Asian/ Pacific Islander Day

First graders in all three classes will participate in this special living history day on Wednesday, March 5. Students will learn about many different cultures through art, games, and food. They will dress in the native attire of people living in Asian and Pacific Island countries. (Parents are encouraged to dress up, too!) This is a very fun and memorable event for our first graders.

Field Trips

Mark your calendars! The following field trips have been scheduled for students in Room 8:

Friday, Feb. 22: a live production of "Aesop's Fables," presented by Theatreworks, a national touring theater group, at the Scottish Rite Center in downtown Oakland

Friday, March 14: a tour of Deer Hill Ranch, a working farm in Lafayette

Friday, April 18: a class at the Junior Center of Art and Science entitled "Observe and Compare"

Friday, May 9: a class at Hall of Health in Berkeley entitled "Body Talk"

Friday, June 6: a class at the Lawrence Hall of Science entitled "Animal Homes"

Parent Reading Buddies

Thanks to the parents who volunteer each morning to read with our students. You are making a difference! The children love to read aloud to different adults. I can already see improvement in the students' reading abilities.

Star Students

Every student in Mrs. McQueen's class is a star! But one student shines super bright each week as Room 8's "Star Student." Every student gets a chance to be featured in this special role. So far, our class has been dazzled by "Star Student" presentations from the following students: Anaelle, Katherine, Casey, Anna, Emily, Abigail, Ben, Nick, and Grace. Keep up the good work, students!