Sunday, January 10, 2016

A few items...

As this week begins, I wanted to take a moment to note a few items: 

  • Thank you for your sweet get-well notes. After struggling with laryngitis and sinusitis at the end of last week and throughout the weekend, I'm feeling much better, thankfully. 
  • Welcome back to those who are just returning back to school this week. We missed you and are very happy to see your smiling faces again! 
  • As a reminder, this is the time to sign up for ASAs(All of the important dates are included on the site. Be sure to check the tabs at the top.)
  • Please remember to avail yourself of the weekly Assignment Sheet and News, which always includes a rough outline of all that we will be learning. This is also great way to connect with your child: "So, I read that you are learning all about getting to know the character in your book. What have you learned about his/her traits? (child replies, "He's very brave.") How can you tell that?" 
  • As you may know, we will be hosting some special guests this week at school. Yes, it's our time to show KHDA all of the wonderful things that makes DAA so fantastic. To help make the week even better, please help us by remembering a few things: 
    • Be on time, as any tardies this week will be noted by KHDA. 
    • Dress in the proper DAA uniform (hoodies, sweaters, ties, shoes). 
    • Be on your best behavior, as always! 
Thanks so much. We look forward to a terrific week! 

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PS. A big congratulations to our breeder dog at home, Oakley, who gave birth (on Saturday evening) to 8 adorable puppies. She is the proud mama of 5 females and 3 males, who will grow up to be service dogs for New Horizons. My sister, Julie, and mom were there for the birthing and even helped. I hope you'll enjoy these sweet pictures of all of the puppy fun! 



View this video below... 

Videos: 

Mom is rubbing them to make them cry, which causes their lungs to clear after birth.

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