We finished our unit on insects last week. We have 3 butterflies and one more about to emerge from the chrysalis. This has been very exciting for the children.

We are learning about apples this week. On Monday, we did a taste test with different types of apples. Yesterday we tasted apple butter and today apple juice. On Friday we will make applesauce.

Next week we will start a unit on trees and leaves.

We have scheduled our field trip to Howell's for Friday, October 15th. We need several drivers because of the new regulations. The trip includes a wagon ride to the field to pick out a small pumpkin. It has always been a favorite field trip so we would appreciate any parents that can drive and go along.

We are finishing up our unit on insects this week. Over the weekend, our five caterpillars formed their chrysalis and we are waiting on butterflies. The children come in and check the butterfly cage every morning.

Next week we will begin our apple unit. We will learn the parts of apples and about different types of apples. It will even involve some taste testing. At the end of the week we will make homemade applesauce.

We do not have a volunteer for homeroom parent yet. If you are interested, please let the office or one of the teachers know.

We are having a fun time learning about different insects. We have learned that most insects have wings and the parts of the insect's body. We studied ladybugs, ants, grasshoppers and will learn about bees and some others. We have some painted lady caterpillars that we will watch as they change into butterflies and learn about the life cycle of the butterfly.

After we complete our unit on insects, we will have a short unit on apples.

The children are getting used to our classroom routine and making new friends. Everyone seems to come in with a smile each morning.

We would like to take a field trip in October. We have gone to the Howell Tree Farm in the past. This year the regulations for drivers have changed due to new Department of Human Services rules. A driver may only drive their own child unless they have a criminal background check. We will only be able to go if we have parents willing to have background checks or at least drive their own child. If you have questions, please talk to me. The paperwork would have to be done as soon as possible.

We had a great first week of school. Just a few tears, but most of the time a very busy and happy class. We'll see how this week goes as we adjust to our regular schedule.

I am sending book order home this week. The books are priced well and we earn points to use for classroom items. Please take a few minutes to look at the selections.

We will be learning about insects. If you find any insects your child would like to share, please send them. I will be ordering some caterpillars so we can see how they become butterflies.

I hope to see you at parent orientation Tuesday night.