Sight Words: can, not, it, what, be, good
Prayer of the Month: Act of Contrition
 
Please continue to practice recognizing and writing: sight words, letter recognition and phonics. We will continue working on these skills in class. In addition, we will continue practicing identifying beginning, middle and ending sounds, rhyming and writing numbers to 1 -30.
 
Fall Program:  We are in the Fall Program.  Children can wear cowboy/cowgirl attire or something nice.  We will meet in our classroom by 6:15 p.m.

Homework:
If your child is struggling with homework, help is available afterschool.  Please see me in advance to schedule help.
 
Uniforms:  Its cold out there!  Time for sweatshirts/sweaters.  Please label them.  We try very hard to make sure your child does not lose their sweatshirts, labeling them helps.
 
Thanksgiving Snack:
It is tradition here at OLM for the Kindergarten (Native Americans) to host a Thanksgiving snack for the First graders (Pilgrims). We will have a small Thanksgiving snack with 1st grade class on Thursday.
 
Operation Christmas:
 As we give thanks for the blessings in our lives let us not forget those in need. Each year the classes at OLM gather various supplies and create shoe boxes filled with necessities and small toys for the poor in third world countries. Thank you for bringing in your contribution.
 
Dates to Remember:
11/16  Fall Program/Thanksgiving Dinner 6:30
11/17 Thanksgiving Feast with First Grade
11/21-11/25 Thanksgiving Vacation

Letter of the Week: Ll
Sight Word: can, not, it, what, be, good
Prayer of the Month: Act of Contrition
 
Has your child used the Superkids program at home yet?
Continue working on letter recognition and phonics everyday.
Home Work: 
Homework is to be done in crayon and/or pencil.  Please do not use markers or pens.  Also if your child is struggling with homework, help is available after school.  Please see me in advance to schedule this.
Dress Code: 
Don't forget the fall/winter dress code means no more shorts.  Boots are not allowed. Also, the only sweatshirts that may be worn on campus are the OLM sweatshirts. Jackets may be any color but can only be worn during recess. Please refer to the handbook if you have any questions.
Hair: 
Boys--hair must be above the ears, eyebrows and collar. Girls--only Black, brown, white or OLM hair clips (etc.) may be worn (no pink, purple, aqua, etc., hair ties, clips or rubber bands).
Catholic Charities:
Please bring in two packets of gravy mix by Thursday November 10th.
Thanksgiving Snack: 
It is tradition here at OLM for the kindergarten (Native Americans) to share a Thanksgiving snack for the first graders (Pilgrims). We will have a small Thanksgiving snack with the first grade class.  I am asking each child to bring an adult sized white t-shirt to make our costumes. We will be decorating them on Wednesday 11/9.
Thanksgiving Program: 
Kindergarten in is the Thanksgiving program.  We will meet in the classroom at 6:15.
Operation Christmas Child:
Kindergarten is to bring in 2 wash cloths and 2 bars of soap.  These are due by November 10th.
We will be making gift boxes to give to needy children all over the world at Christmas time.  Your generosity and good will are greatly appreciated.
Dates to Remember:
11/10          Veteran’s Day Program at 8:30. All are welcome.
11/11          No School
11/10          Bring in 2 Wash cloths and 2 bars of soap
11/16          Fall Program/Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:30pm 
11/21-24     Thanksgiving Vacation