Mr. Turkey Says ...

This past week, we spent some time getting ready for Thanksgiving.  Turkeys are everywhere in Kindergarten!  Those turkeys are becoming a little concerned as families begin planning their Thanksgiving menus.  They left a few messages for you and I hope you enjoy them.  The turkeys, of course, hope you take their advice.

Hannah's turkey says,  "Eat Valentine cookies!"
Cooper's turkey says,  "Eat steak!"
Jake's turkey says,  "Eat ham!"
Mason's turkey says,  "Eat chicken with bar-b-que!"
Colbey's turkey says,  "Eat chicken nuggets!"
Megan's turkey says,  "Eat macaroni and cheese!"
Kailen's turkey says,  "Eat fish!"
Caden's turkey says,  "Eat a hot dog!"

Dax's turkey says,  "Eat ham!"

Hunter's turkey says,  "Eat a hot dog on a bun!"

Brook's turkey says, "Eat a hamburger!"

Kortney's turkey says,  "Eat chicken!"

Savannah's turkey says, "Eat ice cream!"

Mark's turkey says,   "Eat mac and cheese!"

Koda's turkey says ,  "Eat hot dogs on a bun!"

Micah's turkey says,  Eat fried chicken!"
Noah's turkey says,  "Eat bar-b-que!"
Sierra's turkey says,  "Eat chicken!"

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, - It's a BAT !!!!

This past month the Kindergarten class had a lot of fun learning about one of the creatures of the night  - bats.  I, particularly, am not fond of the nocturnal creatures but learning about them and teaching the boys and girls about uniqueness of bats is,well, like therapy for the teacher.  The kids learned some great science words like: mammal, nocturnal, echolocation.  We learned how bats live in colonies and that bats have - fingers and thumbs!  We read the story Stellaluna and compared bats and birds - how they are alike and how they are different.  We learned there are many kinds of bats.  There are bats that eat fruit and bats that eat bugs. This makes bats very helpful and the farmers love this about bats.  We learned that there are vampire bats that live far far away and like to eat fish and lick the blood.  We learned vampire bats DO NOT live by us and DO NOT suck people's blood and turn people into vampires.  That stuff is just for the movies.  We listened to what bats sound like when they use echolocation.  We even saw a short video featuring a little brown bat and learned a song about echolocation.  The link is posted below.  You have got to check it out!  To top it off, we made a bat snack to celebrate our Brownie Points.  We used Oreos and candy - very tasty!  I hope the boys and girls learned a lot and the therapy always helps the teacher!

Your child's teacher,
Mrs. Straight

The Echolocation Song    http://www.surfnetkids.com/video/bat_echolocation_song.htm

"And the Award Goes To..."

At the end of each month, grades K-6 meet in the multi-purpose room for our PAW Assembly.  It is at this assembly that Mr. Messersmith awards a student the monthly citizenship award.  The birthday boys and girls are recognized and each receives a birthday pencil as we sing them a happy birthday song.  Mrs. Witler gives us an update on AR --- which students have met their goals and how many days are left for the rest of the kiddos to reach their AR goals.  If it is at the end of the quarter, special recognition is given to honor roll students as they receive a certificate for their hard work.  And finally, one special class is awarded the listening trophy for sitting quietly during the assembly and this month the award went to .........THE KINDERGARTEN!!!! It was great ! The entire class all rushed up to get the trophy and held it high in the air commenting on how big and shiny it was.  Their teacher??  Well, she was beaming from ear to ear - very proud of her little kindergarten kiddos.   The very big and shiny trophy is on display in the Kindergarten classroom for the rest of this month.

Your child's very proud teacher,
Mrs. Straight

Red Ribbon Week

Traditionally the last week of October schools across the nation celebrate Red Ribbon Week.  Red Ribbon week is dedicated to a Federal Drug Enforcement Agent, Enrique Camarena, who was killed by drug traffickers in Mexico in 1985.  In response to his death, angered parents across the country began wearing red ribbons to symbolize their commitment toward the creation of a drug free America.

To help our youth in Winside, Mrs. Volwiler's high school YLC students came up with slogans to help them reinforce their commitment to stay drug free.  On Monday these students visited each class handing out red ribbons for the boys and girls to wear throughout the week.  Each day a special dress-up day and slogan was introduced.

Monday - Wear Red Day

Tuesday - Shade Out Drugs

Wednesday - Don't Be Ridiculous -  Don't Use Drugs

Thursday - Use Your Heads - Don't Use Drugs

Friday - We Are PAWS itively Drug Free