Monday, 27th
I trust you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. Thank you to those of you who shared pictutres from the weekend, 
* Thank you for the Cassetta family for sharing information about Dairy Queen and bringing in Dilly Bars for our class.  We earned an ice cream treat after filling our star jar. 
* What did you make in Art? (an elf on the shelf)
* What letter did you circle on the H tree? Share your work with me. Practice letters Aa-Hh. 
* A lot of work went home this afternoon. Can you share what you brought hime with me?

Tuesday, 28th
* How do you make H? (big line down, big line down, little line in the middle) What shape did you draw in your green handwriting book? (rectangle) Practice writing letter Aa-Hh at home.
* Tell me about the book you read in Library. (Bats in the Library) Did you like making a library out of LEGOs?
* Share your My Big World magazine with me. Did you find all the candy canes? 
* Think about what you can do to be extra kind this time of year like in our book, Kindness Counts, 1,2,3, 
* Was it cold outside? (yes, please remember hats, mittens and warm coats)
* Which center did you enjoy? 
* How did you feel when you saw slowflakes outside the classroom window?

Wednesday, 29th
* How did you feel during the fire drill this morning?
* Share your Hh page from morning work.
* Tell me something you learned about the first Christmas. Who's birthday are we celebrating? (baby Jesus) Who is Jesus' mother? (Mary) Was Jesus born in a hospital? (no) Who road on a donkey? (Mary)
* Can you sing a song from Music?
* Which table top center did you enjoy? 
* What was the best part of the day? 

Monday, 20th
Happy Birthday, Michael! Thank you for celebrating with us. :)
* What special did you have? What did you make in Art? (gingerbread person)
* Share your morning work with me. What food do you plan to try on Thanksgiving?
* How did you answer the question, "Do you like turkey?"
* Did you like the Thanksgiving book Lucy's mom read to us?
* Review letters Aa-Gg.

Tuesday, 21st
Thank to Michael's mom for helping us make Cranberry Relish during centers.  What did you put in it? (apples, oranges, cranberries and sugar)Tell me about using the food chopper.
* What did you learn about cranberries from the video we watched?
* Share your morning work with me. Go over the numbers on the turkey with me. 
* What special did you have with Mrs. N? (library)
* Did you make a fall scarecrow during centers? Tell me about it.
* What happened to the turkey in our story? (it landed in the fish bowel) Was Max and his family able to eat it? (no, they enjoyed the other food)
* Was it chilly on the playscape? (yes, please pack hats, mittens and winter coats.)
* Did you try the cranberry relish this afternoon? If so, did you like it?

No clubs or aftercare tomorrow.
12:20 PM all school dismissal. 

Monday, 13th 
Happy World Kindness Day!
* Who did we color, cut out and  give a sunshine paper to, to brighten their day? (our buddies)
* We started a writing prompt: " What will you do to be kind?"
* What did you work on in Art? (a wreath)
* What happened at the end of the book, There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie? (She turned into a balloon/float for the Thanksgiving parade.) 

*** Turkey Family Homework due this week. 
*** Last call for Scholastic Book Orders by Wednesday, 11/15.

Tuesday, 14th
* Share your G tree page with me. (Magic c, little line up, little line across) Practice writing Aa-Gg.
* Tell me about your My Big World magazine. Review the numbers on the back.Which foods are your favorites?
* Which special did you have with Mrs. N.? (Library)
* Which center did you enjoy?
* Was it chilly outside? Don't forget warm coats, mittens and hats daily!!

Wednesday, 15th
* Where did you practice writing a G? (in the green handwriting book and on our new SMART tv)
*  What happened in the Kelly story during Thanksgiving? What did Kelly make with her dad? What happened to the apple pie? Who brought another pie to have for dessert?  Who came to Thanksgiving dinner?
* Tell me about what you did in Music.
* We listened to a new Reading story this afternoon, The Elves and the Shoemaker. What can you tell me about the book? 

Well done on our Family Homework! The turkys in disguise where very creative! We hope you had fun making them. 

Thursday, 16th
* Share your G sound page with me. 
* Tell me about the  relay races you did in gym. 
* What is a male/boy turkey called? (tom) What is a girl/female turkey called? (hen)
* What part of your body can you use to make a turkey?
* What did you learn from the story, Pete the Cat's Thanksgiving?

Friday, 17th
Happy Fri-YAY!
How lucky are we to get two outside times today?
* Share your turkey Aa-Gg page with me. Review the letters and what sound they make. Was it tricky to do?
* Can you make a turkey with your hand? Show me.
* In the Elves and the Shoemaker, what did the shelf look like in the beginning of the story? (empty) What did the elves wear at the begining of the story? (rags) What did the Shoemaker and his wife do for the elves to thank them? (make new little clothes and shoes)
* Did you like the book we read before rest, about the first Thanksgiving. One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims.

Monday, 6th
Half Day (12:20 PM) of School tomorrow, 11/7. Nut free lunch in classroom.
* What colors did you use in your handwriting book? (yellow- banana and  butter, purple for grapes)
* What did you make in Art? (a colorful corn, Indian corn)
* We reviewed our little book, La Tortuga. Can you retell it?
* Which table top center did you enjoy?
* Did you like the book, There was an Old Lady that Swallowed some Leaves?

Tuesday, 7th
* What was your favorite part of the day?

Wednesday, 8th
* Can you practice writing numbers 3 and 4? 
* Did you learn a new song in Music? 
* Tell me about playing outside?
* Practice using the words in and on. Play a game to practice these position words. 

Thursday, 9th
* What did you play in Gym? (Foxy, Foxy What time is it?)
* Tell me about the coloring page you colored to thank Veterans. We will be bringing the pictures to our assembley tomorrow mornng. What color did you color the poppy flowers? (red) Do you know a veteran?
* Did you like using the activity mats for exercise after lunch? Show me what you did.
* What happened in the story, Squirrel's Busy Day? 

* * Reminder - Drop off is in the Gym tomorrow for the Veteran's Day Assembly and Morning Prayer by 8:05 AM. ** Wear red, white and blue.**

Friday, 10th
Thank you to all of our preschool families for your cooperation and getting your child to school on time today. Preschool did a great job during the Veteran's Day Assembly. Thank you to all who have served our country. 
* What did you work on your your buddy? (a thankful turkey and if time a Veteran's heart) Tell me what you are thankful for. If you made a heart, is there is Veteran you can give it to?
* Did you enjoy center time? 
* What did you play outside?
* What did Little Fox wear in the story we read? (a camel colored coat and pink wooly socks)
* How many letters and sounds can you name? We practie sounds and letters daily. (A is for apple, /a/ apple, B is for boots, /B/ boots etc...)

Monday, 30th
Happy Birthday to Dominic on 10/29. Thank you for celebrating with us. What color pop did you have?
* Review letter Aa-Ee. What letter did you look for in the letter tree? (F) Share your F page with me.
* What did you make in Art? (Jack-o-lantern faces)
* In reading we reviewed La Tortuga. What were the items that you circled? (a turtle, a hole, flute,  and a girl) We also listened to loud and soft sounds. What were some of the sounds? (bell, phone, whistle, flute) 
* Tell me about the books you listened to: Pete the Cat:Trick or Pete and Snowen at Halloween. 
* Tell me about the monster you created. What did you add to it. What is the name,? What do they like to eat? Where does it live? 

Tuesday, 31st
Happy Halloween! Be safe and have fun! Please enjoy the halloween pretzels and glow sticks form your teachers. What are some things you can do to stay safe this halloween? (stay with an adult, use your manners, wear your glow stick etc.)
* Congratulations to Kingston for winning this week's school-wide ticket prize. Way to go Kingston!
* Review letter Ff. What did you color and  in your green handwriting book?( Fish, frog and F.)
* What special did you have with Mrs. N? (library) Tell me about it.
* Mrs. Keating came in to read, The Color Monster. What feeling did you make your pumpkin? Share it with me.
* Did you play pin the nose on the pumpkin during centers?
* Tell me about our class party before rest. What did you eat in a cup? (candy corn: pineapple, oranges and whip cream and oreo spiders)
* Who's mom came in to read us a halloween story this afternoon? (Joshua's)

Wednesday, 1st
We had a wonderful wet Wednesday.
It does get a little chilly in our room, feel free to send in an extra zip up sweatshirt that can "live" in your child's locker, if needed. Also, I think it is safe to say that your child's "extra" clothes can be swapped out for colder weather clothing. 
* Review the Ff page that was done for morning work. Also review letters Aa-Ee
* What special did you have? (music)
* Share your My Big World magazine with me about night time. 
* Which center did you explore?
* Why did the whole class get a ticket after centers? (We worked so well during centers and cleaning up.)

**November Family Homework went home this afternoon.

Thursday, 2nd
* What is our new month? (No- vem- burrr)
* What special did you have with Coach P.?Tell me about what you played.
* What are some words that start with letter F? Share your f sound page with me. What other words can you think of?
* What did Kelly's class make in the  Kelly story? (applesauce) What happened when the apples cooked with the red skin on? (it turned the applesauce pink) Do you think the applessauce  would smell, taste and look good? 
* Did you make a chalk drawing outside?
* Who was the story, Night Song about ( a young bat)

Scholastic Book Orders will go home this afternoon. It's a great time to stock up on holiday gifts.  :)

Friday Treats for $1 tomorrow. 

Friday, 3rd
Happy Friday! 
* Did you like dancing this morning?
* Share your religion page with me from the Kelly story. What do you like to taste?
* In reading, we practiced identifying and making circles. Practie at home, too. 
* Which table top center did you explore?
* Can you sing, Gray Squirrel? 

Monday, 16th
* Share your morning work sheet with me. What things are safe to touch?
*Thank you to Fire Fighter Johnson for sharing lots of great information with us this morning about fire safety. Also, thank you to the Berlin Fire Department for coming and bringing a white fire truck. What did you learn? Homework from FF Johnson: Can you find the smoke detectors in the house? Where is a safe meeting place? (best one is at the neighbors house  at their door)
* What did you make in Art? (Pete the Cat)
* Which center did you explore?

Tuesday, 17th
* What are some things that are blue in our handwriting book? (traffic cone, blue fish and blueberries)
* Did you like the story in Library? Tell me about. What happened at the end? 
* We reviewed fire safety in the My Big World, (on-line) Did you learn something new?
* How did you answer the question, " Have you been on a fire truck?"
* Who wanted to be a fireman in our book? (Edward the dog)
* Did you play outside?
* Which center did you play in?

Wednesday, 18th
I enjoyed meeting with so many of you today during parent/teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting with the rest of later this week. Thank you for your continued love and support. :)

Thursday, 19th
Happy Birthday Coach P. What did you give Coach? (a birthday crown)
* What game did you play in Gym? (Blob Tag and Turtle Tag) How do you play?
* Tell me about the book, Pete the Cat 5 Little Pumpkins.
* Tell me about the Kelly story. How was Kelly able to find Butterscotch? (they heard him meowing) Where was Kelly's kitten hiding? ( in her sister's play pen) Who gave us ears to hear? 
* Review letters Aa-Dd.

Thank you for supporting your child with their fantastic pumpkin family  homework.
Cookies for $1 tomorrow.

Friday, 20th
* Who's name was picked from our class ticket drawing? (Wyatt) How do you get a ticket? ( When you are  caught doing the right thing: helping someone, doing an amazing thing. etc.)
* We had a wonderful visit with our buddy class this morning. Tell me about what you and your fourth grade buddy turned your pumpkin into. 
* How did you feel when you heard the Fire Drill? We did a great job! Mrs. Conaway even gave us a compliment. 
* Tell me about the book your class borrowed from Mrs. Lavoie. Was A Creepy Pair of Underwear silly? (yes)
* In reading this week, we sorted characters from Little Red Riding Hood (red paper) The Three Bears (blue paper) Who was on each paper?
* What did you play in centers? 

Tuesday, 10th
* We had many classmates share from their weekends. How fun!
* What letter did you work to find in your D tree? 
* What did you read about in Library?
* Review and practice letters Aa-Dd. Can you write and recoginze them? What sound do these letters make? Can you think of a word that starts with each letter?
* In reading, we reviewed to identify pictures that matched or were the same.
* Which table top center did you explore?

* October Family Due by the 19th.

Wednesday, 11th
* We had more great October Homework come in that was shared. Great job!
* What letter did you work on in your handwriting book? (D) Can you write a D? (big line down, frog jump up, big curve to the bottom.) 
* Do you have a D in your name? 
* Tell me about Music. What was your favorite part?
* Tell me about the new Pete the Cat book that we read about crayons. 
* Did you enjoy playing outside? 

Thursday, 12th
* What are some words that begin with D? Share your D page with me. 
* Did you like playing the game, Four Corners? Tell me about it.
* In reading we colored in Baby Bear's things. What color are his things?
* Tell me about the Kelly story? What did Kelly get that was soft, small and made sounds? What is her new kittens name? (Butterscotch)
* Did you like the book, There was an Old Lady that Swallowed some Leaves? What happened? 

Friday, 13th
What a fun-filled morning! Thank you to those of you who supported your child and school by donating supplies, collecting donations, helping them dress for the event and/or attending today's Lion Pride Fun Run!  Ask your child their favorite part!
* Did you like your snack?
* Tell me about cheering your buddies on!
* We started to talk about Fire Safety. What is something you learned? ("get out and stay out, call 911 when there is an emergency etc.)
* Did you like drawing with chalk this afternoon?
* What kind of cupcake did you get for an afternoon snack?
 

Monday, 2nd
* We will be exploring fall this week. Please have your child send in something that reminds them of fall to share with the class. 
* Review your magic C Tree page. Practice making c with chalk on the driveway.
* What did you work on with Ms. Lindsey in Art? ( A Pete the Cat)
* What is another name for Autumn? 
* How did you answer the question do you like to jump in leaves? (yes or no)
* Did you explore the items in the Fall sensory bin? Tell me about it.
* Can you retell the story of Little Red Riding Hood?  ( I will share this reading unit with families during conferences)
* Were you happy to play outside today?

Tuesday, 3rd
Happy Birthday, Amalia! Thank you for the cold birthday treat!
* What did you work on in your green handwriting book? (C)
* Do you have a C or c in your name? 
* Tell me about the new reading story, The Three Bears. Should Goldilocks go in the Bear's home? (no, she didn't ask. She was not invited.) Were the Bears happy when they came back from their walk? Why?  What happened at the end of the story? (Goldilocks ran away.)
* Thank you to our friends that brought in something that reminds them of Fall. What kinds of things that friends bring? (leaves, pumpkins, acorns etc.)
* Can you sing the Acorn Song? (I'm a little acorn brown. Sitting on the cold hard ground. Everybody steps on me. That is why I'm cracked you see. I'm a nut (click click) I'm a nut (click click)
* Which center did you explore?

October Family Homework went home today. It is due back by October 19th. Thank you!

Wednesday, 4th
Happy Feast of Saint Francis Day. What is something that you learned about Saint Francis? (he loved taking care of animals and helping poor people) Did you like the ICEE from Father Joe?
* Can you retell the story of The Three Bears? Can you use a Papa Bear, Mama Bear and  Baby Bear voice?
* Did you like the book about The Leaves are Falling? It sounded like the Ants Go Marching...
* Where did you have Music? (in our room, due to the Book Fair.) Can you sing a song you learned?

Everyone did a great job when our class was being filmed for our school video. Be on the look out. 

Thursday, 5th
* Review the Cc sheet. Practce making magic Cc at home. 
* In reading, we used the little book and answered comprehension questions. What happened when Goldilocks sat in Little Bear's chair? (It broke) Who was the most upset and cried because of the mess Goldilocks made? (Baby Bear) What did Goldilocks do at the end of the story? (ran away)
* What special did we have with Coach P.?  What game did you play? (Fox in the Den)
* Who did we say thank you to this afternoon for the ICEE's yesterday? (Fr. Joe)
* Tell me about the story, Federico and the Wolf. Did it remind you of Little Red Riding Hood? (yes) Tell me about it.
* Thank you to all of you for purchasing this book along with many others  from my wish list at the Book Fair. I'm excited to share all the new books with your children. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. 

*** Half Day tomorrow. 12:20 pick-up. 

Monday, 25th
We had a wonderful wet Monday.
* What did you make in Art? (a fall tree)
* What letter did you look for in the B tree? Share your work with me.
* In our religion story, we met Pandy the Panda. How did God make you special? How would you feel if we all looked the same?
* Were you able to make an apple tree using popsicle sticks, pom poms and a paper towel tube?
* Did you like making and eating the Apples in a Blanket?
Here's the recipie for Apples in a Blankets:
Peel and core apples (we used an apple slicer) 
We used premade cinnamon rolls in a tube found in the fridge section. 
Unroll cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into 2-3 pieces (depending on how big apples are.)
Wrap the (blanket) roll around the apple. 
Bake at 350 for about 8 minutes. (We used an air fryer)
Drizzle with glaze.

* Who came in to read a story to us this afternoon? (Miss S.)

Tuesday, 26th
Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed!
* Tell me about Johnny Appleseed. What did he wear on his head? (a pot) What did he wear on his feet? (nothing, he was barefoot.) What did he take care of? (animals and anyone who needed help) What did Johnny plant? (apple seeds) 
* What did you work on in your green handwriting book? (B and three boots)
* What special did you have with Mrs. N.? (Library) What kinds of books did you read. (books about apples)
* Who did we visit on the way back to our classroom. (4th grade buddies)
* In reading, we underlined pictures of things that were the same. (a fire truck, apple, paint pails and mits) Was it tricky to do?
* What table top center did you explore? 

Wednesday, 27th
Happy Birthday, Bryce! Thank you for the birthday treat!
* Share your morning work with me. Can you practice writing letter Bb? (big line down, frog jump up, little curve to the middle, little curve to the bottom. 
* We had our first fire drill of the year.Tell me about the book you read.  What did you need to remember during a fire drill? (stop, get in line, stay quiet.) Was the alarm loud? (yes)
* What did you sing in music? 
* Tell me about your apple experiment. Did the apples sink or float? What size were the apples? (small, medium and large)

No School tomorrow. Teacher PD.

Friday, 29th
We had a wonderful wet Friday!
Our Stuffed Animal Day was great fun! Your children did a great job sharing their stuffie during  circle.
* Share your B sound page with me. What are the Bb words you colored? What are some other words that start with B?
* What did you learn about in Mrs. Keating's office in small groups? Which Kimochi was your favoirte?
* Duing Reading we reviewed matching items and underlining them. Match socks or other items at home to practice. 
* Did you like your cookie, if you got one?
* Tell me about the book, Happy- sad. Can you feel two feelings at the same time?
* Did you like doing exercises? Which was your favorite? (crab walk, stretching, tip toe, arm circles, frog jump etc.) Try them at home.