Fall is here, and our Honeybees are learning all about pumpkins! Over the next few weeks, we will explore:
π Pumpkin Life Cycle β How does a pumpkin grow?
π Pumpkin Poems & Stories β Building vocabulary and reading comprehension
π± Pumpkin Patch β Learning about the parts of a pumpkin and where pumpkins grow
π Apples & Pumpkins β Comparing how they are alike and different
During small groups and classroom activities, our Honeybees will work on skills at their individual learning levels, including:
Literacy: Letters and sounds β’ Beginning phonics β’ Reading and spelling β’ Story comprehension β’ Sequencing β’ WH questions β’ Writing
Math: Counting β’ Number matching β’ Shapes β’ Comparing length β’ Graphing β’ Number words β’ Identifying pairs
Science: Pumpkin life cycle β’ Plant parts β’ Observing and comparing β’ Apples vs. pumpkins
Social & Communication: Taking turns β’ Following directions β’ Requesting help β’ Making choices β’ Learning with friends β’ Building independence
Ask your Honeybee:
βHow does a pumpkin grow?β
βWhat is inside a pumpkin?β
βHow are an apple and pumpkin alike?β
You can also practice counting pumpkins, finding the letter P, or taking turns while playing a favorite family game!
October 12 - 1st Grade Trip to Callaham Orchard in Belton, SC
October 28 - K5 Grade Trip to Famoda Farm in Taylors, SCΒ
November 18 - 2nd Grade Trip to Roper Mountain Science Center in Greenville, SCΒ
Oct. 13: Math Benchmark #1
Oct. 14: ELA Benchmark #1
Oct. 15: End of 1st Nine Weeks, Skate Night @ Roller Sports from 6-8pm
Oct. 16: No School for students
Oct. 19: Science Benchmark #1
Oct. 21: Multicultural Day
Oct. 22: Report Cards sent home
Oct. 23: 50s Decade Day, PTA Duty Free Lunch
Oct. 26-30: Red Ribbon Week - see graphic for daily themes
Oct. 26: Buddy-a-Thon Stuffing Party
Oct. 29: Covey Clubs
Oct. 30: Halloween Dress Up
Nov. 2-3: No School for students
Nov. 4: Kona Ice
Nov. 6: Outdoor Movie Night
Nov. 10: Special 60s Edition TopCat Tuesday
Nov. 16-17: Thanksgiving Meals
Nov. 18: Fall Picture Re-take
Nov. 19: Skate Night, 6-8pm
Nov. 24: 70s Decade Day
Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break
π We are looking forward to a wonderful month of learning, growing, and making fall memories together!
Related Arts: 8:10 AM
Lunch: 10:30 AM
Recess: 11:00 AM
Important Dates/Reminders: Wednesday is our PE Day. Be sure to wear tennis shoes.Β
In our classroom, a good day does not mean a perfect day. A good day means we learn something, communicate what we need, practice being a good friend, try again when something is hard, and have some fun along the way!
Thank you for being part of our Honeybee family!
Mrs. Hazard, Mrs. T & Miss Young π