Newsletter October 31-November 4th

Jesus Time: We will be talking about David this week from 1 Samuel 16; Psalm 23.
Reading/Writing: This week we are reading the book The Bus for Us
Math: This week we are working on the number 6 and connecting the dot activities.


Attention all Parent Volunteers!!  I am so happy to have help in the classroom especially more one on one attention with reading groups.  If you would like to help out in the classroom please send me an email.  We will mainly need help on Tuesdays and Thursdays around 9 a.m.  We will start this Thursday.  
Thanks for any help!


Reminder!!  Providing the weather cooperates, the east parking lost and main parking lost will be re-paved Monday through Friday.  Please use the driveway by the YACC (the old Hardee's building) to enter the elementary campus.  Thanks for your flexibility.


Book Fair!! November 1st-4th
Kindergarten will have our book preview on Tuesday. The Book Fair will open during the day Wednesday through Friday at noon.
On Wednesday, November 2nd there will be a Book Fair Breakfast in the gym from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Reading after snack time.

Classroom Project

Hello Parents,

We will be doing a project coming up that requires empty and clean jars....search the house, do some cleaning, any jar size will work could even be a baby food jar.

If you have some extras that you can donate to the class that would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Mrs. Endorf

Newsletter October 24-28

Many thanks to all of our parent volunteers!!
I know the students were looking forward to a great party--it was certainly the best!

Jesus Time: This week we are learning about Samuel.
Reading/Writing: This week we are reading the book Simon and Molly plus Hester.  We are still discussing friendships. One of our morning discussion questions is "Do you always like what a friend does?"
Our sight for this week is: like
Math: This week we are continuing to work on patterns and sorting objects.


Student-Led Conferences are Thursday, October 27th
Please look at your child's report card, sign it, and bring it back in the envelope to the conference.  This meeting will last about 20 minutes.


What to look for at a Student-Led Conference?
Students will take the lead as they introduce their parents, open with prayer, share examples of their academic progress and learning goals.  Teachers will listen and serve as facilitators.  Parents follow their student's lead, listen intently, encourage explanations and provide positive feedback and support.


Suggested Questions and Comments for Parents During a Student-Led Conference

• Can you tell me more about....?
• How did you learn that?
• Can you show me an example...
• I've noticed that you've learned....
• Of what are you most proud?
• It makes me proud to see that you...
• How do you feel about...?
• What's the most important thing you learned during this project?
• What did you find most challenging about...?
• I can see improvement in...
• What are you working on now?
• Tell me about what you want to learn.

The Elementary building will have an early dismissal Thursday at 12:10 p.m.  We will be walking out on the side of the building.  Either you can pick up your student in the drive through or walk up to get your child.  We will be outside at 12:00 p.m.

Mrs. Endorf's Kindergarten Class
Theis' Pumpkin Patch October 11, 2011

Casual for a Cause

This Friday, October 21st is Casual for a Cause.  Bring a dollar and support your favorite MLB team in the World Series! :)

Also, it is Mrs. Leet's 60th Birthday!!  If you see her in the halls, wish our friendly principal a Happy Birthday.

Conference Request Form

Please turn in the Student-Led Conference Request Form tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19th
If you don't have a sheet either pick one up at school or email your preferred times.

Teachers will be scheduling times tomorrow afternoon!

Label your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for a conference time.

Thursday, Oct 27th    1:00-5:00
                                 After 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28th       8:30-Noon

Thanks!

Newsletter October 17-21

Jesus Time: This week we are learning about Ruth and the work she did to praise God.

Reading/Writing: This week we are reading the book Friends All Around.  We also have morning questions that go along with our reading series such as "What do you do when you meet a friend?"  Discuss some answers at home.

Math: This week we are working with pattern blocks and designs made with the blocks.

Student-Led Conferences and Report Cards:  WOW!  Our first quarter is officially over!!  Report cards are sent home on Friday along with your scheduled conference time.  I will try to honor your first selection and be mindful of siblings when setting conferences times.  Early Dismissal for the whole Elementary school on October 27th at 12:10.  Pick up will be on the side of the building; be there at Noon. Thank you!  

Scholastic Orders Due October 28th

Use our code: J3CX6

Blog: I am trying to use our blog for the most up to date information.  Make sure to sign up and follow our blog you will receive emails when I post information for our class.  Let me know of any other information I can add to our blog!  Thanks

Fall Party this Friday, October 21st 

Picture Retake Monday!

Reminder!! Picture Retakes Monday!

You will need to return your pictures in order to have retakes.

Meet a few of Webster Groves Firemen

Webster Groves Fire Department came today and spoke with 

Kindergarten about what to do in case of a fire.

The smoke goes up and we get down low.

Stop, Drop, and Roll.

They have to put their fire suits on in one minute.

They had a fire call during their presentation.

Turns out it was a false alarm and they got to stay!

Our kids know what to do in case of a fire!