December 9

Modified Polar Express Party

It feels so good to be back in school!  There were many happy children in the room today.  I wanted to resend a post that I posted just before we were shut down.  I still would really like to hold a party with small gifts for the kids since so much has been taken away from them already this year.  This is what I’d like to do for our modified Polar Express Christmas Party.

The party will be held in our classroom on Thursday, December 17. We will play games, decorate a sugar cookie, and of course, drink hot chocolate.  We haven’t done a gift exchange in years, but thought this year would be fun to add this to our party.  I would like each student to bring in 19 small items to give to their friends.  These can be Dollar Store finds like pencils, stickers, play dough, candy, etc.  To hold these gifts, each child needs to bring in one bag.  This can be like a gift bag that you would use for a gift and put tissue paper in.  These are a little more sturdy than a brown paper bag.  I have extras at home if you don’t have one.

We are in need of just four items for the party.  Click on the link to Sign Up

Please have all party items sent to school by Wednesday, December 16.

Thank you so much for your help and participation in this.  I think it will be fun for the students!

December 20

Polar Express Party

The Polar Express Party was a HUGE success yesterday. We caroled in the rotunda to some of the classes that came out to listen and then the “train” headed on into the multi-purpose room for crafts, games, and hot chocolate!

Some of the things I heard my class saying when we came back to the room: 

“This was my favorite party!”

“I thought the Halloween party was fun and this was even better.”

“I really had fun!”

We could not have done any of this without your help.  Thank you for the donations and for coming in and helping.  It is a lot of work to put together, but when it comes to party time, all of the effort is so worth it!

***If you don’t see your child, I apologize.  For some reason not all of the pictures would upload.  I’ve tried several times.