Week of November 4-8, 2013

Kindergarten News

**This week we will be learning 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.

**In Reading we will read the book Animal Babies in Grasslands by Jennifer Schofield.  We will be talking about grassland animals, review the letter Pp and the /p/ sound, and practice the comprehension skill main idea.  The words we, my, and like will be introduced as new high frequency words. Watch for your new Family Times newsletter and phonics story “Pat the Cat” to be sent home!

**For Math we will begin Topic 4:  Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-10.  Take some time to practice number writing and counting sets, and be sure to review daily practice pages.

**Scholastic book orders for November are due by Tuesday, November 12^th.  Orders can be placed online at scholastic.com or can be sent to school with your child.

**Anyone who has not yet turned in his/her $5 to cover costs for the Halloween/Valentine’s parties, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you!!!

**Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 18^th.   Conference forms are due back to the teacher by Monday, November 4^th if you haven’t already returned one.  Parents will be notified of their scheduled times by the end of the week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Potts: apotts@northschuylkill.net or 874-3661, Ext. 3245.

**Daylight Savings Time ended on Sunday, November 3^rd.  Clocks should be turned 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

**Thank you to ALL the classroom helpers who helped with the Halloween party and parade and also to all the friends and family who came to watch the parade.  It was a BOO-tiful time for all.

**Just a reminder; Be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat (which can be kept in cubbies or backpacks) so that when we go outside for our 30 minute recess the students are prepared for any changes in temperature or for the lengthy time outside.  We try to get outside whenever possible—if dressed properly, the fresh air does us good!!!  Also, have your child practice putting on, taking off (pulling sleeves back out), and zipping/buttoning his/her coat. 

**Monday, November 4^th will be Day 2—Music class.  **Students will need library books for exchange on Tuesday, November 5^th & gym attire and sneakers on Thursday, November 7^th.