Panda News:

Report cards went home today.  Please sign and return the envelope.  You may keep the contents for your files.  

Language Arts:  

We worked on lowercase c, s, and o.  We also worked on the word and. They brainstormed a list of things we are thankful for and wrote a class book.  We are focusing on periods, spaces and one to one correspondence during shared reading. 

Math:

We worked on playing Monster Squeeze and other various math games for number sense and recognition.  Check out the Student Resource page for a link to Monster Squeeze on the computer or there is an app for an iPad.

Art:  

The students made turkeys out of paper plates and feathers.  They are very creative!

Book of the Week:  A Turkey For Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting
Song of the Week:  "Ride That Pony" by Dr. Jean
App of the Week:  Monster Squeeze

Upcoming Events:

Handwriting Letters:  v, w, & t

Phonics Letters:  s & z

Word of the Week:  is

Book Fair: 12/2-12/5

Thanksgiving Break:  11/27-11/29

Family Breakfast: 11/26 @ 8:00-8:25 (Panda Classroom)

Gingerbread Decorating:  12/19 @ 12:30 (more info to follow)