Popcorn Day - Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10

This is a gentle reminder that tomorrow will be Popcorn Day!  Each bag costs $0.50.  I have extra money in our popcorn jar for any child who forgets to bring their donation.

Thank you!

Valentine's Day Party

Next Friday, February 13, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day in Room 112!  To make this day special, we will be having a breakfast-themed party, complete with pancakes and pajamas!  The children may also bring ONE stuffed animal to school with them if they would like.  The party will be from 9:30 - 10:30am.  All families are welcome to attend!

Please see the below Sign Up Genius created by our room parents.  They are looking for volunteers and donations!

 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4aaeab2ba13-valentine

I can't wait to see everyone enjoying some delicious pancakes in their PJs !

During the party the children will have the opportunity to pass out Valentines to their friends.  While the children are not required to bring anything to pass out, I ask that if your child plans on bringing Valentines, that they bring one for everyone in the class.  We currently have 23 students in Room 112.  A list of children in our class can be found in the Harlan directory.  I can also help if names are needed.

A hard copy announcing this event was sent home in your child's folder today.

If you have any questions, I can pass them on to our room parents.  Thank you in advance!

101st Day of School!

Next Wednesday, February 11, we will be celebrating the 101st Day of School!  In kindergarten we had a blast with 100, but in first grade its all about the 101!

Our secret theme is 101 Dalmatians!  We are asking that each child bring in a white (old or new) tshirt that can be used for a craft. 

Also, the First Grade Team has created a Sign Up Genius for families to donate materials for our special day! 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aaa92eaaff2-101st

A hard copy announcing this event was also sent home in your child's folder today. 

Thank you in advance!

Delayed Start - Wednesday, Feb. 4

I hope everyone is enjoying these extra few days off!  Ernie and I have been playing outside quite a bit this weekend.  And, of course, by playing I mean he gets to jump through snow hills and eat mouthfuls of snow (his favorite food!) while I do hours of shoveling :)

I wanted to pass on some information from the office, including a gentle reminder that even though we have been off the last two days, we will still have a delayed start to the school day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4.  Please see the below note. 

Have a great afternoon and try to stay warm!  I will see everyone tomorrow!

Dear Parents,

Delayed Start -Wednesday, February 4th

This Wednesday, we will have a delayed start for students. The first school bell will ring at 10:14 a.m. and the tardy bell will ring at 10:19 a.m. Buses will run 90 minute s later than their normal routes. If you are in need of child care, please see the attached form.

4th/5th Grade Music Concert

The show will go on! The 4th and 5th graders' performance of "Rock and Roll Forever" will go on as scheduled in the Harlan Multi-propose Room. Students should arrive by 6:45pm and report to their assigned riser seat. The show begins at 7:00. Can't wait to see you there! 

Health Report

As you know, there has been one confirmed case of measles in Oakland County.  There has also been an increase in the number of pertussis  (whooping cough) cases in Michigan. You may have questions about measles and pertussis.  Your best source for answers to your questions is your family physician.  He or she is familiar with your child and can address your concerns with your child’s individual needs in mind.  I am attaching two fact sheets about measles and pertussis that you may find helpful.  At this time, we do not have any confirmed cases of either disease.  We will be monitoring the situation closely and I will advise you as new information becomes available.  Thank you!

Internatiional Day

The organizers of International Day have asked the children to wear their class shirts for tomorrow's activities.  As we will be traveling in our multi-age Husky Packs, each pack will be as colorful as the real world!

Please send your child to school wearing their green class shirt tomorrow, Thursday, January 29.  If you are not able to send your child in their Harlan shirt, they can also wear green for our class color. 

Thank you!

Note from Mr. Price

Dear Families,

This is a quick update and news about our annual Jump Rope for Heart event in February. This year we have already raised $10,998.30 in online donations which puts us #1 in the state so far!!! Great job Harlan!

I will be passing out red paper hearts to each student in the coming weeks.  I am asking all students to return the red heart to me with the name of the person/persons your child will be jumping for this year. They can decorate the heart if they would like to. For example, since I will be jumping for my nephew Blake and my Uncle Brian, I will be writing, “Blake” and “Uncle Brian” on my red heart. If you do not want to write last names that is totally fine. I will be making a collage with all the hearts that are turned in.

This year, we will be donating ducks to kids in hospitals. Students have the opportunity to donate one or some of the ducks that they earned to a child in a hospital. I have been talking to different hospitals about this and the donating of ducks will most likely take place in March.

Please keep in mind these dates:

Red Hearts Due: Feb 12^th or before

Envelopes Due: Feb 27^th *duck coupons can be turned in anytime*

Date(s) of Event:  During PE class Feb 23^th – 27^th

Duck donation to hospital: TBD

Students have been telling me that they have “X” amount of donations in there packets. If this is the case, write me a note to let me know and I will pass out the ducks to them. **Remember your student DOES NOT have to raise donations for the American Heart Association in order to participate in this event.**

Thanks for your support in this lifesaving event!

Mr. Tim Price & Mr. Greg DuMont

Tp04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us   

(Please email me with any questions......NOT the classroom teachers, THANKS)

Strep Throat

From the Harlan Office:

Strep Throat has been reported in your student’s grade level at Harlan School.  The invasion period may be 1-3 days after exposure.

            Observe your child for symptoms during this period.  Keep your child home if he/she shows signs of illness.  Attacks of this disease may vary in severity, some may be very mild.  Either severe or mild cases may have serious complications.  It is usually from mild attacks that the disease spreads because the parent does not recognize the disease and fails to call the physician.

            Cases of Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, Smallpox, Tuberculosis, Infectious Hepatitis, Typhoid Fever and Salmonella (intestinal infections) should be reported to the Health Department immediately.  Children who have recovered from these diseases, except Scarlet Fever, must have clearance through the Department of Health in order to return to school.