Hello, hello!

Upcoming this week...

FIELD TRIP!! Looking forward to the Great Frederick Fair! Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and for WALKING - because we'll be doing LOTS of it :) Water bottles, hats and sunglasses are permitted, but please remind your child that he/she is responsible for them. Please be sure your child's name is written on his/her disposable lunch bag. The majority of this field trip will be spent outside, so please apply any sunscreen/bug spray before sending your child to school. Thank you!

We did not begin the drug education unit last week as originally planned, but we are starting it this week! There will be a small quiz on the information presented in the drug education unit on Friday, October 1st. A study guide will be sent home this week.

We will be finishing up the Velveteen Rabbit this week! On Thursday, students may bring in their favorite stuffed animal/toy to show to the class. This will also be the subject of a letter that they will be writing to the Velveteen Rabbit. I ask that students refrain from bringing in any toys that make noise, or any toys that are too large for them to carry. Thank you!!

In math we are taking the skills we've learning with patterns and place value and applying them to addition and subtraction. This is also referred to as "Composing" and "Decomposing" numbers. Students will also be using what they've learned about place value to create a class "I'm thinking of a number..." book!! Each student will create a page in this book that will contain clues about the 3-5 digit number they are thinking of. We (Mr. Kidd's class and ours) hope to present these books to the first grade!

Thank you so much for your continued support and communication! Be on the lookout for information about Wednesday's field trip to come home tomorrow and Tuesday.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

:) K.M.