Dear Parents,

Happy Wednesday and welcome to FALL!!!!  (It’s my FAVORITE!) It’s interesting to me that this is the coldest day we’ve had recently and all of the sudden, now it’s FALL.  I am not going to complain about it though…bring on the colder temperatures, the apples and pumpkins, Big Red football games, bonfires, the colored leaves…I am so glad to live in a place where we get to experience the Fall.  Make sure your firstie is prepared to go outside, weather permitting. 

Did your firstie tell you what game we played yesterday to review our spelling words?  Well, if not, we played Tic-Tac-Word.  They were paired up (at random) and used their spelling words instead of an X or an O on the “board”.  While we didn’t have A LOT of time to play, each pair was able to get in a few games. 

When we have to have “inside recess” (when the weather is bad or when the gym is being occupied), there are plenty of things for the firsties to do in our classroom. Games, puzzles, blocks, dominos, etc… are all available to play with when we have to have recess inside.  (We also may do a GoNoodle or two so we get our wiggles out…) 

"Miss Gallagher, I finished this puzzle and it's bigger than me! Will you take my picture?"

How is the reading at home going?  Remember, your firstie should be reading to YOU.  Our Take Home Story Bag stories, are meant to be read a few times throughout the week by your firstie.  We talked yesterday about how important practicing is and that the more they practice reading, the easier it will be!  Keep it up!

Speaking of practicing, some firsties still need help tying their shoes and while I am happy to help for now, this is something that your firstie needs to eventually be able to do on their own.  Please start practicing this at home. 

Thank you for all that you do on the home front!

“Jesus in ALL Things”

Miss Gallagher