February 6, 2015

Shared Reading
Dates

Our focus for shared reading was blends and digraphs. The
books that we read were Mrs. Wishy Washy, Mrs. McNosh
Hangs Up Her Wash, Click, Clack Moo; Munch, Munch, Munch;
Crunchy Munchy Cookies; and The Day the Goose Got Loose. We
talked about sh, ch, cr, and oo. We came up with a list of words
that start with each of these blends and digraphs.

Rest Time
During the remainder of the school year we will begin to
phase out our traditional rest time. We will move more toward a
quiet reading time and small group work jobs. This has been
taking place in our classrooms for several weeks. As we observe
and try to meet a variety of needs for all of our children, we
feel that this is in an important adjustment. It also aids in the
transition to first grade. Most children have moved beyond rest
time at this point in the school year. However, we still have a
small number of students that need it, and we will continue to let
those children rest.

to Remember

February 9: Return Valentine cards and

boxes
February 10: All Pro Dads Breakfast (@
OES, 6:45 a.m.)
February 12:6-7:30 Auburn Public Library
First Ever Fairytale Ball
February 23-March 2:Scholastic Book Fair
All Pro Dads Program

All Pro Dads is a program designed to unite dads with

their children in and out of school. The next All Pro Dads
meeting will be at Ogletree Elementary School in the
Commons Area on Tuesday, February 10. The All Pro Dads
breakfast begins at 6:45 am. Make plans to join us for
our February All Pro Dads breakfast meeting. Dads,
remember to bring your child(ren) and $2.00 (for each
person eating) if you plan to have a biscuit with your
child. We hope to see you at our February meeting.

Auburn Public Library

Math
The children are continuing to learn about place value
(specifically, the 100s, 10s, and 1s place) as we are moving
through the days of schoolwe are at 112 days today! As they
count to 100 and beyond, they are learning how to and why we
write numbers in a certain order. Additionally, the students are
spending time using the Counting Jar, where they are
comparing and adding different amounts. Finally, the students
have been measuring lengths, problem-solving, and strategizing
to create our classroom barn.

Valentines Day
Reminder: We will celebrate Valentines Day as a class on
February 13th. Continue to work on decorating the Valentines
boxes with your child; we cant wait to see them! Also, please
remember to make a Valentine for each child in the class. Our
class list is below:
Addy Kate
Ali
Anthony
April
Braden

Eduardo
Grayson
Jamie
Jaylin
John Berry

Maurice
Reed
Sarah Beth
Shaleen
Talayja

Claire

Kyleigh

Tyler

Weston
Miss Caldwell
Miss Heard

For more information, contact Auburn Public

Librarys Youth Services at 501-3196.
Auburn Public Library to host Fairytale Ball:
Thursday, February 12 from 6:00 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the Auburn Public Librarys first ever
Fairytale Ball! Children (from birth through 5th grade)
and their families are encouraged to dress as their
favorite fairytale character and get swept up in the
magic of fairy and folk lore. The Library will transform
into a forest of wonder, and the evening will include
crafts, music, and special activities, including:
Costume Contest, with fairytale-themed prizes for 1st3rd place in each category (Birth-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11)
Dr. Magical Balloons Face Painting Costume Crafts
Photo Booth Cupcakes
We hope to see you there!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Darcy M. Caldwell
dmcaldwell@auburnschools.org