We Pray, "Come Lord Jesus."
We'll talk about the kindness of St. Nicholas as we celebrate his Feast Day. We'll leave slippers out on Tuesday, his feast day, in the hope that he'll leave a small treat for us. Won't the children be surprised to find a lit Christmas tree in the room.
We've been learning about our five senses, gifts from God and the life of Helen Keller. We'll view art prints by Norman Rockwell and see what senses are used in the pictures.
I hope your child is coloring in "Hearts of Kindness" at home. We've been doing it in the classroom as well.
We've collected four items for The IHM Giving Tree. The hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves will be distributed to school children in Paterson.
Fifteen children read 311 books for the November Pizza Hut Read Aloud. This total was a drop from October.
The reading selection is Whose Garden Is It?, a rhyming story. Skill: realism and fantasy; Phonics: Ii short /i/ initial and medial; Grammar: adjectives; HF Words: he, for; -ig Word Family: big, dig, fig, jig, pig, and wig. We'll supplement the story with fiction/non-fiction books about gardening, including Monet in Linnea's Garden.
We'll begin a unit on plane and solid figures. Our buddies will help us determine what objects can stack, slide and roll.
Nineteen children agreed that we'll have snow this month. What do you think?
We'll write in our journals as to why the man in Munch's "The Scream" is screaming his head off. This should be interesting!
Exciting News: I received a $140.00 grant from the Kids in Need Foundation for my proposal "Jump! Thump! Pump!" The money will be used for curriculum materials that teach about nutrition and good health. I also will receive $25.00 worth of art supplies for applying for the grant.
Homework: A letter to Santa. Paper is in your child's folder. Due: Thursday
Congratulations to Richie Graniere and his family on the birth of twin boys: Anthony Charles and Jake Christopher.
Reminders
* Join us at the 9:00 Mass on Thursday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
* We'll visit the Holiday Boutique on Thursday at 10:45. You can join us. If you're sending in money please put it in an envelope labeled with the amount (cash or check to IHM School) and for whom your child is shopping.
* SeeSaw Book Club order due Friday.
* Please send in the requested Gingerbread House /Dec/Jan. items. We can use a few more helpers to decorate with us or wrap.
* Still looking for a Santa to be our Mystery Reader. Santa's suit will be provided.
* Last call for a Baptism photo.
* Have a good week!
