Student of the Week :Taylor Martin

Taylor Martin

12/3/12-12/7/12

Monday: Taylor brought her favorite toy a stuffed animal.
Tuesday:Taylor taught the class a joke.
Wednesday:Taylor read the book "Don't Eat It, Read It".
Thursday: Taylor brought her favorite snack cupcakes.

Student of the Week: Carter Lanham

Carter Lanham

12/10/12-12/14/12

Monday: Carter brought in a Switch & GO Dino to share with the class.
Tuesday: Absent
Wednesday: Carter read us the book "Ms. Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten"
Thursday: Carter brought in his favorite snack cheese balls.

Pink Eye

Pink Eye has been going around Kindergarten. Here is some information to help you know what to look out for with your child:

• Pinkeye can be alarming because it may make the eyes extremely red and can spread rapidly. It is a fairly common condition.
•  If your child shows symptoms of pinkeye, it's important to see a doctor. Some kinds of pinkeye go away on their own, but others require treatment.
• Pinkeye can be caused by many of the bacteria and viruses responsible for colds and other infections, — including ear infections, sinus infections, and sore throats
• Pinkeye also can be caused by allergies. These cases tend to happen more frequently among kids who also have other allergic conditions, such as hay fever. Triggers of allergic conjunctivitis include grass, ragweed pollen, animal dander, and dust mites
• One of the most common symptoms is discomfort in the eye. A child may say that it feels like there's sand in the eye. Many kids have redness of the eye and inner eyelid, which is why conjunctivitis is often called pinkeye. It can also cause discharge from the eyes, which may cause the eyelids to stick together when the child awakens in the morning. Some kids have swollen eyelids or sensitivity to bright light.
• A child can get pinkeye by touching an infected person or something an infected person has touched, such as a used tissue. In the summertime, pinkeye can spread when kids swim in contaminated water or share contaminated towels. It also can be spread through coughing and sneezing.
• To prevent pinkeye caused by infections, teach kids to wash their hands often with warm water and soap. They also should not share eye drops, tissues, eye makeup, washcloths, towels, or pillowcases with other people.

Ashure: Noah's Pudding Day

On Thursday our class celebrated Ashure: Noah's Pudding Day. This is a holiday celebrated in Turkey. Taha brought in the pudding meal for the class to try and learn about a holiday he celebrates at home. The Turkish dessert is made of grains, fruit, and nuts.

Student of the Week: Ashlyn Merzweiler

Ashlyn Merzweiler

11/26/12-11/30/12

Monday: Ashlyn brought in her doll to share with the class.
Tuesday: Ashlyn taught the class a poem about a snowman.
Wednesday: Ashlyn brought in her favorite book, "Barbie:Pet Vet" and read it to the class.
Thursday:Ashlyn brought in brownies for the class to share!

Fire Safety with Firefighter Joe

10 Fire Safety Rules

1.) Don't play with matches and lighters. If you see matches or a lighter where you can reach them, don't touch them. Go tell a grown up right away.

2.) Ask your parents to install smoke detectors on every floor and in the sleeping areas of your home. Smoke detectors can save lives. Ask your parents to show you where each one is located.

3.) Remind your parents to test your smoke detectors every month. Make sure everyone in your family is familiar with its piercing sound. Teach them that this sound means danger, and they must escape quickly.

4.) When your parents change the time on your clocks for Daylight Savings, ask them to change your smoke alarm batteries. Give it fresh batteries and your smoke alarm will stay awake and watch for fire while you are sleeping.

5.) In case of fire: DON'T HIDE, GO OUTSIDE! Fires are scary, but you should NEVER hide in closets or under beds when there is a fire.

6.) To escape during a fire; Fall & Crawl. It is easier to breath in a fire if you stay low while getting out.Use the back of your hand to test if a door is hot before you open it. If it is hot, try to use another way out.

7.) If your clothes are on fire; Stop, Drop, and Roll until the fire is out. Shout for help, but don't run. Running makes fire burn faster.

8.) Have an escape plan and practice it with your family. Find two ways out of every room in case one way is blocked by fire or smoke. Practice escaping by both routes to be sure windows are not stuck and screens can be taken out quickly.

9.) Choose a meeting place outside, such as a big tree or the end of the driveway, so you will know that everyone has gotten out safely. NEVER go back into a burning building for any reason. If someone is missing, tell the firefighters. They have the clothing and equipment to safely rescue people.

10.) Know your local emergency number. Put stickers and magnets with emergency numbers on your refrigerator and every telephone in the house. If there is a fire at your house, choose one family member to leave your meeting place and call the fire department from a neighbors phone.