Making Friends

     This week we started our Making Friends unit. One way to make friends is by being kind. The Friendly Fireflies have been talking about ways we can show kindness to others.  You may have noticed your child wearing an orange dot on their hand. Yesterday, we listened to Mrs. Evans read the book A Little Spot of Kindness. After reading the book, we placed orange dot stickers on our hands to remind us to be kind to others. As we continue to learn and grow as a school family, we will continue having these conversations with our friends. 
     We have introduced the letter "Aa" to our class this week as well as the short Aa sound such as a-a-apple. In our small group rotations, we are: practicing writing the letter A, building the letter A out of 2 big lines and 1 little line, making the sound letter Aa makes, and picking out words that start with the short Aa sound. We are also introducing the high frequency word like.  
     This week in Math, we are working on mid-module assessments covering the concepts that we have learned so far this year. Our students have also been working one on one with Mrs. Lalumondier completing their myIGDIS math assessments. With this data, we will be able to better focus on each of our student's needs.  
     Child Development Parent/Teacher conferences will be taking place after all of our Math and Literacy state assessments have been completed.  A sign-up sheet will be going out through email closer to the date.   

Sept. 23-Oct. 1     MyIGDI's Math Assessments
Sept. 23-27           United Way Pie in the Face--Donate spare change 

Sept. 26                 PTO Cici's Night @ 5:00                                                         Sept. 27                 Early Dismissal (CD dismisses at 11:15)

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The Safe Place

     The Friendly Fireflies have been working hard this week on our social skills. They were very surprised when after reading, When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry...Mrs. Lalumondier became very angry (role-play!)  and had to go to the "Safe Place".  They were then introduced to the "Safe Place" and taught how they can help to calm their bodies once they are there. We have also learned about bullies this week and read several books about how to use our big voice with friends who may need reminders of how we would like to be treated. 
      During our Alphabet Time, we are reviewing the letters of the alphabet, pointing out capital and lowercase letters, finding the first letter of our names, and working on sound positions (first, middle, and last). Our students have also been introduced to the high frequency words: I, a, and see. 
     Our Math lessons have been focused on sorting and one to one correspondence up to 3. Today they played "Peek A Boo" math and really enjoyed it. 
     We are also loving this fall-like weather and playing outside with our friends! 

Silly Quote of the week:

"Hey Mrs. Lalumondier, I just had a birthday. I am 52 now!"

Sept. 23-Oct. 1     MyIGDI's Math Assessments

Sept. 26                 PTO Cici's Night @ 5:00                                                         Sept. 27                 Early Dismissal (CD dismisses at 11:15)

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A Great Start!

     We have had a great start to the year especially considering the crazy 3 day week last week! We have learned a lot about being a part of a school family as well as how to work with our school family. We have talked about using our big voice, being a STAR, several breathing techniques to help calm our bodies, as well as how to be helpful instead of hurtful. 

     Last week, we started our small group rotations. Each child works within a group that rotates around the class to the Literacy Teacher Table, Math Teacher Table, and to an independent play group. So far, we are doing well. We start out with small amounts of time and add as our year and students progress. 
     Please see below for important dates and information. We are looking forward to a great year together!

Sept. 11                  Goodies for Grands 7:30-8:00
Sept. 23-Oct. 1     MyIGDI's Math Testing
Sept. 26                 PTO Cici's Night @ 5:00
Sept. 27                 Early Dismissal

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