Halloween Week

Did anyone else do some last minute Halloween shopping? I'm sure there will be a lot of excitement tomorrow with the thought of trick-or-treating this week. It seems like we will have some great Halloween activities for the students on Wednesday. Thank you Michelle for organizing this fun event.

This week, I will be sending home a new reading log for the month of November. Please be sure to have your child turn in the log from October, due this Wednesday. Tomorrow, and every Monday, I will send home the weekly report for each student for you to sign and return(the bottom portion only). This is a quick way for me to communicate with you on a regular basis. Also, I have had a few students not turn in their literature circle job on Thursdays. When your child does not come prepared they have a difficult time participating and lose focus during this activity. If you have any questions or concerns about literature circles, please let me know.

Another field trip is coming this Friday, November 2. We'll be going to the Aptos Museum. If you would like to come along, please let me know if you have NOT received a green chaperone agreement form. I sent them out last week but may have missed a few parents. We'll be leaving at 9:40 (after morning recess) and returning back to school at around 11:20 (before lunch). You do not need to worry about a sack lunch since we'll be back in time to eat in the Cafeteria. Since the energy level is hightened during field trips, please be sure that your group stays with you at all times.

Multiplication update:
This week I will give a pop quiz on the 4's, so please take time to practice with your child. For the students who know the facts up to the 12's, I will be making additional math packets with challenge problems. I've noticed that many kids are struggling with word problems, so I may include some pages for that as well.

Wish List Items:
-pencils (sharpened if possible)
-computer covers to keep the dust off
-anti-bacterial wipes
-CD player, I have one in the class, but it won't play any CD's. If anyone has an
extra they aren't using, GREAT!

As a school-wide effort, we are trying not to waste disposable water bottles. If you have a Nalgene bottle(or similar) please send one in for your child to use.