Monday, November 26, 2018

Week of November 26-30, 2018

Kindergarten News
Tuesday, Nov. 27th will be LIBRARY.  Wednesday, Nov. 28th will be PHYSICAL EDUCATION (wear sneakers and gym attire), Thursday, Nov. 29th will ART and Friday, Nov. 30th will be COMPUTERS. **Please note the change from the monthly calendar.
In Reading the next story will be Jack and the Beanstalk.  It is a modern fairy tale.  For Phonics, we will be reviewing letter Ii and its short and long sounds and begin letter Nn.  We will be discussing more with realism and fantasy.  Keep practicing ALL high frequency words. 
In Math, we will be continuing with Unit 2; Numbers 11-20.  Review the daily practice pages with your child, practice counting to 100 by 1’s, Identifying numbers 0-100—especially the teen numbers, and review 2 and 3 dimensional shapes. 
Students will need to be prepared for colder weather @ recess.  Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats and/or scarves are needed.  Recess is a half an hour and unless the ground is snow-covered or it is too cold we will try to get outside for “fresh-air”.
Santa Letters were due Tuesday, 11/27.  Please return ASAP if not yet returned.  The letters will be “mailed” at school and taken directly to Santa at the North Pole!  **Please be sure to address the envelope to “SANTA” and include a RETURN ADDRESS.
Just a few reminders and dates to mark on your calendars:
*NOVEMBER AR/BOOK BUDDY recording sheets are due Friday, 11/30.  NEW December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be sent home on Friday and will be due January 2nd.  The goal for the month is 15 books. 
*NSE PBIS is hosting a Winter Consignment Sale and a FREE MOVIE on Sunday, December 2nd @ NSHS.  Consignment Sale will be held 1-4 PM.  Pictures with Santa will be 1-2:30 PM, and the Movie—The Santa Clause rated PG will be held at 2:30 in the Auditorium.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.  **Any child who brings a toy for TOYS for TOTs will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate from local businesses.
**NSE PTO is hosting a Holiday Gifts Workshop from 12/3-12/7.  Students in Mrs. Potts class may shop during Music class on Monday, December 3rdh.    (Items range from 25 cents to $5)
*December Scholastic book orders and money are due on Thursday, December 6th.  Make note to Mrs. Potts if any orders are gifts for Christmas!
**The NSE music department holiday concert will be held on Saturday, December 8h (Snow date 12/15) at the NSHS auditorium.  Kindergarten will perform @ 10 am.  Students are encouraged to dress in holiday attire!
*Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Schuylkill Technology Center in Frackville on Saturday, December 1st from 8-11 am.  Cost is $5.00/per person and includes: Pancakes, milk, and a craft with Santa.  RSVP:  santa @stcenters.org  or (570) 544-4748 Ext. 3113
* “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” donation pledge envelopes were sent home last week.   Students are encouraged, but not obligated to participate in this fundraising activity.  Students will bowl during their gym classes.  Thanks for your help!
**Friday, December 14th will be Kindergarten’s Field Trip to the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. 

Monday, December 3rd is Day 2 – MUSIC (& HOLIDAY SHOP) **Remember to wear sneakers and gym attire on Wednesday, December 5th.

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