This week we will acknowledge the change in seasons from summer to autumn, better known as fall!  As a class we have been discussing the seasons during circle time.  They are becoming more and more familiar with the seasons and what occurs during each one. I bet you can have a discussion with your child about fall!
 
This week the children will have gym on Friday, which is our regularly scheduled day. So, on Friday, please make sure your child is properly dressed in his or her gym uniform.  
 
On Friday, I sent home a letter that outlined any outstanding information, supplies or money that were due. Please send it in to school at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
 
Also in your child’s red folder was a permission slip for a trip to Tarrytown in November to see A Christmas Carole. Please make sure you return the permission slip and cost of the trip this week.
 
Here’s what’s happening this week:

Religion:    This week we begin to examine how God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus. We will also talk about the relationship between Mary, Joseph and Jesus as the Holy Family. At this point we will have a religion test next Friday, October 5, 2018. This is a tentative date.
 
ELA: Reading, Phonics, And Grammar:  This week we will continue to explore Stellaluna and Dragons and Giants for their endings and the central message of each story.  We will continue to study short vowel a and review consonants c (sound of k), p, and n. Additionally, we will cover consonants f, b, and g. You will receive a new list of high frequency words for the next two weeks. Please continue to practice this list high frequency words with your child. Please sign and return the sheet on Friday. You may click below if you need another copy of the high frequency words.  Finally, remember to read 20 minutes each night!  Then, make sure you hand in the reading logs each Friday.   Each reading log counts as a reading homework every week.

Math:  We continue our study of adding and subtracting to 10 along with solving word problems. This week I will put a sums to five sheet into your child’s yellow folder. Please create flashcards using index cards to help your child to learn these facts. The children will be quizzed on sums to 5 late this week, but they will not be timed. However, in the future, they will have 5 minutes to complete 25 addition number sentences. At this time, the children will have a Math test on Topic 1 on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Te pages within Topic 1 re pages 9-62 and any additional resources and worksheets done in class and at home. This is a tentative date at this juncture.  

SS/SCi: We will continue to explore our first social studies unit, Rules and Laws. This is a timely unit since we are learning about the rules of our classroom.

 
Upcoming Tests
Wednesday, October 3, 2018   Math Test ~ Topic 1 (***tent.)
Friday, October 5, 2018:         Religion Test, Chapter 3 (*** tent.)

Monday       ~~ Music
Tuesday     ~~ COMPUTERS
Wednesday~~ LIBRARY
Thursday    ~~ ART
                    ~~ SPANISH
 Friday        ~~ GYM

When a scholastic flyer comes home, please use the activation code below to place your order. Simply go to www.scholastic.com, go to Book Clubs, and place your order each time the flyers are sent home a long as you do so by the date on the flyer.   
The Scholastic Flyer was sent home on Friday. It is due Thursday, September 20, 2018
Our class code is : GT4DB