Classroom 15 Connection

I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween weekend! The kids told me all about their trick or treating and all the candy they received. Also, I wanted to thank Mrs. McNamara and ALL the other parents who helped out at the Halloween party. It was a great party and the kids are still talking about the fun games they played and the masks they made. The whole class was very thankful to all the parents who sent treats in! The bags were FILLED by the time we left on Friday :) A blue umbrella was left in my room after the party. I have asked the kids if it was any of their parents, but no one has claimed it. So, if you are missing a blue umbrella just let me know and I can send it home.
Here is a look at this week...

Monday
All School Mass
We have started letter Ss. Letter Ss picture page was sent home and is due back tomorrow. Please remember to review blending with your child. We have been testing each student on blending, letter recognition, and sound, this past week. Overall I am very pleased with the student's progress...keep up the great work!
Scholastic Book Orders were sent home. Online ordering will be set up tomorrow. I forgot the sheet at school, so will do it first thing when I arrive tomorrow.

Tuesday
In Math we are working on numbers 1 to 5 still. Not only are we learning how to print the numerals, but we are also working on learning the number words, one, two, three, four, five.

Wednesday
We are learning about the Bible in Religion. I told the students they may bring in a Bible of their own today to share with the class.
Printing Numerals 2-5 for homework.

Thursday
Art and Computers!

Friday
Library books are due back.
Report Cards will be coming home. Please review them with your child. I tell them that even if they get a "N" for needs improvement, that it is not a bad thing, it is very hard to get all "S" for satisfactory. But, they should still be aware of what they may need to spend some more time on.

Have a great week! If you have any questions, let me know!
Mrs. Dougherty

Here is our picture from Monday. What a difference in our tree! In just a month it has lost almost all of it's leaves.

What beautiful weather we had this weekend! I hope everyone had a chance to go out and enjoy it :)
Here is a look at the rest of the week...

Tuesday
Letter Ss printing homework, due back on Wednesday.
Book Fair Preview
Book Fair Family Night 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Wednesday
Book Fair Purchase 9:30 to 9:50am. If you are able to join us at this time to help your child choose a book, that is great. If you are unable to and want your child to purchase a book, please send your child with money in an envelope with their name on it. I talk with the children before going, explaining how a book fair works and that you can not go in and buy everything you want always. Please remind them at home and explain how many books they may purchase. Thanks!

Thursday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!
Veteran's Day Assembly 9:15am.
11:30am Dismissal
Parent Teacher Conferences
Open Conferences are from: 12:00pm to 3:30pm and 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Friday
No School
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Dougherty

Thank you to all of the parents who visited me on parent-teacher conference night. It is always nice to sit down and speak with you regarding your child. I have so many wonderful students, it was very easy to tell you all the great things I see in school. If anyone ever has any questions throughout this year or if you would like to speak with me, do not hesitate to call or email me to set up a time to meet.
Here is a look at this week...
Monday
Congratulations Cassidy...Star of the Week!!
We have started the letter Ll in reading. Please continue to practice the new blends with your child at home.
Letter Ll picture page assigned for homework, due back tomorrow.

Tuesday
This week in Math we are working on numbers 6 through 10. We are playing different games in Math to help us learn the number words, so far we are doing great!

Wednesday
Ice Cream Day $1.00

Thursday
Computers and Art
We will be ending our chapter in Religion on Noah's Ark. Thank you to everyone who has brought in a Bible to share with the class. I read the story of Noah's Ark in each Bible that was brought in. We compared the stories and we learned that although there may be different words used, the story still has the same meaning.

Friday
Ladies Guild Hot Lunch
We are preparing for Thanksgiving in our room and we have been making lots of fun crafts. We are also discussing why we are so thankful for our family, you will be receiving a book each child made about their family next week, they are currently hanging in the hall. I have also taught the class 3 Thanksgiving Day songs, and I am pretty sure they all know them by heart. Ask your child to sing you them, they are really cute :)

Have a great week!
Mrs. Dougherty

The feast was wonderful! Here are some pictures from today...







Have a a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mrs. Dougherty

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Many of the kids were very excited to come in this morning and tell me all about their weekend and how they decorated for Christmas. We were lucky to decorate our classroom today for Christmas! We put up a small Christmas tree and will be making some ornaments for it soon! Our classroom was filled with Christmas cheer as we sang Christmas songs while decorating, we are also starting our countdown to Christmas in the hallway. Each day we will add a cotton ball to Santa's beard and evenutally his beard will be full and Christmas will be here.
Here is a look at this week...

Monday
Letter Ii picture page for homework. Remember that we only learn the short i sound, as in igloo, inch, and ill. These are due back tomorrow.
CONGRATS to Sammy, he is our Star of the Week!!
Scholastic book orders were sent home. Please return them by Friday, December 4th, to ensure delivery by Christmas break.
Our new word list was sent home for letter Ii. Please remember to spend some time each night with your child reading the new words. When we have extra time in class we play hangman using our words we can read, this would be lots of fun at home too!

Tuesday
I will begin testing the students for their progress report. On your child's progress report, they will be expected to read 10 different words that we have learned in school. (These are all words that have been in our letter book, as well as on your word list). Your child will also be expected to print numbers 1 through 10. We are doing well with our numbers, but I am still seeing some reversals, tomorrow I will be sending home number printing for homework. If you need extra printing paper, just ask :)
We will be taking our next picture with our class tree! Check in tomorrow for the picture.

Wednesday
In Religion we are discussing how our families are a sign of God's love. If you can, please send in a picture of your family for your child to share with the class.
Number printing practice for homework, due back tomorrow.

Thursday
Computers & Art!

Friday
Progress Reports are being sent home.
Rest towels are coming home.
Scholastic Book Orders are due. Remember you can still go online and order!

Just a reminder that we do try to go outside everyday, even if it just for a few minutes to get some fresh air. Hats, mittens, and scarves are great!
Have a great week!
Mrs. Dougherty