Week of October 29-November 2, 2018

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!  PRACTICE HIGH FREQUENCY SIGHT WORDS DAILY!!!

**For Math we will continue with Unit 6 – 2D and 3D shapes and solids.  Take some time to practice number writing and counting sets, identifying numbers, name next numbers, and be sure to review practice pages.  Identify shapes; number of sides, vertices, and curves and straight lines.

**Red Ribbon Week will end on Tuesday, 10/30.  To wrap up the scheduled dress days, students may show their CRAZY HAIR on Monday, 10/29 and wear RED on Tuesday, 10/30.

**Vision Screenings for Kindergarten will be held in the Nurse’s office on Tuesday, October 30^th.  If your child wears glasses, then please be sure he/she wears them on TUESDAY.

**Wednesday, October 31^st will be our school-wide Fall Celebration/Halloween Parade and Party.  Boys and girls should bring their costumes in a bag marked with their name.  Your child should NOT wear his/her costume to school.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep costumes as simple as possible. (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up) **Also plan for outside walking.  The parade will begin at 2:00 with Kindergarten leading the way. Be sure to be early if you are planning to come and watch the parade at the High School Stadium.  Students will parade in front of the HOME side bleachers.  I am sure it will be a BOO-tiful time for all!  **Approved chaperones are to report the office early to arrive at the classroom by 1:30.

** We are currently collecting money for the classroom parties.  If you have NOT yet sent in the party money, then please send in $5.00 in an envelope with your child’s name and classroom and mark “Party Money” on the outside of the envelope.  Thank you!

**The monthly PBIS reward day will be Wednesday, 10/31.  Kindergarten will have their reward from 12:00-12:45. Students who earned SPARTY stamps and less than 5 notes on their monthly calendar will watch a Halloween movie with popcorn and play a game or two of Halloween Bingo!  (Students with 5 or more notes will review SPARTY rules and behaviors instead.)

**Trick-or-treat will take place on Wednesday, October 31^st from 5:00-7:30 pm depending on the town.  (Students who would like to stop in at Mrs. Potts’ house for treats are welcome between 5:30-7:30 PM 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 Tuesday, 10/30.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon!  New November recording sheets will be sent home on 10/30. 

**With the cooler weather upon us, be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and/or 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, October 29^th will be Day 4—PHYSICAL EDUCATION.  **Students will need gym attire and sneakers on Monday.

(Library class—Day 8 will be Friday, November 2^nd and students will need library books for exchange.)