Room 114 In November Is A Busy Place

November is a busy place in our classroom.  We are full into the routine of school.  We are learning to read and understanding how numbers are put together.  We are learning to put our thoughts and ideas on paper.  We are learning to be helpful, responsible, respectful, careful and patient.  We enjoyed learning about the multiple meanings of the word gobble from last week's poem.  The poem Llama, Llama was used as an introduction to punctuation.  Hopefullly, as Llama Llama was read aloud, you heard inflection in your child's voice.  Be sure to return the poetry journal on Monday for a new poem. 

Since there is no school on Monday, Nancy's Italian Ice will be sold on Tuesday.  Since this is a short week, send only $4.00 for snack/juice.   We will miss our library day this week.  Return the book on Tuesday and I will send the children during the day to get a new book.

In reading, we will investigate the letter Cc.  We continue to work on we, my and like for our sight words.  

In math, we continue to work on one-to-one correspondence using the words greater than, less than and the same.  We are also working hard to read the number words from zero-ten.

It is always a great day when paint is involved.  Enjoy the concentration and smiles.



The book fair starts Friday.  Proceeds from the book fair helps the library to purchase new library books.  Please send any money labeled for the book fair in an envelope that is labeled "book fair."  More titles are available at the book fair then what was listed on the flier that went home last Thursday.  I do not go with the children to shop at the book fair.  My editorial:  The book fair has a table that is full of inexpensive (and possible poorly made) treasures and trinkets (toys) that tend to be very popular with children.  You may or may not want your child to purchase those items.  In my household, only books are allowed to be purchased at a book fair.  Please discuss with your child any expectations you have for book fair purchases.  You are invited to come up to the school and shop with your child at the book fair.

Information went home on Friday about our upcoming Thanksgiving Crafternoon on Friday, November 22.  Contact the Crafternoon coordinator on ways you can assist.

We will have a school lock-down drill this week.  I've discussed with the students that when a person has entered our building and did not sign in at the office, we put the school on lock-down  to keep everyone safe. 

Another special person was celebrated last week.  The students love discovering new things about our special friend.  They also love to compare  and contrast all the new information with the past special people of the week.  We are taking a take break this week but will start up again next week with another special person.

If  you are looking for a new book to freshen up your home library, purchase   The Thankful Book by Todd Parr.   (click on the link for more information) This book is excellent to use ALL year to help teach being grateful.  This book made us laugh as we realized how easy and important it is to be thankful!

Turn in money for tickets to Good Night Moon by this Friday.

Contact me with any questions or concerns.  Have a great week. 

Upcoming Events:
11.11 No school in observance of Veteran's Day
11.13  Spirit Night at Zaxby's
11.15  Book fair begins
11.22  Room 114's Thanksgiving Crafternoon 1:30-2:45  (come at 1:00 to help set up)
11.25-11.29  Thanksgiving Holidays - no school