Good afternoon,
We started a science unit on sound and light this week. Ms. Ortiz, our Husson University student, did a lesson on vibrations and how they make the sounds we hear. The kids had fun making sound effects to go with a rain storm and a bouncing ball. We will continue with this unit for a couple of weeks.
We are having fun reading Halloween books, songs and poems. We even act out some of our poems and songs. We've also been reading our First Grade Wishy Washy books. Hopefully I can talk them into bringing them home today!
We had a great trip to the Veazie Fire Station. Thank you chaperones for going with us. It was especially fun sitting in the truck and spraying the hose! Thank you Veazie Firefighters for having us visit.
We are sadly coming to an end of our Pixie Tricks series. The eight books really flew this year. The kids have loved them. To celebrate the books we will have a special day on Friday, October 25. We will be making fairy houses in the woods behind the school. We will be outside for about 1-1.5 hours. Kids can bring any sandbox or garden type tools to use (not mandatory). Gloves and old shoes or boots are a good idea. Kids can also dress as a character from the book or a fairy or wizard. Again, not mandatory. Just a fun ending to some great books. I've also told the kids if they have anything in their own yards they are okay to bring it for their house. (acorns, pebbles, sticks, mushrooms) We will find plenty in the woods but some kids like to think and plan for their house.
Upcoming Dates
* Friday, October 18th - Parent / Teacher Conference Sign Up comes home.
* Friday, October 25th - Pixie Tricks Day, Flex Friday, Mid-Trimester Reports come home and VCS Hullabaloo!
* Thursday, October 31st - Halloween. No costumes but we'll do special activities.
* Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7 - Parent / Teacher Conferences
* Friday, Nov. 8 - Teacher Inservice. No school.
* Monday, Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day. No school.
* Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Nov. Dec. 1 - Thanksgiving Break
* Wednesday, Dec. 4 - PreK - 3 Music Concert
Afternoon Break
We love our new fairy village!
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