Dear
Parents,
It
is so good to have had the feel of fall in the air this week! We are well into our routines and the
children are all working hard to keep up with their responsibilities. I am very pleased with their (and your)
efforts to date. Remember this is
a process and perfection is not expected, rather trying your best.
This
week we began our study of maps and globes in Social Studies. The children also began to learn how to
organize their work in their notebooks.
In Math we continue to work with place value, how to identify numbers in
a variety of ways as well as adding larger numbers. In Health we began to discuss our emotions and how to manage
stress. All in all we are well on our way and working hard in the classroom.
I
appreciate all the offers of help that I received at Back to School Night. I will be reaching out to those of you
who signed up over the weekend to confirm and work out the specifics of the
different jobs. This also goes for
those of you who showed an interest to chaperone our field trip to the National
Building Museum. I will also be
working on the Parent Teacher Conference schedule this weekend and will have it
posted on the blog as soon as possible.
I
would like to remind everyone that the children might need a sweater or light
jacket when they come to school as the temperature begins to fall. This will also mean reminders to bring
these items home each evening.
Please remember that we do go outside everyday, and we would like for
your children to be dressed appropriately for the weather. Also, we are beginning to see the first
colds in the classroom. When
assessing your child’s ability to come to school with a cold, please remember
that we ask if your child has a fever that they stay at home, and not return
until they have been fever free for 24 hours. If your child is sick and not coming to school, please call
the Attendance Line (703-228-8320) and report your child’s absence. Please know that in the classroom the
children are being reminded to wash their hands several times a day, as well as
to wipe down their desks a couple of times a week.
I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs.
DiNardo
kim.dinardo@apsva.us
Upcoming Events
Mon.
10/8- Columbus Day- School Holiday
Fri. 10/12- Building Museum
Field Trip- 9am-12:30pm
Thurs./Friday 10/18-19- Parent
Teacher Conferences
Fri. 10/26- Harvest Fest
6:30-9:30PM
Thurs. 10/31- Halloween Parade
