Jack O in the Dark

   

New Updates to Our Blog

        I've made some additions to our blog!  You'll notice there's now tabs across the top of our classroom blog for News (this blog), Home-School Connection, Resources, and Students' Blog...

News Blog

• This will continue to be where to go for current announcements and newsletters.

Home-School Connection (New)

• Here I will post activities, websites, and apps that you can use with your son or daughter to help reinforce what is being learned in school.  You may use the Labels feature to the right to pinpoint what type of activities you are looking for.

Resources (New)

• This page will include resources to be used through out the year like flashcards, writing paper, sight words, letter tiles, and other resources.

Students' Blog

• To help with navigation, I added a tab on to our News Blog.  Student Google accounts and any parent gmail accounts will be added.  Only gmail accounts that I add to the blog are permitted to view it.  (Student Google Account info. will be going home the first week of November now that all permission forms are in).

Mr. Mott's YouTube Channel (New Link on sidebar)

• I use YouTube for a variety of reasons.  The students love the movement breaks in the morning after Morning Meeting and cleaning up from snack.  I find and save videos to my YouTube channel about sight words, letters, and numbers to help incorporate other modes of learning.  Sometimes I find videos that go well with topics or help start conversations related to topics we are learning in school.  I also find movies of books we have read in school as well!  I added the link so that if you have a rainy (or snowy day) and need a movement break, a short educational video, or a short story, then you can use my YouTube Channel.   

Jack O' Happy Ready for Trick or Treaters!

Yesterday we learned how to make Jack-o-lanterns!  We made Jack O' in his different moods - happy, sad, sleepy, and mad.  Tonight they'll be greeting trick or treaters at my house!

October 26, 2015 Newsletter

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October 19, 2015 Newsletter

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PTO Fall Festival Friday Oct. 30th starting at 6:00pm!

       Come to PV in costume for games, food, and candy!  More information to come!

Trick or Trunk at Eastern Point Beach F 10/30!

Visit the Groton City's Park and Recreation Page for updates regarding this event!

Spirit Week 10/19 - 10/23!

This week is Spirit Week!

Monday - Pajama Day!
Tuesday - Hat Day
Wednesday - Dress Your Best Day!
Thursday - Red and White Day!
Friday - Sports Team Day!

Also, the PTO is hosting Skate Night at Galaxy Roller Rink from 5-7pm on Thursday night!

Click here to see the original flyer for Spirit Week!

Parent Teacher Conferences

       Last week I sent home the scheduled time for our conference.  Students are welcome to come if other arrangements can not be made.  Each conference will be about 15 minutes.  If you are unable to keep your time, please email or send a note in your child's folder so that we may reschedule.  You are welcome to visit the PTO Book Fair in the Library before or after our conference time.

PTO Book Fair this week!

       This week is the PTO Book Fair!  Students will be going to the Fair Monday or Tuesday to make Wish Lists to take home.  Then, we will take students who bring money in down to buy books Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.  You may choose to purchase books, not choose, or choose to purchase books when you are here for conferences.  If you would like your child to buy books while in school, please send the money in a sealed envelope labeled with your child's name, my name (Mr. Mott), and labeled Book Fair.  Thank you!

Bumpers and Books 10/24!

Reminder: Picture Day Tomorrow (TH 10/15!)

Reminder: Tomorrow (TH 10/15) is Picture Day!  Dress your best for the class photo!

October 13, 2015 Newsletter

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Parent Teacher Conferences Scheduled Times

Thank you for sending in Conference sign-up slips.  I will do my best to schedule siblings close together and get everyone their first choice for time.  I will send scheduled times home tomorrow (Thursday)!

October 5, 2015 Newsletter

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Impact Aid Surveys sent out today!

    Today, the district sent out the Impact Aid surveys.  Please complete one survey per student and return it to school ASAP.  The Impact Aid grant provides a significant portion of the district's budget.  Central Office would like everyone to fill out the survey and return it to school by October 16^th.  First class with all forms back get a treat!

Thank you for your help!