Bye-Bye November!

Happy last-day-of-November! We were busy again as usual today. Be sure to have your child tell you about our "Special Gift" writing. This week we read the story of King Midas and the Golden Touch. Today we watched a different version of this classic tale. Ask you child to tell you about both versions by comparing them. Have them tell you what was the same about our story and today's movie, and what was different (there were MANY differences). We have spent our week learning our 10-teams in math. Your child should be able to tell you with automacity their 10-team facts. If they seem to struggle for you, please provide them with extra practice at home. Our 10-teams are: 9+1, 8+2, 7+3, 6+4, 5+5, etc. The understanding of these number relationships will help your child greatly in the months ahead. This week we have also been talking about wants and needs. We've been busy making our "WANT" lists for the upcoming holiday season. Next week, we will focus on NEEDS. Have your child tell you what is on their want list. Do you remember that next week is the Sunflower Book Fair??? It is going to be a great Book Fair and we have special events each day to show our Book Fair spirit. Mark your calendars for the upcoming themes next week: Monday= Crazy Sock Day Tuesday= Wear Sports Clothing Wednesday= Tie Dye Day Thursday= Hat Day Friday= Pajama Day. Please be sure to read the note that went home earlier this week from Mrs. Preston giving more information about the specials events and themes of the week! Finally, in an effort to go green Sunflower is no longer sending home paper newsletters. If you have not signed up for an email version via Skyward, you can access the link on the Sunflower webpage or click on the following to read up on all of the upcoming events: http://www.usd231.com/webschools/Forms/main.aspx?menu=6_000 Have a super-duper weekend! Enjoy the forecasted beautiful weather...winter is just around the corner!