have it in their folders, and it’s also due Friday, February 11th.
Kindness Goal Today: Make someone laugh
Winter Reminders
Students need to wear a winter jacket to school and also bring a hat and gloves. When snow is on the ground, students need to bring boots and snow pants. If the temperature is 20 degrees or warmer, students will still be going outside for recess.
POPCORN DAY has been moved to this Friday! February 11th.
Spirit Wear Orders have been moved to this Friday! February 11th! Get your Cougar Gear!
Now that cold and snowy weather is here, it’s important for students to dress appropriately for the conditions. Students need to wear a winter jacket to school and also bring a hat and gloves. When snow is on the ground, students need to bring boots and snow pants. If the temperature is 20 degrees or warmer, students will still be going outside for recess. A copy of our Winter Guidelines for student dress is outlined below.
Winter Guidelines for Outdoor Recess
Students go outside for recess two times a day, even during the winter months. We use the following guidelines to determine when it is safe for students to be outside. To make this determination, we use the “feels like” temperature (wind chill) as reported by the National Weather Service. Please make sure your child is prepared with the necessary outerwear.
TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES:
Below 20 degrees, we do not go outside
20 degrees or higher, we go outside
Clothing
During the months of December through March, students should bring boots every day as there are many areas on the playground that can get quite snowy and/or muddy. Labeling items with your child’s first and last name can help us to return any lost items. We expect that students will wear the following winter gear when heading outside for recess.
CLOTHING GUIDELINES:
50-60 degrees: Long sleeves
40-50 degrees: Jacket or sweatshirt or coat
30-40 degrees: Winter jacket, hat and mittens/gloves and covered legs (i.e tights, jeans, pants)
Below 30 and if snowy: Full set of snow gear to play in the snow (winter jacket, snow pants, hat, mittens, and boots)
December – March: Bring boots and shoes daily
Students who do not wear snow pants and boots will not be able to play in the snow.
Students who do not bring boots will still go outdoors, but are expected to stay on the sidewalk.
Thank you for helping to make sure your student is prepared for the Michigan Winter!
Please share with your students that POPCORN DAY is this Friday! February 4th.
And just a Reminder: SPIRIT WEAR order forms are due by Friday as well!
Friday 1/21 – Half Day of School (Special Ed Dismissal 11:30 , Montessori Dismissal 12:05)
Monday 1/24 – Half Day of School (Special Ed Dismissal 11:30 , Montessori Dismissal 12:05)
Monday 1/24 – Free Vaccine Clinic at Howe School 3-7 in the gym. All are welcome. No appointment is needed. Children 5-17 must have a parent or guardian with them to sign consent.
We will be hosting a site at Howe School on Monday, Jan 24, and Monday, Feb 14 from 3-7 in our gym. It is a walk-in clinic for anyone in the public. They will provide both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to children 5-17 and adults as well as the flu vaccine. They will provide 1st dose, 2nd dose, or booster shots. All are welcome. There will also be a gift card giveaway. A parent will need to be present to provide consent for any students under the age of 18.
I sent home the weekly reading homework sheet today, so the students would have a full week to read 100 minutes when and how they choose. I also changed the days the students respond to their reading to a general 4 responses, it does not have to be on a designated day. I hope these changes make it easier for everyone to read and respond at home.
Friday, January 7 is a popcorn Friday. Students will receive a bag of popcorn with a $1 donation.
It is also picture retake day. If you would like your child’s picture retaken, you will need to return the picture packet. If your child missed the first picture day and you would like them photographed you can order online at mylifetouch.com using the code EVTFHGJWR.
There will not be any Howe Montessori Honor Music Classes this Thursday. Here is a list of students in our Thursday class. Please let your kids know that we will not have honors class tomorrow.
