November

Newsletter for November 2016 = Important Dates & Reminders = = =


 * [[image:5ksfb/churchicon.gif width="46" height="62"]] Mass: We go to mass every Friday.**


 * Can needed by November 13.** Each child will need a can- coffee can, oatmeal container, or ice-cream container all work well. We will be making a drum.

The children will enjoy a small Thanksgiving feast prior to your arrival for the program Watch for information from our Room Parents as to what to bring. Parents are invited to join us for a short program at 2:15 am in the **NORTH church**.
 * [[image:5ksfb/thanksgiving_hat.gif width="50" height="55"]]Tuesday, November 21--Thanksgiving Feast/Thanksgiving Program**

1-Lucas 10-Gianna (actual 11-11)
 * [[image:5ksfb/Balloon-icon.png width="37" height="37"]]Happy Birthday to....**

Friday, November 3rd-**Noon Dismissal**--End of 1st Quarter Wednesday, November 22nd-- ** No School ** Thursday and Friday, November 24th-25th--Thanksgiving
 * [[image:5ksfb/Calendar_Icon.jpg width="45" height="44"]]No School/Early Release**

= From The Teachers' Desk = November is here and it is a time to give thanks. We are thankful we have your children in our 5K class this year! The weather is changing quickly. Just as the weather is changing, the children are changing as well. They are all settled in as big Kindergartners and are comfortable and confident with the daily routines and activities. Already we are seeing such growth in their abilities. We enjoyed sharing some of this growth with you at conferences. The following is the format for our newsletter each month. Each important area is highlighted with the individual skills we will focus on are listed below.

= Reading/Writing = = Math = = Religion = = Handwriting =
 * identify parts of a book
 * recognize that words are made up of letters and words make up sentences
 * ongoing review of letters we've already covered
 * understand characters and determine the setting
 * begin to sequence story events
 * understand that sentences start with a capital letter, words have spaces between them, and end with a period
 * begin to write simple sentences
 * numeral writing to 15
 * counting objects to 15
 * counting strategies
 * introduction to making 10
 * part/part/whole
 * using a ten frame
 * story problems
 * knows that God gave us our senses to discover and enjoy creation
 * expresses thankfulness for God's love
 * learns that doing good is acting like Jesus
 * continue to encourage the use of a good pencil grip and good posture
 * finish the Center Starter Capital Letters (C,O,Q,G,S,A,I,T,J) and numbers 1-10
 * review all uppercase letters in gray boxes and on HWT lines
 * begin writing lowercase letters that look like their capital (c,o,s,v,w,t)