SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS:
Orders are due in class or online by Friday, November 8th.

Online Ordering Information
Web address: http://www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GQVPR

Remember, Christmas is coming soon! If your entire order or only part of your order is for a Christmas gift, please write me a note.  I will contact you when the order arrives, and we can set up a time to meet so that your child does not see the gift.    

 

READING INFORMATION:

The "Family Times" you receive tells you exactly what we are doing in reading each week. Please read over the information and review the material with your child frequently. If your child is not mastering the material stated on the Family Times, continue to practice it more frequently until it is mastered.  Don't forget to practice the simple paper book too.  Those books use our weekly sight words, which are familiar to the boys and girls because we practice those words in class. 

SECRET WORD:
Have your child use the word "like" in a sentence three times and send it to school for a special treat.  Be on the look-out for new "secret words."  They will usually be sight words that your child has been working on in class.   

 RED RIBBON WEEK:

Monday, October 28th- “Put a Cap on Drugs” (Wear a hat)

Tuesday, October 29th– “Put Drugs to Rest” (PJ Day)

Wednesday, October 30th– “Drugs are Double Trouble” (Twin Day-dress the same as a friend)

Thursday, October 31st– “Drug Free Rocks” (Dress like a rock star)

Friday, November 1st– “Red Ribbon Day”( Wear red)

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES...

are this Thursday afternoon.  I hope to see you there!!!  Also, don't forget the students are out of school this Friday the 25th.

FALL PARTY AND HALLOWEEN INFO:
Costumes are not allowed at school on Halloween day or Fall Party day.  Thank you for your help. 

LUNCH AND BREAKFAST:

School Meals:

Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:10 each morning. You may pay lunch/breakfast money in advance (often times parents send in a check/cash for larger amounts such as $20 or $30). Our computer program will keep track of how much money you have paid and how much has been used by your child as each meal is charged. When you send money to school, please put the money in an envelope and label it as follows:

"LUNCH MONEY"

CHILD'S NAME

TEACHER'S NAME

AMOUNT

Brought Lunch:

If your child brings his/her lunch, please send food your child can open and prepare independently. Also, soda is not allowed in the cafeteria.

 

Learning about Animals is FUN

We have had a great time learning about animals during science.  Over the past few weeks we have talked about what animals need to live and the different characteristics of insects and reptiles. We discussed how an animal needs food, water, air and a shelter to live.  

The insects and reptiles were so fun and interesting to discuss.  The kids have learned that an insect has three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.  They also know that an insect has six legs and wings.  We have discussed how some reptiles have claws (lizard)  while others don't even have legs (snake).  The kids thought it was so neat how the snake's and lizard's skin colors help them blend into their environment.   

POSITIVE REWARDS  

When students are “caught being good,” they will receive verbal praises and may earn Sparkle on their behavior log. Some additional rewards are listed below.

Sticker Chart

Each time a student is recognized for a positive behavior, s/he will get to place a sticker on his/her individual sticker chart. Once all spots on the chart have been covered with stickers, the student will turn in the completed chart and receive a prize from the prize box.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head

Whenever the entire class is recognized for a positive behavior, they receive a body part for a potato head.  Once both are completed, the class receives a popsicle party. 

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences are October 24th, between 1-7 pm.  You received a sign-up sheet already.  At this fall conference, we will review your child's progress and discuss ways you can help your child in kindergarten.  You will also receive your child's report card. 

Spirit Day

Every FRIDAY is “Spirit Day.” Please dress your child in Bernie Blue or a Bernie spirit shirt. If our classroom has the highest percentage of students wearing Bernie Blue, we receive the Spirit Stick for that week! Our kids really want to win that Spirit Stick!!! So, wear your Bernie Blue tomorrow!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER:

Book orders are due online or in class by Friday, October 4th.