FMS embraces Dr. Seuss Day with unbridled enthusiasm because Theodore Seuss Geisel was an inspired humorist and author.
Every year in March, the entire campus celebrates the author’s birthday with activities focused around literature penned by Dr. Seuss. Children dress up as their favorite character and we explore different ways of inspiring our students to experience the whimsy and depth of his stories.
Part of the joy of reading his books is his genius for creating interesting and fanciful stories that rhyme. Rhyming is a skill that we weave into our language curriculum and is an invaluable tool for reading development. It is especially helpful for early readers to experience literature from this playful and humorous vantage point.
We were very grateful to Brigid (Noel’s mom) and Andrea (Haley’s mom) for helping the children cook green eggs and ham; bringing to our senses the delicious creativity of Dr. Seuss’s ideas and writing.
Dinosaurs, amphibians and reptiles are front and center in our March studies, along with the people, plants and animals of Asia.
We encourage our families to share their cultures with the class, as it helps to bring to life book knowledge we share with the class. We were grateful to Khadija (Fatimah’s mom) for sharing her experience of the cultures of India and Pakistan with our classroom.
The annual PTO Family Fun Run is this Saturday, March 17th. Please come run or walk, and enjoy a pancake breakfast with our community. Benefits from the race directly support Project Imagine, a Nevada Arts in Medicine Program.
COOKING PROJECT
Making sushi in the kitchen with Kristina (Jonny’s Mom) and Celeste (Cora’s mom).
Half day dismissal on Friday, 3/23 as Spring Break begins! Spring break is 3/26-3/30; teacher in service on 4/2. School resumes for students on 4/3.
A great big thanks to Haley, Willow, Carsyn and their families for providing delicious snacks and beautiful flowers for our classroom.
