J We counted the different colored apples for Johnny Appleseed�s birthday, in preparation for making a graph today. We learned about tally marks as we counted. The children had fun. The apple graphs will soon be displayed on the bulletin board in the back of the room. Today we will be slicing and coring the apples. We will look at what we find inside, then eat the slices! Thank you for helping!

J Letters & Words: Wow! We continue to learn the names of the letters and the sounds they make. The letters we have learned are M, S, R, T, and P. This week we are learning A and C.  Please feel free to send foods that start with A or C letters during the week. Please practice with your child every day until skills are mastered. Our new word this week is �am�.

J Our P is for Pepperoni Pizza party was also a great success! Almost all the students brought their $1.50 for this event. Thank you to Matthew�s parents for picking up the pizzas for us as well as providing punch to drink! Appreciation goes to all who offered to pick up the pizza and to all the parents and grandparents who sent other snacks starting with the letter P! It is so appreciated by the students! I know that the children enjoy the recognition they receive from their peers.

J Thanks to all the parents who sent the ingredients for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Thanks also go to Miss Gabby and Mathew�s grandma for constructing the sanwhiches!

J  We will be planting pumpkin seeds this week. We have talked about how plants grow what plants need to grow. If you can send a package of pumpkin seeds, it would be appreciated.

J  & Please don�t forget to write down the title of Thursday�s �paper book� that is sent home weekly when you write the titles of books read on the homework sheet.

J&  Most of the books from the book orders arrived and have been passed out.  One order is still on the way. I will send another book order home soon.

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J Some of the photos taken so far are posted on the website: http://www.geocities.com/k2planetk

J Time is flying- October is just about here, which means parents might be  starting to think about costumes. The kindergarten children are allowed to �dress up� on Halloween. The children can wear costumes that show good character. Superheroes, heroes, princesses, occupations, and other costumes that will provide our students a fun dress-up day without �evil� overtones will be allowed. No vampires, witches, devils, skulls, blood, weapons, horror characters, or villains are allowed. If you have any questions, please ask.�

I appreciate all you do for your child! If you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE talk to me!