October 2013
Ms. Colleen & Ms. Stephanie’s
Monthly Newsletter
What’s happening in the
classrooms?
Fall has arrived!!! The children have transitioned
well to their new school and classroom. The students are doing amazing things! They are sorting
colors, shapes, and size. They are identifying colors and shapes. They are identifying letters in
their names and peer names. We are now working
on counting to five, identifying size and length.
We are working on pre-writing skills (i.e. vertical
and horizontal lines), writing skills (letters E and
D), and phonemic awareness (letter sounds). We
are also working attending skills and social skills
(i.e. sharing toys & communicating turning taking).
We are promoting language by having the students make request and use manners (i.e. picture
symbols, verbal, sign language, and voice output
device. Please see the box below for the homeschool connection activities.
What can I do at home?
Theme:
My Family,
My Community
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Families
Counting to 5
Big and Small
Short and Tall
Community Helpers
Recommend Books
Math– Identify toys and household items that are big,
My Family by Todd Parr
small, tall, and short. Counting toys and household items
with one-to-one correspondence to 5.
The Napping House by
Reading– Read a story to your child. Have your child
identify the title, front, and back of the book. Practice
making vertical and horizontal lines, shapes, and letters
in their name.
Audrey Wood
You can find several Community Helper books at
your local
library
Important dates:
10/18/13: No School
10/31/13: Halloween Party
Classic AM: 10:30AM
Classic PM: 1:45 PM
PILOT AM T/TH 10:30 AM
PILOT PM T/TH 1:45 PM
11/1/13:
PILOT AM W/F 10:30AM
PILOT PM W/F 2:OO PM
Friendly Reminders:
Snack fee-if you already paid
thank you!
Please send in warmer change
of clothes
Closed toed shoes (for outdoor play and P.E.)