AMAZING, ENGAGING and EDUCATIONAL!

That is what this week has been! We had so much going on I don't know where to start.  Let's start with today.  The trip was great.  The children were engaged the entire time.  There were no injuries or bee stings.  They went on a farm tour, hay ride and got to bring home their pumpkins and more.  I hope you ask them about all they learned.  We will continue talking about harvest time, life cycles of different fall foods etc. 

My anticipated future field trips are:
March: CSO Once Upon a Symphony (3 parents)
May: Dupage Children's Museum (ALL parents will be welcome)
Field trips are not just FUN! They are an extension of what we learn in class.  We appreciate the "fun" attached, but it is more important they make a connection between school and these extended activites.

We continue to talk about punctuation each day.  I hope you are asking them at home too.  We have been practicing the Christian Pledge.  They seem to be getting it, so if you are practicing at home, thank you.
Science was all about vibrations.  Remember the old "telephone cans"? Well, YS and her dad presented the ear guitar with fish wire, 2 yogurt cups and paperclips.  EASY BREEZY! The kids loved it. 

Next week we will move on to the color orange and the letter Dd.  I have begun differentiating more frequently within the week.  You may get some random pages with a note on the top to practice at home.  You do not need to return.  The note at the top will tell you WHY I am sending it home. 

Tuesday we will have the priviledge of seeing Aladin at LUSA West.  It is in the afternoon presented by Luther North HS.  We will then have Mr. C joining us Wednesday after lunch for fire safety chat.  Thursday is picture retake day and Friday afternoon is our visit from the fire department to show us all the important tools and vehicles they use. 

The children will sing at St. Paul on Oct. 22 at the evening service.  Don't forget to add us on FB and share the site with your friends and family.  If you have not picked up a yard sign, you can get that in the office too.  The more you spread the word, the better it is for the school!  We appreciate your help.

I am sure I am missing something and if I remember I will make another post.  Until then, many blessings to you all!
TB