Our Weekly Newsletter 12/17

Hello

Thank you for the big birthday surprise!  It was so much fun to celebrate my birthday with this wonderful group of kids.  Thank you for helping them make the beautiful sign.  I still have it up!  It's too cute to take down!

The jog-a-thon was a big success!  It was absolutely precious to see all the kids running with such focus and determination.  I was so proud of how well they did!  Thank you to everyone who came to cheer us on and to all of you for bringing your kids to school on time with jog-a-thon appropriate clothing! 

This week we are focusing on the letter 'D'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'D' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

Also, make sure to send your child's sight words back to school when they have memorized them so they can read them to me and get a prize!

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the December calendar

2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'D' in the yellow book

3. Complete the 'D' page in the handwriting book

4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log
5. Practice your child's play lines and songs!!!
6. Complete the December calendar response journal

Christmas Play

Our Christmas production is this Friday, December 21st from 1:30-2.  We will then be coming back to class to ring in the Christmas holiday with a gingerbread house making celebration.  All parents are invited to stay and participate in the festivities!  I am sure the students would welcome the help with their gingerbread houses!  I have posted a sign-up sheet on Shutterfly for the items needed.  We still need a few items including Royal icing.  Royal icing is a certain type icing used for gingerbread houses.  It acts like the glue.  You can find a recipe online. Also, to make your candy shopping easier, there is an aisle in Target dedicated to gingerbread houses!
*When praciticng your child's play lines, please make sure to practice the line that comes before theirs so they know when they are supposed to speak.

Stockings
Each student has made a stocking and has it hanging up in the classroom.  Some students have already begun to bring in stuffers to share with everyone! If you would like to participate, please bring 21 of the same small stocking stuffers (erasers, pencils, bookmarks, candy canes, Hershey Kisses, etc...) so your child can stuff his/her classmates stockings.  Please do not put names on each item, as it will make it harder for your child to find the correct stocking.  These should be brought in by next Thursday, so the students have time to pass out their treats.  The stockings will be going home with the children on Friday after the party.

Class Wish List

• Black sharpies (a class set)
• Color sharpies

Important Dates

• Dec. 21st- Christmas play and party
• Dec. 24th-Jan. 4th- No School- Christmas Break
• Jan. 7th- First day back to school

Our Weekly Newsletter 12/10

Hello

This week we are focusing on the letter 'H'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'H' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

Also, make sure to send your child's sight words back to school when they have memorized them so they can read them to me and get a prize!

I am sending home the words to the songs we will be singing in our play.  Please practice the songs with your child as well as their play lines.

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the December calendar

2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'H' in the yellow book

3. Complete the 'H' page in the handwriting book

4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log
5. Practice your child's play lines and songs!!!

Christmas Play

Our Christmas production is on Friday, December 21st from 1:30-2.  We will then be coming back to class to ring in the Christmas holiday with a gingerbread house making celebration.  All parents are invited to stay and participate in the festivities!  I have posted a sign-up sheet on Shutterfly for the items needed.  We still need a few items including Royal icing.  Royal icing is a certain type icing used for gingerbread houses.  It acts like the glue.  You can find a recipe online. Also, to make your candy shopping easier, there is an aisle in Target dedicated to gingerbread houses!
*When praciticng your child's play lines, please make sure to practice the line that comes before theirs so they know when they are supposed to speak.

Jog-a-thon

This Friday, December 14th, our class will be running in the jog-a-thon from 8:45-8:55am.  Come on out to the gym to see the kids dash around to raise money for our school! Please make sure to send your child to school wearing an old shirt that you don't mind getting marker on.

Stockings
Each child will be making a small paper stocking in class this week.  We will be hanging them up and filling them next week.  If you would like to participate, please bring 21 of the same small stocking stuffers (erasers, pencils, bookmarks, candy canes, Hershey Kisses, etc...) so your child can stuff his/her classmates stockings.  Please do not put names on each item, as it will make it harder for your child to find the correct stocking.

Class Wish List

• Black sharpies (a class set)
• Color sharpies

Important Dates

• Dec. 10th- Chapel
• Dec. 14th- Jog-a-thon
• Dec. 21st- Christmas play and party
• Dec. 24th-Jan. 4th- No School- Christmas Break

Our Weekly Newsletter 12/3

Hello

I can't believe it's already December!  I hope you all survived and enjoyed our beautiful, rainy weekend!
Our class will be participating in chapel on Monday, December 10th at 2:25pm.  The kids will sing a couple songs and then Adam Nigh will give a little talk.  You are very welcome to come watch if you are available!

This week we are focusing on the letter 'F'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'F' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the December calendar

2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'F' in the yellow book

3. Complete the 'F' page in the handwriting book

4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log
5. Practice your child's play lines!!!

Christmas Play

Our class will be putting on a little Christmas production on Friday, December 21st from 1:30-2 and then we will be coming back to class to ring in the Christmas holiday with a gingerbread house making celebration.  I have posted a sign-up sheet on Shutterfly for the items needed. 

The script of the play is being sent home in the folder this week.  Your child's part has been highlighted.  Please practice their lines as well as the lines that come before them so they know when to speak. 

Jog-a-thon

On Friday, December 14th, our class will be running in the jog-a-thon from 8:45-8:55am.  Come on out to the gym to see the kids dash around to raise money for our school!

Class Wish List

• Black sharpies (a class set)
• Color sharpies

Important Dates

• Dec. 10th- Chapel
• Dec. 14th- Jog-a-thon
• Dec. 21st- Christmas play and party
• Dec. 24th-Jan. 4th- No School- Christmas Break

Our Weekly Newsletter 11/26

Hello

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.  Thank you to all the parents who provided food and/or came to help out at our feast.  It was absolutely adorable to see both classes dressed up and sharing a meal together.  Thank you for making it possible.

Our class will be participating in chapel on Monday, December 10th.  The kids will sing a couple songs and then Adam Nigh will give a little talk.  You are very welcome to come watch if you are available!

Well, we are back in the swing of things until Christmas Break.  This week we are focusing on the letter 'O'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'O' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

* I apologize for the tardiness of this newsletter.  My flight was cancelled late Sunday night and it was an interesting adventure trying to get home on Monday.  Thank you for your patience!

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the November calendar

2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'O' in the yellow book

3. Complete the 'O' page in the handwriting book

4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log
5. Complete and return the November calendar journal

Christmas Play
Our class will be putting on a little Christmas production on Friday, December 21st from 1:30-2 and then we will be coming back to class to ring in the Christmas holiday with a celebration.  I will post a sign up sheet on Shutterfly soon with what is needed for the celebration. 

Important Dates

• Dec. 10th- Chapel
• Dec. 14th- Jog-a-thon
• Dec. 21st- Christmas play and party
• Dec. 24th-Jan. 4th- No School- Christmas Break

Our Weekly Newsletter 11/19

Hello

Welcome to our very short holiday week!  A huge thank you to all who drove/chaperoned our field trip to Natural Bridges.  We were so blessed with beautiful weather and tons of butterflies out and about. 

This week we are reviewing the letters 'C' and 'N'.  Please continue to reinforce the sounds the letters 'C' and 'N. 

Homework
Please review the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please return on Wednesday.

1. Choose 2-3 activities from the November calendar

2. Complete both sides of the handwriting pracitce page.

3. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log.

4. By Friday, Nov. 30th, please complete the calendar journal

Thanksgiving Feast

Our Thanksgiving Feast is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 20th! We will be feasting from 12-1pm but would love some set-up help starting at 11am if you are able. Please send an apple with your child tomorrow morning and braid your child's hair in 2 low braids (if she's a girl with long enough hair!). 

Important Dates

• 11/20- Thanksgiving Feast
• 11/21- Half Day 
• 11/22-23- No School for Thanksgiving holiday
• 12/10- Chapel (the students will be singing)
• 12/21- Christmas play and party (details to come)
• 12/24-1/7- Christmas Break!

Our Weekly Newsletter 11/13

Hello

It was so wonderful meeting with all of you for our parent-teacher conferences last week.  I loved getting to know you all better and getting to chat about your amazing kids! 

This week we are focusing on the letter 'C'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'C' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the November calendar

2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'C' in the yellow book

3. Complete the 'C' page in the handwriting book

4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log

Natural Bridges

We will be going on a field trip to Natural Bridges tomorrow, November 14th to see the butterflies!  We will be leaving school at 10:15am and returning to school around 1:30pm. The cost of the trip is $1 for students only. The students will need a sack-lunch, as we will be eating our lunch at Natural Bridges after our tour.

Thanksgiving Feast- Date Change!

Our Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Tuesday, November 20th.  We will be feasting from 12-1pm but would love some set-up help starting at 11am if you are able.There is a sign-up sheet posted on the Shutterfly website and we are still in need of some food items for the feast. 

Important Dates

• 11/14- Field Trip to Natural Bridges
• 11/15- Science Night
• 11/20- Thanksgiving Feast
• 11/21- Half Day 
• 11/22-23- No School for Thanksgiving holiday

Our Weekly Newsletter 11/5

Hello

Thank you to everyone who provided delicious food and/or came to help at our Harvest party.  It was so much fun!  The kids enjoyed it so much that during our sharing circle on Friday, each one of them said it was their favorite part of the week.  

This week we are focusing on the letter 'N'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'N' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the November calendar

2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'N' in the yellow book

3. Complete the 'N' page in the handwriting book

4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences are this week!  If you have forgotten your scheduled time, you can call the office.  I look forward to talking with you this week! 

Natural Bridges

We will be going on a field trip to Natural Bridges on Wednesday, November 14th to see the butterflies!  We will be leaving school at 10:15am and returning to school around 1:30pm. The cost of the trip is $1 for students only.  Please send in the payment by Friday, November 9th.  The students will need a sack-lunch, as we will be eating our lunch at Natural Bridges after our tour.

Thanksgiving Feast- Date Change!

Our Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Tuesday, November 20th.  I will be posting a sign-up sheet of food items that we will need later this week.

Important Dates

• 10/31- Harvest Party
• 11/1-9- Book Fair!
• 11/5-9- Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/7-9- Half Days for conferences
• 11/12- No School for Veteran's Day
• 11/14- Field Trip to Natural Bridges
• 11/15- Science Night
• 11/21- Half Day 
• 11/22-23- No School for Thanksgiving holiday

Our Weekly Newsletter 10/29

Hello
Thank you to everyone who chaperoned our field trip to Johnson's Family Farm!  It was such a wonderful day and the kids had a blast!  Thank you for making it possible.

This week we are focusing on the letter 'I'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 'i' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.

There is a permission slip going home today about Brownie, our new class mouse.  I will begin sending him home for the weekend beginning this weekend.  Please return the permission slip as soon as possible so I can make the schedule for the year of the weekends the families will be hanging out with Brownie. 


Homework
Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the October calendar
2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'I' in the yellow book
3. Complete the 'I' page in the handwriting book
4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log
5. Fill out the October calendar journal

Harvest Party
We will be having a harvest party in class on Wednesday, October 31st.  The party will begin at 1:45 and end at 2:45.  We would love to have some adult volunteers come and help with food and/or lead a center. Please send me an email or comment on this post if you are able to come help out.  We don't celebrate Halloween at TLCS so the students are asked not to wear their Halloween costumes (if they have one) to school.  Since we are celebrating the harvest, however, I am encouraging all the students to come dressed as a farmer on that day.  This can be as simple as a flannel shirt and jeans. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thank you for signing up!  We have everyone booked! There is a reminder note in the homework folder today, so don't worry if you have forgotten your time.  I am very much looking forward to meeting with each of you and talking about your child's growth!

Natural Bridges
We will be going on a field trip to Natural Bridges on Wednesday, November 14th to see the butterflies!  We will be leaving school at 10:15am and returning to school around 1:30pm.  There is a sign-up sheet posted on the Shutterfly website for drivers.  The cost of the trip is $1 for students only.  Please send in the payment by Friday, November 9th.  The students will need a sack-lunch, as we will be eating our lunch at Natural Bridges after our tour.

Thanksgiving Feast
On Wednesday, November 21st we will be having a Thanksgiving feast with Mrs. Dueck's class.  Each class will provide their own Thanksgiving food but we will eat together.  The feast will begin at 10:30 and end at 11:30.  A sign-up sheet for food will soon be posted on the Shutterfly website so please check it to see what you are able to bring.  I will be sending out further details soon.

Important Dates

• 10/31- Harvest Party
• 11/1-9- Book Fair!
• 11/5-9- Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/7-9- Half Days for conferences
• 11/12- No School for Veteran's Day
• 11/14- Field Trip to Natural Bridges
• 11/15- Science Night
• 11/21- Half Day and Thanksgiving Feast
• 11/22-23- No School for Thanksgiving holiday

Our Weekly Newsletter 10/22

Hello

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful, long weekend! It was a wonderful break before our upcoming busy season starts.  We have many things to look forward to, so please read carefully for information about our upcoming events.

This week we are focusing on the letter 'T'.  Please reinforce the sound the letter 't' makes and point it out everywhere you can.  This really helps solidify the information being taught at school.


Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the October calendar
2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'T' in the yellow book
3. Complete the 'T' page in the handwriting book
4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log

Johnson Family Farm
We will be heading to Johnson Family Farm this Thursday, October 25th.  We will be leaving school at 11am and returning by the end of the school day.  When we arrive at the farm we will eat lunch and then have our tour.  The cost of the trip is $7.  Please send the money with your child to school as soon as possible along with the permission slip.  Each adult going must also pay $7.  If you are planning to attend the field trip but have not let me know, please let me know by Tuesday morning so I can assign cars accordingly.  On Thursday, each child should come with a labeled sack lunch, warm clothes, close toed shoes, and their labeled booster seat. 
Harvest Party
We will be having a harvest party in class on Wednesday, October 31st.  The party will begin at 1:45 and end at 2:45.  We would love to have some adult volunteers come and help with food and/or lead a center. The sign-up sheet is posted on our Shutterfly account, so please check that website for what you can bring. We don't celebrate Halloween at TLCS so the students are asked not to wear their Halloween costumes (if they have one) to school.  Since we are celebrating the harvest, however, I am encouraging all the students to come dressed as a farmer on that day.  This can be as simple as a flannel shirt and jeans. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thank you for signing up!  We have everyone booked!  I will be sending home a reminder note next week, so don't worry if you have forgotten your time.  I am very much looking forward to meeting with each of you and talking about your child's growth!

Natural Bridges
We will be going on a field trip to Natural Bridges on Wednesday, November 14th to see the butterflies!  We will be leaving school at 10:15am and returning to school around 1:30pm.  There will be a sign-up sheet posted on the Shutterfly website for drivers.

Important Dates

• 10/25- Field Trip to Johnson Family Farm
• 10/31- Harvest Party
• 11/5-9- Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/12- No School for Veteran's Day
• 11/14- Field Trip to Natural Bridges
• 11/15- Science Night

Our Weekly Newsletter 10/15

Hello

Welcome to our very short week!  As a reminder we do not have school this Thursday or Friday. I hope you all enjoy your long weekend!

This week we are reviewing the letters 'S' and 'P'.  Please point out these letters/letter sounds everywhere you can.  In math we are working on the numbers 0-5.  Please have your child practice counting this week.  For example, if they are setting the table, have them count how many forks they set out, etc.... 

Homework

Homework looks different this week because of our short week. 
1. Practice counting to 100
2. Complete the review handwriting page
3. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log
4. Learn your address
5. Make an evacuation plan
6. Check for smoke detectors
7. Put a flashlight in your room

Parent Teacher Conferences
Please make sure you sign up for parent teacher conferences as soon as possible.  There is a sign-up sheet outside our classroom door that is filling up fast.  Thank you to all of you who did so already!

Johnson Family Farm
We will be heading to Johnson Family Farm on Thursday, October 25th.  We will be leaving school at 11am and returning by the end of the school day.  When we arrive at the farm we will eat lunch and then have our tour.  We have a lot of adults accompanying us on this trip so if you were planning on attending but haven't let me know yet, I would encourage you to look at our next field trip on November 14th and consider driving for that field trip. The cost of the trip is $7 for each child and adult that is going.  Please send the money and permission slip with your child to school by this Wednesday.

Harvest Party
We will be having a harvest party in class on Wednesday, October 31st.  The party will begin at 1:45 and end at 2:45.  We would love to have some adult volunteers come and help with food and/or lead a center, so please let me know if you are able to come.  A sign-up sheet for food will be posted soon.  We don't celebrate Halloween at TLCS so the students are asked not to wear their Halloween costumes (if they have one) to school.  Since we are celebrating the harvest, however, I am encouraging all the students to come dressed as a farmer on that day.  This can be as simple as a flannel shirt and jeans. 

Shutterfly
Hillary Dixon has graciously offered to set up a Shutterfly website for our class.  This is a private website that allows us to share photos, contact information, sign-up sheets, and volunteer schedules.  She will soon be sending out an email inviting you to join.  Please do so, as this will allow you to receive classroom updates and to communicate with other parents in our class.

Important Dates

• 10/18-19- No School
• 10/25- Field Trip to Johnson Family Farm
• 10/31- Harvest Party
• 11/5-9- Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/12- No School for Veteran's Day
• 11/14- Field Trip to Natural Bridges
• 11/15- Science Night

Our Weekly Newsletter 10/8

Hello

This week is 'P' week.  We will be focusing on learning to write the letter and the sound the letter makes through different activities.  This week you can support your child's learning at home by pointing out printed 'P' words and things that begin with 'P'. 

Congratulations to the Prentice family for welcoming their new little boy to this world!  We can't wait to meet him!

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the October calendar
2. Draw/make a collage in the shape book of things you see that are the shape designated on each sheet.    This is due this Friday. 
3. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'P' in the yellow book
4. Complete the 'P' page in the handwriting book
5. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log

Johnson Family Farm
We will be heading to Johnson Family Farm on Thursday, October 25th.  We will be leaving school at 11am and returning by the end of the school day.  When we arrive at the farm we will eat lunch and then have our tour.  We have enough drivers!  Thank you to everyone who signed up!  The cost of the trip is $7.  Please send the money with your child to school as soon as possible.  Also, there is a permission slip coming home in the folder today, please fill that out and send it in with the money.

Harvest Party
We will be having a harvest party in class on Wednesday, October 31st.  The party will begin at 1:45 and end at 2:45.  We would love to have some adult volunteers come and help with food and/or lead a center, so please let me know if you are able to come.  A sign-up sheet for food will be posted soon.  We don't celebrate Halloween at TLCS so the students are asked not to wear their Halloween costumes (if they have one) to school.  Since we are celebrating the harvest, however, I am encouraging all the students to come dressed as a farmer on that day.  This can be as simple as a flannel shirt and jeans. 

Important Dates

• 10/18-19- No School
• 10/25- Field Trip to Johnson Family Farm
• 10/31- Harvest Party

Our Weekly Newsletter 10/1/12

Hello

Happy October!  This week is 'S' week.  We will be focusing on learning to write the letter and the sound the letter makes through different activities.  This week you can support your child's learning at home by pointing out printed 'S' words and things that begin with 'S'.  We will also be learning about shapes.  Please point out different shapes wherever you go!

Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the October calendar
2. Draw/make a collage in the shape book of things you see that are the shape designated on each sheet.    This can be returned on Friday, October 12th. 
3. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'S' in the yellow book
4. Complete the 'S' page in the handwriting book
5. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log

Johnson Family Farm
We will be heading to Johnson Family Farm on Thursday, October 25th.  We will be leaving school at 11am and returning by the end of the school day.  When we arrive at the farm we will eat lunch and then have our tour.  We have enough drivers!  Thank you to everyone who signed up!  The cost of the trip is $7.  Please send the money with your child to school as soon as possible.

Important Dates

• 10/18-19- No School
• 10/25- Field Trip to Johnson Family Farm
• 10/31- Harvest Party (details to come)

A Need

Hi Families,
I am hoping to make butter with the students on Friday as part of their "marble jar" party (shhhh....don't tell). We are in need of 11 baby food/small jars.  If any of you have some hanging around the house, I would love to take them off your hands!  If you can bring them in by Friday morning that would be great!

Thank you!

Hot Lunch Reminder

Since we will be gone on a field trip on October 25th, please make sure you don't order hot lunch for that day.  Each child will need to bring a sack lunch from home so we can picnic at Johnson Family Farm. 

Thank you!

Our Weekly Newsletter 9/24

Hello

This week is 'A' week.  We will be focusing on learning to write the letter and the sound the letter makes through different activities.  This week you can support your child's learning at home by pointing out printed 'a' words and things that begin with 'a'. 


Homework

Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.  Remember to return the homework folder on Friday.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the September calendar
2. Fill out the September Response Journal that goes along with the calendar
3. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with 'A' in the yellow book
4. Complete the 'A' page in the handwriting book
5. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log


Classroom Volunteering

It was so fun to have you in the classroom this week during centers! I am working with Hillary Dixon on getting a volunteer schedule posted so you can check to see when your time is.  I will let you know as soon as we have that information.


Johnson Family Farm
We will be heading to Johnson Family Farm on Thursday, October 25th.  We will be leaving school at 11am and returning by the end of the school day.  When we arrive at the farm we will eat lunch and then have our tour.  There is a sign-up sheet outside our classroom door for drivers.  We currently need a driver for 3 more students.  As a reminder, each child must be in a booster, so please keep that in mind when you sign up.


Important Dates

• 10/18-19- No School
• 10/25- Field Trip to Johnson Family Farm
• 10/31- Harvest Party (details to come)

Drop-Off Reminder

I have been asked to send out a reminder that the circle is only used for quickly dropping students off.  If you would like to get out of your car and walk your child into line you must park in the parking lot and not in the circle, as it can cause traffic to back up.

Thank you!

Peanut Allergy Update

Important Update!!!

We have a student in our class with a severe peanut allergy.  In order to make our classroom as safe as possible, please:

1) Make sure your child’s hands, clothing and face are clean before you send them to school if they had peanuts for breakfast.

2) Educate your child about the content of their snacks and lunches so they can be aware. 

Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter!

Our Weekly Newsletter 9/17/12

Hello

Wow!  What an amazing back to school party!  A huge huge thank you to the Prentice family for hosting us all and putting together such a wonderful time of playing and getting to know each other more.  It was so fun to see so many of you!

Thank you all for coming to Back to School Night.  I really enjoyed getting to share a little about our school year and talking with many of you.  I think this is going to be a great year! I will be putting together the class contact list this week and sending it home in next week's homework folder.  If anyone was not able to give me your information at Back to School Night but would like to be on the contact list, please send your email and/or phone number my way sometime this week.

This week is 'M' week and the kick off to our "letter of the week" series.  We will be focusing on learning to write the letter and the sound the letter makes through different activities.  This week you can support your child's learning at home by pointing out printed 'm' words and things that begin with 'm'. 

In math we are currently focusing on sorting and positional words.  It would be great if you could use words such as behind, in front of, after, etc...  at home to reinforce these concepts.  We will also be learning to sort items by size, color, shape, etc...  Any type of reinforcement in everyday life really helps cement their learning and understand the reasons for learning what we are learning.  Your support and help is greatly appreciated!


Homework

Homework begins this week!  Here is the list of tasks to be completed this week.  Please space out the activities throughout the week.  The homework is meant to be done in small chunks throughout the week.

1. Choose 3-4 activities from the September calendar
2. Make a collage/draw pictures of things that begin with M in the yellow book
3. Complete the 'M' page in the handwriting book
4. Read 10 minutes a night and fill out the reading log


Classroom Volunteering

Volunteering begins this Tuesday!  If you are volunteering for centers, please try to be to the classroom by 9:05-9:10.  Centers will begin at 9:15.  I will have instructions on the activity you will be leading for you on the table.  This week I hope to create a page on the blog with the volunteer schedule for September and October.  If you are unable to come to your scheduled volunteer time, please let me know as soon as possible so I can work to find someone to fill in.


Important Dates

• 9/18- Volunteering Begins!
• 9/20- Vision and Hearing Screening
• 9/21- Half Day

Welcome to our class blog!

Hello Families!

Our class blog will be used for posting our weekly class newsletter in lieu of the paper version you have previously been receiving.  I will also be posting important information and reminders so please check the site frequently! 

The blog will not have pictures of the students posted, as it is not a secured site.  I may occasionally post pictures of projects or our room but will be careful to not include the students or their names. 

You may contact me on the blog by commenting on posts.  I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible!