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| Bryant makes figures with clay. |
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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS We have begun to settle into our new routines of the day. The children are learning to remember to put their clips in the appropriate bins for snack milk and lunch, check in at the attendance board, hand in notes, folders and library books and even wash their hands before coming to the Morning Message board to read with me and answer the question of the day.
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS We have begun to settle into our new routines of the day. The children are learning to remember to put their clips in the appropriate bins for snack milk and lunch, check in at the attendance board, hand in notes, folders and library books and even wash their hands before coming to the Morning Message board to read with me and answer the question of the day.
This week we began our discussion of Hopes and Dreams which led to a discussion of how we can attain their hopes and dreams. We discussed that rules are important because they will help us all achieve our goals. On Thursday we brainstormed a number of classroom rules and today, Friday, we identified 5 basic rules. 1. Listen to your teachers and each other; 2. Follow directions quickly and quietly; 3. Respect yourself, Respect others and Respect our school; 4. Raise your hand to speak; and 5. Be Safe and Be Honest. Our last rule is “Make your dear teacher happy.” If rules 1-5 are followed, then rule 6 falls into place. These rules will be posted at the front of our classroom and next week the children will be learning hand signs to help them remember them and keep them close to their heart. :)
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| Isaac, Hunter, Jared and friends work together to put the butterfly lifecycle puzzle together. |
Centers always provide an opportunity for the children to explore different games, skills and tools while learning to get along and cooperate with each other. They are learning to be good classroom citizens. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to share exploration time with Mrs. White’s class. We have had multiple centers and experience these activities daily. We have been planning this period at the end of the day when they are the most tired, but still willing and able to be creative and collaborate with their friends. The children have been enjoying puzzles, Wikistix, clay, stamps, town map with cars and trucks, and now blocks as well.
We have also been able to combine our classes for other periods throughout the day. For instance Read Aloud, Classroom Community Circle time and short run-about recess times. This has been wonderful in that the children have been able to explore new friendships outside their classroom and within their grade level.
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| Mrs. White reads a fun caterpillar story, The Crunching Munching Caterpillar |
HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS:
- Group Snack: Thank you to Tanner’s family for contributing this week’s healthy snack! We enjoyed a variety of great choices throughout the week: bananas, apples, carrots, peanut butter and crackers, pretzels, and Graham crackers. Next week’s snack will be provided by: Tate’s Family. Many thanks to all for making group snack happen.
- Wednesday, September 26 is an early dismissal at noon. Please let me know if your child will have any changes to their normal dismissal schedule.
- Friday, Sept. 28 -- School Picture Day --Order forms are included in this week’s Friday Folder.
- Apple Picking Field trip is now scheduled for Thursday, October 11th at 11:30 am. We will be going to Spring Brook Farm in Reading, VT. This will allow us to eat lunch at school, pick apples, make cider and return by 2:00 pm. If you would like to be a chaperone, please let me know. The Farm to School program is providing the bus and any additional expenses for the trip.
- Open House: It was great to greet everyone at this week’s annual Open House on Wednesday. Thank you for contributing to the potluck supper!
- Please send in a water bottle with your child’s name on it. It will help cut down on time spent at the water fountain. Also, please send in a pair of extra clothes for your child including underwear and socks just in case.
- Scholastic Book orders were due last Monday. I have extended the due date to this coming Monday (9/24). You can order directly online at: www.scholastic.com -- click on Book Clubs, then click on the Parent Sign In button. Create your personal username and password. You will be asked for our class code so our class will be able to earn book points. It is H9K3R. Let me know if you have any problems or questions. If you don’t have internet access and would like to place an order manually please send in a check. Thank you!
- The fundraiser packets were also due last Monday. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bodnar
