Thanksgiving

We have had a great few weeks learning about Thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful. We have also discussed the differences between a "need" and a "want". This was a great reflection piece for all of the kiddos and they really had to think about things they needed and things they wanted. 

We have been working on refections in math and this was a great way to see how the kiddos did with trying to make a reflection with shapes in the form of turkey feathers. They did really well with this and it was fun to watch once they got the hang of it. 

The cornucopia was really fun for the kids. Many had never really heard of or seen one before. We talked about how this was used in many ways during the time of Native Americans and Pilgrims.We discussed how it was used for sharing food, but also for carrying and storing food. They did great! 

Macaroni Necklaces were made to symbolize the jewelry that the Native Americans wore. We used different noodles to create patterns. So much fun!  

We hope you have a very relaxing Thanksgiving with your families. We will be seeing you on Tuesday the 29th! Have a great break! 

Kara 

Coats, Hats, and Gloves!

Hello Everyone!
  This is a reminder for all!!! The weather is getting cold quick, with that we want our kiddos to stay warm. Please have your child prepared for the weather. Coats, Hats, and Gloves are what we need for our kids to go to recess. Please look over the cold weather policy. I have attached it in this note. Also I am totally fine if you would like to leave a pair of gloves and hat at school. it will stay in their locker so they have it each day. Thank you and stay warm!

Cold Weather Policy

ALL students need to bring appropriate clothing for winter weather. Rules:

• Students need to have long pants and long-sleeves or jackets when the wind- chill/feels like temperature is 31-40 degrees. 

• At 30 degrees and below, students are to have pants, coats, hats, and gloves, no exceptions. 

• Any student missing these items will not be allowed to play outside, and must come to the office to get needed items, or stay in the office area. 

• Indoor recess will occur when the wind chill/feels like temperature is 0 degrees or below. 
Items must be worn outside at all times. 
Once the snow flies students not having boots when the playground conditions warrant, must remain on hard surfaces while outside. NO EXCEPTIONS!! 

• To play in the snow, students must wear snow pants and snow boots.  

• Items must be worn outside at all times. SNOW BOOTS ARE NOT TO BE WORN INSIDE THE SCHOOL so that we can keep our carpets clean.
• Once the snow flies, students not having boots when the playground conditions warrant, must remain on hard surfaces while outside. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Local weather can be found at the following link: http://wp.kctc.net/index.php/weather


Thanks for understanding and keeping our students safe and warm. 


Things to Do...

Sounds/Writing Words: 

 We have now completed Jolly Phonics. This week we have been doing a lot of reviewing with our sounds and really working on creating words with our sounds. This is a process that does take time. I am asking for your support with this skill. It can be done by actually writing or just having the kiddos tell you the sounds they hear. This is such a great thing to practice and you will start to see this pass over into reading. So please don't be alarmed that you have not seen worksheets coming home every night we are writing in our journals and having partner working time for writing words. The kiddos have really enjoyed have time to practice their skills with each other!

Even though we are done with sounds...we still need to practice! :-) If you could make it a twice a week routine that would be great! We still want to practice and recall ALL of those sounds we have learned. With that don't put away the notebook just yet...we will be using these notebooks for our writing homework also. Look for that to be starting soon. Sound baggies will also be starting soon...stay tuned for details. :-)

I know this is a lot...but keep up the great work...you are All doing awesome!

Tricky Words

Today we started tricky words. These are apart of our Jolly Phonics, this is learning our sight words. These are words that can not be sounded out! This can be just want the title says.."tricky". There is a note in your child's bag that gives you all the info. Please be sure to return these with your child to school daily! 

Nursery Rhymes 

These are something that we are constantly working on. I just wanted to drop a note say that you could be practicing these at home as well. Nursery Rhymes support our rhyming actives so much. Singing is also soooo fun :-)


Again I thank you for your continued support both in and out of the classroom. I hope you all have a great weekend! We also celebrated Monroe's Birthday today...lets just say he wasn't a fan of the hat! :-)