Class Pet

We have a class pet! He is a Beta fish and we named him Pebbles today. Pebbles was a little nervous throughout the day and we hope that he will transition well in the next few days. The kids love him!

Schoolhouse Rock - Three is a Magic Number

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Be on the lookout....

I am waiting confirmation pending approval of a new Donors Choose campaign. Our class needs a new rug to sit on since the other one is becoming worn out. Once I get approval, the link will be posted for parents to look at. I am trying to get the cheapest rug possible that is fire retardant and that also is of good quality, so I selected a solid plum color.

Empathy Visit

Mrs. Russo and Miss Ruggles visited our classroom today to talk about empathy. The kids learned that empathy means thinking about or understanding how other people are feeling. In the book Rump, Red showed empathy when she stood up for Rump when he was being bullied. We also listened to a reading of the book Stand in My Shoes by Bob Sorman. In this book, a young girl named Emily learns what empathy is, and shows examples of it throughout the book. We will be discussing empathy in the class throughout the year, so your child may come home wanting to talk about what we discussed in class today.

Multiplication Facts Practice

Students are working very hard on their multiplication facts and doing a great job! Please make sure your child knows his or her 2's, 5's, and 10's tables by November! We just added the standard to the progress report your child will receive at November conferences. Thank you for all of your help at home!

Walk To School Day

Progress Reports

Progress Reports went home today. Please look it over with your child, sign it, and have your child return it to school tomorrow. I will be going over your child's academic progress in November when we meet during Parent-Teacher-Conferences. Thank you!

Schoolhouse Rock - Multiplying by 5 Practice

Schoolhouse Rock - Multiplying by 5

School-wide Read Aloud

Our school-wide read aloud this Fall is RUMP, by Liesel Shurtliff.  The book focuses on the true story of Rumplestilskin. Our school is having trivia contests throughout the month, and at the end of the month we will have our Rump festival!

Important Reminders for the Week of October 2

We have a busy week ahead!

Monday - The Magazine Drive kicks off! Students will go to an assembly about the drive.

Tuesday - PICTURE DAY!

Please pass in your weather data that you collected for the last five days. LAST DAY TO PASS IN FORMS FOR WALK TO SCHOOL DAY!

Wednesday - Walk to School Day and Half Day - DISMISSSAL AT 11:30