Pumpkin Math

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Today, Mrs. Tweed brought a pumpkin to help us learn about making estimates. An estimate is a good guess. We estimated the number of lines on our pumpkin. Jalisia was exactly right with a guess of 20 lines. Some of our guesses were too few and some were too many.

We estimated the circumference of our pumpkin with yarn. Circumference is the distance all the way around the pumpkin. Makenzie’s yarn was exactly right. Several of our guesses were really close. Some estimates were too short and others were too long.

We also made estimates on the number of seeds inside the pumpkin. Tomorrow we will weigh our pumpkin, cut it open, scoop out the seeds and count them.

What is your estimate for the number of seeds? Leave your guess in a comment. We will let you know if you were close or not.

Important Reminders

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Field trip permission forms and $11.00 fee are due this Thursday, September 29th. Late forms will not be accepted. If your child will not be attending the Fog Willow Farm trip on October 31st, please let me know.

Friday, September 30th is a minimum day and so we will be on an early schedule. Our class time is 7:45 AM – 11:16 AM.

We are off-track from Oct 3rd to Oct 25. I will see you back in class on Wednesday, October 26th at our regular time: 11:04 AM to 2:35 PM

My DonorsChoose.Org Project

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Hi Friends, Families, and Visitors,

As many of you know, I have been creating videos with my students for over three years. It is a powerful way to get kids learning 21st century skills. Besides, it is just plain fun! I want to ramp up my own skills and provide the next level of video production opportunities for our school. I will soon be launching a video production team at my school and we are in need of a portable teleprompter. (If we get this item funded, we may also qualify for a grant to provide even more equipment to set up a real video production lab.) So I created a request at DonorsChoose.org:

Communication Skills Are Keys to Success

Your support would mean so much to school. If you chip in to help, we’ll send awesome photos and our heartfelt thanks.

Thanks so much,

Mrs. P

P.S. If you know anyone who may want to help my classroom, please pass this along!

Field Trip to Fog Willow Farm

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

We are going to Fog Willow Farm next month! Please turn in your permission slip and payment now. Student cost is $11.00. Chaperone cost is $4.00. Everyone receives a small pumpkin to take home. Chaperones must provide own transportation. Our bus will depart school at 10:45 AM and return at 1:45 PM. Students and chaperones will need to bring a small sack lunch including a drink.

If you want to purchase a special class photo from Fog Willow Farm, send a separate labeled envelope with $6.00 cash.

Minimum Day Soon!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Don’t forget that Friday, September 9th is a minimum day. All TK and K students will attend from 7:45 AM – 11:16 AM.

It is also our September Birthday Celebration. If you signed up to provide an item for this event, please bring it to school on Thursday. FYI: Adult helpers are still needed, so let me know if you can stay and help us have an extra fun day.

Fun Run Fundraiser Ends Tuesday

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Dear Families,
Our kiddos ran their little hearts out on Friday. Nearly every student finished 40 laps! It was a tremendous amount of fun. Be sure to congratulate them on their efforts and enjoy the video I made about it.

You have until Tuesday, September 6th to participate in the Carroll Fun Run fundraising efforts. You can send in your pledges to class or use carrollfunrun.com. The Fun Run team will be stopping by to collect pledges and pass out prizes.

New Videos are Up

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Be sure to check out our “Class Video” tab so you can add some exceptional joy to your life. Our Olympic Day and Fun Run would not have been so safe and enjoyable without our generous parent volunteers. Thank you – Thank you – Thank you for making these events so successful. Enjoy the videos!

Seesaw Info

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Dear TK Families,
You can now add items from home to your child’s Seesaw journal. Like everything with Seesaw, it’s easy! Download the Seesaw class app, scan the QR code I sent home on Friday, and with a couple of taps, your item is added. It’s a great way to connect home and school learning and you’ll end up with a wonderful digital scrapbook for your child’s TK year.
I will be available after school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week to walk you through the steps. Plan to stay for a few minutes and try it out.

Carroll FunRun!

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

Our PTA is trying a new type of jog-a-thon fundraiser this year. We have partnered with The Fun Run team. They are on campus daily to manage prizes, pledges and continue to promote a healthy lifestyle. They have days dedicated to dance parties during recess, a time for students to be active and have fun. They have a website for easy pledge gathering, too. Go to www.CarrollFunRun.com and search for your child’s name to make a pledge. You can easily send the link to family and friends to request donations.

The main event will be on September 2nd. Our Fun Run time is 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM. Volunteers are needed to mark laps and hand out water. You can sign up on our Shutterfly site.

We are hoping to get 2-3 volunteers per teacher. If volunteers are willing/able to be of assistance during other run times, we would greatly appreciate the extra help.
***Starbucks coffee will be provided to all volunteers.***

Our First TKNews

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Mrs. Petuya

We have published our first TKNews edition of the school year. We think you will find it interesting. Click on the TKNews tab above and look for the Mantis Report. Let us know what you think of it.

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