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<h2> Dear Families,</h2>
What an exciting week!  With school pictures and our first field trip out of the way, I think we’re all ready to get back to our regular schedule.  Our trip to see “The Hundred Dresses” was fascinating.  It was a great story about a young immigrant who is teased by her new American schoolmates because she speaks with an accent and wears the same dress every day.  When the teasing becomes too much and “Wanda” leaves town, the students learn an important lesson about what they can learn from people who are “different” and how hurtful unkind words can be.
<h2>This Week, We Learned</h2>
This week, we finished our chapter book called “Miss Daisy is Crazy,” a funny story about a kid who hates school and his teacher, Miss Daisy, who seems to hate it even more!  Ask your child to tell you how things turn out.

In math, we learned about matching colors and shapes, explored some new math manipulatives (Explorations), how to read a thermometer, and how to compare groups of objects.  We also completed our Unit 1 Assessment.  You will receive a Family Letter on Monday that will introduce Unit 2 and give you some ideas on how to enhance your work at home!

During our Daily 5, we are working on increasing our “stamina,” meaning we are adding a few minutes to “Read to Self” every day to become better at concentrating on our books.
<h2>Next Week, We Will</h2>
Next week, we will Begin Unit 2 of our math program by practicing counting up and back on a number grid, explore compliments of 10, telling time to the hour, and counting pennies and nickels.  In Science, we will begin finding ways to construct things with solid objects.

<strong>Please consider donating to our project listed at DonorsChoose.org!</strong>

<strong>The project ID is:  302565</strong>
<h2>reminders</h2>
<strong>The first of the month has arrived!!</strong> have not already.  Thank you to all of the families who did this week.  It was a great help!

We still have some students who have not turned in their <strong>class fees!</strong> The school really counts on these fees to offer your children the most innovative programs available.

Another field trip slip will go home on Monday, please respond as soon as possible and leave a note at the bottom if you would like to chaperone. Also, please do not sent the money separate from the form... both should be together in an envelope marked with your child’s name and room number.
<h2>Announcements</h2>
<em>Next Wednesday is International Walk and Bike to School Day</em><em>!  The students are encouraged to find an alternative to driving to school on October 7<sup>th</sup></em><em>!</em>

<em>Room 114 is in need of baby wipes and colorful rubber bands (for our Geo-Boards).  Thanks in advance!</em>
<h2>Birthdays</h2>
Gael – 4<sup>th</sup>

Lily – 21st
<h2>Thank Yous</h2>
Thank you to the parents who volunteered to chaperone our field trip – you helped to make it a success!

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

Thank you to this week’s guest readers and to those who volunteer in the lunchroom, your efforts are much appreciated!

emrosa@cps.edu