Miss Shantler’s October News
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During the month of October, we will be learning about Fire Safety, Fall,
Christopher Columbus, Apples, Pumpkins & Hibernation/Migration. These are
topics that your child will be able to talk to you about at home.
Parent Volunteers Fall Fun Day
On Thursday, October 31st we will
have a fall celebration. There will be many
exciting fall activities and crafts to do
Thanks to ALL the people who
throughout the day. Students will have the
have signed up to help out during our opportunity to parade in costume. Parents
11:25 - 12:10 group time. If you are welcome to watch the parade. Students
were able to sign up, please see the should bring their costume to school in a bag
attached calendar for your date and with their name on it and we will change after
lunch. Costumes will be worn home on the
time.
bus. No weapons or scary masks, please. A
more detailed note will be coming home soon!
*Just a reminder: All 😊
volunteers should check in at the
main office before coming to our
classroom. You will be given a visitor Classroom Aides
sticker to wear. Also, anytime you We are very fortunate to have
visit our school please use the front Mrs. Magoffin working with us in the
doors. Other doors in the school are classroom for about 90 minutes each day.
locked. THANK YOU!
Snacks Room Parent
Please be sure to send in a healthy
snack each day with your child, even on the
Mrs. Calos (Mae’s mom), Mrs.
days that they will be buying their lunch.
Witul (Adam’s mom) and Mrs.
Please send in something nutritious and from
a peanut/tree nut free factory. Students Wendelboe (Reed’s mom) have all
can also bring a water bottle to drink during offered to be our room parents.
snack and throughout the day. Thanks! They will help organize special
events and may call on you from
time to time. Thank you! 😊
for volunteering!
Homework
Many parents have been asking about homework. Here is a list of
activities you can do nightly with your child.
Reading: *Practice nightly the letter/sound boards that were sent
home. (“ A aa apple, B bb ball…”)
Please continue to read to your child every night. Discuss the book –
funniest, scariest, silliest part, etc… Your child will soon begin
bringing home books in a special book bag. An information sheet to
help you with this will be sent home along with their first set of
books.
Writing: Once your child can write all of the letters of the
alphabet, practice writing a few sight words and then simple
sentences. Attached you will find the list of kindergarten sight
words broken up by month. It is my goal that your child be able to
read and write these words quickly by June.
Computers: Here are just a couple of websites/apps your child can
use at home for extra practice:
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Dates to
Remember PTA
Please consider joining the Forest
October 1st - Picture Day – Wear a smile
PTA. Students enjoy many wonderful
October 4th – P.T.A. program – Nels Ross
October 4th – Emergency Drill/Earl Dismissal PTA sponsored events every year.
October 8th – Visiting author Amy Vanderwater The second PTA meeting is on
October 9th – Fall Recess – NO SCHOOL!
October 21st at 6:30 pm in our
October 14th – Columbus Day - No School!
October 16th – Trip to North High’s Planetarium school cafeteria.
October 18th – Firemen Visit
Have wonderful month and keep reading
October 21st – PTA meeting - 6:30 pm
October 25th – PTA Harvest Hop – 6:00 pm.
everyday with your child. Thank you for
October 31st – Fall Fun Day – Children bring your continued support! If you have any
costumes to school. Costume Parade 1:30 pm in questions or concerns please send me an
Aud. email(mshantler@[Link]),
note or call me at 716 626-9800.
Fondly,Maria Shantler
