Group Meeting:  This week, we will be learning about screws.  This is part of our simple machine study.  We are also going to start preparing for Valentine's Day.  If you child has not brought their box to school yet, please do so soon.  Valentines can be brought at any time.

Story:  The story for today was Drew the Screw by Mattio Cerato.  In this book, the pencil draws lines.  The saw can cut.  But unlike everyone else in the garage, Drew the screw has no job.  Finally, Drew finds his job.  Ask your child to tell you what it is.

Small Groups:  The children will be working in their small groups this week decorating their mailboxes for Valentines Day.

Large Group:  The children played a variation of Musical Chairs.  The chairs in this variation were not removed.  After sitting down, the children were asked to identify the shapes that were hidden under their chairs.

Snacks:  The snack for the morning class was Belvita bars and apples brought by Laurel.  The afternoon snack was Belvita bars, cheese sticks, and milk brought by Madelyn.  Thank you, Laurel and Madelyn!