A couple of turkeys...

Poem and dancing

Found some more videos that I needed to up on our blog.  Enjoy!

Better late than never...

I FINALLY had put our Halloween pictures together for all of you to see.  Don't worry that it is almost Thanksgiving!  😉  Enjoy!

Newsletter-Our Week In Review

Dear Families,

In Communication Arts, we have been working on the word families ug and un, We have also been identifying the Star Words “play” and “at”.  Please continue to practice star words with your child.  We test these throughout the school year.  The story this week was Scaredy Squirrel  by Melanie Watt.  While listening to the story, students were working on the strategies of predicting, retelling, connecting, and using the skill of infer.  The children really loved hearing the silly story about a squirrel that was afraid of so many things.  Ask your kindergartner what Scaredy was afraid of and what their favorite part of the story was!

 In Math we are working on strategies for counting.  We know how to count and check, count and touch, and use a tens frame.  We have been playing games to see how many more we would need to fill up our tens frame.  This is a great start to be learning our math facts!

 Reminders:
Conferences are this evening and on Monday evening.  I am looking forward to meeting with all of you!

Check out our cool turkeys in the hallway!  There are some amazing creations!

NO SCHOOL from November 23rd-November 27th.  See you all back on Monday, November 28th!

See you at your scheduled conference time!

Thank you for all of your support,
Mrs. Rocky

Special Guest Reader

V is our student of the week. She invited her neighbor to come and read to our class. She read the story "The Rainbow Fish" We really enjoyed the story! Thank you for coming today!

Number Writing

I sent home a number writing practice pages. It is simply something to practice writing our numbers. No need to return! If your child does want to return it, great! Send it in! Thank you!

Special Guest Reader

Our friend C invited his dad to school and read the story "If You Give A Dog a Donut" We loved it! Thank you so much for coming!!

Scholastic Book Orders- Due Tomorrow!

Class Code - HFYK6
Order Due Date - Friday, November 11th

Subject: Scholastic Reading Club Class Order Due Date is approaching!

Dear Families,

This is a friendly reminder that your Reading Club orders are due tomorrow. You can place your orders online at scholastic.com/readingclub using my class activation code: HFYK6

Happy Reading,
Mrs. Rocky

Wear Red, White, and Blue Tomorrow!

We will be celebrating Veteran's Day tomorrow.  Please wear red, white, and blue!

Newsletter-Our Week In Review

Dear Parents,
 We had a very busy and productive first quarter.  I look forward to meeting with you next week for a conference to discuss your child’s progress.

In Communication Arts, we have been working on the word families et and ed, We have also been identifying the Star Words “is” and “it”.  Please continue to practice star words with your child.  We test these throughout the school year.  The story this week was Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes.  While listening to the story, students were working on the strategies of predicting, retelling, connecting, and using the skill of infer.  The children really loved hearing another story by Kevin Henkes.  Ask your kindergartner what their favorite part of the story was!

 In Writing we are continuing to work on our pattern books.  These books start with the same phrase on each page.  For example, "I like pizza. I like popcorn. I like apples." Students are asked to start each sentence with a capital letter, have spaces between their words, spell their star words correctly, and end each sentence with a period.  I have enjoyed reading their work!

Reminders:
Book orders are due tomorrow! – You can give me a check made out to Scholastic Book Club or order online using our code.
Bring in those decorated turkeys- I am loving seening the ones brought in so far!
Please send a healthy snack for snack time.

Thank you for all of your support,
Mrs. Rocky

Math Packets

Dear Families,

In your child's folder on Monday there will be a math packet.  There is a little stamp on it that says "Homework" but it does not need to be turned in.  It is simply another way to practice the concepts that we are learning in class.  If your child does want to turn it in, I will be more than happy to look at it!

Thank you!
Mrs. Rocky

Scholastic Book Orders

Class Code - HFYK6
Order Due Date -  Friday, November 11th

Dear Families,

This month’s Scholastic Reading Club flyers are now available! Please take a few moments to explore the selection together and let your child help choose books he or she is excited to read.

You can order online at scholastic.com/readingclub, where you’ll find a wide selection of quality children’s books that are just right for your child’s reading level and interests. Or return your paper order form to me with a check made out to “Scholastic Reading Club.”

Remember, you help our class earn FREE Books and supplies with every order. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading both at home and in the classroom!

Ms. Rocklewitz

PS: Please let me know if your order includes a gift for your child, and I will contact you when it arrives!

First Time Ordering Online?
Go to scholastic.com/readingclub
Enter our one-time Class Activation Code.
Shop and submit your child's book order.
Your books will be delivered directly to the classroom.

Newsletter-Our Week In Review

Dear Parents,
We had a great Halloween celebration last week!  Thank you all for your help with costumes and treats!  The kids loved the parade!

​In Reading, we have been working on the word families -op & -og,   We have also been identifying the Star Words cat, have, and dog.  Please continue working on identifying star words.  We test these throughout the school year.  The story this week was The Relatives Came.  While listening to the story, students were working on the strategies of predicting, retelling, connecting, and using the skill of infer.  The children really loved seeing all of the family members get together for a big reunion. Ask your kindergartner what their favorite part of the story was!

​You may have already found a turkey to decorate in your child’s folder.  Please bring that back to school as soon as possible.  Be creative!

​Reminders:
• No School Friday, November 4 – Teacher Professional Development Day/Report Card Day
• Please send your child with the proper cold weather gear!  Hats, mittens, warm jackets.  Practice that zipping!
• Please send a healthy snack for snack time.
*Bring back the Piggly Wiggly bag that contained your child's art projects.

Thank you for all of your support,

Missing!

Dear Families,

Our friends Ava and Sully are missing a few clothing items.  Ava is missing a raincoat that is pink with blue polka dots.  Sully is looking for a Thorson Jaguar Under Armor sweatshirt.  Will you please look through your items at home and see if you have them?

Thanks!
Mrs. Rocky

Thanks!

Thank you so much to the families that brought in small pumpkins. We have enough! They were put to use today during our fine motor centers.  The kiddos loved looking at the different sizes and colors of the pumpkins.

Piggly Wiggly Bags Sent Home

Dear families,

Piggly Wiggly bags were sent home today with your child's art projects from October.  Please return the bag tomorrow so I can reuse them for the month of November!

Thanks so much!

Mrs. Rocky