Sorry: I’m sorry, I didn’t pass out their spelling homework. I’ll put it on their desks so they can pack it up first thing in the morning.  If you would like them to write the words tonight instead of tomorrow they can be found on my blog under spelling list, otherwise they can do it tomorrow for homework.  Speaking of spelling, almost 100% improvement from every student on Friday’s test compared to the last test they took.  I am so happy for them.

I’d like to say a big Thank You to all the parents who chaperoned on our field trip last week.  The students had a great time and so did we.  Again,  “Thank You” for being a part of their school memories.

Halloween Party this Thursday: A note went home with all the details but here is a recap. Bring costume in a bag and they will change into them at 2:30 and the parade around the school will begin at 2:45.  We were told no masks or make-up. There is a sign up sheet by our classroom door for donations, if you can’t come in to sign up feel free to email me at kearneb@dearbornschools.org and I can fill your name in.  2 people are needed to bring in cheese, fruit, vegetables, crackers, dip for veggies, and juice boxes (10 per volunteer). One person for cupcakes or cookies, 1 person for plates, and 1 person for napkins.  We have a total of 20 students.  You may send in candy that has wrappers on it and have your child pass them out.  You are also welcome to come join us at 2:30 in room 29.  Hope to see you then:)

Math:We have just started counting money and the students do really well counting just pennies or just nickles but today we started counting combinations of nickles and pennies.  This is difficult for some students. We start with the highest value coin (nickle) and count from there. Many have a hard time transitioning from counting by fives to counting by ones once they go to the pennies. They want to keep counting by fives.  We worked hard today trying to master that skill.  However, it is a skill that will take a lot of practice for some so if your child is having a hard time, keep practicing it over the next few days.  We will be taking a test next Monday and they will have to know how to count a nickle and penny combination. Keep the combinations under 15 cents.