We are really looking forward to seeing all of our families at conferences.  We are talking all about the things that have amazed us during the first quarter of school.  Highlights were in our newsletter.

Here are some things that your child can look forward to for the 2nd quarter of school:

Phonics/Reading

· Tracking print with 1-to-1 correspondence

· Recognizing that words are represented by a specific sequence of letters & are separated by spaces

· Identifies all capital & lowercase letters

· Recognizes if words rhyme

· Pronounces, blends, segments syllables

· Blends letters to make simple words

· Produces all 23 consonant sounds

·  Reads 30 or more sight words & reads level B or higher.

· Telling beginning, middle, end of stories including character/setting

· Writing stories that include beginning, middle & end—spelling words phonetically.

 Science

· Describes the changes in day/night sky

Math

· Count to 100 by 1s

· Count as many as 20 objects in a line, rectangular array & pair with a number

· Describe attributes of objects (length, width…)

· More/less

· Sort objects into categories and count those objects.

Social Studies

· Identifies & describes Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day & Thanksgiving

· Identifies & explains the bald eagle &  Statue of Liberty

We’re looking forward to a great quarter!!

Working on Words!

The kids have been working so hard to read fluently.  They're also trying to use their sight words correctly in their writing.  Here's a little something to help with both!

Coming Up:

October 10 - 14: Reflections entries due.

October  11: McTeacher Night

October 13: Sparkles Night

October  12-Oct. 14: Yankee Candle Pick Up

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 7:15 AM-8:30 AM or afternoons from 2:30 PM -4:30 PM. If you are interested in helping with distribution, please contact Lea Tatum at lea.tatum@cobbk12

October 17 - 21: Conference Week: Dismissal will begin 2 hours early. There will not be after school clubs during conference week. ASP will run from dismissal until 6:00 PM. ASP registration and prepayment is required to stay in ASP.

October 27: Habit 1 Parent Workshop

October 29: Fall into Fun at Sanctuary’s Fall Festival Celebration
Free food and fun for the whole family!
Where: Hayes Elementary School
Time: 11:00am -1:00pm