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From Nurse Lent: Please pack an extra complete set of clothing for your child to keep in their backpack. We go outside every day (weather permitting), and kids often get wet or muddy. I am unable to maintain my supply of clothing because the demand is so great, and do not want to have to contact parents during the workday to bring up clothes for their child. Thank you!
From Mrs. Brown, Technology Specialist:
Add what you are thankful for!
This week we in our social skills lesson, we learned that sometimes we can become frustrated with our work, but its how we handle it that's important. This little boy crushed his paper because he made a hole from erasing. We talked about how he could have handled it better and how he could calm down from his uncomfortable feelings. We learned how to say "Stop" and identify how were feeling by saying "I'm feeling _______," then breathe to calm down.
On Friday, we went around and gave compliments to one another to lift one another's spirits! We also shared this week how we were feeling on a scale of 1-5 and why if students chose to share. We also talked about class problems and it sounds like many students are complaining of others not keeping hands and body to self at recess.
We also read these books this week. One book is about a little boy whose parents are divorced and he talks about having two homes. The other book is about a boy who loves to dress up as a princess. It is about gender stereotyping and understanding that there is no such thing as "girl" and "boy"things and any student can like anything because we are all unique and have different interests.
My Mouth is like a Volcano is a book about a child who is always interrupting his peers and teacher because he has so much to say. Once he was interrupted by all his friends during his show and tell time, he realized what it was like and learned to control his voice. He learned to bite down on his teeth and wait patiently until the other person is done talking. KG does a pretty good job with raising hands and not interrupting while others are speaking, but it is always a good reminder.
In reading this week, we had a guest teacher who teaches teachers how to be better reading teachers. She started her own business called, Literacy Link, which Ladue has hired to train teachers better best practices in reading. We continue to practice checking our reading asking ourselves three important questions (Look right, Sound right, Make sense) and going back to reread and fix our reading.
We continued working on independent practice during literacy centers while I work with students in small groups. I am truly amazed with how much growth is happening in reading and writing!
Every day we have quiet time for 15 minutes to read independently. During this time, I conference with a group, individuals or have important conversations to reflect on recess or classroom problems. On Friday, we take off our shoes and are trying partner reading. The students loved reading with a friend today!
In writing this week, we continued working on our favorite places, people or things writing. I model writing for students under the document camera showing stretching out words, using capital letters and lowercase throughout, and appropriate spacing and punctuation. Students are really blossoming as writers!
In math, we continued working on our teen numbers 11-20. Try having your child write them at home to see if your child can write these numbers correctly. We did more practicing making these numbers on ten frames as well as using number lines putting numbers in order from lowest to highest.
In social studies, we talked about culture and tradition. We discussed how we all come from different cultures based on where our families come from. We discussed culture includes activities, language and food. We talked about what traditions the students have around this time of year with family. We looked at different holidays and talked about what traditional things we do to celebrate and how all our families have different traditions. We talked about Holi, Easter and Valentines Day.
We also talked about where we live. We used Google Earth to zoom in from Earth all the way to Old Bonhomme School. We learned we live in the continent of North America, the country of the United States, and the state of Missouri. Students colored our state of Missouri on the USA map and put in their social studies journal.
PE: Hopscotch time! Remember to make sure your child has warm clothing and a change of clothes if they get muddy outside.
Reminders:
- We have school Monday and Tuesday next week, and Thanksgiving break is Wednesday- Friday. Enjoy your time together!
- Our Giving Assembly is Tuesday where students will get to see all that was collected over the past week. Thank you for all the donations! The last day to donate is Monday.
- Field Trip information coming home in December to sign and volunteer.
- KG PE classes will now be at 9:00am every morning. There has been an adjustment to the schedule. Wednesday, December 11th is the next Walk in the Park which will be at 9:00am.
- Hour of Code Family Night is December 3rd at 6:30. Read below for more information.
Computers, tablets, smartphones, video games, apps, oh my! As
technology plays such an important role in our lives, learning basic
computer programming isn't just a smart idea, it's an essential skill for
grown-ups and children alike.
Join us for a Family Code Night - a fun, interactive family event for students and their parents or
guardians to experience computer programming for the first time – together! Playing in teams to
complete puzzles and challenges at their own pace, families learn foundations of coding in just one hour.
Instead of watching screens, parents and kids will learn to create what’s on their screens!
Fun & Memorable Family Screen Time!
· No coding experience needed
· Bring your own laptop & earbuds, or use ours
· This is a family activity, no child drop-offs
Bonus: Everyone goes home with a special “Code On at Home” guide with engaging
activities for continued learning
Volunteers Welcome! Parents & kids with tech experience or kids who have participated in Hour of Code
are encouraged to sign up as volunteer coaches, using the link above. We'll gather 15 minutes early for
orientation.
Have a beautiful weekend with your families.
- Caroline McGee
