Dear Parents,
We
have covered a good amount of ground this week.
The children learned a bit about the homeless population here in
Arlington and participated in the annual Mini-Walk for the Homeless on Tuesday.
The children were able to walk several laps of the sidewalk adjacent to the
school to show their support of this worthy cause. In addition to helping those here in
Arlington, the children are also being given the opportunity to help children
throughout the world through “Trick or Treat for Unicef” this Halloween. The children are bringing home a letter from
Mrs. Brown today, outlining the program.
They will bring home their collection box next week. I would like to encourage all the children to
bring their boxes with them as they go trick or treating and collect for
children around the world. In the past
Tuckahoe students have collected more than $7,500 in pennies, nickels and
dimes.
Back in the classroom, we are about to
complete our first unit in Science, the Scientific Method, and start our second
unit in Social Studies, Ancient Greece.
In Math, we are reviewing telling time and will lightly touch upon
elapsed time. We will return to this
concept later in the year. We continue
to free write about topics of great interest and are discussing how asking
valuable questions can enrich our comprehension of written text. As you read aloud with your children at home,
please pause occasionally and have discussion about your visualizations, questions,
connections and more. It will certain
enhance your shared reading experience.
On Monday, the students
will be introduced to our new on typing program. There is a letter in this week’s folder about
the “do at home” practice. We are asking that the children spend 10 minutes per
night (5x per week) on this program. Our
goal is to have the children become proficient at two-handed typing by the end
of the year. In addition to the work at
home we will be typing in class as well.
Our Outdoor Lab field
trip is coming up quickly and there is a note for all parents in this week’s
folder. PLEASE remember to dress your
child warmly on that day – layers are recommended – and to send your child to
school with a bagged lunch and drink.
Further information about chaperones will be sent to those parents who
have volunteered to join us. Once again,
I am overwhelmed by the offers to help and, sadly, have to ask that a couple of
parents withdraw such offers. Believe me
when I say that I am a fortunate teacher to have such “problems”!
Below are some important
October/November dates to place on your calendars.
Fri.
10/25- Harvest Fest- 7:00pm
Thurs.
10/31- Halloween Parade/Party- 2:00pm (info coming)
Sat.
Nov. 2- Tuckahoe/H-B 5K and Fun Run
Mon.
11/4- Outdoor Lab Field Trip/End of 1st Quarter
Tues.
11/5- Election Day- No School for Students
Wed.
11/6- Full Day of School- NO EARLY RELEASE
Mon.
11/11- Veterans Day Observation- No School
Fri.
11/22- Report Cards Issues
Wed
11/27-Fri 11/29 Thanksgiving Break
As
always, I want to thank you for all you do at home to ensure that your child
comes to school each day ready to learn.
I hope everyone stays warm. Good
luck to anyone running in the Marine Corps Marathon!
Sincerely,
Ms.
Coffman
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