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.

Students had a great time shopping at the Book Fair this week! Normal library classes will resume next week.

Thank you to Tara Mentzer, Heather Stine, and Michelle Miller for being our Guest Readers. The students enjoyed having you!!

REMINDERS:

·         *Scholastic Book Orders for the month of October are due on Monday, October 24^th.

·         *October Reading Logs are due by Friday, October 28^th!

·         *Next week is Red Ribbon Week! Spirit Days are as follows: Monday – wear sweatpants, Tuesday – wear crazy socks, Wednesday – backwards day, Thursday – crazy hair day, Friday – Spartan Spirit day!

·         *The Halloween Parade will begin at 2:00 at the Spartan Stadium. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade. Kindergarten will be opening the parade, so arrive early if planning to attend! **Unfortunately, Kindergarten will not be having parent helpers in the classroom to celebrate due to the limited time frame.

·         *The Kindergarten Field Trip to the Bloomsburg Theatre will take place on Thursday, December 1^{st –} more information to follow. Thank you to all of those who handed back their permission slips!

Monday, October 24th, will be Day 7 and we will have Computers.

This week in Reading, we read the story “Dig, Dig, Digging” and discussed how machines help people. Our letter of the week was Tt! In Math, we worked on reading, writing, and counting numbers 1-5.

This week was Fire Prevention Week! We read stories and did many activities on how to stay safe during a fire and how to prevent them. Some things we discussed: “Don’t hide, get outside.” “Stay low and go!” “Stop, drop, and roll!”  We discussed the importance of checking the batteries in our smoke alarms, calling 911 in an emergency, and leaving matches and lighters to grown-ups. The kids did a great job of presenting their escape plans to their classmates. I was very impressed with their work!

Reminders:

·       -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!

·       -Some things to work on: counting to 100, sight words, writing numbers to 20, rhyming, syllables, letters & sounds.

·       -Next week is the Book Fair. Students will be able to shop on Tuesday during Library. **Students do not need their library books this week – they will return them next week!

Monday, October 17^th will be day 2 and we will have Computers!

Have a great weekend!!

What a fantastic week in Kindergarten!! On Thursday, we had our Kindergarten Fall Festival. Activities included a hay ride, a bounce house, fall games, leaf rubbings, pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, and lots of delicious treats. Thank you to all who volunteered their time to help out, it was a great day.  On Friday, we had a Pep Rally in the elementary gymnasium. 

This week in Reading, we read the story “Smash! Crash!” and discussed friendship. Our letter of the week was Mm like monkey! We continued working with syllables, rhyming and blending.  In Math, we were tested on comparing and building with solid figures.

Next week, we will begin reading the story “Dig, Dig, Digging” and discuss how machines help people.  We will be learning all about the letter Tt as in turtle! In Math, we will begin our unit on reading, writing, and counting numbers 0-5.

Reminders:

• ·    Don’t forget that Library day is Day 3 and your child will need to return their library book on that day.
• ·    Please remember that on Monday, October 10th there is no school for students. Enjoy your day off.
•      There will be a data delay on Wednesday, October 12th.

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Tuesday, October 11th, will be Day 9 and we will have ART.