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October 28-31

I can't believe this week is here!  I'm so excited to finally meet baby girl! I will definitely miss the students while I am out but I  have worked really hard to make sure that the transition is smooth in our classroom. Mrs. Lemm spent Friday morning with us again and is excited to be working with our class.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to her.  Her email is lemmh@kaukaunasd.org.

Classroom News

Halloween: We do not celebrate in costume but we will be having a fall scoot where students will partake in fall activities on Thursday afternoon.  It will be a fun time!

Seesaw: Remember to activate your account, so that you can see your child's work!
The link to activate your account is https://app.seesaw.me/s/188-759-920.

Word Study: We are beginning a new unit with a focus on hearing on vowel sounds in the middle of words.  We will use the tapping strategy to help us. Ask your child to show you what that means this week.
Kindergarten: like, on, in, so
1st Grade: you, an, can, no, am

Writing: This week we will write opinion pieces on some of our favorite places to visit.  We will also compare them to other places and say why they are the best.  On Halloween we will write spooky stories!

Reading: This week in reading we will break words into parts.  Looking at beginning sounds, middle sounds, and end sounds.  We will also look at word endings such as ing, ed, s/es. 

Math: This week in math for all students we will be doing some review.  We will also be learning some new Halloween math games.

Upcoming Events: 
October 28-31 Red Ribbon Week (dress up days below)
10/28: Teaming Up Against Drugs is NO SWEAT! Wear Your Favorite Sweats and/or Team Apparel!
10/29: SOCK IT To Drugs! Wear Crazy Socks
10/30: RED DAY! Be United Against Drugs! Deck Yourself Out in Red Apparel
10/31: Wear Orange and Black
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 5: Picture Re-Take Day
November 7: Veterans Day Program at 6:00 P.M.

Frog and Toad visited last week!  We loved reading their books and meeting them! 



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