Class Halloween Party

Friday, Ocotber 29 the children may bring their costumes to school in a sack or bag. In the afternoon we will dress in our costumes and sing at the nursing home at 1:45. After we return to the room our class party will begin. I have games planned and parents are helping with refreshments. Please keep costumes simple, no makeup or weapons. Parents helping with the party are:
Phoenix's mom - cupcakes
Haylie's mom - Drinks
Piper's mom - snack
Emily's mom - treat bags
Mrs. Seirer - cups and plates

Thank you for all your help! Have a "Boo"-tiful Halloween!

Camouflage Day

Many of our First Graders dressed in camo today for our "Fight Against Drugs". Even Mrs. Seirer and Mrs. Holder joined in on the fun!

Phonic Fighters

Here is a link to a fun phonics game that we have been playing in the classroom. It is so important that the children know the names and sounds of letters. Any support you give your child at home will help them to be better readers!
http://www.ictgames.com/phonic_fighter4.html

BATS AND SPIDERS

The Nature Center presented a program today on Bats and Spiders. The children enjoyed seeing the real creatures! Mrs. Holder even ate some cheddar cheese flavored mealworms!

RED RIBBON WEEK

Red Ribbon Week is a CALL TO ACTION! This week-long campaign provides multiple opportunities for students, parents, teachers and others to join together to address the alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence related issues or concerns in their community.

RED RIBBON WEEK – JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS

Spirit Days Dress Up

Monday – SHADE OUT DRUGS
(Wear Sunglasses)

Tuesday – I’M A GENIUS BECAUSE I’M DRUG FREE
(Wear Jeans)

Wednesday – JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS
(Wear Camouflage)

Thursday – BOMBERS WIN AGAINST DRUGS
(Bomber Pride Day – Wear Blue/White)

Friday – GIVE DRUGS A SCARE
(Elementary students wear costumes in the afternoon)

Wreaths Across America

Students at Wakefield School are again collecting money for "Wreaths Across America". Wreaths Across America recognizes the cost of freedom. It is the wish of Wreaths Across America to bring veterans, their families, and our school children together, as a way of expressing appreciation for the past, present, and future sacrifices that preserve the freedom we experience each day. The money will be given to the VFW Auxiliary to be used to purchase Wreaths for Veterans graves. Any small amount of change will add up to a greater amount, so please remember our fallen soldiers. We only have until November 1 to collect our coins. Containers are placed in the classrooms. The class that collects the most will win a prize!

50's DAY

The First Graders will celebrate the 50th day of school on Friday, October 29. We will have a 50's dress up day! Start planning now how you can dress up your child for this special day. More to come......

SPOOKY NUMBER FUN

Help your child try out this spooky number counting pattern game! Follow the link....http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/spookyseq/spookycf2.html

FIRE FIGHTER HOLDER VISITS FIRST GRADE

CELEBRATING FIRE SAFETY WEEK

Fire Fighter Holder visits the First Grade class in celebration of Fire Safety Week. The First Graders enjoyed dressing up in firefighter clothes and practicing their safety rules.

GOODBYE JAIDEN

Jaiden is moving to Wyoming with his family. We will miss you Jaiden! This is a picture of father and son. Jaiden's father Kenny was in my first grade class in the year of 1983-l984. Best wishes!

GYM DAYS

First Graders have gym on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Please encourage your daughter to wear an outfit that allows her to perform exercises and participate in the games. Coach Seirer would like the girls to not wear dresses on these days. Sweats, shorts, or long pants would work much better. Thank you!

HOMECOMING AT WAKEFIELD SCHOOL

Haylie and Jaiden helped to crown the Homecoming King and Queen at the footall game Friday night.

SPELLING TESTS

The first graders have begun Unit 2 in Reading. In this unit they will learn to spell a group of words. Pre-tests are given on Mondays and list words are sent home. If your child passes, then he/she will receive challenge words. These words are not counted against the final grades, but used as enrichment. Grades will be given on the Friday final tests of regular list words. Please help your child practice list words at home. Reinforce the sound patterns in the words. This week the sound pattern is short a. Magnet letters on the refrigerator make a great source of review for your child. Happy Spelling!

FIRE SAFETY WEEK

This is FIRE SAFETY WEEK! Please take time to visit with your children about an escape plan and meeting place outside. It's important to have a plan in case there were ever to be a fire at your home. It's a good time to check smoke alarms and replace with new batteries. We will review fire safety rules, read books about firefighters, dress up in firefighter clothes, and do some acting out of Stop, Drop, and Roll. Fire Chief Maynard Sherbert and his firefighters will be here next week to talk about safety with the children. They are bringing a few of the trucks and have a short program for the children.