Nov 27, Tuesday

Thank you to those of you who made it to conferences yesterday and today!! I've been so busy meeting with parents in the afternoons & evening that I haven't been posting about all the fun things we've been doing in class this week! Tomorrow ill update with pictures of all that we've been doing :)

Monday, Nov. 26th

Hope you all had a wonderful break :)

Don't forget that the homework given our the last Friday we were in school (Nov. 16th) is due THIS friday! This includes the Thanksgiving break journal.

Tuesday, Nov. 20th

Happy Thanksgiving Break!
I hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable time off with their families!
I am thankful for all your children this holiday season  :)

Today I sent home conference reminder slips for those of you who have conferences with me on either Monday or Tuesday.  There are a few of you who have a conference scheduled for Dec. 6th-- I won't be sending those reminders until your date gets closer.

**If you can't make it, pleae let me know! I won't be mad at you-- I just want to know so that I don't come up to the school to meet you and have you not be here :) I can always do a phone conference or send you written conference notes--you just need to let me know what is going to work best for you. Thanks!!!

As for the rest of you, I am looking forward to meeting wtih you and discussing your child's growth thus far in my class :)

If you need a reminder of your time, feel free to email me at Katharine.Stewart@gpschools.org

Monday, nov 19

Thank you so much to those who donated food for our Thanksgiving feast today : Jordynns family, Joe's family, Cam's family, Karvell's family, Amanda's family, and Alayah's family!! You made our day!! An especially big thanks to Alayah's mom and Karvell's Grandma for helping set up and lean up :)

The kids did a GREAT job on their plays today as well. They performed for the kindergarten classes and did a so so so good! I was very proud of them.

I know many people may be taking off early for the holiday so I sent home a few of our Thanksgiving projects today so that you'd have them before break. Check the backpack!

Friday, Nov 16th

Thank you to all of you for responding quickly to the fan-out phone call sent today and coming inside to pick up your children.
I felt it was best not to make the children aware of the lock-down situation and instead just told them we were going to have a special treat and watch a movie :) They were happy and unaware of any trouble while safely locked in our classroom.

Hope you all have a safe and calm weekend. Keep the family affected by this situation today in your prayers!

Thursday, nov 15th

Don't forget to check over the homework tonight to be sure that the reading log, 3 spelling activities, and math pages are done!

Donations for the Poupard Thanksgiving baskets for those in need are due tomorrow! Please send any canned or boxed food that would go well with a Thanksgiving menu.

If you are willing to send something in for our class thanksgiving feast, please write me a note by tomorrow!

Have a good night :)

Wednesday, Nov 14

Today we went to the computer lab to work on the stories we've been working on. We also started writing our "how to" piece- how to cook a turkey!

Tues, Nov 13

Poupard is having a Thanksgiving can/boxed food drive to help provide Poupard families in need with a Thanksgiving meal. We are putting together baskets with everything you'll need for a family TDay meal. Please send contributions this week if you are able to.

Monday, Nov 12

Today in class we learned about the characteristics if plays and practices roles in a new play about pilgrims and native Americans. We will be practicing this play all week and then we will perform it for the kindergarteners next week :)
In writing we began developing fiction stories about pilgrims and native Americans. We will be working on our stories tomorrow again and then we will type them on Wednesday!

Mrs zizelman (our substitute when I leave for maternity leave) was with us all day today. She also spent last Thursday and Friday with us. She has been working hard to memorize all the students names and has been spending every second getting to know the students academic levels as well as their personalities :) She will also be attending some of your parent teacher conferences with me in the next couple weeks.

Hope everyone had a good weekend! Don't forget to write me a note if you can bring a dish for our Thanksgiving meal next Monday! So far I have a turkey, green beans, apple juice and rolls. I still need mashed potatoes, stuffing, and dessert. Thank you!

Friday, nov 9th

Today in class we finished our Pilgrim Suitcases! We filled them with writing and drawing to show what we'd want to take on the Mayflower :)

In math we practiced measuring with a ruler and a tape measure. If you have a ruler at home, try practicing at home :)

Please read the thanksgiving flier in the orange folder!!

Monday, nov 5th

No school for students tomorrow!!

I found out today that our class was chosen to read to the reading dogs THIS WEEK on Wednesday!! I received the permission slips today so I sent them home in hope that you can send them back on the Wednesday!

I also sent a reminder home today about our field trip on Wednesday. Don't forget to send a booster seat!!!

See you Wednesday!

Friday, Nov 2

Thank you to those who turned in all their HW and the field trip permission slip today :) Unfortunately, there are still 2 children who do not have their forms and/money turned in- these children will no longer be able to attend :( Ask your child if they turned in their forms today!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Remember, no school on Tuesday next week-- make sure to vote!!!

Thursday, nov 1st

Homework due tomorrow!! Don't forget to sign the reading log and for 3 completed spelling activities!!

In class today we practiced making connections as we read. We also worked on addition and subtraction story problems. We will be starting a new social studies unit on Monday about history and will be focusing a lot on the life of the pilgrims :)

Field trip form due tomorrow!! Some students thought they lost theirs so I sent extra copies home with them tonight.