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Valentine's Day



Valentine’s Day is approaching! Can you believe it? In a few days, you may be hearing from our room parents about a few supplies for a party, but I want you to know about our card exchange. We will be exchanging Valentine’s cards. Students may give out cards, but they must give every other child in the class a card (there are 20 students). Of course children may opt to not bring in Valentines for anyone and that is fine. Many children like to make and bring in a special Valentine’s box or bag. That is super; please have your child bring that and their Valentines to school on February 14th and not in advance.

Please note, the town of Littleton has a  Wellness policy in place which includes Shaker Lane and that does mean that candy may not be attached to valentines. Students may give each other a paper valentine and are welcome, if they feel they need to do more than that, (which they certainly do not have to) find something fun to attach like a Valentine's eraser or pencil.

I hope this gives you  enough time to help your child plan if they want to do Valentines. 

 Also, I will email a list of students names to help with labeled Valentines.

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