Dear Families,

February was a busy month both in and out of the classroom as the attached slideshow will show. Alaska Day was a huge success.  From building Inuksuit with pebbles, decorating totem poles, to learning what ice cold water feels like on a bare hand compared to a hand covered with a layer of blubber, they were engaged and involved. Thank you all for helping to make our Valentine Day party such a success.  It is always an exciting time for the children to pour over their bags filled with valentine cards from their friends.  The snacks you provided were not only delicious but oh-so festive!  Our Lunch Bunch hosted by Jennifer and Sarah B. was equally delightful. Egg rolls made from scratch, perfect-sized slider sandwiches, veggies, and the most amazing kid-sized brownie ice cream sandwiches.

Pajama Day was the perfect way to usher in the month of March!  The ping pong jar has been unloaded providing the class with another opportunity to earn a “special day” at school before the year is out.

Our Social Studies unit concluded with the Peace Maps that you all were able to see at conferences. Your children did an impressive job creating their islands, marking their coordinates, and presenting them to each other.  Our bear study in science will conclude on Friday with a lesson on the Giant Panda. Next up is the study of birds.

Thank you all for taking the time to come in and meet with us for conferences. We enjoyed sharing your child’s work with you and all of the progress it showed.

Enjoy March Break with your children.  We would love to have them send us postcards while off on your family adventures both near and far.  Simply send it c/o BCD!

All the best,

Katharine and Kay