The Barnes and Noble Bookfair last week was lots of fun. Eleanor Clark, our visiting author, came to the school and told a special Christmas story to the children. They listened very quietly and remembered to raise their hands when they had questions. If you weren't able to go to Barnes and Noble you can still purchase your child's matted artwork for $5.00. You may also support the school online by going to bn.com/bookfairs and entering Bookfair ID#10547461 (it runs through 10/18/11).
The children also had a great time walking over to Green's Plants and Produce and exploring the maze. They spent time observing and comparing the many interesting varieties of pumpkins and gourds.
In Social Studies we will continue to read and narrate "A Hunt in the Delta" from Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt. We will practice rhythms with hand cymbals as we listen to Egyptian music.
In Nature/Science we will read about Neptune and practice reciting the planets in order. We will plant lettuce into the garden and pick flowers to press for our Nature Journals. Last week we observed many Monarch butterflies in our garden. We will read excerpts from Nomads of the Wind this week and learn about butterfly migration.
In Music the children will work the hand cymbals and rhythm sticks. We will practice reciting "The Moon" by Robert Louis Stevenson. We will also sing "Five Little Pumpkins", "Pumpkin, Pumpkin" and "Autumn Leaves".
Our Fall Festival is October 29th from 11:00am-2:00pm. Our class is sponsoring the Bounce House and Slide with Mrs. Hague's class. Please send $16.00 to help us cover the cost of the Bounce House/Slide. You will not need to purchase tickets for our booth. Pre-K thru 2nd grade children will receive unlimited turns.
Our Fall Party is Monday, October 31st. The children may dress up as their favorite Nursery Rhyme/storybook character. There will be a signup sheet in the hall for the party.