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We've been reading books, doing research and making Thanksgiving items.  On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, we will be dressing up as pilgrims and Native Americans for lunch.  You are welcome to join us at 10:40-11:05 in the lunch room.  On one day your child will be dressed up as a pilgrim and then the next day will be a Native American.  Or your child will be dressed as a Native American on Tuesday and then a pilgrim on Thursday.  (Note:  They always want to be the Native Americans more so than the pilgrims but we all take a turn at both).   We will decide on Monday, who is dressing up as who on what day. The costumes will be provided.  All you need to do is join us for lunch.  You should have received an email from the Room Parents about our "Afternoon of Thanks" on Thursday beginning at 2:00.  Please join us as we celebrate the friendship in Room 115.  For more information about Thursday afternoon, contact the room mothers.



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In reading this week, we will be investigating the letter "Cc" as in "cow on a cab."  Word wall words will be:  The/the, funny, as. 

In math, we will be finishing numbers up to nine.

This week is American Education Week. Please follow the favorite book schedule that went home last Wednesday.  Books will come home the same day they are brought.  Also, Wednesday is career day where the children are allowed to dress up as their future dream job.  Friday will  be celebrating your favorite institute of higher education so you may wear a college t-shirt. 

Monday is Italian Ice for $1.00 and library day.

Thursday is the 2nd Annual Blount Holiday Market. 
5:30-8:30pm
Come shop from 19 booths selling personalized items, kitchen goods, cake
testing, jewelry, skincare, candles, girls bows and much more! Food
vendors - Jason's Deli and Nancy's Italian Ice! 19 Door Prizes to win!
Plus our very own school Choir and Band will be performing!
Help spread the word! All booth fees and ticket sales for door prizes go
to support our school!  Admission is FREE!
Interested in having a booth?  There's still room!  Contact Holly Harris -
treasurer@blountpta.org.

Please continue to save egg cartons and toilet tissue rolls.  Send them in at any time.


Last week's poem was very easy for us to read.  The best part of that poem was that we learned about the different kinds of punctuation:  the period, the question mark and the exclamation mark.  We practiced how good readers know what to do with their voices when they see punctuation marks.  We also practiced sitting EEKK (elbow to elbow and knee to knee) when reading books with partners.  You can practice EEKK at home too with the book in the middle.  Check back packs this Friday for a special poem that your family can do once you eat your Thanksgiving turkey.

My thankful thoughts on Thanksgiving will be overflowing with thoughts of Room 115.  I'm thankful for each member in our classroom.  When I walk into our classroom every morning I do not see the challenges before me rather I see a class full of lawyers, business leaders, artists, architects, teachers, and presidents.  I have high expectations for their success and know that I need to provide a strong foundation.  I'm thankful for the tremendous amount of support the parents of Room 115 give me.  Your kind notes, bouquets of flowers, my favorite soda, a regular duty free lunch, classroom volunteers, preparing classroom resources and your generosity towards our classroom are overwhelming.  Thank you for loving and supporting our classroom and trusting me with the education of your child. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I know how limited family time is during the school year so I hope you soak up the imagination, laughter and personality of your child next week.  Be safe and I'll be excited to see my precious friends on Monday, Novemeber 28.

Important Dates:
Tuesday, Novmeber 15:  Spirit night at Burger King (Chantilly Pkwy)
Tuesday, November 15:  Pilgrim/Native American  lunch from 10:40-11:05
Wednesday, November 16:  Career Day - dress as your future job
Thursday, November 17:  Pilgrim/Native American lunch from 10:40-11:05
Thursday, November 17:  Holiday Market at Blount
Friday, November 18:  Wear your favorite college t-shirt
November 21-25:  Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, Novmeber 30:  Spirit Night at Nancy's Italian Ice
 

Contact me with any questions or concerns.