News and Information Week of Nov. 16th
This week we began our study of Thanksgiving by focusing on the Native Americans. We discussed how they lived, what they wore and their very important role in the first Thanksgiving. We discussed the symbolic language that they used and tried to use it ourselves. We also made vests and headbands! Next week we will be discussing the Pilgrim lifestyle and the importance of their friendship with the Native Americans. During the week we will learn about their way of life and may pilgrim costumes. As we move closer to Thanksgiving we will continue with some fun turkey activities and continue discussing what we are thankful for in our lives.
SUPER STAR: Ishwori – We look forward to learning all about this special bear!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Blake, November 25th!
BOOK ORDERS: Thanks to everyone who ordered from Scholastic. There will be one more order going home in Tuesday's folder and all orders will need to be entered by November 30th in order to have delivery before the holidays.
PICTURE RETAKES: Make-ups will be on Wednesday, December 2. Students must return the unwanted packet in order to have another picture made. A note from parents telling the photographer what they did not like about the photo is very helpful, as well. Those that were absent on Picture Day (Weds. Oct 21) will have their pictures made and anyone who did not order before can have a picture taken on Dec. 2. Order forms are available in the office.
MONTHLY CHARACTER TRAIT: Responsibility. Congratulations to Carlos and Kosmo for earning a special sticker this week.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/18 - Thanksgiving lunch in the cafeteria
11/24 - Kindergarten Program 8:00 am in the cafeteria
11/25 - 11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday/No School
12/2 - Photo Re-take day (original packets must be returned for retakes)
12/9 – Early Release: Students dismissed at 12:45
12/18 - Holiday Party
12/21 - 1/4 - Winter Break/No School
1/15 - Classes Resume
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/ASSIGNMENTS:
THANK YOU:
Sophia's and Jong-Chung's mom for preparing materials
Kaidi’s mom for stuffing the Tuesday folders
Lydia’s mom and Kaidi’s mom for watching the class for teacher out-to-lunch! What a treat!!
Helena’s mom for helping the students paint turkeys
Saaketh’s dad for volunteering to help in the computer lab even though it was cancelled
Kaidi for the items for the treasure box
Michelle for the cardstock
Helena's mom for measuring the students for their scarecrows
VOLUNTEERS THIS WEEK:
Tuesday folders: Helena's Mom
Computer lab: Ishwori's Dad and Jake's Mom
Guest Reader - Cara's mom
Thank you for your helping hands and hearts. We truly appreciate it.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH - Your helping hands and hearts are greatly appreciated!
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ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT:
* Following instructions to make our scarecrows - scarecrow glyph
* Native American lifestyles - The Wampanog, Haidi and Blackfoot Tribes
* Native American dress - making vests and headbands
* Native American symbols
* Totem poles
* Tipis
* NO November poem and book
* How to Cook a Turkey writing
* If I were a Native American writing
* Spanish lesson
* Mrs. Cerda's lesson
* Proudly sharing our family turkeys
* Handwriting
* Journal writing with Native American symbols and story starters
* Turkey Trot - putting letters in ABC order
* Small, medium, large pumpkin man
* Leaf count - simple addition
* Learning about vowels and consonants with our reading buddies
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Have a super week!
Marcia Bates
428-2822