Pete the Cat

We have been reading Pete the Cat this week in class. The students love this book and can listen to the story in cd. Last year our class received a grant from DonorsChoose which allowed us to purchase a CD player, stand, and wireless headphones. Students read and listen to stories during morning choices.

Have You Filled Your Bucket Today?

Last week our principal, Mrs. O'Sullivan visited our class. She read us Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? The story encourages students to treat each other with respect and consideration and to avoid bully-like behavior. As a class we brainstormed and discussed ways to be a "bucket filler" and what it means to be a "bucket dipper". Bucket filling makes people feel good!

No David!

This year has gotten off to a great start!  I have a fabulous class full of very bright and eager learners.  Last week we read David Goes to School  by David Shannon.  The students reviewed appropriate behavior for school and enjoyed creating their own "David" masks.  In addition, they learned how to work independently in centers, write in their journals, took a Brown Bear Tour of the school and started Reader's Workshop. Whew!  It's going to be a busy year!

Life Cycles

Spring has sprung and we have caterpillars in our class! Our students are learning about life cycles and what better way than with butterflies!

Back to School...again!

It has been great being back to school after having my baby boy.  I don't think I could have picked a crazier time to return to school.  I must have blindly chose the week we had report cards, conferences, Distinguished School visit, field trip, and my husband out of town.  But I survived like I always do! I must say it makes it easier when you have supportive parents in your class volunteering their time, great students and good friends.  Also, thank you to Ms. Buller who was a terrific substitute teacher!

October Reminders

REMINDERS

·        I LOVE TECHNOLOGY: Follow our class on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrsbairdkb

Follow us and I will post classroom reminders!

·        CONFERENCES: I have sent conference requests to all parents with an email from www.TUNGLE.ME  Please check your junk boxes just in case it went to spam.  Please sign up for a 15 minute slot on the available times given November 14-18. If you prefer to sign up on paper, just see me!

·        Minimum Day for PM classes: Thursday, October 27^th. PM classes will be dismissed at 2:15.

·        Fall Festival: on Friday, October 28^nd the PTA is having a Fall Family Festival from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be food, games, music and FUN!

·        Red Ribbon Week: will be October 24^th-28 ^th. See the left column for daily, school-wide activities of what to wear to school!

·        Halloween Sign Up: Thanks to all of you who signed up to bring in items for our Double Day Celebration. We need those items brought in by Friday,  October 28^th.

·        Friendship Walk: will be Sunday, October 30^th. Friendship Walk from 8am-12pm. Indicate Washington School when you register and all proceeds will go to our R.B. Education Foundation. www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com 

Join KB!  Mrs. Smith and I will be walking!

·        Double Day: We will have a double day Monday, October 31st for our Halloween Parade. This means that ALL students come to the morning session from 8:00-11:20am! The parade starts around 9:00am on the big playground. Hope to see you there!!

·        ASSESSMENTS: will begin Monday, October 17th, please see the back of this newsletter to see what you can be practicing at home to prepare!

·        NO School: for 1 whole week! Monday, November 21^st through Friday, November 25^th for the Thanksgiving break!

Family Homework

Great job on the September Family Homework. Everyone was so creative!  Please go through the main hallway to see the KB-PM bulletin board for the month of October! the students read Where is My Mummy? and wrote a sentence to match their art project.