This week we began our unit on Nursery rhymes. The children are enjoying learning some of the classic rhymes as we practice many important pre-reading skills. Rhyming is a very difficult concept for some children, but it is a vital skill to learn. We have been practicing with different rhyming activities, silly songs, and games. Please take some time to work with your child on rhyming words. Perhaps pull out those Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss books! Homework went home today and can be found in the red Clifford folders. I am using a Monday-Friday format, however, feel free to mix up the acitivities and do them as convenient for your own schedule. Homework is due on Friday but can be turned in early. If you have any questions about the homework please contact me. Random Important Information: Field Trip- We will be going on a field trip to Howard's Orchard in Catalina on Friday, September 25th. We will leave the school at 9:00 and return by 1:00. All parents are invited but not all will be able to ride the bus. More info to follow at a later date. Spirit & Popcorn Fridays - School spirit day is every Friday. Students are encouraged to wear Wilson Wrangler shirts to show their sprit and to win weekly prizes. Popcorn is sold for 25 cents during Friday morning recess by the middle school Living Skills class. Children should buy no more than 2 bags of popcorn. I will be setting up a class group e-mail so that I can get information out to you quickly. If you did not sign up at the Parent Orientation Night a couple of weeks ago, please send me your e-mail address so that I can include you and keep you informed. Monday, September 7th - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY Wednesday, September 9th - Kindergarten "911 Assembly"- Oro Valley Police teach our little ones about dialing 911. Monday, September 21st - PTO Meeting in the Library at 7:00 Thursday, September 24th - Western Round-up and Chili Cook-off, 4:30-6:30 in the courtyard and North MPR Friday, September 25th- Kindergarten field trip to Howards Apple orchard in Catalina Wranglin'Reader Calendars were due this week. If you did not send one with your child, please do so on Tuesday. I did not recieve calendars from the following children; Brian, Richie, Jenna, Jared, Estell, Rachel, Sophie, and Gaige. Please let me know if you need a new one and I'll be happy to send one home. I'm hoping for 100% class participation! Thank you so much for all of the items from our wish list. Several families sent in large paper plates, baby wipes, cups, and zip-loc bags. We are still in need of lunch size zip-loc bags, plastic utensils, craft foam sheets, and pom-poms. Our treasure box can always use small toys and prizes as well :) Your children keep me thoroughly entertained...they sure are sweet and BUSY!! Please be sure to call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful long weekend, Ms. Carlson