Aloha Parents,

Donations for Science Experiment:
In Science, our class will be doing an exciting engineering experiment! Students will take on the role of engineers as they design and test a model house that can withstand a hurricane or flood. Through this hands-on activity, they’ll learn to identify a problem, plan and build a solution using specific materials and limits, and test their design to see how well it meets the challenge. Students will also make improvements based on their observations, helping them understand how real engineers solve problems through creativity, testing, and teamwork.

If you’re able to donate supplies for this project, it would be greatly appreciated! Please click the link below to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QdogUObbcdyRbOWZrHEg1ASO4-Rep8nthSqAOeFlllk/edit?usp=sharing.

Keeping Up to Date With Student's Progress:
You will notice there will be a lot more assignments that will be recorded into Sycamore this quarter. I will no longer be sending out a message to check for updated grades. I encourage parents to log onto Sycamore weekly to stay up-to-date with your child’s progress. On the side there may be a note explaining your child's grade. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. Also, if your child is one who is consistently missing homework and it is affecting their learning I will send you a message thru ClassDojo.

Reading Reminder:
Reading at grade level by third grade is a key milestone for academic success. Studies show that children who are not reading at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to struggle with reading in later years. At school, we have been using the 5 Finger Rule to help students choose books at the right reading level. If your child struggles with more than five words on a page, the book may be too challenging.

As a parent, I encourage you to help your child pick a book that matches their reading level. Graphic novels are a wonderful way to encourage reading and build confidence, but it’s also important for students to explore other genres, including fiction and non-fiction, to develop comprehension and vocabulary. Towards the second week of November, we will begin reading our class novel, Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Before starting the novel, we are finishing up learning some other important reading skills. Please remind your child to read regularly and complete their reading logs each week.

Spelling:
This week’s spelling words might be tricky because they include several ways to spell the long o sound. Please review them at home. The long o sound can be made with:
o as in no
oa as in coat
o_e as in vote
ow as in low
oe as in toe

Practicing by sorting the words into these patterns can help your child recognize which letter combinations make the long o sound.

Red Ribbon Week:
This week is Red Ribbon Week. Here are the themes and dress up schedule for this week.
Oct. 27: Neon Day: Neon colors and sunglasses
Oct. 28: Wacky Tacky Tuesday: Crazy hair and mix and match clothes
Oct. 29: Career Day: Dress for your future job
Oct. 30: Sports Day: Favorite team gear or jersey
Oct. 31: Say "boo": Wear a school appropriate costume. No scary or gory costumes.

Operation Christmas Child:
We are excited to take part in Operation Christmas Child. Thank you to all those who have turned in a box. All boxes are due no later than November 7. Thank you for helping share God’s love in a special way.

Trick-a-Trunk:
Trick-a-Trunk is this Friday at 5:30. Trinity is still looking for trunks if you would like to decorate one. Please contact Mrs. Flores if you are interested.

Thank you for your continued support this quarter.

Blessings,
Mrs. von Dohlen

Volunteer Opportunities:

• SATURDAY YARDWORK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45A9A62AA7FB6-56980117-yardwork#/

• Volleyball and Basketball Work Schedules - 2025/26