Happy fall! This month has two main events
that promise to be fun…The FAIR and
HALLOWEEN!
It’s an exciting time of year and colorful
one too!
Language
Arts/Phonics:
- Phonics: In
Fundations, we are learning the 26 letters of the alphabet and their
sounds. In the next few weeks, we
will be learning a strategy of tapping out words. This strategy will be applied in our
guided reading lessons as well.
-
Word Wall: Please continue to practice
the packet of trick/sight words sent home on Parent Seminar Night.
- Reading: The children will continue to
learn about different reading strategies that they can use when reading.
Ask your child to show you how to tap out a word. For example: /c/a/t/.
This strategy will help your child to separate each sound in a
word.
- Writing: The children are continuing to
learn what makes a correct and complete sentence (starts with a capital
letter, spaces between words, and ends with a punctuation mark). They have been doing a fantastic job
applying these skills. Just recently we made a “Sentence Buddy”. It will stay in the Draw and Write
notebook and be a guide and reminder as your child writes.
Math:
We are currently in Chapter 3 of the
Math and Focus Program. This chapter
focuses on Addition to 10.
Social
Studies:
The
children will learn about our American Symbols.
For example: The White House. We
will work together to fill in a Venn diagram comparing our houses to The White
House. This month, we will also discuss our next character trait politeness/respect and reliability. We
will also learn about Christopher Columbus and why we celebrate Columbus Day.
November Volunteer
Reminders:
Just
in case you forgot to send in the volunteer slip, please send it as soon as you
can. I wanted to include a few reminders that are
important to be aware of before starting in the classroom:- You need to fill out a CORI
form from the office
- If
you can’t make it in on one of your scheduled days, don’t worry. If you
are able to find a replacement that would be very helpful, but if not, our
class will be fine.
- Just
a reminder to refrain from bringing siblings in with you during your
scheduled time, as they can be a distraction for the children during this
important learning time.
Halloween: On Friday, October 31st,
we will dress up in our Halloween costumes and walk in a parade around the
school. Our room mothers are working hard to plan our Halloween celebration for
the same day, and you will be receiving more information about it soon.
Reminders
No school next
Monday Columbus Day 10/14 and No School next Tuesday 10/15
