Happy Friday - oh that's right, it's only Thursday! We were really confused all day today! With that being said, I hope everyone has a wonderful, relaxing, long weekend!

Here's what we've done and what we will be doing:

Language Arts: We read some Fables this week. I think they really enjoyed how animals were the characters that taught the lessons! Next week we'll be reading Fairy Tales. Do you know what elements Fairy Tales have? I'm hoping your child will be able to tell you next week!

Math: We'll be continuing with Measurement.

Writing: We'll be doing some capitalization and punctuation practice this week. We're also going to start with the trait "Organization". This is where beginning, middle, and endings come into play. Each written piece needs to have all three parts. Bold Beginnings will be our focus first.

Science: Hopefully you've been hearing about our "mystery powders"! We'll continue mixing our chemicals with other liquids. We'll also be filtering some of our mixtures to form crystals. Your child will be bringing home two different ways to create crystals. This is not a requirement - just a fun activity you can do at home. I did ask them to bring in the crystals if they made them so we can share.

Word Study: Silent letters will be our focus for the next two weeks.

Thanks to everyone for getting in the permission slips and money so quickly! I can't wait to see the show! I have to apologize to the parents who didn't get chosen. I've never had so many responses to go along! Please remember we'll be going on two more that you're welcome to come to.

Thanks to Tina N. for planning our Fall Festival party. Please don't forget to send in $3 with your child for the food and craft. There have been 2 reminders sent home about costumes. Please be sure you have read them and understand what is acceptable.

Also, thanks to Stephanie T. for taking on our Silent Auction basket. Please consider donating something to go in it - the money raised for the PTA benefits us in the classroom!

I'll end this for now - I've had no voice this week, so I'm just rambling now...
Mrs. Humerick