From the very first day, we begin keeping track of the number of days we've been in school in anticipation of the 100th day. So here we are, just a few days away from the 100th day of school.

Students will work in groups. Each group will be responsible for having a collection of 100 things based on a specific theme.

For instance, one group may be asked to bring in 100 things from the kitchen, which could be foods like dried beans or Cheerios, items like plastic spoons or forks, or a variety of other things. Another group idea could be 100 coins or 100 different office supply items (such as paper clips, pens, pins etc.)

In whatever way your child's group decides to mark its 100th day of school, please make sure you that you know what to expect and how the items will be used.

   Groups will choose themes on Monday. 

Ideas for Individual 100th School Day Collections

Here are some suggestions for items to send with your child for his or her class' 100th-day collections.

• Coins
• Pieces of cereal (Cheerios and Fruit Loops work well)
• Jelly beans
• Paper clips
• Rocks
• Bottle tops
• Popsicle sticks
• Beads
• Dried beans
• Sunflower seeds
• Lego
• Straws
• Popcorn kernels
• Cotton balls
• Buttons
• Rubber bands
• Stickers
• Markers
• Crayons
• Playing cards
• Words you can write/read
• Toothpicks
• List of 100 types of animals
• Tally marks
• Pieces of macaroni
• Marshmallows
• Feathers
• Birthday candles
• Pretzels
• Googly eyes
• Nails
• Screws
• Shoelaces
• Hair clips
• Puzzle pieces
• Raisins
• Pipe cleaners
• Marbles