The first week of Fall

We never out grow the magic of wet sponges and dark surfaces!!!!

We are using the Handwriting without Tears program.  It is the same program these kids used in Kindergarten.  We began practicing two weeks ago and we use language like, " Big line, little line...big curve, little curve" to describe the shape of what they are to do.  This week we worked on the mini chalkboards with wet sponges and practiced our lower case letters. 

In Math we begin each class with a Problem Solving worksheet.  The skills we have gone over in class so far are -- using or making a table, using a picture or diagram, using logical reasoning, and making an organized list.
The class made a pairs and dozens book after brainstorming all the things that come in pairs. 

The excitement of our class pet--"short sticks"  continues as we wait patiently for the butterfly to emerge from the chrysalis.  Meanwhile, Molly brought her own butterflies that had emerged from her home chrysalis.  She had 5 butterflies to release and wanted the class to be part of that fun.  It was so GRAND to see!!

Some of their wings were wet and stuck together, from the sugar water...they dried out and took off!



Beautiful!!!

Firefighters came to talk to the first grade during our community helpers unit.

Question and answer including does Santa Claus come to the firehouse???



 Mrs. R helped us make our Family Trees in Language Centers this week.  It tickled when she painted our palms.  Each palm print represented a member in our family.We actually had permission to get paint on our arms and hands!!!WOW!!!

Important Upcoming Events

Friday September 30^th – 12:00 PM dismissal for all students. Please note that the entire school, including ECC will be dismissed at 12:00 PM on Friday September 30^th. Extended Day child care services are available so please contact Christina Lennon directly if you will need child care on this day. Please be patient during carpool on this day, it will take twice as long to get all the children loaded safely, all teachers will be on carpool duty.

Christina Lennon can be reached at: 816.268.6536

Thursday October 6^th – ECC (T – K) Parent Brown Bag Lunch at 11:30 AM. This event will be held in the Garden Room located on the first floor of the church, just next to the Parish Hall. ECC parents are encouraged to bring a lunch and join Ms. Barnes and Mrs. Abio to see how things are going for your little ones at St. Paul’s. This time provides parents with an opportunity to hear directly from the head of school and to ask questions specific to the ECC division.

Friday October 7^th – 8:30 AM Pet Blessing. The Pet Blessing will take place on the upper field and this event also serves as our all school chapel on this day. All students participate in this event. Toddler, Preschool and Prekindergarten students are allowed to bring a favorite stuffed animal. Kindergarten – second grade students are allowed to bring an actual pet, with their parents assistance of course. Everyone is welcome to bring a photo of their pets. All pets will be blessed by Chaplain Nolan on this special day!

Thursday October 27^th – No School for Parent/Teacher Conferences – Extended Day child care is available, contact Christina Lennon to register. Child care during your conferences will be available through Extended Day on both days.

Friday October 28^th - – No School for Parent/Teacher Conferences – Extended Day child care is available, contact Christina Lennon to register.

Have a great weekend.

Mrs. Wiedeman and Ms. Lorfing