Literacy- We have been noticing nouns, verbs, and adjectives in stories we read. We enjoy making predictions about what will happen next, and writing our own endings to stories we read. In writing workshop, we wrote about Thanksgiving.  Some of us wrote about traditions, while others wrote about our favorite Thanksgiving foods!  In December we will write Christmas cards to servicemen and make Christmas cards for seniors.

Math- This week, students will find out how many sides and corners each solid figure has. We will also test them to see which shapes roll, stack and/or slide. Next week, we will continue to explore shapes in one of our stations.

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.  We read about the first Thanksgiving.  Our Bible focus for December will be the story of Christmas and our Jesse Tree.

Science- Turtle projects have been so much fun to watch come together! Most of us finished building on Friday, and we will write on about what we built on Monday and Tuesday. Students are very excited to share with the Kindergarten as well as their book buddies! Projects will be on display outside of our room on Friday, December 4th. Come by and take a look! 

 NOTES

** Jesse Tree ornaments are due on are due this coming Tuesday, November 24th. Thanks to those who have already turned them in.

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

**Through December 9, the Lower School will be collecting food for the Albemarle SPCA Pet Pantry mission. This local organization runs entirely through volunteers and donations. Boxes will be at school for drop-off. This year, we will be collecting:

• dry dog food (any brand, any size bag)
• dry cat food (any brand, any size bag)
• wet food is helpful too though less is needed (dog or cat)

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

First Grade Christmas Breakfast and Crafts- Friday, Dec. 18,  8:45 am-10am

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