Week 13

 November 29- December 3

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 


Academic Updates

  • We will learn about three letter blends such as spr, scr, and spl.

  • The elements of fiction will take center stage this week as we study the ideas of character, plot, conflict, resolution, and setting.

  • In math we will spend some time working on our understanding of the concept of subtraction as well as fluency.

  • Students will consider the ideas of wants vs. needs.

  • Our positivity project theme this week is kindness.

  • We will continue to enjoy our study of space.


General Notes

  • Please be sure to label your Firstie’s outdoor gear.  

  • We will be going outside daily, so please send appropriate supplies-boots, hats, gloves, snowpants, etc. If this presents a problem, please let me or the office know and we will do what we can to make sure your kiddo is ready for fun outside at school.

  • Toys from home should stay at home except for special days for our class.

  • Report cards went home on Tuesday, prior to Thanksgiving.  Please contact me to set up an appointment if you have any questions or concerns.



Requested Donations

There are some supplies we need over the next few weeks.  If you’re willing to donate any of these things it would be a huge help!  We need these items by Monday, December 6. 

  • Green yarn-various shades

  • Pompons

  • Bowtie pasta

  • Tacky glue

  • White icing

  • Food coloring

  • Sprinkles

  • Paper towel and toilet paper tubes

  • Google Eyes

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