Dear Parents,

Thank you for your continued support! We have just one week until Thanksgiving break, and the students are working diligently to learn and remember high-frequency words. This week, we will finish Unit 2, so please keep practicing both Unit 1 and Unit 2 words at home. If they are reading these words easily, you can also work on spelling.

In math, we will be focusing on double facts, which are very important for building math fluency, just like our partners of ten. Your help at home is greatly appreciated.

Please note that we will have an early dismissal on November 22nd, and we will return to school on December 2nd.

 I want to remind everyone that students are expected to return their library books every Thursday. This helps ensure that all students have access to new reading materials.

Additionally, on Monday, a snow day packet will be sent home in their take-home folders. Please be sure to place this in a safe location. If we encounter inclement weather and are unable to attend school, students will need to complete this packet instead of attending classes.

Thank you once again for your support!

Ms. Strain

Dear Parents,

I can’t believe we have made it all the way to November; it has gone by so fast! With the winter season approaching, please remember to send proper outside apparel with your child, as we will be going outside daily.

As colder weather brings colds and coughs, please remember that if your child has had a fever, thrown up, or experienced diarrhea, they need to be free of these symptoms for 24 hours before returning to class.

Additionally, please continue to practice reading at home every day and work on our fluency in addition and subtraction facts.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
Ms. Strain

Dear Parents,

Last week was an exciting week! Thank you so much for those of you who volunteered with the Halloween party; the kids had a blast with the crafts and games.

We took our math prove it on Wednesday, and some of our friends still need a little practice. We covered adding three numbers together. This week, we will be learning a skill to make this easier by using the “make a ten” method for addition. It would help us out a lot if you could practice this skill at home.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
Ms. Strain

Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well! We have an exciting week ahead as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Here’s a quick overview of the themed days:

• Monday: HAT DAY! “Tip your hat to being drug free!”
• Tuesday: WILD SOCKS DAY! “Sock it to drugs!”
• Wednesday: PAJAMA DAY! “Don’t ruin your dreams; stay off drugs!”
• Thursday: HALLOWEEN COSTUMES! “Being drug free is spooktacular!”

Please note that Thursday will be an early out day at 1:10 PM, and there will be no school on November 1st.

If you have signed the permission form for the Halloween party, kindly ensure it is returned before Thursday. Thank you for your support!

Best regards,
Ms. Strain

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your continued support in our mathematics instruction. We are currently utilizing i-Ready Math on the computer for whole group lessons, and students are actively using their iPads during these sessions. Additionally, practice pages are integrated into our lessons through the Seesaw app.

We also have math books as part of our curriculum, and although we haven’t been using them in class, we will be sending these books home with the students for extra practice if you choose. This resource can be a great help as the material becomes more complex, allowing you to engage with your child during their lessons at home.

Thanks so much for your cooperation!

Best regards,
Ms. Strain

Dear Families,

I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to provide some important information regarding our upcoming Halloween festivities at school on October 31st.

First, our annual Halloween parade will begin at 9:00 AM, and you are welcome to come watch. Please refer to the parade route map to see where you are allowed to sit and view the parade.

Immediately following the parade, at 9:40 AM, we will be having our Halloween party. To give permission for your student to enjoy the treats provided, please use the link included here.

Students are welcome to come to school wearing their costumes, but please remember that no weapons or bloody costumes are allowed.

It’s important to note that October 31st is an early release day, and school will be dismissed at 1:10 PM. Additionally, there will be no school on November 1st.

Thank you for your support and cooperation. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Sincerely,
Ms. Strain

Coming up!!!! Red Ribbon Oct 28th-31st

Halloween Parade Route

High Frequency Words

Math Lesson 6

Dear Parents,

We had a great time at the Happy Pumpkin Maze. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who assisted on the bus and met us at the location. The students get so excited to see parents join us.

We have a few important dates coming up:

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 14th and 15th. Please use the link to sign up if you would like to attend.

Fall Break will be October 16th – 18th. Enjoy the time with your families.

The Trick or Treat Trot will be on October 26th. Refer to the flyer below for more information.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Ms. Strain