Thursday, October 26, 2017

October 30-November 3
As we begin to finish our second month of school, you and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words 
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20

In Math we will be working with Topic 1:  One to Five.  Students will be counting sets of objects to 5, writing numbers 1-5, comparing sets, and representing numbers to 5.  Take some time to review daily worksheets.

In Reading we will read the book Animal Babies in Grasslands by Jennifer Schofield. We will be talking about grassland animals, and practice the comprehension skill main idea.  The words we, my, and like will be introduced as new high frequency words. 

AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Wednesday, November 1.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon! 

Be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat for recess. We try to get outside whenever possible—if dressed properly, the fresh air does us good!!!  Also, have your child practice putting on, taking off (pulling sleeves back out), and zipping/buttoning his/her coat. 

There is NO data delay in the month of November.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

October 23-27
As we begin to finish our second month of school, you and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words 
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20


In Reading we will begin to read the story Nature Spy.  We will be looking at what we can learn about nature when we look closely.   We will focus on learning the comprehension skill setting.

For Math we will finish Topic 16 and begin Topic 1:  One to Five.  Students will learn how to read, write, and count numbers from 1-5.  Be sure to review the daily practice pages!

Red Ribbon week is from October 23-31.  Please follow the orange October calendar for the week's activities.

Be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat for recess. We try to get outside whenever possible—if dressed properly, the fresh air does us good!!!  Also, have your child practice putting on, taking off (pulling sleeves back out), and zipping/buttoning his/her coat. 

AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Wednesday, November 
1.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will 
receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon! 

Friday, October 27th will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm with the Kindergarten students and end with 6th grade.  Students will parade in front of the HOME side bleachers at the HS stadium, weather permitting.  ALL are welcome to come to see the children parade. Your child should NOT wear his/her costume to school!  Please send the costume to school in a bag with your child’s name on the outside.  Students will get dressed in costumes in the classroom.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep the costumes as simple as possible.  Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade at the HS Stadium!! Be sure to be there early as Kindergarten will be first!! 


Friday, October 13, 2017

October 14-20
  For Reading we will begin Unit 2; Look at Us.  The first story is Flowers.  Please review recognizing capital and lowercase letters from Aa to Zz and the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, a, have and is.   Don’t forget to practice sight word flashcards daily!!!
    In Math, we will be working with Topic 16: Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes. Take some time to review daily worksheets!!!
      For Science, we will begin Unit C—Earth and Sky.  We will focus on the question, “What are Earth and the sky like? “
 The School-wide Book Fair will take place in the Library starting Monday, October 16th  Parents will be able to shop with their child on Monday night 10/16 from 4-7 PM.   Mrs. Kaminsky's class will also be shopping in school on Monday, October 16th .
  The Kindergarten Field Trip will be Friday, October 20th. Students will visit Rohrbach’s Farm in Catawissa and take an educational tour of the farm, go on a hayride, pick a pumpkin, and have time to play in play land!  Students may wear jeans or sweatpants with the field trip shirt (coming soon).  Please note this is a monthly $1 Dress Down day!!  Please be on time for school and dress for the weather. 
   We are currently collecting money for the classroom parties.  If you have NOT yet sent in the party money, then please send in $5.00 in an envelope with your child’s name and classroom and mark “Party Money” on the outside of the envelope.  Thank You!
   A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE/BUSINESSES FOR DONATING TO OUR FALL FESTIVAL ON THURS. OCT. 5TH: 
                        Hart Farms, Ringtown
                        Ray Reichwein, Ashland
                        Dunkin Donuts, Saint Clair
                        Chill Out Ice Cream Parlor, Shenandoah
                        Guers Dairy, Pottsville
                        Mid Penn Bank, Frackville
                        Pearl Theater, Frackville
-The School Store will be closed during this week (10/16-10/20) due to the BOOK FAIR in the library. 
  -Red Ribbon Week will begin on Monday, Oct. 23rd.  (Check out the orange monthly calendar for daily dress-up themes for the 23rd through the 31st!)
-The School-wide Halloween Parade will be held on Friday, October 27th @ 2:00 pm (If planning on watching the parade, then be sure to be a bit early as Kindergarten is usually first in the parade!). Weather permitting the students will be walking to the HS Stadium.  (Students will begin dressing for the parade at 1:30 in the classroom.)
 - The PBIS reward for October will be held on Tuesday, October 31st!  Students who receive 4 stamps for S-safe, AR-act respectful, P-participate, and T-team work will choose one of three rewards: Monster Mash, Movie, or Art Activity

Thursday, October 5, 2017

October 9-13
There is no school for students on Monday, October 9.

We will begin the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading.  We will be talking about how machines help people.  We will be practicing the skill classifying and categorizing. Continue to review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, and a when you read together. 

For Math we will be finishing up with Topic 15: Position and Location of Shapes.  Be sure to review daily practice pages and review the positional words/concepts inside, outside, in front of, behind, next to, above, below, on, left, and right.

October 12 is picture retake day. 

October 10-13 is Spirit Week.  Please read the note that was sent home in your child's red Friday folder.

Oct. 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week so please take some time at home to discuss fire safety with your child and family.  Be sure to have a practice fire drill and create an escape plan with a designated meeting place.

Wednesday, October 11th will be our monthly 2 Hour Data Delay Day. Remember Data Delay days are ROTATION days for special classes. The School-wide Book Fair will take place in the Library starting Monday, October 16th. Parents will be able to shop with their child on Monday night (10/16) from 4-7 pm if interested.  Mrs. Kaminsky's class will shop on Monday, Oct. 16. Book orders are due October 23.

With the cold weather arriving, please practice putting on coats, and zipping or buttoning them.