Dear parents,

Happy Fall! We hope you and your families enjoy the beautiful season!!


Important events in October:

· Friday 10/11, the school will be closed at 4pm for our monthly staff meeting. 

· Friday 10/11, Ezra’s birthday. Happy Birthday to Ezra!

· Monday 10/14, Alden’s and Luke’s birthday. Happy Birthday to Alden and Luke!

· Thursday 10/31, Halloween Party. The kids can come to school in their costumes and bring in extra clothes for outside play. Please do not take any weapon toys to school.

· Thursday 10/31, Truck-or-Treat. Please pay attention to the Director’s Newsletter for more details.


October Focus:

Language Arts: 
· Uppercase and lowercase letters: Names, beginning sounds, and writing
· Sight Words Level A (55 sight words)
· Recognize and name end punctuation
· Recognize and produce rhyming words
· Concepts of print and comprehension of literary texts
· Read Aloud:    Animal in Fall by Melvin and Gilda Berger
Why Do Leaves Change Color? by Besty Maestro
                          We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete by James Dean 
    
Mathematics: 
· Classify and Count Data
· Place Value and more (Advanced Topic)
· Make 10s (Advanced Topic)

Science & Technology:
· Physical Science: Force, Balance & Motion
· Robotics: Big head-bot and Bike-bot

Social Studies: 
· Good Citizens

Thanks,

— Ms. Guoli and Ms. Crystele