This week in Reading, we read the story “Flowers” and discussed how flowers are unique. Our letter of the week was Aa.  We continued working with syllables, rhyming, blending, and segmenting and learned how to compare and contrast.  In Math, we focused on reading, writing, and counting numbers 1-5.

Next week, we will be reading the story “Nature Spy” and discussing what we can learn about nature by looking closely. Our letter of the week will be Ss and we will learn about the setting of a story, or where the story takes place. In Math, we will be tested on our numbers to 5 and begin comparing and ordering numbers 0-5. We will be working with terms such as more than, fewer than, and same as.

Reminders:

• Don’t forget that Library day is Day 3 and your child will need to return their library book on that day.
• Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.  If you’d like to keep a sweater or jacket here at school, please make sure that your child’s name is labeled on the tag. Thank you.
• The Elementary Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 30^th. Please check your child’s folder for more details.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 9^th – please check your child’s folder for papers regarding scheduling, and return them as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Friday, November 13th will be the Kindergarten Field Trip. This year, we will be going to the Pearl Movie Theater in Frackville to see "The Peanuts Movie." Please return your child's permission slip as soon as possible.
• Next week will be Red Ribbon Week: October 26th - October 30th. 
• Monday: Drug Free Teens Wear Jeans (Wear Jeans to School). 
• Tuesday: Sock It to Drugs (Wear Crazy Socks to School). 
• Wednesday: Being Drug Free is Crazy Cool (Crazy Hair Day). 
• Thursday: Staying Drug Free is No Sweat (Wear Sweats to School -- **No writing on the sweat pants). 
• Friday: Wear Your Red and Blue to School -- **Jeans Permitted.

Monday, October 26th, will be Day 9 and we will have Art.