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The News from Mrs. Hughes

I wish all blessings for peace and prosperity at Thanksgiving!
Fondly,
Fran HughesÜ

In religion this month, our focus will be on learning the Ten Commandments, and reviewing basic prayers.We will review “The Act of Faith”, and learn “The Act of Hope”. We will write a prayer of Thanksgiving for the blessings we enjoy. We will also study the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments

I. I AM THE LORD YOUR GOD; YOU WILL NOT HAVE STRANGE GODS BEFORE ME.

IV. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER

V. YOU SHALL NOT KILL.

VI. YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.

VII. YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.

VIII. YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR.

You shall not cause another person to be treated unjustly.

IX . YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S WIFE.

X.YOU SHALL NOT COVET YOUR NEIGHBOR'S GOODS.

Our big focus will be the study of Native American Indian Nations. Each student will report on a different nation. There will be a link under the week before it's due.Helpful information is under "Homework Helps" It’s an exciting month!

We will continue our study of multiplication facts and regrouping in addition. This month, we will study the Solar System. Each child will complete a project on the topic.

Our competition with Reading Counts is keeping our computers and the children very busy. I am pleased that the class has been so successful!

Some Thoughts on Report Cards

Dear Mom and Dad,

A few days ago, I brought home a "snapshot" of myself. This picture was a time exposure of me that had been developing during the past week. considering my many likes and dislikes, and my mood changes from day to day, I think it's a pretty good likeness of me. When you look at my "snapshop", remember this is a report of someone near and dear to you: so please don't get too uptight if you see a blemish. I hope you will accept me as I am.

Please do not picture me as being better than all hte other children. Remember all the children did not learn to talk or walk at the same time, nor do they learn math and reading at the same rate. I ask you do not compare me with brother, sister, or the kid next door. You can set realistic goals for me, but please be careful not to push me to succeed at something that is beyond my ability.

My teachers knows me as I am at school and wants good things for me at school. You know how I am at home for me. The real me is somewhee in between. When these two pictures become blended with acceptance and understanding. I hope my "snapshot" with a shining portrait of me.

Love,

Your child

Parenting Tips for November...

November is a month we often think about being thankful. God has blessed us with a beautiful world and many resources. Lifestyles today tend to lean towards a wasteful and "throw away" society. Spend some time this month teaching your child about ways to take care of the world God made for us. Find ways to reuse or recycle or reduce the "things" you and your family use.

We can teach our children to "say" thank you but our main goal should be that they will understand what gratitude really is. To encourage this we should model thankfulness and gratitude each day to our children. Simple ways to model this would be:

1. Don't complain about things in your life that don't work out like you wanted. Use this as a time to show your child that you are flexible and things don't always go your way.

2. Let your children hear you pray and thank God for the blessings you and your family have.

3. Be sure to verbally let your child know you appreciate the positive assets they bring to your family.

4. Make a habit of thanking others either through phone calls, notes, or small tokens of appreciation.

5. Help your child make an I AM THANKFUL list.

6. Find ways for your child to give to others. This helps their world to "grow". They begin to realize the world does not revolve around them. Giving to others could include giving time to help an elderly neighbor or family member or giving toys to a shelter for the homeless.

Remember, it is O.K. to say "no" to your child. This is a lesson that will help them throughout his/her lifetime. We should make sure their needs have been met but not all their "wants". Help your child understand the differences in these two terms.

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