Happy Friday!

The class did such great work while I was gone! When I came back on Wednesday, they had covered so much material - I was impressed!

Here's what we've been doing and what we'll be working on:
LANGUAGE ARTS: We've been working with Fables - it's fun to hear what the kids think about the morals to the stories we've read. Next week we'll begin Fairytales. I hope everyone has a great time with the project that was sent home. Remember that it's due October 19th. The bottom part of the directions is due Monday, October 12th.
MATH: We're finishing up with graphs and will begin measurement next week. We have some fun activities planned!
SOCIAL STUDIES: Next week we'll be finishing up with the Geography part of our unit and will start with Science. Chemical Tests! Fun, fun, fun!
WRITING: Next week we will start talking about Organization in our writing. We're getting really good with Ideas with details.
WORD STUDY: There won't be any word study words next week - the schedule is too crazy!

Speaking of schedules: Please remember: Monday is a regular day. Tuesday and Wednesday start 4 hours late. Thursday dismisses 3-1/2 hours early. Friday schools are closed.

PLEASE be sure you have a conference time to meet with me to talk about your child. I can't wait to see everyone!

FIELD TRIP to the ESSL will be Monday, October 19th... I will be able to take parent chaperones, so mark your calendars if you'd like to attend! You must have participated in one of the volunteer trainings, so if you haven't been to one of those yet, make sure to get to one of them in October...there are three volunteer orientations scheduled during the week of conferences!! We will be leaving the school around 9:10 and returning around 11:15.

October 30 - Fall Festival Day!! We will be participating in activities that have to do with pumpkins all day on this early release Friday! I will need at least four adult volunteers that day...but would love to have as many of you as want to come. Each adult will need to bring a medium sized pumpkin and some other supplies. If you are interested, please send me an email and I will get you the specifics. We will also celebrate our Fall Festival party this day. You'll be hearing more about that in the days to come!

Thanks for initialing or signing your child's work after checking over it. It's so helpful for me AND your child!

Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Humerick