Greetings Parents/Guardians, 

     Thank you for your support and assistance with learning at home and for your generous contributions to our classroom. Can you believe it’s already November?  The children have learned so much already and I’m so proud of each and every one of them.

     I hope that you have been enjoying our fall weather! With that being said, it is time to mention the clothing for the colder weather. The children’s playground can get mighty chilly when the temperature dips or the wind decides to kick up. Therefore, it is a good idea to send your child to school ready for outdoor weather as we plan to get the children outside every day for some fun, fresh air, and exercise. Also, labeling your child’s outerwear with his/her name is recommended as it keeps happy faces when dressing and undressing. It also keeps our “lost and found” rack empty! More importantly, please remember to send shoes to school with your child on those days when boots are needed. It is both unsafe and unhealthy for the children to walk in bulky winter boots all day. Thank you!

                                              Important Dates to Notes

Sunday, Nov. 1st - Daylight Saving Time
Tuesday, Nov. 3rd - No School, Election Day/Staff Development

Wednesday, Nov. 4th - Boosterthon Kickoff

Friday, Nov. 6th - Picture Retake Day
Monday, Nov. 9th - Walking Field Trip to Rutland Library - More info to come
Tuesday, Nov. 11th - Veterans Day, No School
Wed., Thurs., Fri. Nov. 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break

Curriculum Corner

Eureka Math² 

       This month in math we will be finishing up Module 2 where our first graders will continue to solve word problems and notice the relationships between addition and subtraction. Students will solve unknown and comparison problem types, and explore ways of finding an unknown part. 

Into Reading

During this month our class will continue to learn how animal bodies and animal homes come in many different shapes and sizes. We will read books about animal characteristics, and we will learn how animals use their bodies to survive. 

Writing Workshop

  For this month’s focus, students will explore animals further by writing a nonfiction report about an animal. Students will learn how to locate information using nonfiction texts.

Science

In science, we will continue to explore the changes that animals and plants go through for their survival as the season changes.  We will discuss the needs that plants require – air, water, nutrients, and light and the needs that animals require – food, water, air, and shelter.  

Social Studies

This month our social studies topics will be the importance of Veterans Day, families and their similarities and differences, gratitude and kindness.

Classroom Wish List                                 

*Prize box items

*Paper Towels

*Tissues

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

Corey Macaruso