November 20-December 1
Please practice:
--sight word list
--counting to 100
--writing numbers to 20
-- letters and sounds

In Reading the next story will be Jack and the Beanstalk.  It is a modern fairy tale.  We will be discussing more with realism and fantasy. 

For Math we will begin Topic 3:  Numbers 6-10.  Boys and girls will learn how to read, write, and count numbers from 6-10 and show numbers in different ways.  Take some time at home to review the daily practice pages completed at school.

AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for November will be due back to school on Thursday, November 30^th.  Any student who reaches the goal of 15 books will receive a Pizza Hut Book It slip.

Wednesday, November 22 will be a 12:00 early dismissal.  There is no school November 23, 24, and 27.

Books orders are due Monday, November 20.

Wednesday, November 22 is PBIS Dress Down Day for those children who met their "SPARTY" goals.

November 13-17
Please continue to practice:
--counting to 100
--word lists (tested every Friday)
--writing numbers 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 start Topic 2 with comparing and ordering 0-5.  We will compare using more, fewer, and same as and learn ordinal numbers through fifth.  

Friday, 11/17 will be a dress down day to honor our Veterans.  Participating students are to donate one or more items from the list that was sent home on Wed. 11/8 for care packages!  If your child does not bring a donation, he/she should not dress down.  Thank you in advance for your participation.

We will begin preparing for “Thanksgiving”.  During the next two 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!

The 1^st Trimester will end on Tues. November 21^st.  Report cards are scheduled to be sent home on Friday, Dec. 8^th. 

Thursday, November 22^nd will be an early dismissal day @ 12:00.  Students who earn 4 stamps for their PBIS card will also be rewarded on 11/22.  Encourage S-P-AR-T-Y behavior!!!  PLEASE NOTE--THIS WILL BE A NON-ROTATION DAY--no special class!

FYI:  The NS Student Council is sponsoring the Feed-a-Friend campaign in our school district.  The campaign will continue until Tues. November 14^th.  We are collecting both non-perishable food and monetary donations to help less fortunate people in Schuylkill County enjoy a holiday dinner.  Student council representatives will be taking our donations to the Salvation Army in Pottsville on Wed. 11/15.

November 6-10
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 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.

The weather is quickly changing and the days are getting colder!  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 for the month of November.

Book orders are due November 20.

LUNCH CHANGE for Monday, November 6---Alfredo chicken over pasta OR cheeseburger.

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.

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 27^th will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm with the Kindergarten students and end with 6^th 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!! 

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 16^th.   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 16^th .

  The Kindergarten Field Trip will be Friday, October 20^th. 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. 5^TH: 

                        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. 23^rd.  (Check out the orange monthly calendar for daily dress-up themes for the 23^rd through the 31^st!)

-The School-wide Halloween Parade will be held on Friday, October 27^th @ 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 31^st!  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

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 11^th 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 16^th. 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.