Update for October 11

Good morning! Sorry this update is late--I thought I didn't really have much to tell you about, but I started remembering a lot of things this morning and thought I would go ahead and post.

Last week we learned about the letter T. We made turtles and some neat ghosts that will stay at school until after Halloween. We also started writer's workshop last week, which I will explain more at conferences.

This week and next we are learning about the letter B. Our popcorn word is like and we are also learning about the word blue. This week is going to be very busy! Tomorrow is Fire Safety Day and we will be going to a presentation by the Danville Fire Dept. Thursday is Pumpkin Run--if you'd like to help out during our class time, let Mr. Yoder (the P.E. teacher) know! Next week is a short week. We will be having Bubble Day on Tuesday (my favorite day of the whole school year!) and I will be asking a few of you to come in and help with that. Fall break starts on Wednesday 10/20.

A few reminders:

-Parent-teacher conferences are next week. I will be sending home a reminder on Friday with your scheduled time. Unless you've heard otherwise from me, there is no need to bring your child with you.

--Is there a parent in the P.M. class that works at a party store? I vaguely remember someone saying this at parent night, but I can't remmeber who it was! If it was you, please send me an email!

--I have met with the room mothers from each class and they are starting to work on our Halloween party. If you signed up to help out, look for an email or phone call from one of them sometime soon!

--There have been many tardy students in the morning class. Please make sure you're getting your child to school on time! If the students are not in the classroom when the bell rings at 7:45, they are considered tardy.

--I will be sending home a November book order later this week. This will be due on Thursday, November 4--the end of the trimester.

Have a great week!

Update for Friday, October 1

Hello! This week we learned about the letter R. We painted rainbows, made rabbits, created rectangle robots, and began to learn more about patterns. Next week we will be learning about the letter T and our popcorn word is "my."

Notes and reminders:

--This evening is Homecoming! Stop by the parade to see lots of our students walking and throwing candy, and support our Warriors at the game tonight!

--Tomorrow is Fall Festival at South Elementary. It will be tons of fun--take the family for a great evening of games and food!

--If you would like to help out with our Halloween party and did not sign up before, please send me your name by next Thursday.

--We have lots of snacks that need to be eaten. If you are signed up to bring snacks, please don't worry about sending anything unless I send a note the Friday before. Thank you!

--We started checking out library books today. Make sure you read the letter in your child's folder for our library policy!

--Lots of you have been asking if there is anything we need for our classroom. I added a page to the website listing some things that we can always use in our room. I will be changing and adding to the list periodically, so if you'd like to help out during the year, make sure you check the list! On that note--we are making trail mix for T week next Friday and I could use some help with buying all of the food for it. If you'd like to send something in, just send me an email and I'll tell you what we need! Thanks so much!

--Thanks for all of your help with the homework this month. I appreciate you taking the time to help your kids with it each night. If you have any suggestions on how I can improve it, or if you think the assignments are too long or anything, please let me know! I am open to suggestions! The October homework was sent home today. If you forgot to return your child's homework folder today, please send it in on Monday so that you can get the new homework assignments. I will be returning all finished work from September on Monday.

Have a great weekend, everyone!