



We have been working on a unit about an elephant sanctuary in Southern Tennessee. It was featured in our News-2-You paper and we have expanded it into a two week unit. We have read the story, painted elephants, worked on several interactive activities on the site, and explored the sanctuary's home page which includes a live "elephant cam." www.elephants.com
Of course as usual the highlight of the week was our cooking activity. We read the recipe and created "elephant ears" from crescent rolls. Recipes will be sent home at the end of the unit, as one student requested it so he can make them at home.
Next week we will continue our unit with books about elephants, some geography on where to find them and elephant math.
I am including a letter this week from our Room mom, Mrs. Richardson, please see below. Thanks everyone, and have a great weekend!
Dear Mrs. William's class,
We will be having holiday centers throughout the year. To make it easier on everyone I'm asking your child to bring in $20.00 by Oct 10th. Please put it in an envelope and with my name on it (Faith Richardson) and Mrs. Williams will get it to me. This way you will not have to donate any items for the centers throughout the year. I your room parent will take care of this for you. Volunteers are always welcome!
The centers we will have will be Fall Festival centers Oct, Thanksgiving center, Valentine center, Exceptional Children's week, Spring center, and end of year center. There will be only one party this year and that will be the Holiday party in which you may be asked to donate items as well.
As far as Teacher Appreciation week, I will be sending you information on this event. More details on this in February. If you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you,
Faith Richardson