February's word of the month is kindness.  This time of year, especially Valentine's Day, we want to express our love to others and show concern for others.  Each and every one of us has the power to make others feel better or worse. Making others feel better is much more fun and actually make us feel good too. Listen to Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli. Find out what changes Mr. Hatch and how that affects others.

Try to "show your heart" by doing acts of kindness for others. Share what you did and how this act of kindness made you feel.

There is a legend that says a few hundred years ago Europeans brought Ground Hog Day to America. They said that the ground hog wakes up from his hibernation on February 2. (February 2 is half way between winter and spring.) If he comes up from his hole and it is sunny, he will see his shadow and be frightened. If he sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of winter weather. But if he comes up and the sky is cloudy, he will not see his shadow and will not be frightened. Then spring weather will come very soon. Watch these videos about groundhogs and Groundhog Day. Post one interesting fact you learned. If the fact is already posted, please post a different fact.

The first week of school was great! Take a look at some of our pictures and see if you can tell how we feel about First grade. We are ready for a great year!

When you enter this classroom….

You are SCIENTISTS,

You are EXPLORERS,

You are ARTISTS,

You are MATHEMATICIANS,

You are AUTHORS,

You are IMPORTANT.

YOU are the reason we are  here. 

School Poem
~Author Unknown

Today I hurry off to school,
To work and learn and play
I'm in a brand new grade this year.
What a happy day!