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Tributes to Dr. Looft

Please send in a written notice about any projects you have done or will be doing in Dr. Looft's memory to our Front Office by Wednesday, October 31st.  Thanks for your help.

Newsletter for Week of October 29 - November 2

Language Arts

This week we will read our final story in our Second Reading Book.  The title is "Little Gorilla".  Children will read about how much Little Gorilla is loved by his family and friends when he is a baby.  Then he grows up and they see how much he is still loved by everyone.  We will have our second Reading Skills Test on Friday, November 2nd.  This time I will not be able to read any of the sentences to my students so they must read independently without any assistance.

Math

We are continuing to work on Subtraction strategies. We should finish Chapter 5 by the end of this week.  If we are able to finish this chapter, then we will have a test on Friday, November 2nd.

"I Love a Book Parade

We will start our parade at 8:05 AM from our room and walk around the school through all the hallways.  Please remember to have your child in costume when they come to school, but send a change of clothes if they need to change after the parade.  We will have special stories after the parade as we rotate to three other classrooms on our hallway.  Our moms have collaborated and we will have special "Treat Bags" to take home at the end of the day.  Thank you parents for your help with this project.

Thank You for Your Recent Donations

Thanks for the paper plates and other needed items.  We appreciate your help!

Special Student Holidays - November 5-6

Please remember that Monday and Tuesday of next week will be Student Holidays. 

Coming Attractions

October 29th - Story Teller - Mrs. Betty Ann Wylie - Provided by our Sope Creek PTA

November 7th - Weather Indoor Field Trip- Information is being sent on Monday, October 29th

November 8th - Reptile Man - Another special in-house event sponsored by our wonderful Sope Creek PTA- 

Newletter for October 11-18, 2007

Early Release Day - Wednesday, October 17th

Students will be dismissed at 12:20 to allow teachers time for Staff Development courses.

Math

We will take our Chapter 3 Math Test tomorrow.  We have learned more strategies for solving addition problems.  Please ask your child to share some of these strategies with you.

Language Arts

We read "Little Elephant" this week and we will read "Flower Garden" next week.  This story is about a little girl who makes a special birthday gift for her mother.

Red Ribbon Week

Monday, October 15 - Red Ribbon Week Kick Off Day - Students and Staff are to wear Red on Monday!

The PTA Child Safety and Education and Literacy Committees will have Red Ribbons for everyone to wear all week.  There will be a designated box labeled RED RIBBON Week for everyone to put a ticket stub in daily with their name on it for a chance to win prizes.  Please wear your Red Ribbon each day!

Tuesday, October 16th - Sock It to Drugs

Students and staff will wear crazy socks or make their own.

Wednesday, October 17th - Team up against DRUGS!

Everyone can wear their favorite team jersey or numbered shirt.

Thursday, October 18th - DRUG FREE is the Healthy Way to Be!

Bring a healthy snack or something RED to eat at Lunch.

Friday, October 19th - Hugs, not Drugs Day

Students can bring in a gently used, clean STUFFED Animal to donate to Children's Services.

"Make a Difference Day" - October 27th

Please send in your information about the service project you chose to honor our former Principal, Dr. Karen Looft, so these can be shared with Dr. Looft's surviving family members.

Sope Creek Make a Difference Student Awards

Due to popular demand this program is being restarted this year to reward outstanding student behaviors in individual classrooms.  The child chosen each week will receive their own "silver" "Make a Difference" coin to keep as their very own prize.  Other children will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their classrooms by their behavior choices and committments to helping others throughout our school.  We are looking forward to our first award winner.

Safety Drill - Code Red

Dear Parents,

We will be practicing a Code Red Drill next week.  We will explain the procedures to the children and all doors will be locked at that time.  We are required to do these drills several times each year.  We will also continue to practice monthly Fire Drills, and our Tornado Drills.

We just wanted to keep you updated on these Safety Drills at Sope Creek.  Thank you.

Newsletter for October 1-5, 2007

Picture Sales

Thank you for sending in your picture orders and packages in record time.  We did not have the highest sales' total to win the extra classroom supply money, but we did receive a party for our prompt responses.  Thanks to your hard work, the Comets will enjoy their ice cream.

Math

We are finishing our Second Chapter in Math on Subtraction.  We will take our tests this week and then for the second nine weeks, we will continue studying math facts to 12, data (graphing), representing numbers to 100, and 2-D and 3-D Shapes.  We are also including some activities from our previous math series, "Everyday Math," since that series promoted understanding of number relationships and higher order thinking skills.  All First Grade Teachers will be participating by including these activites.

Language Arts

We are reading a delightful story this week called, "Bet You Can't".  This is a  great story about the "give and take" between a sister and her little brother.  By now you have received your letter about our Friday Classroom, "I Can Do It Day" activity.  Each child will present some activity or skill that they choose to share with their classmates on that day.

Octoberfest - Saturday, Oct. 6th

A big thank you to the Stricklands for decorating our class pumpkin.  All the pumpkins are on display in the cafeteria.  Please remember you can submit a bid to try to win our pumpkin.  They make wonderful fall decorations and will last a long time.  Please continue to send in your Octoberfest bracelet orders to our class.  Once the PTA has processed your order, I will return it in your child's folder.  Let's support the PTA and have fun on Saturday!

Teacher Outings - Sope Creek Foundation

Mrs. Sweeney was gracious in sending you this information last week.  Our First Grade Outings will be "An Afternoon with Chuck E. Cheese and Your Teacher."  Please bid on this outing and we will help support the Sope Creek Foundation.

Picture Retakes -Thursday, Oct. 4th

Please send me a note if you wish to have your child retake their Fall Picture.  The photographer will be here on Thursday, October 4th.