Kehoe-France Weekly Newsletter
February 5, 2010Thank You:
Thank you to all the parents who so generously donated short coats, small coats, large coats, and all sorts of coats to the Seventh Grade's Bruce's Coats for Kids! collection. The Seventh Grade collected over 234 coats. The students were also featured on Bruce Katz's weather segment on ABC 26. Thanks again for your generosity in this worthy cause.
Also, the Kehoe-France Class of 2010 would like to take this opportunity that all the families for their generous donations for the Haiti Walk.
Announcements:
---Please do not forget that we have noon dismissal next Friday, Feb. 12th. Please note that After-care will not be available on this day.
---Mardi Gras Dance - 8th grade will host a dance for 7th and 8th grade students on Friday, February 12th from 10:30-12:00. The dance will be held in the activity center where a king and queen from each homeroom will be crowned.
---We have had numerous parents inquire about a Kehoe-France car magnet. We are pleased to be able to offer a Kehoe-France car magnet. The magnets are $5 each and all proceeds will go to the Magnolia School serving adults with intellectual and other mental disabilities. Please stop by the front office should you wish to purchase a Kehoe-France car magnet.
---On January 23, Pack 710 held its annual Pinewood Derby in the Activity Center. To go along with Derby, the Pack held a “Race for Relief” fundraiser for Haiti Earthquake Relief. Through the generous donations of the Scouts, siblings, and parents, the Pack was able to raise $1148 that will be donated to the Red Cross.
The Scouts also had a great time racing their Pinewood Derby cars they built. The winners of the races were:
Tigers
1st: Chandler Monson
2nd(T): Hayes Whitney
2nd(T): Matthew Abadie
Bears:
1st: Christopher Vuong
2nd: Alex Coit
3rd: Richard Whitney
WEBELOS:
1st: Luke Jeanfreau
2nd: Larson McAlpine
3rd: Jean-Luc Dillon-Crawford
Championship:
Grand Champion: Luke Jeanfreau
Runner-Up: Larson McAlpine
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all the Scout families for their support, especially the scouts and siblings who dug deep into their own pockets to help out for such a great cause.
Troy Jeanfreau
Cubmaster
Pack 710
Upcoming Events:
Mon, Feb 8 – “Who Dat” Saints Day Celebration – No school
Fri, Feb 12 – Mardi Gras Break begins - Noon Dismissal
Mon, Feb 15 – Fri, Feb 19 – Mardi Gras Break – No School
Wed, Feb 24 – 8:30 AM Information Session in Activity Center
Children Center:
CC1 – This week we started off by making "WHO DAT" shirts for the children to wear to support the Saints in the Superbowl. We also started our valentine projects. For the month of February, we will be focusing on the color purple. Geaux Saints!!!!!!
Reminders:
Monday, February 8th Kehoe-France will be closed for "Who Dat" Day! Go Saints!
Thursday, February 11th we will have our Valentine Exchange.
Friday, February 12th we will have Noon Dismissal on this day! A more detailed letter went home last week.
February 15th - 19th Mardi Gras Holidays!
Monday, February 22nd School resumes!
CC2 and CC3 – Shape Week: Rectangle, square, and oval; Art: We will finger paint a King Cake. Draw squares outside using sidewalk chalk. We will make rectangle Who Dat shakers. Math: Compare small and large shapes; Colors: Purple, Yellow and Green; Reminders: Black and Gold day Friday!! Valentine exchange Thursday, February 11th. Mardi Gras Parade Friday, February 12th. No School Monday, February 8th. No School February 15-19
CC4 – We had so much fun counting hearts this week! We will continue with Valentine activities next week and will also have fun with Mardi Gras activities! We will have our Valentine Snack and Exchange on Thursday, Feb.11 at 9:50. All Monday/Wednesday/Friday children are invited to come! We will also have the Children Center Parade on Friday, Feb. 12 at "The Big School". Please have your child and wagon at the pavilion near the pool by 8:15. The CC parade will roll at 8:30 sharp with the preschool parade to follow! We will have a King Cake Party in our room after the parade! Our Mardi Gras Holidays will be Feb. 15-19. We will see everyone again on Feb. 22. Geaux Saints!!
CC5 - Please don’t forget that Monday, February 8th is “Who Dat” day so we do not have school! Thursday, February 11th is our Valentine Exchange! Friday, February 12th is the Mardi Gras Parade. Please have your child and their wagon across the street for 8:15am. The parade will begin at 8:30 sharp!! We will have a noon dismissal this day. School will be closed for the whole week of Mardi Gras. School will resume on Monday, February 22nd. Have a great weekend! Go Saints!!
Pre-Kindergarten:
*This week pre-k learned all about the letter R with the help of Mr. R and his Rainbow Ribbons! We learned the /r/ sound and brainstormed several words that start with it. We also learned how to form capital and lowercase R. Our special theme for the week was, "Flowers are Beautiful". We reviewed numbers and color words by making our own Rainbow Flower Books.
*For our cooking activity we baked rolls with Coach Bettye. They were delicious!
*In honor of the Saints we sponge-painted a large fleur de lis decoration. We are so excited to watch our team in the Super Bowl!!!
*Next week we will have a review of the letters and skills we have learned this year. We will also do some fun Mardi Gras projects!
Upcoming:
February 8~ Who Dat Holiday...Go Saints!!!
February 11~ Valentine Exchange
February 12~ Preschool Mardi Gras Parade
The parade will begin at 9:30 in the large carpool driveway. The floats should be brought to the preschool play yard the morning of the parade. If your child is riding with another student please make sure that these arrangements have been made before the day of the parade. You are invited to join us for King Cake after the parade. We will have a Noon Dismissal.
February 15-19~ Mardi Gras Holidays
Kindergarten:
Will Superbowl Sunday ever get here? We are so excited about our Saints......remember, we have Who Dat Day on Monday, NO SCHOOL! Let's hope we have alot to cheer about.
The children have completed the letter Mm and have begun Pp, the first sound you hear in pet. We are able to read so many words now; please practice all lists. Also, keep your supplementary readers in your folder.
We have discussed mammals and magnets. The children enjoyed making the magnets dance. We have made many Valentine and Mardi Gras art projects. We celebrated 100 days of school by searching for 100 paper hearts. Can you believe that we have been in school that long?
Mon., Feb. 8 - NO SCHOOL
Thurs., Feb 11 - Creative Writing @ 2:10 in the classroom
Fri., Feb.12 – Parade @ 9:30, noon dismissal
First Grade:
Tuesday was our 100 day celebration. Since it was Groundhog Day, we hunted for 100 groundhog shadows. Thanks for helping make our 100th day a blast!
Parent Conferences are this week. Please call the office if you are unable to make your scheduled time.
There will be a Valentine exchange on Thursday, Feb. 11. If you would like to send Valentines for the entire class, please send them on Thursday. Please do not address the "to" part of the cards, just have your child sign the "from" section. Mrs. Robins and Mrs. Jenkins have 19 students; Mrs. Grush has 17 students.
Friday is our Preschool Parade, starting at 9:30. All parents are welcome to attend. School is dismissed at Noon.
Mardi Gras Holidays - February 15 - 19. School will resume Monday, Feb. 22.
Hope you have a WHO DAT weekend! Geaux Saints!!!
Second Grade:
It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the third quarter. Second grade has learned so many wonderful things and there is still so much to look forward to!
This week we began learning about measurement and weight. The students have had a great time exploring the length, height and weight of various classroom items. We also had our first timed math test. The students should continue practicing addition and subtraction facts.
This week we began a new book in our book club called Breakout at the Bug Lab. The students are really enjoying all of the figurative language such as idioms, puns, and similes.
Next week we will have many exciting events. We are proud to announce that the second graders will be going on a field trip to ABC 26 on Wednesday, February 10. On Thursday, February 11 we will also be having a special Valentine’s Day snack. The snack will be provided by our wonderful room mothers. If your child wishes to bring a valentine card or treat please make sure he/she brings 20 and that they are not addressed.
I hope everyone enjoys the game on Sunday with their loved ones. Geaux Saints!!!!!
Important Dates:
February 5- Black & Gold Day
February 8- WHO DAT Holiday. Kehoe France will be closed this day!!!
February 11- Valentine Snack and Exchange
February 12 - Preschool Mardi Gras Parade at 9:30am. There will be a noon dismissal on this day.
February 15-19 - Mardi Gras Holidays
Third Grade:
Kehoe-France has Saints fever...the third grade has it for sure. All will be glued to the TV come Sunday night and cheering our team on. The Pep Rally was great to get us in the mood. We are off Monday... hopefully still celebrating!! Regardless of the outcome, we are some proud of our team! Bag-a-book starts Tuesday. A few students each day will deliver their reports-expecting great reports! Our Valentine party will be Thursday afternoon from 2-3. Bring valentines, as we will exchange valentines in the classroom before the party. Friday morning is the Pre-school parade. We all will be hollering 'Throw me something mister'. Friday is a half day. Happy Mardi Gras!
Fourth Grade:
The Chinese Feast is Wednesday, Feb. 10th and the kids are very excited and have been working hard! The date for decorating the Activity Center is Tuesday, Feb. 9th, beginning after morning carpool. All parents are invited to help!
Reading: The last day for students to take an Accelerated Reading test will be on Wednesday, March 3. The students have to earn 10 points this quarter.
Sixth Grade Science:
With all the excitement in the City, we have had several signs of volcanic eruptions here on campus. Forecast calls for eruptions on Wednesday, February 10 during 7th & 8th periods!!
Sixth Grade Accelerated Literature:
Our sixth grade class has completed our second novel, Where the Red Fern Grows. The students really enjoyed this novel and even clapped at the end. Kudos to Mr. V for yet another great choice! The novel critics of sixth grade once again approve. At the end of the novel, the students where required to do a project. The projects were wonderful! We will return to the textbook when we return from the long weekend.
Seventh Grade Literature:
Our seventh grade students have finished their second novel, Maniac Magee. The class turned in great end-of–novel projects. Great Job! Students, please enjoy your long weekend and we will return to the textbook upon our return.
Seventh Grade Literature Accelerated:
Our accelerated class continues to read Out of the Dust. The students are enjoying the novel and learning about The Dust Bowl and The Great Depression. We will continue the novel after the long weekend.
English I and Honors:
Our eighth grade students are deep into our second novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Scout and Atticus Finch are teaching us wonderful lessons on how to “step in someone else’s shoes” to understand people. We will return to the novel after the long weekend and continue the trial. Enjoy your long weekend and remember your packet will be due and check test is Tuesday.
Science Lab:
Before watching the Saints victory Sunday evening, early risers (4:39 a.m.) Sunday morning can watch one of the last 5 Space Shuttle launches. The Endeavor will be bringing a new space station room as well as a cupola with seven windows. The astronauts will also be taking part in three space walks. The next launches are scheduled for March, May, July, with the very last one in September.
Athletics:
Girl’s intramural volleyball has started. permission slips for boy’s intramural basketball in grades 4-8 have been given out. The deadline for signing up is next Thursday, Feb 11th. Boy’s intramural basketball will start after Mardi Gras. There will be practice on Monday, Feb 22nd for basketball. Tennis team try outs for boys and girls will be the week after Mardi Gras. Permission slips for tennis will be given out next week.
Volleyball Intramurals will be cancelled for Tuesday February 9th, so that the girls might attend the Saints Super Bowl Parade. These games will not be rescheduled and games will resume on Tuesday February 23rd.
