<h2>Dear Families,</h2>
Thank you to everyone who came out for report card pick-up. I really enjoyed having the opportunity to speak to you one-on-one and to get to know your families better. 
<h2>This Week, We Learned</h2>
This week we read <span style="text-decoration: underline">The King’s Equal</span>.  The story is about a vain and selfish prince who is humbled when challenged to find a wife as intelligent, wealthy, and good-looking as he thinks he is.  Ask your child to tell you about it!

In Math, we explored the dime.  We learned which president was on the face, how much it was worth, how many you could trade for a dollar, and how it can be used in comparison to nickels and pennies.

During Phonics, we played a great game called Phonics Relay, where members of a team take turns completing a phonics “quiz.”  It was amazing to see how well everyone performed with the encouragement of their peers!
<h2>Next Week, We Will</h2>
Next week Wednesday, we will take our <strong>Unit 3 Math Assessment</strong>.  Please take time to practice at home. The topics covered will be: sums of 10, frames and arrows, counting coins, patterns, and time to the half hour.
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<h2>Reminders</h2>
<p align="center"><strong>Thanksgiving Break falls from </strong><strong>11/25/09</strong><strong> to </strong><strong>11/19/09</strong><strong>.</strong></p>

We have a <strong>Field Trip</strong> to the Health Museum on Monday. Please send in written permission and fees if you have not already.  Also, students must bring a bagged lunch (clearly labeled).

It is really getting chilly outside!  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately so they will be protected from the elements during their two recesses.

We had a very low <strong>Snack</strong> turn out for November and are now rationing leftovers and odds-and-ends.  Please be prepared to send snack for December.  We have a long day and the kids could really use the boost.
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<h2>Announcements</h2>
<em>Room 114 is in need of Kleenex, paper towels, baby wipes and colorful rubber bands (for our Geo-Boards). Thanks in advance!</em>

<em>We received so many compliments about our </em><em>Holiday</em><em> Recipes (Step-by-Step</em><em>) that I’ve decided to post them online on our blog for your reading pleasure – </em><em>kids say the darndest things</em>
<h2>Birthdays</h2>
Kamilah – 7<sup>th</sup>

Jalen – 8<sup>th</sup>

Alison – 13<sup>th</sup>

Charles – 28th
<h2>Thank Yous</h2>
Thank you to all of the parents who continue to send snacks and supplies.

Thank you to all of the families who sent in the ten dimes we needed for out math program.  If you haven’t yet, it is not too late – we still need more for our activities

Thank you to those who have come to be our guest readers!

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