Harvest Celebration

We are having a Harvest Celebration on Wednesday, October 31st from 2:00 - 2:50.  Click on the sign up genius link to help bring a treat!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C48ABAA22A13-harvest1

Fire fighters

October is National Fire Safety Month. Yesterday, The Colchester Fire Department came to UMS to review fire safety with our students. We talked about having a family meeting spot outside of the house if we have to leave fast, how to crawl under smoke, and what to do if your clothing catches fire -stop, drop, cover your face, and roll. We were also able to see a firefighter dressed up in all her gear and hear what it sounds like when she breathes, which sounds like Darth Vader. Take a look at some of our fun!

Conference Sign Up

Here is the link for parents to use to sign up for conferences in November.  Please remember that each child is allowed one time slot, so please plan accordingly!  I look forward to talking about all of the wonderful successes that your child has had so far this year!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c48abaa22a13-mscollins

Reading

We've started our reading groups in earnest this week. Students have been busy picking "Good Fit" books, working independently, and practicing our reading strategies. I'm so proud of the growth that these kids have shown in such in short amount of time!

UMS Book Fair

The UMS Book Fair is coming next week!  Students will preview the books on Monday and Tuesday, and they'll have a chance to start buying books on Tuesday evening from 4:30 -6:30.  Here is a link that you can use to buy items online or to set up an ewallet account so your child can buy books without having to bring money into school. Have a great day!

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/unionmemorialschool1 

Guided Discovery of the School Bus

Hi Families!! We have had a great start to school!!  One of the ways that we "kick off" a new school year, is Mrs. McCleary comes in and talks to everyone about expected and safe behaviors on the school bus.  My computer was acting up on Friday morning, so Mrs. McCleary had to be flexible and she ended up drawing a school bus to explain her key points.  The kids did a fabulous job listening and answering questions.  We even took a short ride around Village Dr. to practice our safe bus skills! Here are some pictures from our fun lesson!

Welcome to Room 9!!!

Room 9 is almost ready for the school year!!!  Come and check out our classroom at Open House on Tuesday, August 28th from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.! I look forward to seeing everyone!  School starts on Wednesday, August 29th!  Enjoy the last few days of summer!