Important Dates & Reminders

• Please practice shoe tying at home with your child
• Fall is here and the weather's getting colder. Please send a jacket to school with your child
• Continue to practice reading and writing sight words at home

Updates on Our Learning:

• First grade went to the zoo! We will be learning that animals have basic life needs (PRS-3)
• In Math, we are continuing to practice number combinations to 10 through story problems 
• In Language Arts, we have been working hard on writing  our personal narratives 
• In Science, we have been learning about trees, weather, and temperature 
• In Social Studies, we have been learning about Virginia symbols and United States symbols
• In Health, we are learning about bus, car, and pedestrian safety.

Zones of Regulation

• We have been having conversations about the Zones of Regulation (red, yellow, blue, and green zones). 
• The Zones of Regulation is a framework and curriculum (Kuypers, 2011)  that teaches students scaffolded skills toward developing a metacognitive pathway to build awareness of their feelings/internal state.
• Students utilize a variety of tools and strategies for regulation, prosocial skills, self-care, and overall wellness. 
• This includes exploring tools and strategies for mindfulness, sensory integration, movement, thinking strategies, wellness, and healthy connection with others. (ZOR website)