Dear Families,
Thank you to Mrs. Joseph who organized a wonderful Halloween party with centers & treats. Also, thank you to our parents who contributed items and helped out at the party. The students enjoyed themselves very much. Smiles all around!! :)
Friday, November 9, is an Alta Vista Spirit Day, Hawaiian Day! Wear your Hawaiian attire, but remember to wear shoes you can run and play in.
We have a wonderful opportunity to walk to Union Middle School for a field trip on Tuesday, November 13th from 9:40-12:00. We will be working with Mrs. Peers and her students in her cooking class to create some delicious Thanksgiving treats. All treats will be nut free. Please let me know if you would like to join us! We can have 4 chaperones.
The next two weeks (Except for Friday, 11/16 – will be a regular schedule) students will be dismissed at 1:15 for Parent Teacher Conferences. Here is our schedule: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Monday, November 12th is Veterans Day Observed. Hope you can enjoy some time with your family.
I hope you enjoy a restful weekend.
Important Dates:
11/5-11/15: Conferences, 1:15 Student Dismissal
Friday, Nov. 16th is a regular dismissal at 2:40
Tuesday, Nov. 6: Voting Day
Monday, Nov. 12: Veterans Day Observed (No School)
Tuesday, Nov. 13: Field Trip to Union’s Cooking Club (wear your class t-shirt)
11/19-11/23: Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Nov. 27: Family Science Night (6:30-8:00)
Tuesday, 12/18, 2:00: 1st Grade Holiday Sing
12/21-1/4: Winter Break
What We’re Doing in Class this Week:
Language Arts: Sequence of a story, writing a friendly letter. Continuing to review short vowel “e” in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.
Math: We are continuing with Module 1 this week in our Eureka Math curriculum. This module sets the foundation for students to master sums and differences to 10. This module will take us through October. **We are almost finished!!
Writing: Continuing to work on personal narratives and learning about informative writing this trimester.
Social Studies: Past Traditions
Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math
Sharing Assignment: Tell us about one person you are thankful for. (picture or sentence)
Special Person of The Week: Margaret
