What awesome weather we had this weekend, I hope you all were able to enjoy it! This week you will be seeing different teachers in our classroom. Mrs. K is in charge of the book fair upstairs, so there will be some substitute teachers in our classroom. Also, Ms. Rees is getting ready for her nursing job and we a pleased to have Mrs. Woods and Ms. Mahaffey in the afternoons.
Mrs. S had put together some resources that are being sent home regarding safety for your child. The packet includes information that you are welcome to use with your family.
Monthly themes:
Fall
Social Studies: Colorado
Science: Farm animals and farms
Literacy: Letters L, R, and T
Math: Numerals and Counting
Shape and color: Rectangle and orange
Weekly centers:
Dramatic play: office
Literacy: journal writing
Math: measuring and weighing
Fine motor: lacing cards and beading
Building: using connector blocks to make pattern towers
Academics at a glance:
Monday:
-Literacy: introduction to the letter Tt
-Math: introduction to the number 5
Tuesday:
Spanish and music
Wednesday: -Colorado: learning about landmarks, state bird, state flower, state flag, etc.
-Science: farms and farm animals
Thursday:
-Literacy: writing the letter Tt
-Math: patterns and comparing
Friday:
show and tell and library
Show and tell Fridays: something that starts with L, R, or T
October Hapenings:
Book Fair: Book fair is this week from the 15th-19th and is open until 6:00 in the evening. Check it out in the library on the second floor, across from the elevator, there are a lot of great books!
Fall Party: We will be having a class party on Wednesday, October 31st from 10:15 to 11:00. Parents are welcome to volunteer or just come and enjoy the party. Students are allowed to dress up in costumes, but no face paint or scary outfits.
Reminders: Please make sure your child's cubby has extra clothing (multiple pairs of underwear, socks, a shirt, and a pair of shorts or pants) and bring a water bottle every day. Water bottles can be left and we ask that you take them home your child's last day of the week to rinse out.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us in person or by e-mail. Have a wonderful week!
Chelsea Scheffer: cscheffer@tpaak.org
Jada Kankel: jkankel@tpaak.org
Shanda Schlagenhauf: sschlagenhauf@tpaak.org
