Is it November Already?

Dear Parents,

Our Halloween celebration was a great success.  We had cupcake decorating and ghost making as some of the exciting activities. Thank you so much to Kim for organizing the party and thanks to all the parents who came to help and celebrate with us!  It is so exciting to see everyone so involved in IA's learning community!

 

 

 We are continuing our Meteorology Project.  Throughout the week the students take time to go outside and observe the weather.  We saw a huge difference in the 90 degree weather last week to today's 63 degrees.  The students are also learning about tools meteorologists use as well as the different types of clouds that form in the sky.

In math we will begin double-digit subtraction with re-grouping.  Once the students are comfortable with this we will move on to three-digit addition & subtraction.  This will lead us into money. 

I am greatly enjoying the writing that is taking place in the classroom.  If you have a moment before or after school stop in and ask your student to show you a story that he/she is working on.  There is so much creativity!

Absences & Tardies:  I have noticed a rise in tardies over the past few weeks.  Please try to bring your child to school every day and bring them on time! 

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, November 18th the 2nd graders will put on their presentation of "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears."  The show will begin at 2:30 and then be followed by the November birthday celebrations & treats until the end of the day.

Friday, November 19th is our Thanksgiving Feast.  Please bring a side dish, main course, or dessert that is from your heritage/culture. 

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY:  No school from November 22nd - November 26th