Happy Halloween~almost! :)

Picture Retakes/Yearbooks

School picture retakes at Creekside are upcoming on Wednesday, November 15th. If you would like for your child’s school picture to be retaken on this day, please send back in the purchased pictures with your child to school on that day. If your child was absent on school picture day or is new to Creekside, his/her picture will automatically be taken as well. You should be receiving an order form if your child was absent or is new to Creekside since school picture day. Or, you may order online at https://inter-state.com/shop and use code 23547ZA. Any child can have their picture taken this day too if you would like to order online or send in a completed form with payment.

Some candid photos will also be taken on that day for our yearbook too.

As a reminder, if you ordered a class composite picture, those don’t come in until later into the school year.

School yearbook ordering will also happen later into the school year.

Outside Recess
Coats- Please be sure to check the temperature at recess time each day so you will know what your child needs to keep warm. We have recess at 9:45. One day this week the "feels like" temperature was only 34, and several students didn't even have a light jacket to wear. I have a few extras students can borrow, but at that temperature a heavy coat is needed. We go outside as long as the "feels like" temperature is above 25.

Reminder--Muffins With Mom

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 8th and on Wednesday, November 15th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Cub Academy, K-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• 3-4 students with moms - Wednesday, November 15th from 7:00-7:30 AM

Both mornings will be in our gym.

We ask that moms try to attend the event that corresponds with their child's current grade level. However, moms that have children in more than one grade may choose the event that works the best for their schedule and attend one event with their children. Also, if one event works better than the other, moms can attend either event with their son or daughter.

The menu will be muffins and fruit along with fruit juice and coffee.

Please RSVP to attend at https://goo.gl/forms/19ISJSrn9FU8eKNB2 or call 317-346-8800.

The Donuts with Dad events will be March 7th and 9th, 2018 and more info will come out on these events in early 2018.

These will be wonderful opportunities for moms to spend quality time at school sharing breakfast.

Walk A Thon t-shirt
If your child raised enough money for the Walk A Thon, they should have brought their blue walk a thon tshirt home on Friday.  We have one left--someone accidentally took two home and returned in today.  If you think your child should have brought their shirt home, and didn't, please email me as soon as possible.  I will send it home for you!

Play Field Trip
Kindergarten and first grade classes are going to the high school to see a play, Dragons Love Tacos, on Monday, November 13.  We won't be taking chaperones for this trip.  But, tomorrow in folders, you will find a permission slip for them to ride the bus to the high school.  Cost for the play ticket is $2.  Please sign and return as soon as possible.  Also, we SHOULD be back in time for lunch on this day, but in case things run late, we are asking that each child brings a sack lunch to school.  If we get back in time, we will eat in the cafeteria.  If not, we will have a picnic lunch in our room when we return.  Thanks!

Turkey Homework

Don't forget to have a little Thanksgiving fun this week for homework!  Today in folders you will find a turkey pattern.  Please help your child cut out the turkey pattern.  Then, help them disguise the turkey so he doesn’t get eaten for Thanksgiving dinner!  I would like to display these in the hallway when finished.  Be creative!  Some ideas in the past have included: princesses, hot air balloons, gumball machines, basketballs, and more!  Use materials you have at home and have fun!  Please return turkeys in green folders by November 6th, so we can complete a writing project about them and display them.  Thanks!

Book It

Don't forget to send in October book it calendars this week!  I will send the November calendar home on Thursday.

Thanksgiving Mini-Feast 
Each year Kindergarten celebrates Thanksgiving by having a mini-feast together in the cafeteria.  Be on the lookout in your child's folder soon for information on when the feast will take place, what the children will need to bring in, and how you can help!

Superkids

Today we met a new Superkid!  Here are some questions you can ask your child tonight!

• What is the name of the new Superkid character?  Lily
• What does he like to do?  play house with her toy lions
• What sound does Lily's name begin with?  /l/
• What letter makes the sound /l/?  Ll

November Snack Calendar

Don’t forget when sending in snacks, please send in something for the whole class.  Please don’t send in drinks, something that requires utensils or eat, or anything that needs refrigeration.  Items like cereal, crackers, fruit snacks, and granola bars are always popular snack choices.    If you could, please send in a package of small Dixie cups with the snack, if it is not individually wrapped. We have 24 students if you send in something individually wrapped.   You do not need to send in one thing per day, just one or two big boxes of something.

Thanks for your help!

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
30	31	1	2	3
6 Reece	7	8	9	10
12 Jaycee	13	14	15	16
23 Madi	24	25	26	27

Have a great week!!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back from Fall Break!  I hope you all had a great week!

Creekside Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Bring a decorated (small-medium size) pumpkin that you have decorated to the commons area between 7:15am-8:00am on October 25th or 26th. NO CARVED PUMPKINS! Your pumpkin will be on display for Storybook Night Oct. 26th! Come out and vote that night! Categories will include: Scariest, Most Creative and Funniest Winners will receive prizes! (Please put your name on the bottom of your pumpkin) (Please take your pumpkin home that Friday, Oct. 27th)

Storybook Night
10/26: Storybook Night/Trick-or-Treating 6:00-7:30-Come to Creekside for some fabulous storytelling by the characters themselves!  Mr. Weimer gave the class a paper flyer in library today with more details.  

Pacers Fundraiser
Your child is bringing home an envelope from the Pacers.  Please look this over if you are interested in ordering tickets to a game and participating in this fundraiser.  

Superkids
We are working in our Sal books all week. We will be focusing on /s/ at the beginning and ending of words. We will also talk about problem/solution, rhyming words, and “slide and blend” 2-letter sounds and 3-letter words. We will finish our Sal book on Friday with the Super Smart and meet the next Superkid on Monday!  The class was very excited to realize this morning that we are halfway through meeting all the Superkids!

Writer’s Workshop
We began learning about the 6-Traits of writing today! We started with Ideas today, and will work through the remaining 5 over the next several days/weeks. We will continue building upon these traits and using them to become better writers! We also have several Superkids writing activities to do this week, including helping Sal make a poster about his “Super Sports Day.” 

Math 
During math this week we will continue counting to 100, look at different ways to represent numbers, learn a new game to practice reading numbers and counting 1-1, review measurement, and learn about comparing numbers. Don’t forget to keep working on the math home links for each night they are listed on the homework sheet.  Reminder-they do not need to be returned to school. The 50th day of school is on Wednesday, so we will have some fun math and writing activities on this day to celebrate!  Halfway to 100!!

Muffins With Mom

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 8th and on Wednesday, November 15th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Cub Academy, K-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• 3-4 students with moms - Wednesday, November 15th from 7:00-7:30 AM

Both mornings will be in our gym.

We ask that moms try to attend the event that corresponds with their child's current grade level. However, moms that have children in more than one grade may choose the event that works the best for their schedule and attend one event with their children. Also, if one event works better than the other, moms can attend either event with their son or daughter.

The menu will be muffins and fruit along with fruit juice and coffee.

Please RSVP to attend at https://goo.gl/forms/19ISJSrn9FU8eKNB2 or call 317-346-8800.

The Donuts with Dad events will be March 7th and 9th, 2018 and more info will come out on these events in early 2018.

Sight Words
The word we are focusing on this week is: my.  Please make sure your child can read this word at home, and keep practicing all the words on the homework sheet.

Book It
Don't forget to finish up the October book it reading calendars and send those in next week!  As you finish those up, be sure to send them in.  Anyone who returns with any boxes colored in will get the free pizza certificate sent home, and a sticker on our reading chart.  I will staple the pizza hut certificate to the calendar and send it back home.  The big celebration in class will be getting the sticker on the book it chart.  All students who have at least 5 of the 6 stickers at the end of the program (end of March) will be invited to a special party with me!  Remember, this isn't mandatory, but more to promote a love of reading at home!  I'll send the November calendar home next Wednesday so you can start filling it in!

Have a great week!

Happy Monday!

Muffins With Mom

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 8th and on Wednesday, November 15th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Cub Academy, K-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• 3-4 students with moms - Wednesday, November 15th from 7:00-7:30 AM

Both mornings will be in our gym.

We ask that moms try to attend the event that corresponds with their child's current grade level. However, moms that have children in more than one grade may choose the event that works the best for their schedule and attend one event with their children. Also, if one event works better than the other, moms can attend either event with their son or daughter.

The menu will be muffins and fruit along with fruit juice and coffee.

Please RSVP to attend at https://goo.gl/forms/19ISJSrn9FU8eKNB2 or call 317-346-8800.

The Donuts with Dad events will be March 7th and 9th, 2018 and more info will come out on these events in early 2018.

Superkids

Tomorrow we will finish our Doc Unit.  Wednesday we meet the next Superkid!  I wonder who he will be?  We also took our Progress Test for unit 2 this morning.  I have those recorded, and they are in folders today.  Be sure to look them over, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns!  The first fluency builder will be sent home on Wednesday for homework.  There will be a letter attached explaining these.  Please return each Thursday!  
Progress Test

Sub Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning I will be out of the classroom at a writing training.  I will be back to pick the class up from lunch.  They were a little concerned when I told them this morning.  I assured them I would be back! :)  And then we made a list of "Sub Rules".  If you could please remind your child of these in the morning, I'm sure the sub would appreciate it!

1.  Listen to the teacher.
2.  Follow directions.
3.  Be a bucket filler!
4.  Make Mrs. Dunn proud and happy!

Conferences
Don't forget our parent teacher conferences on Wednesday and Thursday.  If you need a reminder of your time slot, please let me know asap.  Because we only have 15 minutes to meet, please be prompt--and I will try to stay on schedule too!  If you are unable to make childcare arrangements, I will have some things out in the hallway for your child to play with while we meet.

Zoo
It's looking like we will have beautiful weather for our zoo trip Friday!  I will send t-shirts and a reminder home Thursday.  Please have your child wear their dolphin shirt, tennis shoes, and bring a sack lunch.  Chaperones--please meet in my classroom at 8am.  We will go over a few things and leave at 8:15.  Don't forget your lunch too and $6 to park!

Book Fair
Don't forget that the fall book fair started today!  Students can bring money to shop in the morning, or you can shop Thursday evening when you are here for your conference!

Storybook Night
Storybook Night/Trick or Treating 6-7:30 at Creekside on October 26!  Come to Creekside for some great storytelling by your favorite book characters!  Then stay to trick or treat in the gym!  Your child can wear their Halloween costume or come in regular clothes.

Special Days if you raised money for Walk A Thon:

Tuesday 10/10--hat day

Thursday 10/12--PJ day

Have a great week!

Finally some rain today!

Pacers Fundraiser

Help raise money for our schools by going to an Indiana Pacers game! Invite your friends, family members, and co-workers to our school night on Wednesday, December 6^th when the Pacers take on the Chicago Bulls. Packets for students to take home have been sent to each of the buildings. Students can win some amazing Pacers prizes like:

·         2 FREE Tickets to our School Night

·         Personalized Pacers T-Shirt with your Name on the back

·         Autographed Basketball signed by the entire Pacers team

And if you can’t make it to our school night game, we are really excited to have 3 alternate game options that will take place on aFriday night or during the winter holiday break! Tickets to a Pacers game make great holiday gifts! 

NEW THIS YEAR: You have the option to purchase your tickets online. You can even share the offer with family and friends via social media! It will be easier than ever to sell lots of tickets and earn those prizes! Simply go to www.pacersgroups.com/bulls to purchase your tickets!

The DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15^th. Paper forms are due back Nov. 15th as well. I will be visiting each building Thursday, November 16th to collect the paper forms.
Packets with more information will come home the Monday after Fall Break.


October Snack Calendar
October Snack calendar is below!  Thanks for your help!

Don’t forget when sending in snacks, please send in something for the whole class.  Please don’t send in drinks, something that requires utensils or eat, or anything that needs refrigeration.  Items like cereal, crackers, fruit snacks, and granola bars are always popular snack choices.    If you could, please send in a package of small Dixie cups with the snack, if it is not individually wrapped. We have 24 students if you send in something individually wrapped.   You do not need to send in one thing per day, just one or two big boxes of something.

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
2	3	4	5	6
9 Blakely	10	11	12	13
16 FALL BREAK	14 FALL BREAK	18 FALL BREAK	19 FALL BREAK	20 FALL BREAK
23 Sophia	24	25	26	27

Thanks for your help!

Superkids

We are finishing up Doc's unit next week.  Monday will be our read a loud lesson, Tuesday we will do the Super Smart lesson, and Wednesday, we will meet our next Superkid!  I wonder who it will be?  Monday we will also take our next progress test for unit two.  We are moving right along through these units!  If you haven't checked out the online portal at home, be sure to add that to the technology your child may be doing at home.  Right now, only the stories are open, but starting with the next unit, there will be games at home.

Fall Break
Don't forget we will not be in school October 14-22 for fall break.  Have a great time if you are going somewhere!

Conferences
You should have seen the little white slip of paper in your child's folder on Monday with the day/time of your scheduled conference.  Please keep this in a safe place and plan on attending!  We will be going over lots of info, progress, and I will be handing our your child's report card!

Field Trip
Our field trip to the zoo is Friday, October 13th.  I will send the dolphin shirt your child is to wear home on the 12th.  Your child also needs to wear walking shoes and bring a sack lunch.  If you are signed up to chaperone, don't forget your lunch as well!