Week of October 1-5, 2012

Kindergarten News

·      This week we will be learning the consonant letter Pp as in pig, pink, and pumpkin. We will have Show & Tell for the letter Pp so take a peek around your house and pick something to share with the class.  Please follow the schedule!  We will also end the week with a Pep Rally in the gym for our homecoming game on Friday, October 5^th.  (**A Pajama party will be held the following Friday, October 12^th.  Details will be sent home in your next newsletter.)

·      We have finished the story Julius and will begin the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading.  We will be talking about how machines help people.  We will be practicing the sound /t/ and the skill classifying and categorizing.  Watch for the new Family Times newsletter and continue to review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, and a when your read together.

·      For Math we will be creating and reading an AB color pattern, acting out story problems using teddy bear counters, identifying ordinal position to fourth, and will be covering designs using pattern blocks.   Continue to review the daily math practice pages as well.

·      Our Theme for the week will be Fire Safety to prepare for Fire Prevention Week -- October 7-13.  Please take some time at home to discuss fire safety with your child and family.  Be sure to have a practice fire drill, create an escape plan with a designated meeting place, and Be Cool About Fire Safety!

·      October Scholastic book orders will be due on Tuesday, October 9^th for anyone interested in ordering this month.

·      Starting Monday, October 1^st there will be a change to the bus dismissal schedule and procedure.  The lower parking lot loop will now be utilized in addition to the upper loop for bus dismissal.  There will only be 2 rounds at 3:20 and 3:25 instead of 3 rounds.  Please DO NOT park along the sidewalk of the lower loop, which will be marked with yellow paint,  at any time during dismissal including when the walkers/parent pick-ups are dismissed.  **This will not apply to the morning drop-off procedure.

·      Anyone who has not yet turned in FALL FESTIVAL MONEY --$3, is asked to try and send it in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  The parents who are planning the FALL FESTIVAL will need to shop for supplies and goodies.  **Our Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 11^th.

·      Just a reminder:  The deadline for donations for The Children’s Book Drive is Friday, October 5^th.  All donations should be suitable for children up to 12 years old.  Books should be deposited in the boxes at the entrance to the cafeteria.  Only books in good condition will be accepted.  Thank you for your help!!

Best WIshes to Maddux Northcraft!  He will celebrate his birthday on Saturday, September 29^th!

Monday, October 1^st will be Day 5--Music. .   **Students will need gym attire and sneakers on Wednesday, Oct. 3^rd and please remember to pack Library books for exchange on Friday, October 5^th!