Halloween Party

Today was our Halloween Party and the kids all LOVED it!

Everyone looked adorable!

We started the day with a costume parade and then listened to our 

Principal read a story in the cafeteria.

Then our Play Partners came to our Classroom Party.

We made cool spider snacks:

And Played some fun games together:

 Pumpkin Toss

Mr Skeleton gets a new nose 

and a few other fun games.

Best of all - we practiced Trick or Treating!

Our Play Partners are the BEST!

In the Afternoon, we went to the "pumpkin patch"

Picked out a pumpkin

Designed and carved it

What a FUN day!!

Specials

Our 1st & 2nd grade students are having a great time in Specials!  Several parents have asked me for the Specials Schedule. We are on a six day rotation so specials fall on different days each week. (The first one listed is the SRC special, the one is parenthesis is the 1st grade mainstreaming special).
Here is the rotation:
Day 1: Library (PE)
Day 2: Music (Music)
Day 3: PE (Technology)
Day 4: Technology (PE)
Day 5: Music (Music)
Day 6: PE (Library)

 PE

 Music

 

Library

 Technology

And as a bonus, a picture of our indoor recess space with our Play Partners

Tie Dye Friday

On Friday, we tie dyed t-shirts to wear to special school events and field trips. The kids had a great time and I can't wait to see how they turned out!

 

I will post a picture when finished!

TA-DAH!

 

First Day of Play Partners!

Play Partners is an activity where fourth grade volunteers play with their partner SRC first grade students during PM recess. It was quite the success!  All students enjoyed a new social experience and had fun together. 

Play Partners will continue on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Fall Classroom Themes

In order to generalize student learning, we use classroom themes incorporated throughout your child's day (reading, writing, Art, sensory, etc).  These themes are aligned to 1st grade and Kindergarten studies as well as culturally relevant events like seasons and holidays*. 

*If you would NOT like your child to participate in a particular theme, please notify me in writing.

September themes:

• School rules!
• All About Me
• Space

October themes:

• Spiders
• Bats
• Pumpkins
• Halloween

November themes:

• Leaves
• Fruits/Veggies
• Thanksgiving

Important Upcoming Dates

It is almost time for school to begin and we are excited to work with your child! Here are some important upcoming dates:

• Thurs August 28th - 5:45 Meet the Teacher Night/Drop off Supplies (SRC List)
• Tues Sept 2nd - 1st Day of School for 1st graders.
• Kindergarten Assessment - Date to be announced
• Mon Sept 8th - 1st Day of School for Kindergarten students
• Thurs Sept 11th - 6:30 PM Curriculum Night
• Thurs Sept 18th - 5:30-7:00 Terra Linda's Back to School Picnic
• Fri Sept 19th - Crazy Sock Day