Dear Families of Room 1, 

 

Room 1 has earned their first marble party. We brainstormed ideas together, voted on our favorite choice, AND the winner is...spooky gingerbread houses. I have created a sign up genius for volunteers to bring in supplies. These sign-ups are always optional. However, I need sign ups by Wednesday, so I can provide the rest of the supplies for the day of the party (Friday, October 18). If your child has allergies or food restrictions then please send substitutes or coordinate with me to ensure that they can participate/have a small snack at the end.

 

I will take pictures of the gingerbread houses and post these on the website at a later date. 

 

Additionally, the students are bringing home a Ziploc bag today with instructions regarding a P.T.A led art project. We started today in class (MARKER only- no pencil). Please read the directions carefully, and return student's art to school by Wednesday, October 15th. 

 

Happy October families of Room 1! 

 

Sincerely,

 

Jenna Bucklew 

Dear Families of Room 1, 

 

I encouraged students to go home tonight and talk with you about their own family (community) histories. I encouraged them to ask how their family ended up in the South Bay. This assignment is purely discussion based. 

 

Some questions to help you facilitate discussion are: 

 

What family members came to Palos Verdes (San Pedro, Long Beach, and beyond)? 

 

Why did they come to the area? 

 

Why does it matter to you? 

 

Children can bring in maps, photographs, letters, newspapers, or other primary sources.

 

 

 

 

Collage Pictures can come from anywhere- the internet, magazines, newspapers! They can include words or pictures. Students will use these magazine clippings/photos to create a small collage. If collecting collage clippings/photos is too much of an undertaking, then I will happily provide clippings from magazines in class; however, keep in mind that the options will be limited and shared among peers. Thanks!