Saturday, December 21, 2013

Happy Holidays!

Wow, what a fun week! This year each class was assigned a Secret Snowflake class. Throughout the week, students brainstormed good deeds we could do for our Secret Snowflakes (Mrs. Balicki's class). My class cleaned their room and desks, made the students holiday cards, and prepared treat bags for an after-concert snack.


We also got to meet our Secret Snowflakes: Mrs. Browning's class! They gave our class handmade snowflakes, candy canes, and finally treated us to hot cocoa while we made marshmallow snowmen together. 



This week students each presented their family's holiday traditions. From sushi-making to a backyard ice-rink, the variety of traditions was amazing! The kids really enjoyed hearing about the ways their classmates celebrate the season. 


 Ian was our Can-Do Kid this week! Ian told the class all about his favorite activities (soccer and mountain climbing), and he read his favorite book Art to the class. Ian also shared a slideshow with the class on Friday. 


On Friday, the students performed their Winter Concert.  Mrs. Hiolski did an amazing job with the kids, and I am really proud of all the students' hard work. 

Finally, students made gingerbread houses! Special thanks to the parents who volunteered to help with gingerbread construction. 






At the end of the day Friday the students surprised me with a card and a class gift. Thank you so much! I am so lucky and proud to be a part of Irving School. There are many more pictures in the Photo Gallery so please check them out. Have a happy and safe winter break!