Dear Parents,
It finally feels like fall! We had a great week here in first grade. All students are making amazing progress in reading fluency. We keep moving up to harder levels every week! Everyone is reading with such confidence. We had so much fun in Writer's Workshop. We wrote stories about things we are thankful for. Then on Thursday, Mrs. Corsino's 2nd grade class came in and buddy revised and edited our stories with us. You'll see these on our November bulletin board. The rough draft will come home graded in next week's Friday Folder. This was a great expereience for both classes!
On Wednesday Master Melody from "On the Mat" martial arts studio came to talk to the children as part of our Community Helpers unit. She talked to the kids about having a "Yes I Can" attitude and getting rid of "Stinkinthinkin." I hope you hear all about it. There is a flyer in the Friday Folder. If you were thinking about getting your child involved in the martial arts, this would be a great place!
Today Mr. Freeman (Jacob's grandpa) came in and talked about his job as a 911 manager. The kids learned a lot of new things and had some good questions for him. He gave them all kinds of goodies-a coloring book and a hard back story book, as well as some important handouts.
We also made our community helper projects today. It was amazing to see the kids use their imaginations to take regular boxes and turn them into workplaces. Take a minute this weekend and have your child explain all the things they put into his/her project.
A few updates and reminders:
*Our field trip to Great Explorations is this Thursday, November 11th. We will eat an early lunch a little before ten. We'll wear red shirts and leave school at about 10:30. While we're there we'll get to visit lots of places that are an important part of our community like Publix, the firestation, a bakery, and lots more. Remember to send an extra big snack for the afternoon!
*Today more information is coming home about our Operation Christmas Child boxes. You'll find a page with your child's item to bring in. Please let me know if it is a hardship to send in so many items. I know there is a lot going on this time of year.
Our Star Student is Sydnie!
Our Secret Words Are: "Yes I Can!"
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dawn Newland
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