November is Here!

Can you believe the first week of November is here and gone!  We will be learning about turkeys, pilgrims, and the first Thanksgiving.  We will also talk about traditions in our families during the holiday season. 
November 8th, in the  morning, we are going to Jefferson County Park to hang out with Therese Cumminsky.  She will touch on the topics of owls, bats, and birds.  This is really fun for the kids and is a great way to end our October topics.  Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.  We spend most of the morning outside and it can be very chilly.
I am very appreciative of all the parents who made the effort to come in for conferences.  Fifteen minutes does not seem like a long time, but it nice to touch base and shows your child that you can about their education! 
As always, if you need anything please do not hesitate to contact me!  Thanks for all your support! 

Hallowen Parade and Special Guest for PE

Kindergarten had a special guest for their PE teacher Friday afternoon! Donald Duck arrived and ran the show!  You could hear laughing all the way down the hall!

Mama Mia'

From Art- Ms. Carradus

Kdg- Ms. Carradus has been awarded a grant from the Education Foundation to purchase a document camera for the Washington Elementary art room! The document camera will serve many purposes including: viewing famous artists and artwork, concept and technique demonstrations, and student interaction and presentation. Thank you, Education Foundation! In November, kindergarten students will continue working with shape and will use experimental discovery in mixing primary and secondary colors.

From Mr. Dunlap-P.E.

Now that the weather has cooled off P.E. will be moving indoors.
During the month of November students will by doing a variety of gym
activities including speed ladders, scooters, tag games, dodgeball,
and running laps. It is important that students wear shoes suitable
for play in the gym.

Reading Program

Parents- Just  a few reminders about our school reading program, "Reading Saves The Day."  Reading slips must be turned in each Friday.  Students need to turn in their reading logs in order to go to Jefferson County Park in November for hot dogs and s'mores.  Each week that a child returns a slip, they are given a small reward from the school.  This Friday, students received mini flying heroes.  Please read with your child 10-15 minutes each night.  Thanks to all the parents who have helped their child return their slips!  So far we have read over 1400 minutes in kindergarten.  Way to Go!!!!

Conferences

Conferences will be held on November 2nd and November 4th.  Conferences will start at 4:00 and end at 7:30 for Washington School.  High School and Middle School times are slightly different.  You may call Connie Miller at Washington School to schedule your conference or visit the District's Website for on-line instructions.  See you at conferences!

Pumpkin Patch

 Pictures from the Pumpkin Patch!  Thanks to Nikki Pettit for volunteering to come and hang out with us.   Also, we would like to thank Atwood's Pumpkin Farm for allowing us to spend the morning!