September 29 Weekly Note

September 29, 2008
Dear Parents,
Thank you all for coming and bringing your child to sing on Sunday. The children did a beautiful job of praising Jesus through their song. If you were not able to make it, I need a written note excusing your child from the singing. Thank you.
This week we will be reading the story Big and Little by Margaret Miller. Along with this story, we will be working with the letters L, U, X, and F. We have been practicing the blending as well with the children. They are really very good at this and I have a hunch that many of them are ready to read. In math, we will work with the numbers one through five. We will also work with the different shapes and patterns. During our circle time, we will talk about the seasons and concentrate on fall. If your child sees some neat leaves that are turning colors, let them bring them in to share. We will all be able to enjoy them that way. Our Bible lessons will be “Nicodemus” and “Jesus and the Woman at the Well.” From these lessons we will learn how Jesus teaches others that He is the Messiah.
I sent home a form last week concerning parent teacher conferences. I have not received all of them. Please send them back to school before Wednesday. We will be assigning conference times at the teacher’s meeting. Thank you.
We will have many special days in October and the first one will be our field trip. We will be going on October 16 to the pumpkin patch. I know that I said we would go on October 9, but because of the parent-teacher consultations, I think it would be better if we waited a week. The cost of this trip will be $7.00 per person.
On October 23 and 24, we will have another fun event. Your child will have the opportunity to perform on stage prior to the musical done by the children in grades one through three. Please mark that date on your calendar and let any special friends or relatives know that your child will be there. We love to have visitors that evening.
As you noticed, I sent home the beach towels. They needed to be laundered. Please send them back to school so that we can use them on Tuesday.
I am sending home the book orders today. Please do not feel obligated to buy any books. I only do this as an opportunity for you parents to increase your child’s library. If you do order, the checks should be made out to Scholastic Books. All orders must be in by Friday. Thank you.
I believe that is all for this week. Have a great week!
Mrs. Kronebusch