The Christmas break is fast approaching.  Here are a few things to remember this week.   *  We will be reviewing letters that we already introduced so we won't be introducing a new one this week.  There will be no homework this week.   *  We will be reading the Polar Express on Wednesday, doing some related activities, and watching the movie.  We will send home a note to remind you.  We will transform the classroom so students can have a train ride.  They can come to school dressed in their pajamas.  We will also have our Christmas party in the afternoon, beginning at 12:45.  Parents are welcome to come.   *  Thursday is Movie Day in the gym.    *  Friday is only a half day.  Pick-ups will be dismissed from the cafeteria and bus students will be dismissed from the gym.   I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season.  Merry Christmas.