Dinosaurs

This week we began our two week unit all about "Dinosaurs". We talked about how these animals were all different sizes, some with two legs, some with four, some that could fly, and some that could swim. We also focused on the letter Dd and the number 9.

We will continue next week with our dinosaur theme and end the week with our first field trip. We will be going to see Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Please be sure to send your child's $4 for their drink and popcorn by Wed./Thurs. if you haven't already! Next week we will be focusing on the letter Mm and the number 10.

Our classroom Zipper Club is getting fuller!!! Thank you for helping your child be independent in getting their jacket on and latched all by themselves.

Reminders:
--Next Mon./Tues. we will be having our brush-on varnish days for those that signed up at the start of the year.
--Our Valentine's Celebration will be February 13th and 14th in the afternoon. More info will be coming next week.
--Early Release: Thursday, Feb. 14th-dismissal at 1:57.
--February's FBI event will be the 15th from 9-11:00 at the Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum. More information coming soon.
--Spring Break: March 18-22nd.

Arctic Animals

This week our theme was "Arctic Animals" and we learned about polar bears and penguins and how they never would really meet in the wild.  We made a few animal crafts and practiced our cutting, gluing, and direction following skills.  We also focused on the letter Pp and the number 8.

Next next two weeks, our theme will be "Dinosaurs".

Reminders:
--The January FBI event is tomorrow for those who signed up.
--No school Monday, Jan. 21st due to teacher inservice.
--Our first field trip is coming up, the notes went home this week!
--Pre-K Valentine's celebrations will be Feb. 13th and 14th, more info to come soon.
--Early Release Thursday, Feb. 14th for all grades

Snow & Snowmen

These last two weeks we have been talking about snowmen, snow, things we wear to stay warm in the snow, and what happens to snow and ice when it gets warm.  We have been focused on the letter Ww and the number 7 as well.  

This week our theme is "Arctic Animals".  

Reminders:
--Report cards will be coming home this week, if you have any questions about them please ask. Remember, the goal is to have "B's" by the end of the school year. 
--Our Families Being Involved event will be this Friday for those who signed up for ice skating at the Simek Center.
--No school on Monday, Jan. 21st due to teacher inservice.
--Our first field trip will be on the 30th and 31st, we will be going to the movie theater! More info coming home soon. 

Christmas

We have been working on special Christmas gifts for our families and singing our songs for our concert.  We also focused on the letter Ii and the number 5 this week. Thank you to everyone who has sent back the Christmas tree family project! We have had many compliments on how great they turned out for our bulletin board.

Next week we will be making lots of decorations for our room which can decorate your homes over the holiday break. We will also be focusing on the letter Ss and the number 6.

Reminders:
-- We are doing a $5 gift exchange in our classroom on Dec 19th and 20th before the concert. Girls bring a "girl" gift and boys bring a "boy" gift. Please bring these in by the 13th and 14th. If this will be a hardship for your family this year, please let me know.
-- Our Dec. Families Being Involved event will be the 14th at 2:00 in the Stetsonville gym for those who signed up.
-- The PreK concerts will be Dec. 19th and 20th beginning at 9:30 in the MAES gym. There will be juice and cookies following the concert. You are able to take your child home with you after stopping by the room to collect their belongings. Please know that most students will be going home following the concert, if your child stays for the remainder of the day there are not any planned academics for the day.
-- No school Dec 24th-Jan 1st

Cookies & Christmas Trees

This week we started gearing up for the holiday season by talking about cookies and Christmas trees. We were even able to decorate and enjoy a cookie for filling the big shield in the lunchroom by making good choices at school. We also focused on the letter Cc and the number 4. Our Christmas song practice has been going very well, we hope you are able to join us on Dec. 19th or 20th at 9:30 in the gym for our Pre-K concerts. 

Reminders: 
--Dec. 14th is the next Family event-cookie decorating at 2:00 in the Stetsonville lunchroom/gym. Please be sure to send back the sign up slip so we have enough cookies for everyone joining us. 
--We are having a $5 gift exchange before our Christmas concerts. Girls bring a "girl" gift and boys bring a "boy" gift. Please have the gifts sent to school by Dec 12th or 13th. If this will be a hardship for your family this year, please contact me. 
--No school Dec. 24-Jan 1st. 

Thanksgiving

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys the extra days with friends and family. We have been very busy these last two weeks learning about turkeys, pilgrims, feasts, and what it means to be thankful. We have also been reviewing colors, shapes, and patterns. Last week we learned about the number 2 and letter Tt, this week we learned about the number 3. We also made pumpkin pancakes Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The Wednesday class had a special treat, pumpkin pie with 3rd grade buddies for snack time. The 3rd graders were excited about making these pies on their own and being able to share them with our class!

We practiced our Christmas songs for the first time and will be continuing to do so until our concert on Dec. 19th and 20th at 9:30 in the morning. Invites were sent home which included a portion for you to sign and return letting us know your plans to take your child home with you following the program or if they will remain at school for the rest of the day. Please note, there is not going to be academics this day as the majority of students go home after the concert so do not feel your child will be missing out on anything if they do not stay here. Enjoy the extra time before Christmas!

Reminders:
--No school Nov. 22nd and 23rd for Thanksgiving
--December's FBI event: Dec. 14th at 2:00 in the Stetsonville gym/lunchroom. Please be sure to sign up by the deadline so we have enough cookies available for everyone to decorate.
--No school Monday, Dec. 24th-Tuesday, Jan. 1st

Scarecrows

This week was all about "Scarecrows". We practiced shapes and cutting skills with a few scarecrow projects and painted colored corn cobs. We also focused on the number 1 and the letter Hh.

We have been gearing up for Thanksgiving by talking about the things that make us happy and thankful. Our turkeys are getting full with the wonderful feathers our families have helped us decorate.

Report cards went home this week. If you have any questions, please contact me. Remember the goal is to have B's by the end of the year, we continue to work on our skills throughout the year!

Next week Monday and Tuesday, the Pre-K teachers are going to be at a conference so if you feel your student needs to be further prepped that there will be a substitute in the room, please feel free to continue the conversation about a different teacher helper being here.

Reminders:
--Our Nov. FBI event is on the 16th (8:00-9:00 M/W and 9:30-10:30 T/Th) for those who signed up for bowling at the Sports Page.
--Early Release: Nov. 21st-dismissal at 1:57
--No school: Nov 22nd and 23rd
--December FBI: cookie decorating in Stetsonville on Dec 14th at 2:00
--Pre-K Christmas Programs: 9:30 on Dec. 19th and 20th (more info coming soon)
--No school Dec. 24-Jan. 1st