Thank you for all the kindness and consideration you have shown me over the last two weeks. I am enjoying your children so much and it feels as if we are settling into a comfortable routine in the classroom. I appreciate your patience as I 'learn the ropes' here at Stargate.

I have not received my email address from the district but you can reach me at pmurphy42@aol.com. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have.

June Werner is still taking sign ups for volunteers in the classroom. Her email address is junewerner@comcast.net.

The museum will be in our classroom on Tues., Feb 12. Please see the team page for details.

Our 100th Day of School celebration is Wed., Feb.13. The children may wear pj's and bring their favorite stuffed animal that day.

The Valentine's party is Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Morning students stay all day so please have your child bring a sack  lunch so we can eat in the classroom.

Kindergarten will go to the Arvada Center Tuesday, Feb. 26th. to see a charming musical called,  "A Year With Frog and Toad."  The play follows the adventures of two best friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the grumpy, worry-wart Toad, as they journey through four fun-filled seasons. Everyone please bring a sack lunch so we can eat in our room when we return.  Half-day students need to be picked up by 12:30.   We look foward to all the fun!!

Our next theme unit is the great continent of Africa.  We will learn about the rich diversity of the people, land, and animals.  We will explore life on the African savannah, and other habitats including the rainforest.  Through literature and folk tales we'll emphasise the strength of common ties between cultures. The students will do an in class animal project.  They will choose an animal, research it and report what they learned to the class.  They will have a partner to work with on this project.  African shares are welcome!!!