Pumpkins

We had a wonderful week learning about pumpkins and reading Halloween books! The kids had 2 subs this week, one so I could test kids on their letters/ sounds and beginning reading skills, and another on Friday morning so I could go to an appointment. Both subs said they were a great class to have! I am a very proud teacher!

In math we are learning that each hand has 5 fingers and that we don't have to count each finger every time, we can count 5, 6, 7. (We call it the "fast five"). We each traced our hands to show the number sentence written on the bottom of the paper.

Our big question this week was "How do tools help us explore?" We learned that tools are all around us! Pencils, forks, trays, computers, hammers, magnifying glasses, etc.  We also added a new sight word! A!  Keep practicing our other ones- I, can, the, we, see.

 Thanks for those who sent noodles! We used liquid water colors to change the colors and we put them in our sensory table.

It definitely does not still look like this! :)

 While our noodles were drying on our tables, we got to use a new "tool" to help us write! Clip boards!

 Sorry about the obsession with the Rubik's cube! Leah had it out one day and the kids saw it sitting on my desk. Some of them told me that it is impossible to solve without taking it apart! I showed them a couple youtube videos to show them it was possible. Kipton brought his on Thursday, and boy was playtime quiet with 2 Rubik's cubes being passed around! :)

On Thursday we had an assembly with Matt Wilhelm. He is a BMX Champion and came to talk about anti-bullying. He has broken 6 bones, but none of those hurt as bad as when people made fun of the way he looked when he was yonger. He reminded us that it just takes one person to step up and defend someone. He also told us to NEVER GIVE UP! He did some pretty amazing tricks! And so did 2 students! Oliver's brother was one of them!

"The Spiderman"

We had some pretty brave teachers be a part of one of the tricks!

Remember that the kids can wear their costumes OR dress up like scarecrows on October 31st. If you think your child might feel a little uncomfortable during the day, please send an extra change of clothes (or have some on underneath.)

Please send your SECRET Harvest ingredient if you haven't done so already! Thanks!

Remember to schedule your child’s conferences. If you do not have internet access, please call the office to schedule your conference. Student Council will be babysitting in the Cafeteria on both nights of conferences.

Upcoming Events-

October 24th- Little Caesars Orders due

Oct 28-Early Release

• Oct. 30 Halloween Party at the Montfort Library from 3-4pm, games and costume contest with trick or treating to follow from 4-7pm.  This is a FREE EVENT!

October 31st- Scarecrow/ Halloween Costumes

November 1 & 3- Parent Teacher Conferences

November 14- 18 Moms to Lunch (lunch is at 11:05)

December 7th- 2:00- Kindergarten Christmas program

Specials

Monday Day E- PE   Tuesday Day F- Music & Art   Wednesday Day A- PE  

Thursday Day B-PE & Library   Friday Day C-Music & Guidance   

(Monday Day D- PE & Art)