Mrs. JT's Class
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Class News From Mrs. T
October 30, 2009
What We Are Studying
The next two weeks we will continue to introduce the letters and sounds. We will work on T,U,V, and W. We also frequently review all the letters we have taught to date. In math we will continue with the numbers 1-10. Many of the children are still having difficulty writing the numbers correctly. We will be studying woodland animals in unit. We will also talk about Veteran’s Day and proper care and handling of the American Flag.
Grandparent Letters
The children have had fun receiving letters at school. Please relay my thanks and appreciation to all those who sent “us” things. We received mail from 17 states as well as Puerto Rico and Germany!
This and That
• Thank you to all the parents who sent in supplies for the Halloween Party. The children had a great time!
• Daylight Savings Time ends – set clocks back 1 hour this weekend
• Please write your child’s name inside jackets. Some of the children have sweatshirts and jackets that look alike and having labels helps us help the children find their own things.
• Wednesday, November 4th – Wear your favorite T-shirt
• Saturday, November 7th – 10:00 – 3:00 PTA Fall Festival with the AAAA Chili Cook-off
• Wednesday, November 11th Veterans’ Day Holiday– No school
• November 16th-20th – American Education Week
• Wednesday to Friday, November 25th – 27th Thanksgiving Holidays At Veterans’ Day
I thank you for serving in the United States military. I also thank your families for the sacrifices they make as you serve to preserve our American way of life.
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Class News from Mrs. T
October 23, 2009
What We Are Studying
For the next two weeks in Language Arts we will focus on letters Rr, Ss, Tt and Uu. We also will continue to review the letters and sounds we have already introduced. In math we are working on Unit 3, Chapter 5 Numbers to 10. Please help your child in writing numerals 0-10. In Science we will be learning about living and non-living things in the first part of November.
Good News
Our class won the PTA’s prize for having had the most Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels turned in at the Primary School for the first quarter! We will have a Popsicle next week. Thank you and keep on sending them in. The schools receive a good amount of money from that program.
Halloween
The Primary School will have a costume parade on Friday, October 30th at 9:00. Parents and friends are welcome to come and see the parade which will be behind the school. You must show I.D. to come into the viewing area! There will also be a class party at 2:00 that afternoon. Room Mothers will contact some parents to donate supplies for the party.
Homework
The homework “buddies” that have come in are wonderful. I am always amazed at the wide range of materials and the creativity families use to complete the project! For those who are still working on your project, remember they are due by Monday.
This and That
• The fieldtrip was a lot of fun! Thank you to parents who went to help on the fieldtrip – we couldn’t have done it without you!!
• Thank you for returning the Report Card Envelop so promptly!
• Please put your child’s name inside jackets and sweaters. We already have a large collection in the lost and found by the office. If your child is missing something, you might look there!
• Wednesday, Oct 28th – 4:00 -6:00 PTA Basket Party to assemble and decorate baskets for the auction at the Allen Heights Housing Office.
• Friday, October 30th -- Costume Parade 9:00 and party at 2:00.
• Saturday, November 7th – P.T.A. Fall Festival and Basket Auction 10:00 – 2:00 at the Elementary School. Hope to see you there!
• Wednesday, November 11th - Veterans Day Holiday – No school
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Class News from Mrs. T
October 2, 2009
What We Are Studying
Next week we will be learning about fire safety. We will continue with more Community Helpers after Fall Break. Next week we will also touch on Maps and Globes and Christopher Columbus. We are continuing to introduce the remaining letters in the alphabet. In Math we are concluding Unit 2.
Thanks and Appreciation
I have several things in this category.
- I appreciate each parent taking the time to come to parent conference. I learned a little more about each child and I hope you learned something about our program. Together We Can make this a successful year for your child!
- I also thank the parents who were able to help at the Apple Centers on Tuesday. The children had fun and just know we could not have activities like that without the help of volunteers!
- Thanks also to all who sent in apples last week. We used the apples for several activities including the Apple Center activities. We finished by cooking cinnamon apples at school on Wednesday.
- Thank you to parents who have sent in items to go in the Pod 5 basket for the PTA auction. The theme for the basket is outdoor fun and any items need to be sent to class by Friday, October 9th.
This and That
- October 5th – 7th – Book Fair (Parents must be with children to purchase books)
- October 8th - PTA Family Night – Elementary School 5:00 – 7:00
- Friday October 9th Picture make-ups and retakes
- Friday, October 9th - Last day of first quarter.
- Monday – Friday, October 12th – 16th - Fall Break.
- Monday, October 19th – Students return to school.
- Wednesday, October 21st – Report cards sent home in folders.
- Thursday, October 22nd – Kindergarten field trip to Applin Farms – more information and permission slips will be sent home soon!
- Saturday, November 7th - 10:00 – 2:00 PTA Fall Festival at the Elementary School
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Class News from Mrs. T
September 11, 2009
What We Are Studying
Next week we will learn about the Five Senses. We will continue introduction of letters and sounds with Jj and Kk. In math we will conclude the chapters in Unit One and assess the unit. Reading words we are learning: a, and, I, is, the. These will be assessed for the first quarter report card. Our school is working on problem solving using a 4-step process. For more information about this see the Tricky Thursday problems during the school year.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
I will set an appointment time to meet with parents of every child in the class. Most will be held on Friday, September 25th. If you cannot meet on that day, or if morning or afternoon is better for your schedule, please send a note so that I can schedule your appointment accordingly. Also, if you have another student in the school and would like to have conferences close to the same time, please let me know so that I coordinate with the other teacher.
Kindergarten Field Trip
Kindergarten has a field trip scheduled for October 22nd. The permission slip and information will be sent home soon.
This and That
- If you are going to sign your child out, please try to be here by 2:45 to avoid the ‘last minute rush’ at the front desk.
- If you send money to school please put it in an envelop or Zip-lock bag with your child’s name on it and the purpose for the money (lunch, pictures, field trip, t-shirt) to help us make sure your money goes where it is supposed to go.
- From the School Dress Code – No tattoos, No spaghetti straps, No dangle or hoop earrings. Yes, gym shoes everyday.
- Please let me know if your child will be absent for several days.
- September 17th – American Constitution Day- wear red white and blue.
- September 25th – Parent Teacher conferences – No school for students
- Parent link to Community Strategic Plan is on the school website.
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Class News from Mrs. T
August 14, 2009
First let me say that as we complete the first full week of school, this class is off to a wonderful start. And parents you are doing a great job checking the backpack daily for notes and finished work!
What We Are Studying
In Language Arts we have began the study of the letters and sounds. We covered Aa and Bb this past week. We will continue with the letters at the rate of one or two a week until we finish the alphabet. I have been doing individual screening and pretesting to determine what the children know and where to begin teaching. Children will be grouped for teaching to try to best meet the needs of each child. In Math we will begin the first chapter about position and direction next week.
This and That
• Monday, August 17th – PTA meeting for both schools at 6:00 at the Elementary School.
• Thursday, August 20th – 4:30 to 5:00 - Pod 5 Kindergarten Parent Orientation Meeting in the Pod.
• Just a reminder, some children get cool in the room. Each child may keep a sweater or sweatshirt at school to use as needed. Please put your child’s name on jackets and sweaters.
• Fall pictures will be taken about August 27th –more information later.
• Monday, September 7th – Labor Day Holiday
• Tuesday, September 8th – Teacher work day – No School for students!
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