November 18-27
Monday- no school
Tuesday-opposite worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially for and he
Practice reading "A House for my Fish"
Wednesday- trace numbers worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially for and he
Practice reading "A House for my Fish"
Thursday-short Ii worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially for and he
Practice reading "A House for my Fish"
Friday- Phonics list #3 test

Monday- short Ii worksheet
Tuesday- Ss Show and Tell
Wednesday- 1:00 Dismissal

Please bring an old shirt in to wear to art on Wednesday, November 20.  The children will be painting.

Letters to Santa will be sent home on Friday, They are due back to me on Tuesday, Dec 4.

This week in Phonics we will be learning the letter Ss as in sun and snake.  Please review sounds and writing of all letters learned so far (Ll, Oo, Gg, Hh, Tt, Pp, Aa, Nn, Mm, and Ii).  There will be show and tell for letter Ss,  

In Reading we will read the 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.  We will be working on the short /i/ sound.  Watch for the new Family Times and Phonics Reader to be sent home.  Continue to practice the high frequency words; I, am, a, the, to, is, have, little, my, like, we, he, and for.

In Math we will be finishing up Topic 4:  Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-10.  Students should be practicing writing numbers from 0-10 correctly and continue counting by 1’s to 100.  Take some time at home to review the daily practice pages completed at school.

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

November 11-15
Monday- Cc worksheet
Please read "Winter"
Practice flash cards
Tuesday- color worksheet
Please read "Winter"
Practice flash cards
Wednesday-beginning sound worksheet
Please read "Winter"
Practice flash cards
Thursday-trace worksheet
Please read "Winter"
Practice flash cards
Friday- There is no Show and Tell this week
Test on phonics list 2

This week in Phonics we will introduce the vowel letter Ii and its short sound as in igloo and inch and its long sound as in ice. There will be NO show & tell for this vowel letter.   Practice word list 3 and sign & return List 2!

We will read the story Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman in Reading.  We will be discussing hibernation and will learn to differentiate between real and make believe. Watch for the new Family Times newsletter and phonics story to be sent home.  Practice high frequency sight word flash cards daily!!

In Math we will be comparing and ordering numbers 0-10.  Take some time to review the daily practice pages and try to practice these skills at home with your child.  Also continue to practice counting by 1’s to 100.

Scholastic book orders for this month are due by Tuesday, Nov. 19^th for anyone interested in ordering.  Orders can be placed online at scholastic.com or can be sent to school with your child!

Ms. Clarissa Geary, Director of Education, Training and Volunteer Services, will be presenting a Personal Body Safety Program to the class on Friday, November 15^th from 9:35-10:05.  This message encourages healthy decision-making and communication.  Should you wish to EXCLUDE your child from participating, then please indicate that on the permission slip that went home earlier in your child’s folder.

 

 

There is no school for students on Monday, November 18.

November 4-8
Monday-Pp worksheet
Practice reading "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Tuesday-last name worksheet
Practice reading "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Wednesday-rhyming worksheet
Practice reading "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Thursday-pattern worksheet
Practice reading "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Friday- Mm Show and Tell
Phonics list 1 test

This week we will be learning the consonant letter Mm and its sound as in monkey and mom.  We will have Show & Tell. Phonics list 1 test will be given on Friday.

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

For Math we will begin Topic 4:  Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-10.  Take some time to practice number writing and counting sets, and be sure to review daily practice pages.

Daylight Savings Time ended on Sunday, November 3^rd.  Clocks should be turned back 1 hour.  (As the student handbook states, once the clocks change, students are NO longer able to wear shorts to school.  When the clocks move forward in spring then students can begin wearing shorts (weather permitting) to school again.)  FALL BACK…SPRING FORWARD

Thank you to ALL the classroom helpers who helped with the Halloween party and parade and also to all the friends and family who came to watch the parade.  It was a BOO-tiful time for all.

Just a reminder; Be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat (which can be kept in cubbies or backpacks) so that when we go outside for our 30 minute recess the students are prepared for any changes in temperature or for the lengthy time outside.  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. 

October 28- November 1
Monday- Ss worksheet
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Tuesday- decompose worksheet
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Wednesday- color worksheet
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Thursday-ending Ss sound
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Friday- Nn Show and Tell

**In Reading we will read the book Armadillo’s Orange by Jim Arnosky.  We will be talking about orange groves and learning about the letter Ss and the /s/ sound.   We will focus on learning the comprehension skill setting and practice the learned high frequency words. Watch for your new Family Times newsletter to be sent home!  **Continue to practice sight word flashcards daily!!

**For Math we will be finishing up with Topic 3 so be sure to review counting sets/objects to 10, comparing sets, writing and reading numbers to 10 and patterning.

**We are currently collecting money for the scheduled classroom parties (Halloween and Valentine).   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, if you have not already done so. Thank you!!

**Thursday, October 31^st will be our classroom Halloween parade and party from 1:30-3:00.  Homeroom helpers, who are PTO members and have clearances on file in the office, will be permitted to go to the classroom @ 1:30 but should be at the school a bit earlier to be checked in at the front door (this sometimes takes awhile due to the number of parents entering!)  The parade will begin at 2:15pm.  Students will parade in the upper bus loop.  ALLare welcome to come to see the children parade.  Parties will end by 3:00 pm.  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 with the help of teachers and homeroom helpers.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep the costumes as simple as possible.  (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up at school) 

**NSE picture re-take/make-up day will be held on Friday, November 1^st.  Please make sure if your child is having picture retakes to send his/her first package of pictures with him/her that day.  Questions regarding picture packages, contact PSP at 1-800-248-6394.

**Since the cooler weather is upon us, please be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat (which can be kept in cubbies or backpacks) so that when we go out for our 30 minute recess the students are prepared for any changes in temperature or for the lengthy time outside.  We try to get outside whenever possible—if dressed properly, the fresh air does us good!!!

October 28- November 1
Monday- Ss worksheet
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Tuesday- decompose worksheet
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Wednesday- color worksheet
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Thursday-ending Ss sound
Practice flashcards
Read "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Friday- Nn Show and Tell

**In Reading we will read the book Armadillo’s Orange by Jim Arnosky.  We will be talking about orange groves and learning about the letter Ss and the /s/ sound.   We will focus on learning the comprehension skill setting and practice the learned high frequency words. Watch for your new Family Times newsletter to be sent home!  **Continue to practice sight word flashcards daily!!

**For Math we will be finishing up with Topic 3 so be sure to review counting sets/objects to 10, comparing sets, writing and reading numbers to 10 and patterning.

**We are currently collecting money for the scheduled classroom parties (Halloween and Valentine).   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, if you have not already done so. Thank you!!

**Thursday, October 31^st will be our classroom Halloween parade and party from 1:30-3:00.  Homeroom helpers, who are PTO members and have clearances on file in the office, will be permitted to go to the classroom @ 1:30 but should be at the school a bit earlier to be checked in at the front door (this sometimes takes awhile due to the number of parents entering!)  The parade will begin at 2:15pm.  Students will parade in the upper bus loop.  ALLare welcome to come to see the children parade.  Parties will end by 3:00 pm.  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 with the help of teachers and homeroom helpers.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep the costumes as simple as possible.  (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up at school) 

**NSE picture re-take/make-up day will be held on Friday, November 1^st.  Please make sure if your child is having picture retakes to send his/her first package of pictures with him/her that day.  Questions regarding picture packages, contact PSP at 1-800-248-6394.

**Since the cooler weather is upon us, please be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat (which can be kept in cubbies or backpacks) so that when we go out for our 30 minute recess the students are prepared for any changes in temperature or for the lengthy time outside.  We try to get outside whenever possible—if dressed properly, the fresh air does us good!!!

October 21-25

Monday- a sound worksheet

Please read "Tam at the Beach"

Please practice sight words, especially is and have

Tuesday- trace number worksheet

Please read "Tam at the Beach"

Please practice sight words, especially is and have

Wednesday-breaking into two parts worksheet

Please read "Tam at the Beach"

Please practice sight words, especially is and have

Thursday- a worksheet

Please read "Tam at the Beach"

Please practice sight words, especially is and have

Friday- Aa Show and Tell

 

Picture retakes are on November 1.

 

T his week in Phonics we will be learning the vowel letter Aa as in apple and acorn.  We will focus on the short vowel sound.

·      For Reading we will be begin Unit 2; Animals Live Here.  The first story is Life in an Ocean.  Watch for your new Family Times newsletter.  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 ALL sight word flashcards daily!!!

·      We are currently collecting money for the scheduled classroom parties (Halloween and Valentine).  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!

·      Thursday, October 31^st will be our classroom Halloween party and school-wide parade.  Students are NOT to wear costumes to school!!!  Costumes should be sent to school that day in a bag with student’s name on the outside.  Students will get dressed in costumes with the help of teachers and homeroom helpers.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep costumes as simple as possible;  (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up at school).  More details will be sent home in future newsletters.

 

Please dress approapritely for the weathter.  We DO go outside!  Practice zipping and buttoning with your child.

October 7-11

Monday- beginning t worksheet

Practice flash cards

Practice reading “Toy Store”

Tuesday- practice numbers worksheet

Practice flash cards

Practice reading “Toy Store”

Wednesday-trace words worksheet

Practice flash cards

Practice reading “Toy Store”

Thursday-match number worksheet

Practice flash cards

Practice reading “Toy Store”

Friday- Pp Show and Tell

 

There is no school on Monday, October 14, and Friday, October 18.

 

We will begin the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading.  We will be talking about how machines help people.  We will be practicing the sound /t/ and the skill classifying and categorizing.  Watch for the new Family Times newsletter and continue to review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, and a when your read together.

 

We are beginning our writing program called Kid Writing.  Students will work in small groups working on different activities while the teacher helps students write and illustrate their own stories.  When our Kid Writing “books” are filled they will be sent home for you to keep.  Hopefully we will have a couple of samples for viewing at Parent Conferences on Monday, November 18^th.

 

Anyone who has not yet turned in FALL FESTIVAL MONEY --$4; is asked to try and send it in as soon as possible.  The parents who are planning the FALL FESTIVAL will need to shop for supplies and goodies.  The last Fall Festival planning meeting will be held on Sunday, October 13^th @ 5:30 at the Mineshaft in Ashland.  **Our Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 17^th.

 

Our pajama party will be held on Wednesday, October 16.  The Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 17.  More information will be sent home next week.