Science  Our insects are continuing to grow and change. Above, we have four caterpillers that have made crysallises. Below are some of our mealworm pupas.  The crickets continue to chirp. All of the waxworms are now pupas. They are in warm containers in the dark. Our milkweed eggs have hatched and the tiny milkweed bugs are just starting to be large enough to view. The students are very interested in the changes in our insects. |
Reading Read-to-Self is going well. Most students are easily spending 15 minutes with good books. I have been listening to children read and will start specific reading instruction with the youngest readers this week. Work-on-Writing has been very productive. Students have been working independently for about 10 minutes a day in their composition books. We are learning how to be reading coaches during Read-to-Someone. If our partner needs help we ask "Do you need coaching or more time?" If they ask for coaching we ask "Do you want me to tell you the word or help you sound it out?" Sometimes we suggest that the reader looks at the picture for a clue. |
Snack Calendar: Mon. Oct 8: Joanna Tues. Oct 9: Julianne K. Wed. Oct 10: Julie Thurs. Oct 11: Kamren Mon. Oct 15: Kasha Tues. Oct 16: Paige Wed. Oct 17: Rafi Thurs. Oct 18: Sophia Fri. Oct 19: Stevielee Events Calendar October 11th Vision and Hearing screening October 12th No School State Professional Day October 17th District Early Release School Transportation at 1:15 only October 25th Vision and Hearing rescreening October 26th Excellent Eagle Assembly 9:30 in the gym October 27th PT PTA Halloween Carnival |
Math We are working on games that give us practice in counting up to 20 and knowing using symbols to show which of two numbers is greater than, less than, or if the numbers are equal. Five in a Row  Compare  Double Compare  |
Writing We have a Writer's Workshop time later in the morning for 'making books'. We are looking at books that follow a pattern. As we study these books we can think of ways to make our own pattern books. Libby Correll, a Literacy Specialist will be visited our class again on Monday, Oct 8th. She is working with teachers and students in the implimentation of our writing curriculum. Specialist Schedule: Monday: Music Tuesday: PE Wednesday: Music Thursday: Music Friday: PE Note: Please wear suitable shoes for recess and PE. |
Homework Homework will be given to students on Tuesday. Let me know how it is going. Is it confusing? Is it just right? What are your suggestions? Halloween We usually have a costume parade at school on the afternoon of Halloween. This year Halloween is on an early release day. I will send you more information about the parade when I have it. Children do not wear their costumes to school on Halloween. They bring their costumes in their backpacks and are given time to change before the parade. Costumes need to be appropriate for school and not scary to preschool or kindergarteners who will be viewing the parade. We actually parade through each classroom. Halloween is definitely on our minds. On-Line Newsletters: This newsletter and future newsletters will be available on our website. The directions for access are coming soon. |