WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 2015

There are always flowers for those that want to see them.Henry Matisse

What a gift it is to love books. Everybody must love something,

and I know of no objects of love that give such substantial and

unfailing returns as books and a garden.

-   Elizabeth von Arnim

Introduction: November Activities Mrs. Puzzo’s First Grade Classroom Mrs. Bryan: School Theme Third Grade Dictionaries Kindergarten’s 50th Day of School Fall Food Drive Mrs. Lawlor’s Class

November is filled with a variety of activities at Wilson Elementary School. Teachers return from the Convention Center in Atlantic City with a plethora of creative and student centered ideas to implement in their classroom. During our faculty meeting teachers also received training on developing their teacher web page.

Crazy Hats could be seen all over the building as our staff celebrated School Spirit Day. November is a time that we reflect on all of the wonderful things we are thankful for. We take time to enjoy family. During this season we at Wilson School would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Mrs. PUZZO’S CLASS CELEBRATES BEING 50 DAYS SMARTER

WITH “JERSEY BOYS” TRIBUTE

On Friday, November 20th, it was the 50th day at Wilson School.  Students in Mrs. Puzzo’s class celebrated by dressing up as if life were back in the nifty fifties.  Students participated in a “Phonics Study” using lyrics to a popular song “Rag Doll” by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  To begin the lesson, students and teacher discussed the importance of phonics.  Going into deeper discussion regarding knowing our letters and sounds and what happens when sounds blend together.  Some patterns learned in First Grade were –ll, -ss, -tt, ch-, sh-, th-, gl-, and oo.  Sight words learned in First Grade were should, could, always, say.  First Graders also practiced contractions such as I’d, won’t, she’s, and can’t.  Before listening to the song, students read each lyric.  After reading it in its entirety, students were able to sing along.  Following the song, teacher and students identified rhyming words and discussed words they knew rhymed.  To close the lesson, students proceeded back to their seats to create their “Jersey Kids Jukebox”.  Students glued lyrics onto one side of the jukebox.  On the other the other side, students demonstrated word knowledge by correctly writing 50 words.  “Oh What a Day” it was in Mrs. Puzzo’s class.

Mrs. Puzzo’s Class Rocks!

MRS. BRYAN’S THEME COMMITTEE

Mrs. Bryan has been collaborating with our team of teachers over the last 2 years. Our school theme this year is “Keep Calm and Wilson On”. We have several activities in the planning. Our goal is to continue to build a warm and inviting school culture within our building. The theme activities will include both students and faculty.

DICTIONARIES FOR THIRD GRADE

We are scheduled for our yearly visit from the Sayreville Rotary Club. Students are excited about receiving their dictionaries on Monday, Dec 7th at 10:30am in the cafeteria.

KINDERGARTEN’S 50 TH DAY OF SCHOOL!

On Friday, November 20, 2015, the Kindergarten students at Wilson School celebrated the 50th day of school! The students were invited to dress in 50's attire and spend the day participating in learning centers in each of the four Kindergarten classes. The students rotated to each teacher for different 50th themed activities throughout the day. We are looking forward to our next celebration - the 100th day of school! Congratulations to Mrs. Golda, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Schork, Ms. Purcell and Mrs. Bryan! What a fun activity.

What a wonderful learning activity from our Wilson lovely kindergarten teachers!

Fall Food Drive

The SUES Student Ambassadors are currently in the process of organizing a fall food drive to benefit both the Sayreville Care and Share and St. Vincent DePaul food banks here in town. All of our elementary schools are again able participate in collecting food with SUES. The food drive will run from October through November 15th with a tentative pick up date for the week of November 16th.

We are proud of our Wilson students for their contributions and service to the community. Character begins at home. At Wilson we also believe that “Education plus Character is the real goal of Education.” Martin Luther King.

Mrs. Lawlor’s Third Grade Class!

These are photos which have been taken by Mrs. Lawlor, our third grade language arts teacher. They have been collaborating with our first grade students on a Thanksgiving project.