Week of November 7-11, 2011

Kindergarten News

**This week in Phonics we will be working on the consonant letter Mm and its sound as in monkey and mom. We will have Show & Tell so please follow the classroom schedule. Practice new Word List #2 & review, sign, and return Word List #1.

**We will read the story Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman in Reading. We will be discussing hibernation and will learn to differentiate between real and make believe. Watch for the newFamily Times newsletter to be sent home.

**In Math we will be working on matching a number card to a set of objects, naming a shape using 3 attributes (shape, color, and size), acting out story problems using pennies, and Identifying time to the hour. Take some time to review the daily practice pages and try to practice these skills at home with your child.

**NSE Picture Re-Take/Make-up day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8^th. Please make sure if your child is having picture re-takes to send his/her first package of pictures with them that day. If your child is having pictures taken for the first time, the payment is due the same day as pictures are taken.

**Scholastic book orders for this month are due by Thursday, Nov. 10^th for anyone interested in ordering. Orders can be placed online at scholastic.com or can be sent to school with your child!

**Ms. Clarissa Geary, Director of Education, Training and Volunteer Services, will be presenting a Personal Body Safety program to the class on Thursday, November 10^th from 9:00-9:40. This message encourages healthy decision-making and communication. Should you wish to EXCLUDE your child from participating, then please send a signed note to school prior to the program.

**Thank you to all the parents who attended the parent/teacher conferences on Tuesday, Nov. 1^st. Your interest and support in your child’s education is important to your child’s success!

**Report cards were distributed on Friday, November 4^h. Please review your child’s report card with him/her and sign and return it as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Potts at apotts@northschuylkill.net or 874-3661 Ext. 3245.

**There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, November 11^th due to a scheduled ACT 80 day. Enjoy the long weekend! :)

**Just a reminder: Anyone who has not yet turned in his/her $4 to cover costs for the Halloween/Christmas parties, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you!

**Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6^th. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour. (**As the student handbook states, once the clocks change, students are NO longer able to wear shorts to school. When the clocks move forward in spring then students can begin wearing shorts (weather permitting) to school again.) FALL BACK…SPRING FORWARD

Monday, November 7^th is Day 4 – Library book exchange. Please be sure to bring library books! Just a reminder that Thursday, Nov. 10^th will be gym class, so remember to wear sneakers and gym attire.