10/21 Classroom Update!

This week, we learned all about the letter P and how pumpkins grow! We learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin, examined what's inside a pumpkin, compared different sized pumpkins, and learned what pumpkins can be used for. We painted pumpkins using apples and added jack-o-lantern faces, made and played with different Mr. Pumpkin heads, painted paper plate pumpkins with shape faces, made a P is for Penguin for our letter books, created a scene to go along with our "5 Little Pumpkins" rhyme, and much more!

Next week, we will be learning about the letter B and talking about bedtime routines and night versus daytime. We will also have a visit from Kingma Pediatric Dentistry on Tuesday (AM) and Wednesday (PM), where we will learn about the importance of dental health and brushing our teeth. Each student will get a free toothbrush as well!

Reminders:

Pajama Day: This coming Thursday, October 27th, we will be having a pajama day in class to go along with our "Bedtime" theme! Students are invited to wear their coziest pajamas and to bring either their favorite blankie or a small stuffed animal to share with the class.

Halloween Party: We will be having a Halloween Party in our classroom on Monday, October 31. Costumes are encouraged :) The morning party is from 10:45-11:15 am, and the afternoon party is from 2:45-3:15 pm. If you are interested in helping out with the party, please click on the links below to sign-up!

• AM Class Party Sign-Up:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daca62aa2fe3-mskaties2

• PM Class Party Sign-Up:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daca62aa2fe3-mskaties3

Fall Conferences: Fall conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 1st and Wednesday, November 2nd after school. Please follow the link below to sign up for one ten-minute parent-teacher conference. If your child receives speech services with Ms. Amanda, she will at conferences on Tuesday, November 1st. Please fill out the pre-conference form in your child's folder and return it at your earliest convenience. I'm looking forward to meeting with all of you!

• Fall Conference Sign-Up:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daca62aa2fe3-mskaties4 

Have a great weekend!