November Calendar

Week 9 and 10 Oct 23-27 and Oct 30-Nov 3

 

Weeks 9 October 23-27th

I am so sorry that my newsletter from last week did not post.  I forgot to hit publish.

Two Weeks ago  we really had a great time learning all about leaves and tree's seasonal changes.

We went on a Nature Hunt, created 3-D tree collages and leaf wreaths.

Here are some of the books and songs that we enjoyed last week.

Most of these can be found on You-tube.

* The Leaves are Falling 1 by 1

*The Leaf Thief

* We are Going on a Leaf Hunt

* Countdown to Fall

*Boom Chicka Boom Autumn

Week 10 Fall Animal Friends

This week we used the great outdoors to help us learn about fall creatures.

We dug for acorns like the squirrels and used Fall leaves to create hedgehogs.

It was so nice to get out in the fresh fall air.

We began to learn the difference between fiction and non-fiction.  

Picking out details from stories that are fact versus pretend.

We are getting ready for conferences this week and the students are excited to 

share all that they can do with you all. 

Here are some of the books and songs that we enjoyed last week.

Most of these can be found on You-tube.

* Grey Squirrel

*HedgeHugs Hide and Squeek

* Squirrel's Busy Day

* Fletcher and the Falling Leaves

*Pick a Circle Gather Squares - A Fall Harvest of Shapes

Fire Prevention:

The Department of Public Safety visited our school last week

We discussed the importance of:

Fire alarms

Safe meeting place in the event of a fire

Students also got a tour of the fire truck!

Later in the day we practiced:

Calling 911 using a pretend phone and saying: “Hello this is _____ and we need help!”

Students also learned to put the phone down instead of hanging up.

We also practiced Stop, Drop, and Roll if they are on fire

Please show your child where the fire alarms are in your house and

practice saying their first and last names.

Halloween - Tuesday, October 31st:

Classroom Party 11-12

Outside Parade 3:15

Costumes: Students can wear costumes to school.

If there are masks or items that cover the hands, please plan to keep

those in the backpack during class time and only wear them during

the party and the parade.

Additionally, please do not send in any weapons or gore for school party

--we don't want to scare our littlest learners!

We know this day will be exciting, but any help with eliminating

distractions for learning time will be greatly appreciated.

Parade: We will have a school-wide parade on the 31st.

If weather permits, families are welcome to come and watch the

parade at 3:15 by standing outside the playground fence area.

In the case of rain, the outside portion of the parade will be canceled.

Learning Review

ELA:

GrapeSEED - Unit 2 - we began Unit 2 last week and learned some new

vocabulary words, songs, poems, and letters/sounds! 

Reviewed letters and sounds: d, m, k, f, z

New letters and sounds: b, g, l, u

Math:

We continued counting and learning our calendar.

Identified numbers in many ways (dice, ten-frame, fingers, unit blocks),

along with practicing how to form the numbers 1-10

We continued working on creating and extending patterns.

                Monday       10/30      Evening Conferences                          Leader - Soren

                Tuesday       10/31      Halloween Party. 11:10-12                 No Leader

                Wednesday  11/1        Evening Conferences                          Leader - Gwen              

                Thursday     11/2        Afternoon Conferences    1/2 Day        Leader - Theia

                Friday         11/3        Afternoon Conferences    1/2 Day        Leader - Myla

Picture Day Tuesday Oct 17th

Important Information About Pictures

This year, SJPS is using Jostens as our picture company.

Things will be different so be sure to read the important picture tips:

1.     You have nothing to do before pictures--

                    just send your child in their picture clothes!

2.     Preview your pictures before you buy

             Previews will be sent to your email approximately

    2 weeks after pictures are take

3.     Buy only what you want

4.     Personalize your photos with a variety of backgrounds and add text

5.     Photos ship directly to home

More than one child?

Order everything together and pay only once

After receiving your preview, be sure to pay using that

SAME email address that you received the picture proofs through.

*We will send out a message to all families when they are ready.

The proofs may go to junk mail so be sure to check!

Week 8 October 16-20

This week we will finishing our pumpkin study and learn about leaves.  

We will be reading about leaves, singing about leaves, 

hunting for colorful leaves and creating beautiful leaves our classroom. 

 Looking forward to continuing our exploration of Fall season here in Michigan.

Last Week we really had a great time learning all about pumpkins

Here are some of the books and songs that we enjoyed last week.

Most of these can be found on youtube.

* 5 Little Pumpkins

*The Runaway Pumpkin

* We are Going on a Pumpkin Hunt

*The Biggest Pumpkin Ever

* The Legend of Spookley

*Pumpkin Town

* Pumpkin Soup

Our Class has earned a reward day for their great behavior.

They have selected to bring a toy to school.  

Please send a non electronic toy to school with your child on Monday.

 No tablets or phones please.

It should be labeled with their name and fit n their backpack.  

Class Halloween Party

Tuesday 10/31 from 11-12

Parents that have completed their volunteer paperwork may sign up to volunteer.

Click Here to Sign Up

                Monday       10/16      Leader - Sawyer.         Reward Day  

                                                                                       Bring a toy to school day

                Tuesday       10/17     Leader - Giuliana.        Picture Day - 

                                                                                        9:15 am  no green clothes

                Wednesday  10/18     Leader - Eddie

                Thursday     10/19     Leader - Margaret           Fire Truck Visit

                Friday          10/20     no leader

                Monday       10/30      Evening Conferences

                Tuesday       10/31      Halloween Party. 11:10-12

                Wednesday  11/1        Evening Conferences

                Thursday     11/2        Afternoon Conferences    1/2 Day

                Friday         11/3        Afternoon Conferences    1/2 Day

October Scholastic Orders

Hey there, families!

 

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Family Order Due Date: 10/20/23

 

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Invite relatives and friends to help your child discover the pure joy of reading when you share our Class Page link. Every order benefits our classroom, helping me earn FREE books and resources that every child can enjoy.

 

Thanks for your support!

 

Ms. CONFER

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Parent Teacher Conferences

It is time to schedule our Fall Conferences.  I will be meeting with all families and children this Fall.

The window for parent teacher conferences opens on Oct 12th and lasts until Nov 3rd.   

The school will have half days on 10/12, 10/13, 11/2, and 11/3.

Mrs Confer will hold Young Fives Conferences from Oct 30 until Nov 3.

Evenings on Oct 30th and Nov 1st 

Afternoons Nov 2nd and 3rd

Conferences will include your child in the process so please plan on them attending.

Please contact me if now of those dates DO NOT work for you and we will schedule an alternative date before the window closes on November 4th.

Please use the link below to sign up.

Sign up Here

Week 7 October 9-13

 

Week 7 Fall Fun.       October 9-13

This week we will wrapping up apple study and learn about pumpkins.  

We will be reading about pumpkins, singing about pumpkins, 

tasting pumpkin foods and pretending that we have an pumpkin patch in our classroom. 

 Looking forward to continuing our exploration of Fall season here in Michigan.

                Monday       10/9       Leader - Soren

                Tuesday       10/10     Leader - Gwen

                Wednesday  10/11     Leader - Theia

                Thursday     10/12     Leader - Myla         1/2 day -  pick up at noon

                Friday          10/13     Leader - Logan       1/2 day - pick up at noon

Last Week we really had a great time learning all about apples

Here are some of the books and songs that we enjoyed last week.

Most of these can be found on youtube.

* Apple Farmer Annie

*Johnny Appleseed

* Apple Trouble

*The Biggest Apple Ever

* Ten Red Apples

*Way up High in the Apple Tree

* Ten Apples Up on Top