Ms. Huffman's Newsletter

November and December we are learning about Trains! We will visit the Transit Museum in December. We will take a short train ride together in November. What is your family's favorite train to ride?

Every day we work in small groups to practice the alphabet, the sounds of each letter, and the spelling rules that we have learned. Some children are practicing how to write their name. Some children are learning the sounds of letters. Some children are reading short words and learning new sounds and spelling rules.

We Love to Read!

Our class reads every day! We also listen to stories and read books together. During reading time some children are re-reading books they have heard. Some children are reading with a teacher. Some children are reading independently! Each child is developing their ability to sit and focus on reading for longer periods of time. Each child is practicing the letters and words they know.

Drawing and Writing

In the next few weeks students will be practicing the crucial skill of retelling and sequencing a series of events. They will write about the trips we take, places they like to go, and things they do with you! I encourage you to have children tell you about their day. Encourage them to say what happened First, what happened Next, and what happened at the End of the day.

Math Focus: Shapes!

We are learning about shapes, both 2D and 3D. We will continue to work on counting to bigger and bigger numbers. I encourage you to find shapes all around you when you are walking or traveling with your child.

Students will begin collaboratively in group work. Students will be introduced to the medium tempera paint and tools used in painting including their hands, and brushes of different sizes. They will mix paint to understand how primary colors make secondary and how primary and secondary make tertiary colors. They will be introduced to the element of art value, using tints and shades to lighten and darken colors. Conjoiningly students will start to think about the element of art space by experimenting with size and distance (near and far) to visualize composition.

This month, students are exploring the joy of music and movement! Through singing, dancing, and rhythm games, they’re learning to express themselves, build coordination, and work together as a group. These playful activities also support listening skills and spark creativity. We will be dancing creatively thinking about the feeling of the music. We will learn about feelings and expressing them through movements.

Our friends are continuing to work on transitioning during fitness stations. We are working on activities that will improve our balance skills. The students have been learning how to use a balance beam, trampoline and stepping stones to help improve their balance skills. Please remember to send your children to school wearing sneakers every day.

The children will review their five(5) senses and begin their study of "sound" and its properties.

• 10/2/25 - Yom Kippur - NO SCHOOL
• 10/13/25 - Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day - NO SCHOOL
• 10/20/25 - Diwali - NO SCHOOL
  
• 10/22/25 - LS Tiger Family Morning 8:15-8:45 (3K, 4K, and Kinder) PTA Meeting (LS) 8:45am
• 10/24 Trip to the Botanic Garden
• 10/27/25 - PICTURE DAY 📸
• 10/31/25 - Spirit Day - CHARACTER Parade

We will begin sending home the homework packet the week of October 6th, 2025. Homework is an important tool for reinforcing what we’re learning in class, and we ask that you supervise your child’s homework to ensure they are completing it independently and to the best of their ability.

Please make sure to check and empty your child’s folder every night to stay on top of any announcements and assignments. Encourage your child to use a pencil when completing their homework, and remember, the goal is for practice and to build confidence, not perfection. Your involvement and support in this process are greatly appreciated! Thank you for helping your child stay organized and engaged in their learning journey.