Today is President's Day!

Dear Families,
It's Monday, February 16th and I'm resting at home with my children! I'm hoping all of you are enjoying the extra time off from school and have had some extra cuddle-time with your children!
Last week your children had the opportunity to listen to Stephen Pullom's dad tell about the history of money. He is completing his PhD. in History and was able to enrich the basic discussion with additional history facts. After his lecture, students watched a film about money and bartering. Additionally, the students had the opportunity to make and design their own coins!
Donations of books, CDs, and DVDs are coming to my room. We are shooting for February 26th as the first used book sale. I plan for us to have a table out in front of the school before school, at lunch, and just after school. Also that evening is the Kroc Center's Family Literacy night. I would ask if anyone would be willing to volunteer to man the booksale table from approximately 6:00-8:00pm that night? Please remember, all donations will go towards opening and stocking a student store for Innovations Academy.
Regarding the student store; please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 11th (1:00-3:00) for the lower grade (K-2/3) dance. Tickets for the dance will go on sale on March 1st and will cost $0.50. The upper-grade (3-8) dance will take place on the following Wednesday, March 18th (1:00-3:00). Ticket cost will be the same. Refreshments will be on sale at the dance. Student committees are taking responsibilities for decorating, the refreshment booth, activities, and ticket sales. All proceeds will be donated to funding the student store.
Our next field trip is on March 5th. We need drivers to take students to the San Diego Museum of Art. The cost for students is $5.00. Please get your money into us as soon as possible! Your children have the opportunity to learn U.S. and California history through art. What fabulous enrichment!
Your children continue to be a joy. It's been such a gift to get to know them and watch them grow academically, emotionally, and physically!
Sincerely,
Kim