IMPORTANT

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for your patience and kind emails last week. I am so happy to be back with the loons again! Here are a couple updates:

• RAH-Tonight we begin our Reading At Home program. You will see a folder in your child's backpack explaining how it works. This is not "homework" and it should not feel like a chore. It is a chance for your loon to show off their new and improving reading skills, doing this regularly is very beneficial in the long run but I know life happens so don't worry if it falls through the cracks now and then. :) 
• Open House is rescheduled to Friday 10/18 at 7:50 am. Please enter through the main office with your child. When you're ready to head out your child can head out to morning recess. 
• Be on the lookout for parent teacher conference sign ups coming out soon. It is at the top of my to-do list and will be shared on here. 

Update

Hi Loon Families,
I am so sad to have to be writing this but unfortunately on Saturday I was in the hospital with an unexpected medical issue. I will be okay but as of right now I am unable to be at school. I was hoping to be back on my feet by Thursday but it is looking like this will not be the case. Our classroom will be rescheduling our Open House to an alternate date. I am so sorry about this inconvenience but I will keep you posted with details when they are available. It looks like I may be out the rest of the week but I assure the loons are in good hands. Thank you for your patience with this!
Lindsay

Week of September 26th

Important dates:

• SMS Open House October 3rd
• Our classroom will be open at 6:00 for your Loon to be your guide to show off all their awesome work and favorite parts of our room! This is different from past years, the whole family is welcome so no babysitters needed! We can't wait to see you!

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

• Finished celebrating each loon as a star of the day
• Learned how to play "Trash" a great game for home too! 
• Read the book What Do You Do With a Problem? and How to Lose All Your Friends
• Spent time with our Wolf Packs
• Practiced writing our name with letters the right size
• Began reading our first issue of National Geographic 
• Made our class rules

Here are some questions to try...

1. What is a loon chat? 
2. What was your marriage advice to Miss Rowley?
3. What are green and red thoughts? 

Bonus News: 

I did get married on Saturday and had the most amazing weekend. The Loons made me the cutest book of marriage advice and decorating the classroom for me to return to! It was the sweetest surprise. Some great pieces of advice include take boat rides, go to disney together, go on a picnic and eat lots of cake! I'm hoping to maintain my email address throughout the year but will keep you posted! I am happy to go by Miss Rowley or Mrs. Geddes for the rest of the year 💕

Week of September 20th

Important dates:

• SMS Open House October 3rd...More info coming soon

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

• Began writing our own Mo Willems style books
• Learned how to play "Top It" and "Rolling for 50" 
• Read the book A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue
• Met our fourth grade buddies
• Learned some good reading habits
• Learned about the largest apple
• Discussed what scientists do

Here are some questions to try...

1. Who is your reading buddy?
2. What's your favorite math game?
3. What are the Tattle Rules? 

September 13th

Important dates:

• SMS Open House October 3rd...More info coming soon

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

• Began reading Mo Willems books 
• Learned how to play Loon Squeeze
• Celebrated Dot Day
• Painted pictures of Pigeon
• Played Penny Dice
• Read the book Wilfred
• All about me bracelets
• Read My Mouth is a Volcano

Here are some questions to try...

1. What is a good citizen?
2. Do you have a favorite Mo Willems character? 
3. What did you paint this week?
4. Show me your picture day smile! 

Help us decorate our classroom! I am looking for family photos to hang in our room. Please send in a 4x6 photo of your family (pets too!) so we can hang it on our family wall!

Reminder: Picture day tomorrow! 

Week of 9/6

Important dates:

• Picture Day is this Thursday.

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

Played the math game Bunny Hop
Made loons to decorate our classroom
Learned about why Pluto is no longer a planet (Thanks to Mystery Doug!)
Read the book, "Interrupting Chicken"
Practiced finding just right reading spots
Reviewed counting forward on a number line

Learned about good school citizens

Read by flashlight for our first "Flashlight Friday"

Here are some questions to try...

1. Tell me about Junie B. Jones.
2. Who did you read with during Flashlight Friday? 
3. How do you play Bunny Hop? (See pictures below...)
4. Where do you like to read in the classroom?

Have a great weekend!