September 29 ~ October 3

Here is what we are learning this week:

Sight Word: or

Color: Purple 

Letter: Ff

Shape: Diamond

Theme: Apples, Leaves & Fall

Reading: Apples, colors, leaves & fall/autumn books. Please read the paper books that have gone home & check out our fun Smarty Ants reading program. Everyone is ready to go. Information form was sent home awhile ago.

Writing: Modeled & journal writing (I like...apples, I like/disliked apple bread).  Letter/word formation: Ff & "or". Focusing on the lines of the paper and staying on them & two finger spacing.

Math: Geoboards, patterns, sequencing, puzzles, shapes, memory match, grids, & graphs.

Leadership: Teamwork is October's leadership trait. We will introduce & discuss teamwork.  

Homework: Kiddos are doing a fantastic job with their homework packets!  They love sharing their creations with the class. Packets will be sent home Monday and due Friday.

Scholastic Book Orders: Book orders should be delivered sometime this week.

School Pictures: Will be sent home Monday.  

Class Picture Day: Say Cheese....Because we have new friends in our class we will be taking new class pictures on Friday, October 17.  If you are unhappy with your kiddos individual pictures this is the time to retake them.

Volunteers:  Thank you for all of your wonderful support in the classroom. I so greatly appreciate it!  

Important Dates:

October 3 ~ Lions Fest

October 13 ~ No school...Columbus Day

October 17 ~ Make-Up Pictures

October 27- 31~ Spirit Week
October 30 ~ Walking Field Trip to Braswells

Have a great week! :)