December 11, 2019

The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.

-Henry Ward Beecher

Today's Homework:

Reading: please read a book or RazKids for 15 minutes and log.

Spelling: choose one activity from spelling  menu. Test on Friday.

Additional Information:

Polar Express forms are due by Friday.

Santa Shop Money due.

Mitten Tree -- We will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves until December 20th.

December 13th -- Tag Day -- theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

December 19th -- STS Christmas Concert at 7pm. Bring your child to our classroom at 6:45pm. Please make sure that they go to the bathroom prior to dropping off to the classroom.

December 20th -- 11:30am dismissal. No aftercare.

I would like to invite you to share a special holiday tradition that you have with our class! You might want to teach about your tradition through a craft, read aloud book, or simple activity. If you are interested in sharing your special holiday tradition, please email me with your availability.

Have a good day,
Mrs. Novak

December 10, 2019

You're like a bird, spread your wings and soar above the clouds.

-Mairead

Today's Homework:

Reading: please read a book or RazKids for 15 minutes and log. Also, re-read today's decodable reader.

Spelling: choose one activity from spelling  menu. Test on Friday.

Math: workbook pages (in folder).

Additional Information:

Polar Express forms are due by Friday.

Santa Shop Money due.

If you can, please send in an empty paper towel roll for a craft. Thank you!

Mitten Tree -- We will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves until December 20th.

December 13th -- Tag Day -- theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

December 19th -- STS Christmas Concert at 7pm. Bring your child to our classroom at 6:45pm. Please make sure that they go to the bathroom prior to dropping off to the classroom.

December 20th -- 11:30am dismissal. No aftercare.

I would like to invite you to share a special holiday tradition that you have with our class! You might want to teach about your tradition through a craft, read aloud book, or simple activity. If you are interested in sharing your special holiday tradition, please email me with your availability.

Have a good evening!

December 9, 2019

I've learned that life is like a book. Sometimes we must close a chapter and begin the next one.

-Hanz

Today's Homework:

Reading: please read for 15 minutes and log. In addition to reading another book from home, please re-read today's decodable reader one time.

Spelling: choose one activity from spelling menu.

Additional Information:

If you can, please send in an empty paper towel roll for a craft. Thank you!

Mitten Tree -- We will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves until December 20th.

December 13th -- Tag Day -- theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

December 19th -- STS Christmas Concert at 7pm. Bring your child to our classroom at 6:45pm. Please make sure that they go to the bathroom prior to dropping off to the classroom.

December 20th -- 11:30am dismissal. No aftercare.

I would like to invite you to share a special holiday tradition that you have with our class! You might want to teach about your tradition through a craft, read aloud book, or simple activity. If you are interested in sharing your special holiday tradition, please email me with your availability.

Thank you,
Mrs. Novak

December 6, 2019

By perserverance, the snail reached the ark.

-Charles Spurgeon

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs. Novak

December 5, 2019

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

-Beverly Sills

Today's Homework:

Reading: read for 15 minutes and log. Leveled readers were sent home to be re-read.

Spelling: choose one activity from spelling menu. Test tomorrow.

Additional Information:

Mitten Tree -- After reading the story, The Mitten Tree, our class was inspired to set up our own mitten tree at STS. We will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves until December 20th.

Santa Shop pre-order form --- if you haven't already sent the form in, please do so ASAP.

December Pizza Money is due ASAP. Form is on the Friday Folder.

December 13th -- Tag Day -- theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

December 19th -- STS Christmas Concert at 7pm. Bring your child to our classroom at 6:45pm. Please make sure that they go to the bathroom prior to dropping off to the classroom.

December 20th -- 11:30am dismissal. No aftercare.

I would like to invite you to share a special holiday tradition that you have with our class! You might want to teach about your tradition through a craft, read aloud book, or simple activity. If you are interested in sharing your special holiday tradition, please email me with your availability.

Thank You,

Mrs. Novak

December 4, 2019

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

-Louisa May Alcott

Today's Homework:

Reading: read for 15 minutes and log. Also, re-read today's decodable reader.

Spelling: choose one activity from spelling menu. Test on Friday.

Math: workbook pages

Additional Information:

Mitten Tree -- After reading the story, The Mitten Tree, our class was inspired to set up our own mitten tree at STS. We will be collecting new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves until December 20th.

Santa Shop pre-order form --- if you haven't already sent the form in, please do so ASAP.

December Pizza Money is due ASAP. Form is on the Friday Folder.

December 13th -- Tag Day -- theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

December 19th -- STS Christmas Concert at 7pm. Bring your child to our classroom at 6:45pm. Please make sure that they go to the bathroom prior to dropping off to the classroom.

December 20th -- 11:30am dismissal. No aftercare.

I would like to invite you to share a special holiday tradition that you have with our class! You might want to teach about your tradition through a craft, read aloud book, or simple activity. If you are interested in sharing your special holiday tradition, please email me with your availability.

Thank you,
Mrs. Novak

December 3, 2019

Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

-Marcel Proust

Today's Homework:

Reading: please read for 15 minutes and log. Also, re-read today's decodable reader.

Spelling: choose one activity from spelling menu. Test on Friday.

Math: workbook pages (in folder)

Additional Information:

If you haven't sent in your Santa Shop order form, please do so ASAP.

December Pizza Order & Money -- due this Wednesday. Form is on the Friday Folder.

December 13th -- Tag Day -- theme is Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

December 19th -- STS Christmas Concert at 7pm. Bring your child to our classroom at 6:45pm. Please make sure that they go to the bathroom prior to dropping off to classroom.

December 20th -- 11:30am Dismissal (No aftercare)

I would like to invite you to share a special holiday tradition with our class! You might want to teach about your tradition through a craft, read aloud book, or simple activity. If you are interested in sharing your special holiday tradition, please email me with your availability.

Have a great day!

Mrs. Novak