Snow has arrived! I think the snow can cause "spring fever" behavior more than spring weather can. We had all breaks inside today, but if snow is not falling from the sky the students will be expected to go outside for break. Please send warm, appropriate clothing with your child when the weather is snowy, cold, windy, etc.
This Wednesday, we will have a spelling test. I sent home the list of words last week, with a note on the top stating that we will have a test on Wednesday, November 18. We learned about all of those spelling patterns in our last unit, so the patterns should be very familiar to your child, but studying at home may be helpful for some students. The Scholastic book order is also due this Wednesday, please order online if possible (that's the easiest way), or you can send the order form back with one check made out to Scholastic. I will be happy to "hide" these books for Christmas if you would like me to.
If you want to brave the weather tonight, the PTA is hosting a fundraiser at both Dairy Queen locations from 6:00 - 9:00. A proceed of all sales will go to East Elementary.
We have started a new unit in Reading. The subject is Early World Civilizations. We are specifically learning about Mesopotamia (Middle East region) and Ancient Egypt. I love that this new reading program encourages learning that may seem far above that of a first grader. I am learning things right along with them. At the end of the unit we will learn about world religions--Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The lessons in no way "preach" those religions, but rather give students knowledge and understanding about those different religions.
Next week, the day before we dismiss for the Thanksgiving break. We will have a pajama day/read-a-thon. That will start at about 2:00. We will also make "turkey cookies" out of oreo cookies. If you signed up to help for our Thanksgiving party I will contact you via e-mail and ask you to send something for those cookies if possible. For the read-a-thon, your child can bring books to read (though I have many books in my classroom), a blanket, or a stuffed animal to read to. These items will need to stay in their backpacks though during the day, so take that into account.
Happy Reading!
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