Happy Halloween, First Grade Families!

Hopefully, you are all out having a fun night with your family when this messenger arrives!

This week concludes our Numbers Block, and what a fun ending to it! For ten, we did a scavenger hunt around the school to find something to represent each number. We carved eleven pumpkins on Monday, and on Thursday, we will draw a picture of the twelve students in our class to symbolize the number twelve.

Tuesday was a fun day in our classroom as well. The children loved the healthy treats and enjoyed singing special songs about Halloween and Autumn to the Second and Third Grade classes around the fire pit. Thank you, especially to the parents who provided healthy snacks. The First Grade parents always go above and beyond!

Next week we will begin our second Language Block and return to our letters. We will soon be hearing Little Red Riding Hood, Dragon of the North, Prunella, and Sleeping Beauty. The children are excited to return to their letter studies and continue taking the steps towards reading.

Announcements and Reminders:

The autumn weather is here (finally). Layering clothing is essential for students to be comfortable throughout the day. We will spend every day outside, enjoying this weather, so please help your child dress accordingly!
Please label clothing!
Send two full water bottles and bug spray daily.
We are looking for two volunteers in our class to bake gingerbread and bring it to Lantern Walk. We have a standard recipe and individual bags for pre-portioning that we will provide to all volunteer bakers. Please coordinate with our class rep, Erica Sharifzadeh, if you are willing to help.

Upcoming Events:

11/1: NO SCHOOL: Teacher in-service
11/1: Joyful Beginnings and Kindergarten Parent Night: 6 pm - 7 pm
11/7: Kindergarten Lantern Walk: 6 pm
11/7: Grades 1 - 3 Lantern Walk: 6:30 pm *Please note new date for grades
11/17: Thanksgiving Luncheon 11 am: Half Day

Warm regards,

Meredith