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!