Dear Parents,

This year for our Christmas classroom gift we will be trying a new idea.  We will be making Christmas goody bags.  We are asking that each child bring 19 “stocking stuffer” type items.  These items can usually be found in multi-packs for relatively little expense.  Some ideas are listed on the back of this page, but NO candy please.  Many of these items can be found at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Wal-Mart, K-mart and Target.  Students may still bring goody bags to be passed out to each classmate during our Christmas party (Note:  these bags may contain candy since they will not be opened at school).  Students MAY NOT pass out individualized gifts in-class.

Also, we will be celebrating with a Christmas Breakfast Party.  Each student needs to bring $3.00 (cash –exact amount in labeled envelope) by Monday, December 14th).  This will provide each student with a Jack’s sausage biscuit , drink and other various breakfast items (such as:  doughnuts, muffins, brownies, cookies, etc).  Parents and siblings may attend but food will be served for students ONLY.  We have not yet receive the party date/time from the office; but when we get this information, we will send it home.  Students may check out following the party. 

Thanks,

First Grade Teachers

Please have all stocking stuffers and money turned in by Monday, December 14th!!!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

*Remember – NO Candy Please!!!!!!

Pencils

Erasers

Straws

Cups

Bubbles

Activity pads

Balls

Rings

Necklaces

Bracelets

Whistles

Games

Crayons

Puzzles

Stretch toys/figures

Yo-Yo’s

Slinky

Stickers

Tattoos

Note Pads

Play-Dough

*Any other “stocking –stuffer” type items

*THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16TH – 20TH WILL BE UNIT TWO READING REVIEW AND TEST.  BE AT SCHOOL – THIS IS A LENGTHY TEST!!  THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SPELLING, SITE WORD, OR VOCABULARY TESTS THIS WEEK.

Homework:

Mon. 16th

*Read: 10 important Sentences and Fluency Passages for “A Big Fix for Max” and “ A Farmer in the Hat” (2X)

Tues. 17th

*Read:  10 important sentences and fluency passages for “Wo Works Here” and “The Big Circle”  (2X)

Wed. 18th

Read:  10 Important Sentences and Fluency Passages for “Life in the Forest” an “Honey Bees”  (2X each)

Thurs. 19th

“Free-Choice”

Fri. 20th

No Homework

The week of November of 23rd thru 27th is Thanksgiving Holidays . 

NO SCHOOL – NO HOMEWORK

HAVE A FUN AND SAVE HOLIDAY

Week of November 16 – November 20, 2009

*  This is Unit 2 Reading Test Week.  Be at school – this is a lengthy and difficult test.  No spelling, site words or vocabulary tests this week.  Follow homework schedule for nightly reading and record/sign on reading log.

*  If you haven’t already paid  — Cullman field trip money was due – Friday 11/13/2009 — $16 cash (exact amount) or check (with phone and license#) – send money in labeled envelope.

*  Cookie Dough Sales Due – Nov. 18/ to be delivered Dec. 14 thru 16th

*  Cullman Field Trip – Friday Nov. 20th – Please read back over all the information that was sent home to you regarding the field trip

*Thanksgiving Holiday – November 23rd – 27th – NO SCHOOL/NO HOMEWORK – HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY BREAK

* Santa’s Worshop will be December 1st – 4th – send money in labeled envelope

*  Dibels testing will take place Dec. 10th – 18th

Dear Parents,

The K-Kids Club, in conjunction with the Lupton Student Council, will be hosting our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  We will be collecting boxed and canned food items that will be distributed to needy families in our area for Thanksgiving.  All food donations should be turned in to your child’s teacher.  We will be accepting donations until November 20, 2009.  Thanks in advance for your help in making this a successful food drive!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Harris, K-Kids Sponsors

Mr. Phillips, Student Council Sponsor

16th, Monday

DELI SANDWICH
LETTUCE & TOMATO
SUN CHIPS
BAKED BEANS
MAYO, MUSTARD
ORANGE SLICES
MILK

17, Tuesday

VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
CRACKERS
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
APPLE
MILK

18, Wednesday

PEPPERONI PIZZA
CORN
SALAD
CARROT STICKS
RANCH DRESSING
PEARS
MILK

19, Thursday

Chicken Filet Sandwich
LETTUCE & TOMATO
SUN CHIPS
BAKED BEANS
MAYO, MUSTARD
FRUITED JELLO
MILK

20, Friday

BAKED TURKEY
GRAVY
GREEN BEANS
MASHED POTATOES
COLESLAW
WHEAT ROLL
SWEET POTATO PIE
MILK

23

THANKSGIVING BREAK

24

THANKSGIVING BREAK

25

THANKSGIVING BREAK

26

THANKSGIVING BREAK

27

THANKSGIVING BREAK

30, Monday

HOAGIE SANDWICH
LETTUCE & TOMATO
DIRTY POTATOES
KETCHUP,MUST.,MAYO.
COOKIE
APPLESAUCE
MILK

Mrs. Legg’s Class

I’m going to start sending a grammar/math practice sheet home on Tuesday nights.  This is not mandatory homework.  It doesn’t have to be returned to me.  I’ve had some parents ask for extra review so this will provide some help and practice.  The grammar sheet will be a review of the sill we’re covering that week.  The math sheet will be a review of addition problems and later on it will cover substraction problems.  We’ll begin having timed math fact tests in the second semester.  Students will then have facts to study every week.  Thanks for your help and support.

Mrs. L

November 5

Dear Parent’s/Caregivers:

We are beginning a school wide Holiday Cookie Dough Sale.  The sale will run through November 18th.  The cookie dough will be sold in 3 pound tubs for $12 and $14.  Please help our school by participating in this fundraiser.  The top 3 students that sell the most cookie dough will receive cash awards!  This sale requires a small amount of work, but gives you the chance to make a big impact on our school.  Please collect money for the cookie dough as you make your sales and return all orders and money to your child’s homeroom teacher.  Delivery will be the week before we get out for Christmas, perfect for the holiday season or you may freeze the dough up to one year.  Your help is greatly appreciated.  Please feel free to call teh school if you have any questions.

***Mrs. Legg’s Class Only***

* Thursday, Nov. 12 – Sight words and selection test on Honey Bees.

* No spelling, vocabulary or oral reading test this week. 

* Please continue to follow the reading homework schedule for this week.

*Veteran’s Day, Wed- Nov. 12 – NO SCHOOL

*Next week is Book two unit test.  Field trip is November 20th.  Be sure you’ve sent perm. form back and sent money.

Wednesday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day

NO SCHOOL/NO HOMEWORK

Homework:

Mon 9th (in back of folder)

*Read:  10 Important Sentences & Fluency Passages (3 times each)

RECORD ALL READING ON LOGS & SIGN (in back of folder)

Tues. 10th & Thurs. 12th (no homework on Wed. 11th) *Read Story:  “Honey Bees” (in reading book) (2X)

RECORD READING ON LOGS & SIGN (in back of folder)

Frid. 13th

Students may choose their own reading selection “Free-Choice”

RECORD READING ON LOGS & SIGN (in back of folder)

*Study word lists nightly:  Spelling, Sight Words,  Vocabulary.  These are found behind the purple section in reading folder.

Tests:

Thurs 12th

*Story “Honey Bees” & Oral Reading

Fri. 13th

* Spelling – students need to correctly spell each word when called aloud

*Sight Words – must identify word upon sight (w/i 3 seconds per word)

*Vocabulary – must orally give definition of word

*  Current story:  “Honey Bees”. PLEASE  follow reading homework specifically as is given on the notice.  Remember to record all reading on log and sign the back

*  Report Cards  come home – Friday, Nov. 6th, sign and return

*  Veterans Day – Wed. 11-11-2009 NO SCHOOL /NO HOMEWORK

*  Cullman Field trip money due – Fri. 11-13-2009 –$16 – cash (exact amount) or check (with phone and license #) – send money in labeled envelope

*  Cookie Dough Sales Due – November 18th/to be delivered December 14th – 16th

* Cullman Field Trip – Fri. Nov. 20th – Please read back of all of the information that was sent home to you regarding the field trip.

* Thanksgiving Holiday – Nov. 23 – 27th –NO SCHOOL/NO HOMEWORK HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY BREAK