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Dear Families,

Happy Friday! I can't believe that there are two weeks left until our holiday break! We have so much to do!

We're in the midst or our "Writing to Make a Difference" unit, so the children are busy writing letters and speeches about something they wish were different.  I have modeled this type of writing with a speech about hunger and have asked the students to bring in non-perishable food for the Yarmouth Food Pantry.  We will be walking to First Parish Church to deliver these donations on Thursday, December 20th at 1:30.  We need at least three parents to come along, so if you'd like to join us, please let me know.

Some students are also doing writing that is extended with a project.  Kathryn and Aurora and collecting warm clothing of all sizes for people in need which will be brought to the Preble Street Shelter.  Bella is collected donations for the animals at the Westbrook Animal Shelter.  I talked to the children about getting something small for the animals (maybe from their own allowance), and how they can look for some clothing at home that is not being used/ no longer fits. Certainly, this isn't required, but it's a great message for our season of giving. 

We will have a celebration of this writing unit on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21st from 8:20-9:00.  I will send out a sign up sheet for breakfast items next week.

We'll be finishing up our unit on decimals by the end of next week which will allow us extra time before the break to work in our current science unit, Motion and Design.  If your child has not mastered his/her math facts, practice should be happening on a daily basis.  It would be wonderful if everyone had these down before the break (at least multiplication).

Have a great weekend and thanks for your support!    Warmly, Renee