Our class started to talk about some plans for an end of 2017 celebration on Friday next week. One of the plans that had a lot of interest was a “Secret Santa”. The class negotiated a price limit of $10.00 for a gift exchange. We did not settle our 2 ways of doing the gift exchange (1. draw names and buy a gift for that classmate, or, #2. bring a gift that either a boy or girl would enjoy and don’t put a name on it…it’s a mystery gift exchange that we can arrange fairly). We’ll figure it out on Monday.
One thing I did require for the “Secret Santa” is that it is optional. If students don’t want to take part, we can have other fun activities going on at the same time in the classroom. I’ll send along further info. on Monday about the secret Santa. What I need to understand on Monday from home is if each student has permission. If you do not want your child to take part in a gift exchange at school, please write me a note in the agenda or elsewhere.
One more thing: I asked the students to discuss at home whether or not they would be able to bring a snack for sharing next Friday. I’d like to get this kind of information on Monday as well, if possible. Thanks!