This Election Day, we’re hosting a Book Character Election in the library! In the primaries, students chose from two candidates from the People Party and two candidates from the Animal Party.  Students will have the chance to vote for their favorite book character and learn about the importance of making choices on Election Tuesday! Students will also learn the importance of celebrating Veterans Day by learning about America's White Table.

Don’t forget about our ongoing reading challenges! Each grade level has its own goal to reach. Mrs. Hundley and I are here to support and help them!

This month, our kindergarteners are learning to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction. Fiction books tell imaginative stories, while non-fiction books provide real information about the world. Ask your child to share their favorite type of book!

First Graders will be reading stories and discussing how characters feel, act, and change throughout the tales. Encourage your child to talk about the characters in their favorite books and what makes them unique!

In second grade, students are focusing on identifying the main idea of a story. We’ll learn how to find the key points in what we read. At home, try reading a short story together and ask your child what they think the main idea is!

Third and fourth graders are mastering the online card catalog! We’ll teach them how to search for books by title, author, or subject. Did you know our library's Online Catalog can be found on our school's website. Just go to the library media center page for the link. Encourage your child to explore the catalog at home and find new books to check out for their reading adventures!

Happy Reading!

P.E.

Hello Vaughn Families!  

The month of November in P.E. is all about fitness!  We will have various activities which focus on cardiovascular endurance (getting our heart rate up), as well as a few muscular strength activities (working to make our muscles stronger).  We will also focus on flexibility and stretching. We will explore these concepts with some fun activities including basic balancing and tumbling, parachute activities, and jump rope activities.  We love working with your students! - Coach Mackey, Coach Lavalle, and Coach McFadden

Kindergarten students will be introduced to concepts of pitch and singing.  You can help your child by noticing different sounds/voices and identifying if the pitch is high or low.

First grade students will be learning the basics about singing and breathing.  Encourage your child to sing a variety of songs.

Second grade students will be playing open strings and the C chord on ukuleles. 

Third grade is learning how to play open strings and the chords C and F on ukuleles. 

Fourth grade students are learning how to play open strings and the chords C, F and G on ukuleles. 

Global Connections

Hello!

The students have been doing an outstanding job learning about different cultures, and their respect for these traditions is truly amazing. I love how, even though they may have never experienced certain activities before, they always make an effort to try. Dancing samba was a perfect example of this spirit! They “survived the Amazon,” learned a couple survival skills (hopefully), and enjoyed many fascinating stories about the region's traditions during this time. As we wrap up our exploration of South America, I’m excited to transition to Europe very soon. I can’t wait to introduce them to all the wonderful places and experiences that await us during this season!

Digital Literacy