Good afternoon,

We had a great day back to school today.  We started off the day working on spelling.  The students copied down their new weekly spelling words and worked in their spelling notebooks. After spelling we read a story together about Thanksgiving and discussed the upcoming holiday.  We also began our new line of inquiry on responsibility.  As a class we read a book called 'Responsiblity' and we discussed what it means to be responsible.  We discussed three main types of responsibilities (for your community, for yourself, and chores) and the students worked in partners to list the responsibilities they currently have.  During math the children worked on calendar work.  They practiced finding days on the calendar and filling out days on a calendar.  They also went to drama, french and P.E classes.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, and practice weekly spelling words.

Important information:  I handed our our monthly IB awards today for the month of September.  Seanna won for being balanced and Adi won for being knowledgeable.  These are some of the important IB learner qualities we look for in IB students.

The September reading charts are coming home tallied and completed today.  The students all got 1000 house points if they met or exceeded their monthly reading goal.  October reading charts have been filled out and are ready to go for the reading that is completed for this month.

I sent home the children's flip coins and their marked checklists with them tonight.  These marks have already been calculated and recorded, so I do not need the coins or the checklist brought back to school.

I wanted to remind everyone again that the home folders and agendas should be checked nightly.  You may keep all the completed materials I send home.

Scholastic book orders are due by October 6th for anyone that is interested in purchasing anything.

Our field trip to the Bradley Museum is taking place this Wednesday.  Children are allowed to bring water bottles with them to the museum, but are not allowed to take a snack.  Please make sure they all have a big breakfast beforehand!

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson

Grade One         Grade Two

1. bad              1. band
2. gap               2. fit
3. bag               3. him
4. jet                4. tack
5. nest              5. sad
6. sell               6. list
7. pet               7. mitt
8. bell               8. have
9. let                9. will
10. bed          10. skin