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Social Studies - Festival of Lights
Kwanzaa. – An African tradition that will start on
December 26 and lasts for seven days.
-Mkeka-
A mat on which the symbols of Kwanzaa are placed.
-Kinara – A candleholder. The seven candles are called the mishumaa
saba. There is one black candle in the
center, with three red candles and three green candles. The black candle is lit on the first day of
Kwanzaa and another candle is added each day until all seven are lit.
-Kwanzaa Hug Card
Las Posadas – Hispanic tradition December 16th-24th
-Made
luminaries – Paper bag candles placed outside of their houses
-Made poinsettias
Jolly
Phonics: Please have the children review
Tricky Word Charts 1, 2 and 3 at home. The Tricky Word charts were given out at
conferences. Thank you for working with your child on sound books and word
lists found in the Jolly Phonics Envelopes.
Important
Date:
Dec.
22 Big Blast and Limo Rides –
Cadet Wear
Dec.
23-Jan. 1 Winter Break
Jan.
4 Classes Resume
Jan.
8 End
of 2nd Quarter/ 1st Semester
Jan. 12 Beginning
of 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester
Happy Holidays!
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