Week of October 14-18, 2013

Kindergarten News

There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 14^th (Columbus Day) due to a teacher in-service day and NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 18^th due to a scheduled ACT 80 day.   School will be open on Tuesday, October 15^th through Thursday, October 17^th!

·       This week for Phonics we will be continuing to review the 6 letters learned and to celebrate the letter Pp, we will have a Pajama Party on Wednesday, October 16^th.  Students are asked to wear their pajamas to school. Robes and slippers are optional, however we ask that students WEAR SNEAKERS to school and change into slippers after they arrive (due to outside recess, possible inclement weather and GYM CLASS). **Keep in mind that pancakes and punch will be served in the morning so boys and girls need NOT eat a lot for breakfast—unless they do not like pancakes, then they should eat breakfast as usual. 

·       We will finish up with the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading.  Please continue to review daily the high frequency sight words; I, am, the, little, to, a, and, out, and name.  (We will not start a new story until the following week.)

·       In Math we will be counting objects/sets of 6-10 and writing the numbers 0-10 correctly.  We will use 5 and 10 frames when counting.  Please take some time to review the daily practice pages in the KEEP side of your child’s folder!

·       The Weekender Backpack program will begin this week for participating families.  **Those participating are asked to please return the empty food bags/backpacks to school as soon as possible so they are ready for the next distribution!

·       The monthly PTO meeting will be held on Monday, October 14^th @ 6:30 in the school cafeteria.  All are encouraged and welcome to attend!!

·       The next (and last) Fall Festival planning meeting will be held on Sunday, October 13^th @ 5:00 pm at the Mineshaft in Ashland.  **Please note the change of time!  Anyone interested in helping should attend so all details can be worked out for Thursday!

·       Thursday, October 17^th is our FALL FESTIVAL.  Any parents or grandparents who have clearances on file in the office are invited to help.  Set up will begin at approximately 7:30.  All activities will be outside (weather permitting), so please check the weather and dress your child accordingly.  Please NO SHORTS and send a jacket as needed.  Boys and girls are to follow the dress code (NO JEANS).  Sneakers are recommended!  The Fall Festival is planned for the morning and early afternoon.  We will end the outdoor activities around 12:00 before we have lunch and will continue with indoor activities until gym class at 1:55.  Students will get to spend much of the morning time with their 4^th grade Reading Buddies!  ** Anyone who has not yet turned in FALL FESTIVAL MONEY $4.00, 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.  Thank you for your cooperation.

·       October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week so 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!

·       Just a reminder to mark your calendar for Picture Re-take Day on Friday, November 1^st.  Anyone who had been absent on Picture Day in September is asked to be photographed on re-take day!  Also anyone NOT happy with photos from picture day may return the complete package of photos and have his/her photo retaken.  Reminders will be sent prior to Nov. 1^st.

Best Wishes to Luke Miller!  He will celebrate his birthday on Saturday, October 12^th!

Tuesday, October 15^th will be Day 4, Music class.  **Students will need gym attire and sneakers on Wednesday, Oct. 16^th!  (Library books will not be needed until the following week)