Halloween Party!

Check out our Halloween Party! We had so much fun! A huge thank you to all the parents who helped out!

Homelink Tonight

Just a reminder that Homelink 3.7 is 2 pages tonight!

Voting

Today our school particpated in a mock election. Each class visited the fifth grade classrooms to place their votes. The fifth grade students helped the first graders put their voter ID number in the computer so they could cast their votes!

Aidan's Favorite Book!

Aidan read "The Foot Book" by Dr. Seuss to the class today!

FYI

Math: Last week we began Unit 3 in math which focuses on visual patterns, number patterns, and counting. We will continue to work our way through the unit this week.

Reading: We are working our way through learning the short vowel sounds. Today we practiced the "short u" sound.

October Reading Logs: Just a reminder that October reading logs are due next Monday, November 3rd. Please make sure to sign your child's log and return it to school on that day.

Writing: Last we we began our official "Writing Workshop." We will continue to work on our completing our writing pieces from last week and many kids may start a new piece this week.

Pen pals: Last week, we received the first letter from our pen pals. Our pen pals are first graders from Mrs. Smith's class at Pembroke Elementary in Birmingham. Each student in our class received a pen pal. Be sure to ask your child about this fun and exciting activity.

Thank you to all the parents who made our MSU UofM tailgate so fun! The kids were still talking about it today! GO SPARTANS!

GO GREEN GO WHITE!

Mystery Reader!

Today Mrs. Hagner came in and read "The Pumpkin Fair."

Mrs. Ehmann

Today the school social worker, Mrs. Ehmann came in to read to our class about feelings and being friends!

Writing Workshop

Today we beagan our Writing Workshop. Each student has a "writing office" where they can work quietly on a writing piece. We talked about picturing something we want to write about in our minds first and then drawing a picture before adding the words. It was amazing to see how much the kids enjoyed themselves and more importantly how much they wrote!

Homelink

If your child is having trouble with the homelink tonight, it is probably because we ran out of time to cover the content. Therefore, I am not requiring your child do that homelink tonight. We will cover the material tomorrow. Thank you!

Count by 2s Skeleton!

Today we used Q-tips to make "count by 2s" skeletons!

Magic C the Bunny

Today we met Magic C the bunny to help with our printing. Be sure to ask your child about him!

Fundrun Assembly!

Today was the fundrun assembly. Students were chosen randomly to receive a prize for participating in the run. Keller, Grace, and Connor received gift cards to Burger King. More importantly, our entire class won gift cards to McDonald's for having the most kids in a class return pledges! Congratulations!

Kids working hard!

Keller and Joe were doing quality work today during Reader's Workshop!

Mystery Reader!

Samantha's mom, Mrs. Mantua came in and read three Halloween stories! She even made us cookies! Thanks Mrs. Mantua!

Fun at inside recess!

Ian, Connor, Henry, and Max made their own books today!
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Aidan made a chain that wrapped around the room!

Bag-o-Books

Reading: Today your child is bringing home their Bag-o-Books envelope. There are books in this envelope that your child read during guided reading groups. Your child is to read this book to you, a sibling, or another family member. Please return all books to school tomorrow along with the signed book contract!

Math: We are continuing to work with coins and counting coin combinations. It is always great practice to take out combinations of coins at home and have your child count them.

Wall Words: Today in the computer lab we logged onto spellingcity.com and the kids played word games with their wall words for the week. This site is great practice at home also. The link is called "Take a spelling test" on our website under Wall Words.

Joe and his favorite book!

New Arrival Procedures! Please Read!

Due to the congestion in the main area by the office before school begins each morning, Mrs. Martella would like to implement a new procedure for arrival. The FIRST GRADERS, tomorrow, only will line up by the office. The KINDERGARTNERS will begin lining up right inside the Multipurpose Room doors between the front door entrance and the library door entrance, beginning tomorrow, Tuesday October 14th. The hallways will be clearly marked with teachers name for you and your child. Staff will be supervising beginning at 8:45 am. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Mrs. Pepper

Mrs. Pepper from the Environmental Center came to our room today to teach us about soil. Be sure to ask your child about this wonderful experience!

Hip Hop Tooty-Ta

Reminder!

Please be sure to send in the $10.00 for your child to help cover the cost of classroom parties and other activities throughout the year. It is very important that we recieve this money soon. Our room moms will need it in order to start preparing for the Halloween party. Thank you for you cooperation.

Buddies and Mystery Reader!

Today we made jack-o-lanterns with our third grade buddies from Mrs. Knopers class. We also got to read "Henry and Mudge" with our mystery reader, Kaitlyn's grandma!

Brownie Points!

Congratulations Room 109! We're making brownies!

Short "i" Fish Bowl

Check out our fish bowl of short "i" words!