October news

Fall is in the air. We have been discussing the changes we have observed outside with the weather and the changes happening to the trees. This month for science day we will be exploring pumpkins, another sign of Fall.  It is such a fun day and the children will be amazed by what the see. The science day also ties into our science unit about Farms.  We spent some time in the last few weeks doing some research on crops that grow on farms and what they need to grow.  Pumpkins are just one of the crops we found grow on farms.  At the end of the month we will be visiting a pumpkin farm and will see them in the fields.  Plus there will be so many  other things to see and do there.  I am looking forward to it.  

We are going to learn about bats and spiders in the next few weeks, they go along great with the celebration of Halloween.  There are some interesting facts about both and I can't wait to share them with the kids.  

We started writing in our journals this week. The students were really excited about it and were a little disappointed that we weren't writting in them everyday! I just love their excitement about everything.

Picture day is Thursday October 17, the students do not have to wear their uniforms for the pictures.

We had our first Shelter in place/lock down drill on Monday. I can't tell you how proud I am of my students for the wonderful job they did.  I really believe the drill helped put some of their fears to rest. We discussed it  for a few days before and they had lots of great questions. They weren't sure what shelter in place meant, but when we practiced getting to our quiet spot and practiced staying quiet they realized it was ok. It's sad that we have to practice these types of drills. 

Have a wonderful long weekend!