Happy Halloween!

Weekly Update for the week of October 30th

Reminders:

·      Happy Halloween week!   Just a reminder that room 8 students may wear Halloween costumes.  There will be NO masks, props or violent costumes worn to school that day.  If your child does not have a costume to wear I encourage you to get creative with clothing at home.  Your child will need to be in a comfortable costume as they will be wearing all day.  Costumes also require no assistance from an adult during restroom times. I look forward to the busy and exciting day together!

·      No HW on Tuesday. Have a nice time trick-or-treating and be safe!

·      The annual Thanksgiving lunch will be on Monday, November 6^th at 11:35. There is a charge and an R.S.V.P. that needs to be turned in.  Payment can be made day of and return the yellow R.S.V.P. slip as soon as possible. The slip will be sent home on Monday.

·      Our Core Value for October is Enthusiasm! I am looking for students who are eager to share, help and show excitement for their learning. And what a perfect month to show enthusiasm as we are learning some pretty cool things.

Save the Dates:

·      Tuesday, October 31^st- Halloween!

·      Wednesday, November 1^st- 6:30 PTO meeting

·      Monday, November 6^th- Family Thanksgiving lunch at school @ 11:35

·      Friday, November 10^th- No School

·      Wednesday, November 15^th- Parent University @ 4:30, information flyers will be sent home soon!

Next Week:

Language Arts

Owl at Home was a HUGE hit! I loved watching the kids read along as well as listening to them as they volunteered to read aloud to the class. Our reading skills are improving daily; it is awesome to see! Next week we will be reading, Anansi, non-fiction spider texts and will have a Friday morning full of Hansel and Gretel. The theme of the stories seem to be fitting for next week! As we read we will focus on fictional story elements and explanatory writing. 

Math

The students have started Module 2 while adding numbers and finding ways to make 10.  We have used white boards, counters and number bonds to help.  The strategy continues next week!

Science

The kids have LOVED the human body unit so far! Ms. Shaw will continue with the stomach and start on their skeletal system. How fun!    

Social Studies

The students have Thanksgiving lesson under them and will continue on with the Mayflower travels and the establishment of Plymouth Rock.   We are reading two Magic Treehouse books, one fictional with Jack and Annie and supplementing with the non-fiction version that goes along with Jack and Annie’s adventure.  I look forward to continuing this unit! Be on the lookout next week for details on a possible pie afternoon just before Thanksgiving break.

Thanks for checking in and have a happy weekend!

-Ms. Reger

Weekly Update for the week of October 23rd

Reminders:

·      A pretty normal and unusually calm school week next week. Just be sure your child comes ready to learn!  

·      We will be focusing on spiders and fairytales the week of Halloween. Please NO costumes on Halloween.  We are considering a possible PJ day on November 1^st. 

·      Our Core Value for October is Enthusiasm! I am looking for students who are eager to share, help and show excitement for their learning. And what a perfect month to show enthusiasm as we are learning some pretty cool things. From Egypt to literature studies, I am enthusiastic for their enthusiasm. 

Save the Dates:

·      Wednesday, November 1^st- 6:30 PTO meeting

·      Monday, November 6^th- Family Thanksgiving lunch at school (details to follow)

·      Friday, November 10^th- No School

·      Wednesday, November 15^th- Parent University @ 4:30 (info sending home Monday)

Next Week:

Language Arts

We are cracking open those brand new books! As a class we will be reading a loud “Owl at Home”.  A classic that the kids LOVE!  We will be working on fluency and comprehension.  As your child about the adventures of Owl.  

Math

WOOHOO! We are finally wrapped up with Module 1 while adding and subtracting within 10.  Module 2 starts with adding 3 numbers and finding pairs within the three digits to make 10.  The concepts are going to become slightly more challenging.  Any time at home with homework is helpful! Practice makes perfect!

Science

Ms. Shaw started with the heart and will be moving onto the lungs.  She is creating a hands on human body on a bag as she introduces various functions of the body. They will look awesome!

Social Studies

The start of week will be our Egypt wrap up.  I will be assessing the kids on their Egyptian knowledge as well as checking their Egypt folders for completed classwork.  The second half of the week will contain introductions to the first Thanksgiving.   Our new unit is just around the corner and so is Thanksgiving!

I absolutely LOVE our buddy up activities. Today the students created portraits of their buddies while using their very best masterpiece skills.  Here are a few snap shots!

Enjoy the weekend!

-Ms. Reger