Sneaky Snacks

We are having a problem with snack time. Some kids (usually the same ones over and over) are claiming they don't have a snack in hopes to have a snack from the snack closet. I have started asking to see backpacks to check for the snacks and 9 times out of 10, there is a snack. Some kids are telling me they just don't like the snack that is packed.

Please talk with your child about the appropriateness of asking for snacks and also about being honest. I haven't talked with them about this when I find their snack is actually in their backpack. I have just been pretending that they didn't "see" it in there.

Needless to say, we are running low on snacks. I will continue to monitor more closely now that I know they are doing this but in the meantime, if you could spare some extra snacks to replenish our stores it would be greatly appreciated!

Classroom Update

This week we worked on the letter T. We made a table top turkey and wrote T words on the feathers. Thanks to the brave volunteers that helped me with this project! :) I think the kids enjoyed it.

In reading groups, we learned about initial and final “Tt.” Our workbook activity pages gave us practice identifying words with these. We also read, “That Tam!” and listened to and discussed a book called, “Flower Garden” by Eve Bunting. This book helped to teach us about reality vs. make-believe. Our word of the week was, “we.”

We created our "we" book this week. We focused on making sentences with variety and sentences that included a subject AND a predicate!

Everyday Math Concepts: (1) We reviewed counting 0-20 through number card activities. We also compared and ordered numbers. (2) We were introduced to the basic language of probability and categorized likely, unlikely, certain, and impossible events. (3) We reviewed the use of a pan balance and were introduced to the concept of balancing objects. (4) We counted objects using one-to-one correspondence and practiced adding using a collection of objects.

We will be studying the letter “Cc,” the word “are” and the color “white” during next week (Nov. 22-24) and during the following week (Nov. 29-Dec. 3).

Grizzly Gear-Perfect for holiday gift giving!! Orders due Monday Nov 22nd. Order forms available at www.grandridgeptsa.org

I’m looking forward to conferencing with you soon! Look for the conference schedule in your child's green folder.

Have a wonderful weekend! I have a couple photo sessions planned and then I think we might go to the zoo. Stay warm!
~Mrs. Perry

Social Thinking Seminar

On Monday and Tuesday of this week I attended a fabulous seminar on Social Thinking put on by Michelle Garcia Winner. The information that I learned will help all of our kids. This is important work she is doing and I'd love to share it with you. Check out her website if you are interested! Social Thinking

Conference

I will not be in class Monday or Tuesday. I am attending a Social Thinking conference in Mt. Vernon with another teacher here at GR. I will return on Wednesday. If you are scheduled to help with reading groups, I would love for you to still show up as my plans that I have left for the substitute depend on help with those groups.

I hope you are all having a good weekend. I just celebrated Logan's birthday. It was fun but a lot of work! Tomorrow I have a photo shoot and I'm hoping for NO rain as this is the second time rescheduling due to weather with this client!

Take care,
~Mrs. Perry

ASSEMBLY UPDATE!!

SO sorry about this confusion! I talked with our main music teacher and she said it wouldn't be a problem if the AM kinders wanted to come back for the assembly. If your AM child wants to sing in the assembly, please have them back at our room at 2:15 promptly and we will have them join the PM class.

Again, room is LIMITED by fire code. There is not extra room for other spectators. Please don't shoot the messenger! :)

Thank you again for understanding and your patience.

Veteran's Day Assembly

Correction on this. PM class will be performing in the assembly. The assembly starts at 2:45 and is for students only. Sorry about the confusion. Very little has been communicated to me on this. Thanks for your understanding.

Veteran's Day Assembly

On Friday morning, there is a school wide Veteran's Day assembly. The morning class will be singing a song with another class. Some parents were wondering if they are invited. I checked with the school and unfortunately, there isn't space for parents to attend.

Students are asked to wear red, white, and/or blue clothes to school that day.

December Scholastic Book Order

I'm sending home the December Scholastic book order today in case you are like me and like to plan ahead for the holidays. The due date is Wednesday November 17th. The classroom code is:GTRP8

November Scholastic Book Order

New Scholastic Book Club orders are in the mailboxes today!


Class Activation Code: GTRP8
November 3, 2010

Dear Parents,
This month’s book club is filled with great books! Your orders are due by Monday, November 8th if you choose to order books for your child. Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time! With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card. Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.

It's so simple! Here's how it works:
 SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.

 SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.

 SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.

Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer instead if you wish.

I particularly recommend these book titles this month:
Seesaw:
#25 I Spy Thanksgiving
#85 Winter Fun Tangram Set
#57 Read with Eric Carle Set
Any books from the “Just-Right Books For Beginning Readers” and “Learn-to-Read Sets” pages

Firefly:
#54 Polar Bear, Polar Bear What do you Hear?
#48 One is a Feast for Mouse
#35 Llama Llama Holiday Drama
#49 Over the River: A Turkey’s Tale
#72 Thank You Bear
#40 Martha Doesn’t Say Sorry
Any books from the “Help Your Child Learn to Read!” page




If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask me!

Thanks so much,
Jennifer Perry

Macaroni Necklaces

You didn't think your kids would get out of kindergarten without doing some sort of project with macaroni, did you? :)

This week we are working on patterns again. On Thursday both classes will be doing a project where they are making macaroni necklaces. We need bags of BIG, STRINGABLE macaroni. The more unique, the better! :)

Send in a bag if you can by Thursday. Please leave a comment if you plan on doing so. Thanks so much!
~Mrs. Perry