We are getting into our class routine, especially with the time change! It is really important that students are ready to begin at 8:00 am, so if breakfast can be finished before they come to class, that would be wonderful! Our day is from 8:00-2:15; so we really appreciate when they can stay for the whole day. I know appointments sometimes cannot be made outside of the school day and understand those exceptions.
We are building our stamina in reading. We have been working with mystery texts this month, this is helping with their deduction and logical reasoning skills. At home they need to continue reading everyday! Also, they need to work on addition, subtraction, and if ready multiplication facts (flashcards!!). If possible working on Typing Club through our school portal would be helpful. Developing good keyboarding skills will be great for future projects on the computers.
The harvest parade was a success on the 26th of October. Students enjoyed dressing up and going to the Oddfellows Center. The evening PTA Harvest Festival was much talked about on Monday.
This month in class we are going to focus on gratitude and being kind to ourselves and others. Our MindUp program is giving the children language and strategies to help regulate their own emotions throughout the day. They really enjoy our mindful moments; when we all pause to take some deep breaths!
I am looking forward to seeing you at conferences November 19th or 20th. Per our Superintendent's directive, there will be no conferences scheduled outside of our conference days. I will be sending home reminders the week before. I would like your child to join us if possible; as they are an integral member of their educational team.
I could use help with sharpening pencils and cleaning desks with wipes weekly; Wednesday mornings from 8:10-9:50, or any day after school. I have art work to be hung and papers to grade occasionally. If there is something you want to help with please contact me at cneal@pps.net.
Happy Fall!!
Carolyn Neal
