A note from Ms. Poteet…
Welcome Back! I hope
everyone had a terrific October Break! I
can hardly believe it but Wednesday is the 50th day of school! Time sure fly’s by fast!
This week is Red Ribbon Week! Each day of the week students are encouraged
to support our “A Drug Free Life Rocks” campaign.
Monday: A Healthy
Life Rocks! - Wear Red Today
Tuesday: Rockin’
Out with Better Things to Do - Wear Sunglasses
Today
Wednesday: Drugs
Turn You Inside Out! – Wear Clothes
Inside Out Today
Thursday: Say
Peace Out to Junk Food! - Wear Tie-Dye
today
Friday: Our Future
Goals Rock – Wear something that
represents a goal for their future today (Ex: football jersey if you want
to play football in the future, a favorite book to represent wanting to publish
books as a career, etc. This should be
just one item, not a complete costume.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are November 10th and
15th from 3:00-6:00pm and 7:00am.
Please call the office at 228-2228 after 9:00am to schedule a
meeting. If you are not able to meet on
the 10th or 15th please e-mail me and we can schedule an
alternative conference time. I look forward to meeting with everyone and discussing
your child’s progress.
Field trip forms are coming home Monday. Please sign and return them on Friday. We are going to walk to the North Oldham Fire
Department to learn about fire safety.
This is a FREE field trip! Don’t
worry we will have a police escort to walk across the road.
What are we
learning?
Reading Workshop
We will kick off our Comprehension Strategies Unit by
learning about metacognition (thinking about our thinking). During your nightly reading, encourage your
child to tell you what they are thinking about the book using Metacognition
Thinking stems (I’m thinking…, I’m noticing…, I’m wondering…, I’m seeing…, and I’m feeling…). We will be visiting
the school library on Friday.
Writing Workshop
This week we are beginning our Small Moments (Personal
Narratives) Unit. We will focus on
stretching out our small moments and writing about everyday occurrences. On Friday, we are writing in our Family
Journals. Please take time over the
weekend to read your child’s letter to you and respond.
Handwriting
Handwriting instruction will focus on developing fine motor
skills as well as the proper formation of the following letters: A, a, E, e, I, i
Word Study
This week, we will explore the letters Aa, Ee, & Ii.
Ask your child about the letter sound chants for both. We will also learn how to read and write these
words that will be added to our Word Wall: some, as, out. Have your child sing
you the songs for these words.
Math
We are continuing to practice counting and writing our teen
numbers, learn about estimation, and solve number stories with pictures.
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Everyday Math Home
Link
Family Note:
Units of measurement originated from things familiar to
people. Using objects around the house
to measure items is one way to help children understand the concept of
nonstandard measurement and to practice measuring techniques.
Activity:
Measure the length of a shoe using pennies instead of
inches. Then, measure someone else’s
shoe using pennies. Did it take more
pennies or fewer pennies?
Now measure another object, such as a pencil or a floor
tile, using pennies.
Find something else to measure with- like raisins or a
small toy.
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Social Studies
Red Ribbon Week- We learn about make
healthy choices by eating right and exercising.
Important Dates
* Wednesday, November 2nd:
Early Release Day
* Friday, November 4th:
North Oldham Fire Department Field Trip
* Tuesday, November 8th:
Election Day- No School
* November 10th & 15th:
Parent-Teacher Conferences
* November 22nd:
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play (Parents invited)
* November 23rd-25th:
Thanksgiving Break- No School
Reminders
*Send in a healthy peanut-free snack
and water bottle (with a pull up spout) every day.
* Our classroom gets very chilly
sometimes. Please send in a light jacket
or sweater for your child to keep in their back pack.
* Sign your child’s weekly planner
every night!
* Library book due every Friday!
Related Arts
Schedule
Monday PE
Tuesday PE
Wednesday PE
Thursday Art
Friday Art
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