Ms. Mikki's Newsletter

Oct. 24th

HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to meet with me for a Parent/Teacher Conference last week.  If we did not get to meet, I will be contacting you with a few dates/times to chose from.  

This week we read Go Away Big Green Monster.  This was definitely a class favorite as they requested it to be read over and over.  They even started to “read along”.  Our Tues/Thursday class got to explore the insides of a pumpkin and made pumpkin sensory bags.  The Mon/Wed class will get to do that on Monday.  We didn’t want our costumes to get all messy on Wednesday.  

Over the next few weeks I will start assessing some basic skills such as color recognition, shape recognition, rote counting, singing the ABC’s, position words, and taking some handwriting samples.  We will start working on making some of the letters in our names.  This will be a skill that they will continue to develop this year and next year.    

A HUGE THANK YOU to our homeroom moms who coordinated the Halloween Parties!  They were awesome and the kids had a great time!!  I totally forgot to take individual pictures of the kids in their costumes.  If you could please snap a shot of them in their costume and send it to me that would be great.  You can just email it to me at teaguem@cleverbluejays.org.

Upcoming Dates:

October 28th:  FFA Labor Auction and chili cook off at the HS  6:00

November 4th:  Storytime at 10:00.  Location to be announced.

November 9th:  Cox Care Mobile

November 11th:  PAT-  Spa Saturday-  10:00-11:00 in the cafeteria

November 15th:  Clever HS Blue and White Scrimmage and Chili Supper:  6:00

November 17th:  NO 3 year old preschool

November 21st:  Stone Soup-  6:00 pm.  Stay tuned for more details

November 23-25th:  NO SCHOOL-  Thanksgiving break

Reminders:

Tuition Reminders:  Please make sure to check your emails regarding tuition.  All tuition needs to remain current to ensure your child keeps their preschool spot.  

PAT Participation:  As a reminder you must attend at least 2 PAT events per semester in order to maintain your child’s enrollment.  Please don’t forget to “LIKE” the Clever Parent’s As Teachers Facebook page OR sign up to receive blog notifications via email.  We post all upcoming PAT events on both of those sites.  

Toys for Tots:

This time of the year is the sign-up for requesting gifts from Toys for Tots.  There will be donation drop-off boxes at many stores in the coming months but if your family would appreciate assistance with gifts during the holidays, you can go to http://springfield-mo.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/ and make a request online.

Clever Wear:  Clever Wear orders are due November 11th.  If you’d like me to send home another order form, just let me know.  Proceeds from sales will directly benefit our Care To Learn backpack program and clever students and families in need.  If you are a family in need, please let me know.  We have several resources for you.  All requests will remain anonymous.  

Beef Raffle:  Our Care To Learn chapter is selling raffle tickets for a full processed beef.  Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50.  We will deliver the animal to the processor for the winner.  The winner will choose how they'd like it processed (steaks, hamburger, etc) and will pick up the final product.  Old Field Processing has donated the processing fees and King/Teague Farms has donated the animal.  The winner may choose to have the animal processed, or they may chose to take the cash (market value at the time of sale).  The drawing will be held in November.  If you'd like to enter the raffle, please send your money in a sealed envelope with Care To Learn, your name and phone number on it.  I will turn it into the Central Office and submit your ticket and send you the stub.  If you would like a pack of tickets to sell to your friends, family and co-workers let me know and I will get those to you as well.  If you sell the winning ticket, you will receive $100!

What are we learning?

 Here are some milestones we will be working on over the course of the month.

Language:

1.  Show an understanding of position words (up, down, behind, under, etc)

2.  Tells a story when I look at a favorite picture book.

3.  Copy familiar letters (most the letters in their name)

Cognitive:  

1.  Count to 10

2.  Place 3 objects in order based on one characteristic (smallest to largest)

Social/Emotional:  

1.  Dress and undress myself without help (put on own jacket, shoes).  We will be working towards independence on buttons and zippers.

2.  Can tell first AND last name.  (They all have their first name down).

Motor (Gross)

1.  Balance on 1 leg for more than 5 seconds.

2.  Jump forward on two feet (feet together).

3.  Hop on 1 foot.

Motor (Fine)

1.  Fasten and unfasten my own clothing.

2.  Copy simple symbols (letters, shapes)

Fundraiser pickup is Thursday 27th 3-6pm in the north gym. Also PTA will accept donations for candy for the trick or treaters on Friday. Candy can be turned into the office Friday morning. 

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on November 9, 2016.  Your child can be seen for FREE whether you have insurance or not.  Services are available for children ages birth to 18 years.  You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment and to receive the necessary paperwork.  Thank you!

Thank you,

Ms. Mikki's Newsletter

Oct. 14th

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th

PICTURE DAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

This week:  We had a very eventful week this week!  First up was the visit from our local firefighters.  We learned that the bad smoke filled air goes up and the good air we want to breathe is down low.  So we must “stay low and go” to get out of a smoke filled room.  We got to practice this skill in the smoke house.  They also showed us a smoke detector, sounded it off and asked us to find the smoke detectors in our homes and to check the batteries.  Did you know that if you are in need of smoke detectors you can contact the fire department and they will make sure you have some for your home?  

Of course we can’t forget the trip to the pumpkin patch.  It was a little damp and cool, but it looked like everyone had a great time.  We will continue to learn about pumpkins in our science center this week.  Thank you to those who donated large pumpkins for our classroom.   

Reminders:

Book orders are due this week.  Please make payment online or by check made out to Scholastic Book Clubs.  We cannot accept cash for book orders.

Book Fair:  I apologize for the confusion with the Book Fair letter that was sent home.  We will not be visiting the Book Fair as a class (like stated in the letter).  However, please pay special attention to the Book Fair dates and times.  Parents are welcome to attend the Book Fair during shopping hours this week.  

NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 24th:  There will be no 3 year old preschool on Monday, October 24th.  Ms. Mikki and Ms. Jessie will be attending a conference.

This time of the year is the sign-up for requesting gifts from Toys for Tots.  There will be donation drop-off boxes at many stores in the coming months but if your family would appreciate assistance with gifts during the holidays, you can go to http://springfield-mo.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/ and make a request online.

What are we learning?

 Here are some milestones we will be working on over the course of the month.

Language:

1.  Show an understanding of position words (up, down, behind, under, etc)

2.  Tells a story when I look at a favorite picture book.

3.  Copy familiar letters (most the letters in their name)

Cognitive:  

1.  Count to 10

2.  Place 3 objects in order based on one characteristic (smallest to largest)

Social/Emotional:  

1.  Dress and undress myself without help (put on own jacket, shoes).  We will be working towards independence on buttons and zippers.

2.  Can tell first AND last name.  (They all have their first name down).

Motor (Gross)

1.  Balance on 1 leg for more than 5 seconds.

2.  Jump forward on two feet (feet together).

3.  Hop on 1 foot.

Motor (Fine)

1.  Fasten and unfasten my own clothing.

2.  Copy simple symbols (letters, shapes)

Goal Setting:  I am sending home a Goal Setting handout.  Please take some time to reflect on one goal that you would like to set for your family or your child.  We will be setting a goal during your P/T Conference.  Bring this form to your conference.  Please fill in the top part (the goal).  We will work on the rest of the form together.  

Upcoming Dates:

October 17th:  Fall Break-  No school for students for staff

October 18th:  School Pictures

October 19th & 20th:  Parent/Teacher conferences.  If you have not signed up yet, please follow this link to sign up.  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FA4AD28A64-parent1

October 18-24th:  Annual Scholastic Book Fair in the Library.  

October 24th:  NO 3 year old preschool.  We will be at a conference.

October 26th:  M/W class Halloween Party:  9:30-10:30.  You'll be receiving party details soon.

October 27th:  T/Th class Halloween Party:  9:30-10:30.  You'll be receiving party details soon.

Beef Raffle:  Our Care To Learn chapter is selling raffle tickets for a full processed beef.  Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50.  We will deliver the animal to the processor for the winner.  The winner will choose how they'd like it processed (steaks, hamburger, etc) and will pick up the final product.  Old Field Processing has donated the processing fees and King/Teague Farms has donated the animal.  The winner may choose to have the animal processed, or they may chose to take the cash (market value at the time of sale).  The drawing will be held in November.  If you'd like to enter the raffle, please send your money in a sealed envelope with Care To Learn, your name and phone number on it.  I will turn it into the Central Office and submit your ticket and send you the stub.  If you would like a pack of tickets to sell to your friends, family and co-workers let me know and I will get those to you as well.  If you sell the winning ticket, you will receive $100!

Clever Wear:  This week during conferences there will be samples of Clever Spirit Wear for you to look at in the office.  We will have adult and youth sizes.  We will be taking orders until November 11th.  Items will be ready in December (before we leave for break).  These would make awesome Christmas gifts.  We will also be sending home order forms.  

Wish list:  

1.  Please save and send in the lids from your gallons of milk.  We are collecting them for a name building activity.

Here is the link to a great community blog resource.  Hello Clever will keep you updated on everything happening in and around town.
https://helloclever.wordpress.com/

Ms. Mikki's Newsletter

Oct. 10th

This week:  Hello Fall weather!  This week will be a busy busy week.  We look forward to our field trip to the Campbell's Farms pumpkin patch on Thursday.  If you still have not turned in your permission slip, waivers and $5 for the trip, please send it to school no later than Wednesday.  If you need a field trip permission slip, please let me know and I'll send one home with your child.  This week is also Fire Safety week.  The Clever Fire Department will be visiting our classroom on Wednesday at 8:50.  Tuesday/Thursday classes are welcome to come at 8:50 to join us.  We will visit the Smoke House at 9:15.  This is a hands on learning experience that children will have the opportunity to practice getting out of a house safely.  Of course the smoke isn't real.  

What are we learning?  It's hard to believe that we've already been in school for almost 2 months.  They have come so far already in learning school routines, how to share, and solve problems using language.  Here are some milestones we will be working on over the course of the month.

Language:

1.  Show an understanding of position words (up, down, behind, under, etc)

2.  Tells a story when I look at a favorite picture book.

3.  Copy familiar letters (most the letters in their name)

Cognitive:  

1.  Count to 10

2.  Place 3 objects in order based on one characteristic (smallest to largest)

Social/Emotional:  

1.  Dress and undress myself with out help (put on own jacket, shoes).  We will be working towards independence on buttons and zippers.

2.  Can tell first AND last name.  (They all have their first name down).

Motor (Gross)

1.  Balance on 1 leg for more than 5 seconds.

2.  Jump forward on two feet (feet together).

3.  Hop on 1 foot.

Motor (Fine)

1.  Fasten and unfasten my own clothing.

2.  Copy simple symbols (letters, shapes)

Goal Setting:  I am sending home a Goal Setting handout.  Please take some time to reflect on one goal that you would like to set for your family or your child.  We will be setting a goal during your P/T Conference.  Bring this form to your conference.  Please fill in the top part (the goal).  We will work on the rest of the form together.  

Upcoming Dates:

October 10-14th:  Fire Safety Week

October 13th:  Field Trip to Campbell's Farm  9:30-11:30.  Please meet us there with your child at 9:15.

October 14th:  Scholastic Book orders are due.  You can order online, or send in the paper form.  I will be sending home last month's orders this week.  

October 14th:  Box Tops contest ends.  Please send in any that you have collected.

October 17th:  Fall Break-  No school for students for staff

October 18th:  School Pictures

October 14th, 19th & 20th:  Parent/Teacher conferences.  If you have not signed up yet, please follow this link to sign up.  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FA4AD28A64-parent1

October 18-24th:  Annual Scholastic Book Fair in the Library.  Please see the letter in your child's take home folder.  It will be coming home later this week.  

October 26th:  M/W class Halloween Party:  9:30-10:30.  You'll be receiving party details soon.

October 27th:  T/Th class Halloween Party:  9:30-10:30.  You'll be receiving party details soon.

Beef Raffle:  Our Care To Learn chapter is selling raffle tickets for a full processed beef.  Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50.  We will deliver the animal to the processor for the winner.  The winner will choose how they'd like it processed (steaks, hamburger, etc) and will pick up the final product.  Old Field Processing has donated the processing fees and King/Teague Farms has donated the animal.  The winner may chose to have the animal processed, or they may choose to take the cash (market value at the time of sale).  The drawing will be held in November.  If you'd like to enter the raffle, please send your money in a sealed envelope with Care To Learn, your name and phone number on it.  I will turn it into the Central Office and submit your ticket and send you the stub.  If you would like a pack of tickets to sell to your friends, family and co-workers let me know and I will get those to you as well.  If you sell the winning ticket, you will receive $100!

Clever Wear:  Next week during conferences there will be samples of Clever Spirit Wear for you to look at in the office.  We will have adult and youth sizes.  We will be taking orders until November 11th.  Items will be ready in December (before we leave for break).  These would make awesome Christmas gifts.  We will also be sending home order forms.  

Wish list:  

1.  Please save and send in the lids from your gallons of milk.  We are collecting them for a name building activity.

2.  Pumpkins-  We would like to have 4 or 5 medium or large pumpkins for our classroom.  If you are willing to pick one up for us, that would be wonderful!

  

Please use the following link to sign up for a Parent/Teacher conference.  Thank you.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FA4AD28A64-parent1