I just wanted to say thank you so very much to all of our volunteers and our room captain that helped make our class Halloween party a success. You are all amazing and I absolutely adore all of your amazing kids! Thanks!!! My awesome volunteers took a bunch of pictures and I will post them later this weekend. Have a safe and wonderful Halloween weekend.
Just as we did last year, we’ll have a Halloween parade in the morning. This activity will take place on Friday, October 31, “witch” is a short day. Quest families are welcome to come watch their children parade through the Q2 gym from 9:00 to 10:00AM. Though only Kindergarten through 6th Grade students will participate in the parade, Jr. High students are welcome to wear costumes as well (or, students could choose to treat this day as a free dress down day). Notice that this is different from last year. Please note that costumes should be modest and without blood and gore. Though students may paint their faces, masks and weapons are not allowed. Anything that depicts violence is banned (knives, guns, swords, spears, etc.). If you have questions about costume accessories, please contact us. The theme for this year’s costumes–if you choose to participate–is characters from books. Please note that this is just a suggestion and students are welcome to wear any costume that follows the above guidelines. Just to reiterate, no blood, either depicted on the costume or in makeup, is allowed. After the parade, Kindergarten through 5th grade will have classroom parties. Our class party will be from 11:30am-12:50pm.
Scholastic Book Clubs Ordering Information www.scholastic.com/bookclubs Class Activation Code: N8TKQ BOOK ORDER IS DUE TODAY.
Dear Parents,
Sometimes the right book is all it takes to nurture a child’s love of reading. That’s why I’m pleased that our class will be participating in Scholastic Book Clubs this school year. The Book Club flyers I’ll be sending home each month are full of just-right, affordable books and Storia™ eBooks for every age and reading level. You can give online ordering a try. It saves time and offers more book choices. When you place your order online, you’ll help earn FREE Books for our class! Ordering online is fast and easy: • REGISTER at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs • ENTER the Class Activation Code: N8TKQ • CHOOSE from thousands of print titles, value packs, and Storia eBooks • SUBMIT the order to your child’s teacher • EARN FREE Books for you and the classroom too!
Math homework is due on Thursday, October 30th: Ch. 2 TEST Review This Week (Subtraction Concepts)
1- Math Homework. Please print out the following test review worksheets OR your child may use a piece of lined paper to write the answers (please help your child label the lined paper with Chapter and Lesson #.)
**A great way to help your child get ready for the test is asking them to teach you the vocabulary terms and test review questions. We often learn the most when we have to teach it and they could pretend to be your teacher if they wish! 🙂
This week is Positive Me week. This event is designed to help students identify and work on their self-esteem and how to care for themselves. There will be different focuses and an activity each day in class. Here is the list of dress up fun for each day
Monday-”Scare away bad health”
Wear Crazy socks
Tuesday- “Scare away drugs” Wear Red (Uniform shirt)
Wednesday- “Scare away Bullies” Show “Team Spirit” wear a team jersey or a t-shirt
Thursday- “Scare away negativity” Wear your favorite accessory such as a bracelet, pin, hair bow. belt, tie. Please no hats.
Friday- “Scare up some fun” Wear a costume or wear orange
Just a Few important pointers here: 1. There’s No Homework for this week nor next week. Your child in only required to read 20 minutes every evening. They can work on Xtra Math, Raz-Kids, and Spelling City if they choose. 2. Remember that there is no school this Friday, as teachers will be attending professional development and finalizing grades. 3. We will have parent teacher conferences next Thursday (Oct. 30) from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. I will be contacting parents with whom I need to meet with, feel free to contact me if you need to set up an appointment and I will do my best to accommodate a time. 5. Thursday October 23rd is the day to bring in Box tops, labels for Education, Coke Rewards, and Tyson Chicken. The Grade with the largest amount brought in will win the Dress Down Certificate for the second Term. Current Standings– 1st place is 1st Grade, 2nd place is 4th grade, 3rd place is 3rd Grade. 6. Our Halloween Party is going to be October 31st in our classroom from 11:30-1:00. (Keep in mind that in the morning is our Quest Halloween costume parade and this day is a Short Day). I will update the Parent Captain for the Halloween Party tomorrow evening with their contact information. Thank you all so much! Below is the Permission Slip for the Halloween Party and for Halloween Center activities next week that include candy. Click the link below to print the permission slip. Please sign and return for your child to participate in all scheduled activities: Halloween Time Permission Slip
Our drama mentor from Opera by Children came and assisted our class in writing our first grade opera. The students decided on a forest/wooded setting, with bats, bears, tigers and children as their characters. If any of you would like to purchase anything during the Halloween season and donate it to our opera we would be very appreciative. Enjoy your fall break!
Our drama mentor will be joining us on Monday afternoon to assist our class in writing our first grade Opera! This is such a wonderful opportunity! I will be posting the characters and if any of you would like to purchase and donate items (halloween costumes and props work well) that would be very appreciated.
