Thursday, October 31, 2019

November 4-8
As we finish our second month of school, you and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words (tested every Friday)
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20

In Reading we will begin the new story A Bed for the Winter by Karen Wallace.  It will be an informational text.  We will discuss Fiction and Non-Fiction, winter homes, and work on the comprehension skill, sequence.

In math, we will finish our unit on numbers 0-10.

We will begin preparing for “Thanksgiving”.  During the next three weeks, students will learn about the first Thanksgiving, will make pilgrim and Native American/Indian costumes, and will begin to learn a poem or song for the holiday.  We will make a Thanksgiving bracelet and will also discuss being “thankful”.  The students will even get to use a Native American name for a day!

Report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 8 in your child's SPARTY folder. You may keep the report card, just please sign and return the brown envelope.

There is no school for students on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Book orders are due Tuesday, November 12.

Monday- art
Tuesday-computers
Wednesday-gym
Thursday-music
Friday-art

Thursday, October 24, 2019

October 28-November 1
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 read the book Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.  We will be discussing hibernation and will learn to differentiate between real and make believe.  The words we, my, and like will be reviewed.

In math, we will continue working on numbers 0-10.

Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Friday, November 1.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon! 
The Pizza Hut coupons did not arrive yet. As soon as they do, I will them home.

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. 

Thursday, October 31th will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will be streamed live. 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.  

Report cards will be sent home Friday, November 8 in your child's SPARTY folder.

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Tuesday-art
Wednesday-library
Thursday-gym
Friday- music


Friday, October 18, 2019

October 21-25
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 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.

In math, we will continue working on reading, counting and writing numbers 0-5.

Red Ribbon week is from October 23-31.  Please follow the pamphlet in your child's SPARTY 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 Friday, November 
1.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will 
receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon! 

If you haven't turned in your child's $5 party money, please send it in as soon as possible.

All information concerning the Halloween celebration is on a pamphlet in your child's SPARTY folder.

Monday-gym
Tuesday-music
Wednesday-art
Thursday-computers
Friday-gym

Thursday, October 10, 2019

October 15-18
There is no school for students on Monday, October 14.

As we begin 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 0-10

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.

In math, we will continue working on numbers 0-5.

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 Friday, 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 18 is a Spartan Dress Down Day for $1.

Tuesday- gym
Wednesday-music
Thursday- art
Friday-library

Thursday, October 3, 2019

October 7-11
There is a noon dismissal for students on Friday, October 11.
There is no school for students on Monday, October 14.

As we begin 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 0-10

 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 continue working on reading, counting and writing numbers 0-5.

The School-wide Book Fair will take place in the Library starting Monday, October 7th  Parents will be able to shop with their child on Monday night 10/7 from 4-7 PM.   Mrs. Kaminsky's class will also be shopping in school on Monday, October 7th .

The Fall Festival is on Thursday, October 10.  Students are allowed to wear jeans or sweat pants.
Please remember to send in your child's $3.00.

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.

Monday- library (Book Fair)
Tuesday-gym
Wednesday-music
Thursday-art
Friday-computers