October 30, 2013

Dear Families,

In Fundations we practiced writing e and r. (Lily)

After we finish our stories we are going to use our checklists! (Kaitlynn) Today I gave out checklists for our class to use to make sure they did everything they needed when writing their narrative stories.

In math we used cubes to help us find the number that was most and fewest. (Derek)

We went to art today and we made monsters! (Evan)

*I have been notified that 3 boys from our class are making messes and clogging up urinals and toilets. Since I do not know who it is, I am changing the way I send boys to the restroom for the next few weeks. Instead of going with 1-2 friends, they will go alone, in hopes  that our boys will use the restroom appropriately when they go with a friend. I really appreciate conversations on proper use of urinals/toilets with your child. 

October 29, 2013

Dear Families,

In fundations we learned more about the letters r and e! (Sam)

We looked at leaves today! (Austin) We looked at the parts on a leaf and made leaf rubbings in our Science journals.

We had a celebration for our writing today! (Nathan) We were  celebrating all of the amazing writing skills that we have learned to make our books easier to read by others!

We went to music and sang the Skeleton Dance song! (Dayton)

**There is another conference note in folders today. Please return these----they are for documentation purposes J

October 28, 2013

Dear Families,

We learned about the letters e and r in Fundations. (Maxwell)

In writing workshop we talked about writing sentences in our stories. (Michah)

We had a good time at lunch! (Hayden)

GeorgiaJane brought us juice and cookies today! (Emma) Thank you to GeorgiaJane’s family for the awesome Halloween snacks!

We went to library and checked out new library books! (Trevor) A lot of our class forgot books! Please remember our specials schedule is on my blog page!

Reminders:

Tomorrow is picture retake day! There will also be an important PTA meeting! Check folder for more information!

Thursday your child can dress up as a book character to school! Please check red folder for more information! This is just another reminder since it is this Thursday! J

No school Friday!

October 25, 2013

Dear Parents,

     We had such a great time at Bradford Farm today! The kids got to play a few games and hear stories before taking a ride around the farm. We learned a little about the different corn that grows on the farm and the ways corn can be used. Then we got to pick our pumpkins from the pumpkin vine! This was a real treat! Your child will take home the pumpkin they chose! (They were told to get one they could carry! J) After eating our lunch, we went in the corn maze! I hope you hear about all our trip from your child! Thanks so much Stephanie, Melissa, Megan, Shannon, and Angie for all your help!

Friday folders are going home today! Inside you will see optional math homework, a hardcopy of our conference schedule and other information from Mill Creek! Have a great MIZZOU homecoming weekend!

October 24, 2013

Dear Families,

We wrote the letters d and s on our boards. (Asher)

We had a good time at recess. (Xan)

We heard a poem about 5 little pumpkins. (Avery) We cut 5 pumpkins out and glued them in order from smallest to biggest. (Stella)

We went to art and we got to play with clay. (Kendrick)

·         Tonight is Get the Scoop Night.  You can drop in anytime between 4:30 and 6:00.  You will visit our classroom and do a scavenger hunt.

·         Tomorrow is our field trip.  Dress in warm clothes, tennis shoes that can get muddy and a jacket!!!  It is supposed to be chilly.  Remember a lunch (unless you pre-ordered a school sack lunch).  No drink necessary.  Put your name on your lunch bag.  It must all be disposable.  There was an email and note about this yesterday!!!!  It is also sport shirt (Mizzou if possible) and hat day.  

October 23, 2013

Dear Families,

·         At writing workshop, we wrote about something we like to do in Fall. (Avery)

·         We had a great time at lunch. (Hayden)

·         We learned how to write the number 0. (Trevor)

·         We made pumpkins out of scraps! (Stella)

·         We went to music class and sang chicka chicka boom boom! (Austin)

*Tomorrow is Get the Scoop night from 4-6:30! Hope to see you!

*If you ordered Scholastic books for your child, they will be in his/her backpack today!

*Field trip to Bradford Farms is THIS Friday! If you are bringing water bottles for the class or coolers you are welcome to send them tomorrow or on Friday morning! Thank you so much!!

October 22, 2013

Dear Families,

Today we practiced writing the letters d and s on our Fundation boards. (Lily)

We had fun at recess. (Derek)

We put pictures in order showing how a pumpkin grows! (Kaitlynn)

We had fun at reading centers! (GeorgiaJane)

We went to library and heard a story about cat secrets! (Jake)

Bradford Farm Reminder--October 25th

Dear Parents,

This is just a reminder that our fieldtrip to Bradford Farms is THIS Friday, Oct. 25^th!

·         We are planning on leaving Mill Creek at 9:00am and coming back to school around 12:45.

·         Please send your child in jeans ,tennis shoes, and a jacket. Keep in mind that we will be walking in the fields and your child needs to wear shoes that can get muddy!

·         If you are sending your child’s lunch please send it in a plastic or paper bag. We will not be carrying around lunch boxes/bags. For those that asked for a sack lunch, I will have those ready that morning!

The following parents are the chaperones for this trip:

Stephanie Wade

Melissa Allen

Shannon Fry

Megan Hoyt

Angie Bailey

Due to limited space on the buses chaperones will need to drive their own vehicles (or carpool).  This will be great as we can have you take coolers and lunches. J  You would be responsible for supervising small groups of children and just helping me to keep “law and order”.  All children will ride the bus to be considered “present” at school.

Thanks for all you do!

Kim Pandov

October 21, 2013

Dear Families

We read a new book called Sunflower. It was about a boy who had a sunflower seed and he made it grow! (Emma) This week we are focusing on the order of events in our stories. We will focus on putting events in order to help with retelling stories.

In fundations we learned about the letters s and d! (Asher)

In math we compared groups and saw if they had one more or two more in the group. We used cubes. (Maxwell)

We went to PE today! (Michah) Tomorrow is library! Please bring your book tomorrow!

*I am in the process of scheduling your conferences! I will let you know on Friday when I schedule your conference! Be on the lookout for this information in Friday folders!

October 18, 2013

Dear Families,

In Fundations we practiced writing the letters a and g and practiced the sounds a and g make! (Nathan)

We wrote a brand new story in writing workshop! (Kate)

We had fun at recess. (Dayton)

In math we talked about more and less. (Sam)

Today we went to art and colored a picture. (Evan)

Please look in Friday Folders! There is a LOT of important information in them!

·         Conference scheduling notes are in your child’s Friday folder.  It is very important that you read both of the sheets.  You may need to fill out and return both sheets, especially if your child has siblings at MCE.  I would like these back by Monday, Oct. 21 if at all possible.  Just return them in the Friday folder (not the red folder).  It is amazing to think that the first trimester is almost over.  Wow!! 

• Checklists are also in your child’s folder.  Please initial these each week and return in the blue Friday folder on Monday as well. 
• A letter about Assessments & Report cards from me stapled to current assessment results on your child
• Optional math homework J
• For those of you that ordered books online or on paper forms---I will place the order today so please no late orders! Thanks for ordering!  I may skip November since there will be a Scholastic Book Fair in conjunction with conferences and the money from that goes to PTA.  

October 17, 2013

Dear Families,

In Fundations we learned more about the letters a and g! (Allison)

We had a writing celebration! (Kendrick) We listened to everyone’s story and ended our celebration by having a toast!

We had a good time at recess. (Devin)

In math today we continued to practice counting and we learned how to write the number 10! (Xan)

We got to go to music and we got to sing the Three Little Pigs! (James)

October 16, 2013

Dear Families,

We talked about the number 10 in math. (Evan) Please continue to count with your child for extra practice!

We went outside and looked for a fall tree. Then we drew our tree and put it in our science journals. (Michah)

We had fun at reading centers. (Dayton)

We went to library and played a matching game. (Sam)

October 15, 2013

Dear Families,

We worked on writing the letters a and g correctly in Fundations! (Stella)

We had fun at recess. (Austin)

We learned how to write the numbers  8 and 9 in math! (Kate)

We decorated a fall tree with things we see in fall for project today. (Avery)

We are going to PE! (Sarah Jane)

Notes:

·         If you have not returned your child’s Bradford Farm lunch sheet please return ASAP! J Next Friday is the day of this fieldtrip and this lunch information is very important.

·         Reminder that you have until Friday to go to scholastic.com and order books!!!  I put the Scholastic K order flyers in your child’s Friday folder last week but you can order from any of the catalogs online.  It is worth your time to check it out!  There are some great titles!!!!  You can pay online and avoid having to send checks and order forms to me.  However, if you prefer to order books using the order forms I sent Friday then that is fine.  Just return them in an envelope with your child.  Make checks payable to Scholastic.  

October 14, 2013

Dear Families,

·         In fundations, we learned about the letters a and g. (Devin)

·         In writers workshop, we picked a favorite story and fixed it (revise)! (Jake)

·         Today we heard the story Clifford’s First Autumn and made a fall item (leaves, pumpkins, and apples) for our fall bulletin board during project time. (Xan)

·         We went to art today. We did some finger painting. (Kendrick)

·         Remember to send in cans of food this week if you would like to participate in our food drive.  There is a collection barrel in the Commons.  I will make sure your child gets them in there in the morning if they bring them to our room. J

October 11, 2013

Dear Families,

We had a great day! (Lily)

We got to meet a real firefighter and police officer! (Allison)

We had extra recess before we went to music. (Kaitylnn)

We got to pick our big centers today. (Derek)

We learned how to write 6 and 7 in math. (GeorgiaJane)

Notes:

·         Things to be on the lookout for in Friday Folders: Bradford Farms field trip lunch letter, optional math homework, first Scholastic book order form/letter (you can order online for convenience) & MCE Messenger.

·         Thank you for your help collecting money for heavenly hats.  Mill Creek students collected over $500!

·         The student flu vaccine clinic is on Friday, October 25^th from 8:30 A to 10:30 A in the Media Center.  Here is the schedule for that morning:

8:30-8:45—KD

8:45-9:00—5^th

9:00-9:15—1^st

9:15-9:30—3^rd

9:30-9:45—2^nd

9:45-10:00—4^th

They may run ahead or behind schedule, but this is the approximate time for each grade.  Nurse Shannon will contact parents who stated on the vaccine consent form that they want to be present.  If you have any questions you can call to speak to Nurse Shannon at   (573) 214-3280 ext 52440

Our Class Is Using Scholastic Reading Club!

Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: J2FL3

Dear Families,

Encouraging reading is one of the most important things we can do to help your child succeed. It can be tough finding the right books to keep them interested, which is why I am so excited that our class will be participating in Scholastic Reading Club this school year.

With Scholastic Reading Club:
- Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
- You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
- You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks

Each month, your child will bring home Reading Club flyers. Together you can choose from books hand-selected by teachers and experts, and then order online or by returning your order form and payment to me.

I'd also love some help growing our classroom Reading Club. If you'd like to help out, please let me know! I'm excited to get our class reading!

Thank you for your support,

Mrs. Pandov

I will send the flyers and a letter about ordering books in tomorrow’s Friday folder!

If This Is Your First Time Ordering Online:
- REGISTER at scholastic.com/readingclub
- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code from the top of this letter
- CHOOSE from thousands of books, value packs, and Storia eBooks
- SUBMIT the order to me by the due date listed on the website
- EARN FREE Books for our classroom too!

October 10, 2013

Dear Families,

We talked about the numbers 6 and 7  in math. (Sarah Jane) For our new math topic we will start working with numbers 6-10.

We matched community helpers to hats they may wear at work. (Nathan)

We all had fun at recess. (Xan)

We had library today. (Lily)

We collected $ 23.82 for Heavenly Hats today! We are a very GENEROUS class! Thank you for your support!

Get the Scoop Night will be October 24^th 4:30-6pm. There will not be a presentation. It will be an informal event. You can drop in and get information on Kindergarten curriculum and see some of your child’s work!

Oct. 31 Celebration with Books Information

Hi all,

     On Thursday, October 31 our school will be having a “Fall Celebration With Books”.  On that day your child may dress as their favorite book character (no masks, face paint, hair paint, nothing scary via school-wide guidelines—I think there was information on this in the Mill Creek Messenger).  They may also bring a favorite book or two from home to read. 

     Since K kids, for the most part, can’t read much independently, we are asking parents that are available and interested to come in and read to small groups of kids on that day.  The time frame is 12:30-1:30.   We will break into small groups and you will read to your group.  You can bring a book from home or the kids will have books that they are bringing.  We will read from 12:30-1:00 and then make a craft and have a snack (our room parents are planning this; once I  hear from them one of us will contact you J) from 1:00-1:30.  If you can come for any or part of this time then please respond to me by email.  If you can’t come during this time then let me know and maybe we can make arrangements for you to come read to the class that day.  

October 9, 2013

Dear Families,

·         We got to write more in our stories in writing workshop. (Emma) We learned we can make speech bubbles to show our characters talk in our stories. (Maxwell)

·         We matched what community helpers drive when they work during projects today. (Nathan)

·         We put cubes in circles, counted them, and then wrote the numbers in math. (Allison)

·         Tomorrow is Heavenly Hat Day at Mill Creek.  You may donate $1 or more to wear a hat tomorrow to school! Thanks for your help and support of this Student Council Sponsored project!

·         Fundraiser orders will be delivered tomorrow! Please look in your child’s red folder for more information!

October 8, 2013

Dear Families,

We practiced writing the letters c and o on our Fundation boards. (Sam)

We went to art. (Hayden)

We went to a play about fire safety. They showed us how to stop, drop, and roll. (Derek)

In busy baskets, we are matching numbers to the same number of dots. (James)

Today we learned about the tools community helpers use. (Trevor)

Please remember that tomorrow is Walk to School Day. We will meet at Boone County National Bank (across the street from Hawthorn Bank) at 7:45 and walk to Mill Creek! This is a fun event for families and teachers. 

October 7, 2013

Dear Families,

·         We went out to recess. (Austin) Please send a jacket if you feel like your child needs one because they are going outside after lunch.

·         In Fundations we talked about the letters c and o. (Asher)

·         We wrote in our story books in writing workshop. (Avery) We are really trying to add details to our pictures and words to help our readers understand our stories.

·         We talked about communities and community helpers. (Derek)

 

Our Walk to School event will be Wednesday, October 9^th.  The meeting location has changed to Boone County National Bank, across the street from Hawthorn Bank.  This will allow us to not cross any streets. If you want to walk from Mill Creek to the bank, please meet in the commons by 7:10. 

October 4, 2013

Dear Families,

·         We went to recess and had a great time outside. (Kaitlynn)

·         We got to wear our pajamas. It was a good day. (Dayton)

·         We watched a video called Stop, Drop and Roll. (Devin) We talked about fire safety today. (Kate)

·         In math we talked about the numbers 4 and 5. (Michah)

We have Friday folders today. Please check out all the papers and initial and return the checklist on Monday.

Have a good time at Fun Fest tonight.  I hope to see you! J

October 3, 2013

Dear Families,

We read Noggin and Bobbin in the Garden. (Stella) We are talking about different ways we can predict a story before reading the book.

We saw a snake outside. (Evan) The snake was contained and kids were safe!

In writing workshop we started writing our first story. (Kendrick)

Today we talked about safety at home! Some stuff like irons and matches can be dangerous. (Xan)

We go to PE today! (Jake)

We went to Reading Centers. (GeorgiaJane)

Tomorrow is pajama day for earning our 100^th cougar compliment! Please no slippers, blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals.

Fun Fest is also tomorrow! It will be starting at 5-8pm!

Have a great evening!

October 2, 2013

Dear Families,

·         James did not have his Me Bag but we still got to write his name and ask him questions! (Emma) We saw Asher’s Me Bag too! (Michah) We finished sharing Me Bags today! Thank you so much for helping your child with their Me Bags!

·         Today in writing workshop we found out that we will start writing stories and not teaching books! We heard a story called Creak, said the Bed! (Devin) This story is an example of a story.

·         We found out that we can make numbers lots of different ways in math. (Xan)

·         We earned our 100th cougar compliment today so we will celebrate this Friday by wearing pajamas to school!  The kids can wear their pajamas to school but be sure they have tennis shoes and that their pajamas are something they can play in and wear all day.  No slippers, blankets, pillows or stuffed animals.  We will do slippers and stuffed animals as a celebration later in the year. 

·         Thanks to all of you that sent in coins for United Way! Our class collected $49.50! That is pretty amazing!!

October 1, 2013

Dear Families,

·         We saw Austin’s Me Bag today! (Asher)

·         We showed 5^th graders our teaching books! (Austin) Today we had our first publishing celebration with Mrs. Privitt’s 5^th grade class! They really enjoyed our stories!

·         We had fun at recess! (Evan)

·         We talked about safety at school today. (Jake) We discussed why we have rules and why we practice emergency drills at school.

·         We went to music and got to play with instruments! (James)

Notes:

• Tomorrow we are asking all Mill Creek students to bring  change to make a change for United Way.  Any amount of change would be greatly appreciated in supporting United Way! There is a little pink paper in take home folders that explains this donation program! 
• If your child pre-ordered Fun Fest tickets, they should be in their backpack.  Let me know if you did not receive them. 
• Don’t forget to do the funny pumpkin face homework.  It is due by Friday.