<h2>Dear Families,</h2>
I hope that everyone has had a safe and happy week.  November is a sort of “choppy” month, seeing as we don’t have one full week of school – but we’ll make do!  I really wish I could have been here for the “Literacy Day” parade. I heard the costumes were excellent.  If you happened to be there for the parade with a camera, I would love to see pictures.  You can e-mail them to <a href="mailto:emrosa@cps.edu">emrosa@cps.edu</a>.  Thanks!
<h2>This Week, We Learned</h2>
This week, we finished our chapter book called “Mrs. Roopy is Loopy,” a funny story about a school librarian who dresses up as many different literary characters but will never admit to the students that it is her in the costumes.  Ask your child to tell you about it!

In math, we explored patterns that we might see in mathematics and in every day life.  Practice makes perfect so try making a game out of finding patterns around the house or outside.  You might be surprised at how many your child can find.

During our Daily 5, we are continuing to work on building stamina in the “Read to Someone” category.  I am very pleased with how well my students are working together to help each other become better readers!

In Science, we began learning about liquids.  We saw some really cool types and are learning various words we can use to describe different liquids.  Look at some liquids at home.  Are they transparent?  Viscous? Opaque?
<h2>Next Week, We Will</h2>
Next week, we will continue learning about liquids, learn about mixing paint colors, and introduce our new Social Studies series, Time 4 Kids.
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<h2>Reminders</h2>
<strong>There will be no school on Friday, November 6<sup>th</sup>. </strong>

A new month has begun.  Please send enough snacks for 29 students.

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.

Report card pick-up will be held on Wednesday, November 18<sup>th</sup>.  Please watch for the sign-up sheet near the mean entrance of the school to schedule a meeting.  Please make every effort to come.
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<h2>Announcements</h2>
<em>Room 114 is in need of Zip-Loc bags (snack, sandwich, quart, and/or gallon size), baby wipes and colorful rubber bands (for our Geo-Boards), paper plates and Plastic cups (for art and snack time). Thanks in advance!</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>
Special thanks to the family members who chaperoned our last field trip – we had a great time!

Thank you to all of the parents who continue to send snacks and supplies.

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