October News
October is a very busy month in first grade. We
will discuss and complete projects dealing with
Columbus Day, fire safety, Fall and Halloween this
month. We will also begin spelling. Word lists and
homework for each week will be placed into their
homework agenda .
Behavior Charts
Your child should have a monthly behavior chart in
the front pocket of their Monkey Book. Please take
time each evening to review this chart and sign. If
your child has had a great day at school, they will
color the smiley face a color of their choice. If they
had to pull any cards, they will color the box the same
color of the card they are on at the end of the day.
Colors represent the following:
Warning + 1 card =green
2 cards pulled = yellow
3 cards pulled = orange
4 cards pulled = pink
All cards pulled = white
Bring your smile to school for school
pictures!
School Photo day is Wednesday, October 10th.
Please remember to send in your child’s photo
envelope with your selection and money if you
wish to purchase.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire prevention week will begin on, October
Please discuss and review the fire safety
rules with your child. We are also encouraging
9th.
children to learn their address and phone
number. Remember... STOP - DROP AND ROLL!
Halloween Parade and Party
Our Halloween party and parade will be on
Wednesday, October 31st. We will parade around
the school community and the party will be in
our classroom immediately after. Please send
your child’s costume to school in a bag with his
or her name on the front. Also, please make
sure your child can put on their costume with
minimal assistance. Homeroom parents will be
available, but time is limited. Thank you for
your cooperation. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Reminders...
* Snacks – please make sure that the snacks
you send for your
child are of the “healthy variety”.
We ask that you do not
send candy as a snack. Thank you!
*School store is now open every other
Wednesday!
*Please remember to dress your child
appropriately for the
changing Fall weather!!
*Practice and review vocabulary in your
child’s study book and planner. You may want
to make flashcards for fun, easy review.
*Begin to memorize learned addition facts.
Exciting dates to remember:
No School (Columbus Day) – Monday, October
8, 2012
Spirit Day – Fall Pajama Day - Friday,
October 12, 2012
Jacksonwald APT Family Fall Festival is on
Saturday, Oct. 20th
Halloween Parade & Party – October 31st!