What a beautiful day today! We enjoyed playing outside and we also went outside to look for leaves to do our very own leaf rubbing. The book went home today in your child's folder. I think many of them were excited to go home and collect leaves, we found so many that were all different colors...it was a lot of fun!
A letter went home regarding Halloween (October 30th). Please take some time to read this as it will probably answer any questions you might have regarding costumes.
Please remember to send your child with a drink for snack everyday. Don't worry if you forget, they are always welcome to water at the water fountain.
Here is a look at the week ahead...
Monday
Congratulations Joshua...he's the star of the week!!
We are starting letter Dd today and will work on this letter for two weeks. Attached to the class newsletter was a letter about blending 2 and 3 letter words. Although some are nonsense words, it is very important that the students master this concept in order to continue reading. Please spend some time each night reading the blends and the words on the list. With each new letter a new list of words will go home. A little practice each night goes a long way!
I also told the children if you would like to bring in a picture of your pet dog, or maybe a friend's dog we will hang them up in our room while we work on the letter Dd.
In Math we are learning about more and less in groups. This will lead us into learning about numbers 0-5.
In Religion we have started learning about how God made all the animals and plants. We disucss how we should care for all living creatures. At recess today many of the students were concerned about the spiders getting stepped on or hurt while we were playing, so I guess they are really watching out for all of God's creatures :)
Tuesday
Today we will be going on our In School Field Trip to see Mother Goose. Last year she did a wonderful job and I am excited to go again!
Homework: Letter Dd picture page. This is due on Wednesday.
Wednesday
Ice Cream will be sold at lunch today for $1.00 Please remember if you would like your child to purchase ice cream please put $1.00 in an envelope in his/her folder.
Thursday
Computers and Art. We use our crayons every day and many of the students are in need of some replacements. I do have a large crayon bin that the students are able to go and get a crayon if needed, but they do need a full set in their pencil case, especially when we go to Art class. The set of 8 crayons is plenty, as we usually only use those 8 colors, but feel free to send your child with either a box of 8, 16, or 24. Thanks!
Friday
Ladies Guild Hot Lunch!
A letter went home today telling you all about our Halloween Family Fun project that is due Friday. Please have your child look around the house and find something special to them. Then have them color, cut, and glue the label on a brown bag, or really any bag you have. On Friday, they will need to tell the class what the item is and why it is special to them. You may want to ask them at home so they are prepared. I can't wait to see all the special items, it will be a real treat!
Today is also our Animal Prayer Service! During Religion time I will be holding an Animal Prayer Service in my room. We will discuss why animals are so important and how they are all special and unique. Since we can not bring real animals into the classroom (besides Kirby), the next best thing ofcourse is stuffed animals! Please have your child bring one stuffed animal with them to school on Friday. We will use them during our prayer service. Lucky is very excited about this too!
Riddle of the Week for homework.
Have a great week and please let me know if you have any questions!
Mrs. Dougherty