Week of October 31- November 4, 2016

Kindergarten News

**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!  Continue to review ALL letters and sounds and practice with letter tiles on Wednesday nights.

**For Math we will continue to work with Topic 2:  Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-5.  Take some time to practice number writing and counting sets, and be sure to review daily practice pages.  Also review the words/concepts more, fewer, and same as. 

**Trick-or-treat will take place on Monday, October 31^st from 5-8 pm depending on the town.  (Students who would like to stop in at Mrs. Potts’ house for treats are welcome between 5-7 PM—519 West Oak St., Frackville! J)  With trick-or-treat approaching, we ask that students do NOT bring candy for snacks at school and limit extra candy in lunch boxes too.  Thanks for your cooperation!

**AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Monday, 10/31.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon! 

**GREEN Field Trip permission forms will be sent home on Tuesday, November 1^st and are due back before Friday, November 18^th.  (The Kindergarten Field Trip is scheduled for Thursday, December 1^st.)

**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. 

Upcoming dates/events:

Sunday, November 6^th – Daylight Savings Time Ends (FALL BACK 1 hour)

Monday, November 7^th – NSE PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, November 8^th – Election Day

Wednesday, November 9^th – 2 Hour Data Delay

Friday, November 18^th – Dress Down Day (Donation $1)

Wednesday, November 23^rd – Early Dismissal for Students

Thursday, November 24^th – Monday, November 28^th Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

**Monday, October 31^st will be Day 2—LIBRARY and boys and girls will need library books for exchange.  **Students will need gym attire and sneakers on Wednesday, 11/2.