Literacy- A glimpse into our reading group time---small groups of students meet to read a book with their teacher. Groups not reading at that time are sitting quietly around the room with their book basket. Students reread books that the group has already read (this builds fluency), practice their sight words, read from their Poetry Folder, and look at "choice" books. Then the groups switch roles.

Math- We have learned the subtraction strategies of taking away, counting back, and counting on. Next week, we will learn the strategy of using number bonds/fact families to subtract. Practice subtracting items at home with your child. 

Bible- November's Bible verse is, "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. " Psalm 100: 4-8.  Next week we will learn about Samuel.

Science- We have chosen our specialties for our turtle project! We will begin the planning process for our projects this week. 

 NOTES

-Please do not send Halloween candy for snack or lunch, as much of it is processed in plants with nuts. Save that special candy for home. Thanks for helping us be a safe environment for students with peanut and tree nut allergies.

 -Relaxed dress day is each Friday. Please follow clothing guidelines as listed in the Handbook.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chapel- every Wednesday at 8:30. Please join us! Your child may sit with you in the bleachers.

**Please return the pre-conference form on Monday, if you have not already done so.  Thank you!

Early dismissal and day off- Thursday, November 5, we dismiss at 12:00 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences in the afternoon. Students will NOT eat lunch at school on Thursday. Friday, November 6, school is closed, for a full day of Parent/Teacher Conferences. Sign up for a time with me and with your child's reading teacher, if it is not me.

November birthday celebration: Wednesday, November, 11 at 10:10

Family Math Night at Lower School- Thursday, November 19, 6-8pm

First grade Thanksgiving Snack- Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 10:10

Thanksgiving break- November 25-30

Live Nativity- Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 4:30

Lower School Christmas Concert- Monday, Dec. 14th, 6:30pm, wear Sunday best

First Grade Christmas Breakfast- 8:45 am-10am

Christmas Vacation- We dismiss at 11:15 on Friday, December 18 and school resumes onTuesday, January 5