October 2009

Themes- Community Helpers; Farming & Harvesting

T/Th

Classes
Text Box: Classroom Goals & Concepts * Learn each other’s name. * Learn how we can help each other. * Learn how people in the community help us. * Learn how farms grow & harvest food. * Learn how we are safe at school and in our community: BE KIND BE NEAT BE SAFE Text Box: Dates to Remember…. Oct. 15 School Closed for our State Teachers’ Conference Tues. Oct. 27 Jubilee Farm Field Trip (see attached info) Note: please return sign-up & money by 10/20 Oct 29 Dress in old clothes because face paint will be available for children to use Halloween time- Please, no costumes at school. Thank you. Text Box: FEATURED AREA: BLOCKS What are children learning as they build with blocks? They develop spatial awareness as they manipulate various pieces. They develop math skills as they compare sizes & weights. They learn to problem solve as they try different construction ideas. They practice social skills as they negotiate materials & space. Text Box: Notes to parents: We are greatly enjoying the beginning of our new school year with your child. Thank you for your positive approach which helps your child think of school as a place he or she wants to be. Text Box: We are accepting: To use on Th10/22—some apples for apple print art Cardboard egg cartons Paper grocery bags Thank you!