Weekly Newsletter

 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: Carson– We look forward to learning all about this special bear!
BOOK ORDERS: Thanks to everyone who ordered from Scholastic. If you would like for it to be a surprise, please let me know. I will have it opened through Friday, November 20th ordering.

 
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.
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
11/27 - Miss Bohls' last day with the Butterflies.
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

************************************************************ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/ASSIGNMENTS:
* I need someone to come in and measure each child's height (preferably this morning 11/16)

THANK YOU:
Sumedha's mom for cutting out Native American vests
Weiran's family for preparing materials

Siri's mom for stuffing the Tuesday folders

Weiran's dad for volunteering to help in the computer lab even though it was cancelled

Dan and Max for the items for the treasure box
 
 
VOLUNTEERS THIS WEEK:
Tuesday folders: Anna's Mom @ 1:30
Guest Reader -   Anna's mom 11/17 @ 11:50
                          Adam's dad 11/19 @ 11:50
Computer Lab-  Weiran's dad 11/18 @ 7:45

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





Have a great week!

Shannon Benoit

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shannon_benoit@roundrockisd.org
 
 
Last Modified: Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
 
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