It's been awhile...

Hello Families,
I don't know about you, but this fall has been one of the loveliest I can remember.  It is just amazing to me how fortunate we have been!

Your children are doing well with our routines and schedules. They are bringing home their book pouches now so they have something to read with you every night.  I love how excited they are to tell me they brought it back, and how they love to read with you.  Thank you!  You will notice that they are allowed to bring home two or three books.  Many of the kids want more to read and experience so I let them bring more home.  Although we are running around crazy, please try to find time to read with them. Each book only takes about 5 minutes, and they get a huge smile when they have accomplished these books.  It's priceless. 

One strategy: If they don't know a word, tell them and then have them go back over the word and say it alone and in the sentence.

On Halloween the students are able to wear their costumes.  I would ask that masks stay at home however, and obviously if there are weapons of any type, they also remain at home.  We will have our party that morning with a small craft. It is a half day, and we have special, so our party will be short.  I will contact those parents that signed up for a treat soon. 

You may have noticed two changes to things not brought home.  With the arrival of the book pouches, the students had time to acclimate bringing them home, so homework was not given. You will see the usual homework coming home starting on Wednesday along with the book pouches. By the way, they will have new books every two days.  Another change was in the spelling lists coming home. You did not see them last week since I was keeping them in their folders here. However, I will begin sending them home again on the 21st. They don't need to do anything with them except practice. 

Phew... lots of information. As always, call me if you need anything. 392-1000 ext. 5203