The Penguin Post 26 27 #5

Dear Princeton Families,

I hope everyone has been enjoying this beautiful October weather! As we head into November, I want to remind families that students will continue to go outside for recess when the feel like temperature is 15 degrees or above. Please be sure your child comes to school prepared for the weather with appropriate clothing, including a warm coat, hat, and gloves as temperatures begin to drop. We want all students to be comfortable and enjoy their time outside!

I would also like to thank all our families who came out for parent-teacher conferences. It was wonderful to connect with so many of you. The partnership between home and school is so important to student success, and we truly appreciate your continued support, communication, and involvement in your child’s education. When we work together, we support our students as they grow and thrive!

As a reminder, Tuesday, November 3rd, is Election Day, and Lakeview Public Schools will be closed. We hope everyone enjoys the day off, and don’t forget to get out and vote!

Finally, I want to wish all our Princeton families a very Happy Halloween! I hope you enjoy this beautiful fall weather Saturday, make wonderful memories, and spend quality time with family and friends. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy all that this special time of year has to offer!

I'll see you at Princeton,

Mr. Cabe

With crisp morning temperatures and warmer afternoons, dressing in layers is the best way to keep your child comfortable throughout the school day.

• Layer Up Daily: Send your child with a removable jacket, fleece, or sweater over their morning outfit.

• Label Outerwear: Write your child’s first and last name on the inside tag of all jackets, coats, hats, and sweatshirts. Our Lost & Found fills up rapidly during this time of year.

• Outdoor Recess Prep: Students head outdoors for recess every day unless there is heavy rain or extreme cold. Please ensure your child brings a coat and outdoor-appropriate outerwear.

• Safe Footwear: Closed-toe athletic shoes or sturdy boots are ideal for playground equipment and running on cold grass. Flip-flops and loose sandals are discouraged for safety during active outdoor play.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Costume Closet!! Whether you donated or shopped, we are so excited about our turnout. All remaining costumes were donated to the Macomb County Foster Closet!! Win! Win!

During the week of conferences - October 26th through the 30th - Green Team will have our annual Endanger Species voting. The Team decided to put our two runner ups against each other. Your options for voting will be the Panamanian Frog or McCord's Box Turtle. Whichever animal gets the most votes (money) will get the TOTAL donated for them at the Detroit Zoo. This is a great cause and we are all anxious to see who will win!

We'd also like to remind everyone to keep saving those pop tabs for the December contest. Whichever class collects the most in weight will receive a class reward!

I will be including a social/emotional video link in our Penguin Posts. I encourage you to watch the video as a part of your child(s) bed time routine. Here's another one from ""A Little Spot" series!

Next session: Thursday, Nov. 5th at 7:30am. Students can enter through the Latch Key doors no earlier than 7:25am. This is a club for 3rd - 5th grade girls (must have permission slip on file to attend). We meet 2x per month.

Congratulations to:

Elaina, Violet, Halston, Everett, Vaida, Divya, Cassius, Alexander, john, Tabitha, Delaney, Benjamin, Caitlynn, Jack, Jade, Gordon, Jacob, Addison, Eliana, Wesley, Isabella, Layla, Elijah, Berkley, Noah, Liam, Calvin, Nelly, Aubrey, Draven, Avery, Acacia, Ava, Brody, Luc, Arya, Maria, Josephine, Eleanor, Quinn, Anderson, Carson, Breanna, Colton, Scarlett, Kristopher, Ewan, Eleanor, Josie, Amelia, Aria, Matthew, Evie, Camilla, Annamaria, Josiah, Booker, Ava, Troy, Grayson, Hayden, Ramiro, Kylah, melody, Michael, Ava, Alaina, Alfred, Nyla, Bobbi, Mia, Preston, Sutton, Verona, Isabella, Alicia, Presley, Gerald, Mason, Adia, Eliza, Cori, Chelsea, Liam, Georgia, Charlotte, Callie, Penelope, Stella, Kennedy, Wesley and Benjamin.

Board and card games are a great way to practice math, build strategy, and develop social-emotional skills—all while having fun together as a family!

🎯 Try It Tonight: Play a Game!

🐧 Kindergarten–1st Grade

Try games that involve:

• 🔢 Counting spaces

• 🎲 Recognizing numbers

• ➡️ Putting numbers in order

• 🔍 Comparing which number is greater

• 🤝 Taking turns

Game Ideas to Try:

• 🐍 Snakes and Ladders – Count spaces and recognize numbers.

• 🎲 Hi Ho! Cherry-O – Practice counting, adding, and taking away.

• 🃏 War – Compare numbers to see which is greater.

• 🟡 Connect 4 – Recognize patterns and plan ahead.

• 🚂 The Game of Life Junior – Count spaces and make simple decisions.

✨ 2nd–3rd Grade

Try games that involve:

• ➕ Addition and subtraction

• ✖️ Multiplication

• 🎲 Dice games

• 🧠 Making strategic choices

• 🔍 Looking for patterns

Game Ideas to Try:

• 🃏 24 Game – Use numbers and operations to make 24.

• 🎲 Yahtzee – Add numbers, find combinations, and calculate scores.

• 🃏 Multiplication War – Multiply two cards and compare products.

• 🟦 Blokus – Practice spatial reasoning and strategic thinking.

• 🟡 Qwirkle – Recognize patterns, sort, and plan moves.

🚀 4th–5th Grade

Try games that involve:

• ♟️ Strategy and planning ahead

• 🎯 Probability

• 🧮 Calculating points

• 🤔 Making decisions based on numbers

• 🏆 Evaluating different strategies

Game Ideas to Try:

• ♟️ Chess – Plan ahead, think logically, and anticipate an opponent’s moves.

• 🃏 Rummy – Look for number sequences and sets.

• 🎲 Yahtzee – Explore probability, combinations, and scoring strategies.

• 🟦 Blokus – Use spatial reasoning and plan moves strategically.

• 💰 Monopoly – Practice money skills, budgeting, and decision-making.

• 🃏 SET – Recognize patterns and use logical reasoning.

💡 Tip: You don’t need to buy a new game! A deck of cards, a pair of dice, or a homemade number game can provide lots of math practice.

💛 And Don’t Forget the Life Skills!

Games teach children to:

• 🤝 Take turns and share

• 📋 Follow rules

• ⏳ Be patient

• 💪 Handle disappointment

• 🎉 Win graciously

• 🌱 Lose, learn, and try again!