Practicum Student from Iowa Lakes Community College

Upcoming Events:

J Oct. 10 2 hr. early out
J Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 (4-7:30)
Notes:
JI am starting some new spelling homework next week.  One is to write the vowels of each word in a different color and the other is to write the words with a variety of writing utensils. 
JThis week we will wrap up some of our word work choices.  Some of the choices were to make spelling words with play-dough, paint spelling words with water colors, and make a paper chain. 
JAs we enter fall, germs seem to be more common.  To help keep us healthy I try and wipe down student desktops with Clorox wipes.  I am currently out of wipes.  I would greatly appreciate any donation that you can afford at this time.  Thank you in advance!!!!
JThe lost and found has a large collection of items. Please look around your house and if you are missing an item have your child look at school. 
J A student from Iowa Lakes Community College will be with us on Thursday’s this semester to learn about becoming a teacher.  Here is an excerpt from her:
“Hello!” My name is Kaity Degen.  I am currently attending Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville.  I am studying Early Childhood Education and plan on transferring to Iowa State University after receiving my two year degree at Iowa Lakes.  I graduated from Emmetsburg last year.  I am enjoying watching and learning about your children!”
Things to Work on:
JTelephone number and address
What we have been up to:
Reading: We worked with the word families –ad, -ap, and –ack this week. 
Math: We finished Unit 1 and started our first lesson in Unit 2.  Students continued to work on learning out to write basic addition number sentences.
Science: We read How a Seed Grows and talked about how a seed needs to start in the soil.  We will continue our study on plants next week by planting a seed and watching it grow.