Next week in Reading we will continue with Unit 3, and read the story Seeds. We will be discussing how plans grow and change. Students will learn about the short sounds of the vowel “o” and drawing conclusions.
In Phonics we will be learning about the consonant “Cc” as in cat, can, and cupcake. Word List 10 will come home today and will be tested Friday, February 4th.
In math, we will be working on identifying numbers and will focus on the numbers 0-20. We will also discuss measuring with 1 cup and following directions in a recipe.
We will continue with our Science unit on Wood and Paper. This week we will continue to learn about the properties of wood and how to use those properties to change wood.
If you haven’t signed and returned your child’s report card please do so as soon as possible. The 100th day of school is approaching fast! Kindergarteners will be celebrating the 100th day on WEDNESDAY, February 2nd. Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old to help celebrate the special day. Please see the information that was sent home earlier this week for more info.
Please check the specials schedule for next week. There have been a lot of students that are coming dressed for gym and it not a gym day. Thank you
Last week’s newsletter had a class list for Valentine’s. If you misplaced the list please let me know so I can send another one.
February 7-11 is bully prevention week. More information will follow.
Specials schedule for next week is: Monday: Music Tuesday: Gym Wednesday: Computers and Library Thursday: Art Friday: Music
Monday- Sight Word Worksheet Practice Reading “Dad and Fif Fan” or “We Can Fan” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 9
Tuesday- Zz Handwriting Worksheet Practice Reading “Dad and Fif Fan” or “We Can Fan” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 9
Wednesday- Matching Worksheet Practice Reading “Dad and Fif Fan” or “We Can Fan” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 9
Thursday- /f/ practice worksheet Practice Reading “Dad and Fif Fan” or “We Can Fan” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 9
Next week in Reading we will continue with Unit 3, and read the story Fafallina and Marcel. We will be discussing how friendships change. Students will learn about the consonant F and the literary element, plot.
In Phonics we will be learning about the consonant “Zz” as in zebra and zipper. Since “Z” words can be hard to find we will skip show and tell again this week. Word List 9 came home this week and will be tested Friday, January 28, 2011.
In math, we will continue with our new concepts: Sharing a whole by separating it into two equal parts; solving a problem by guessing and checking; and comparing sets of objects and numbers.
We have been continuing with our new Science unit on Wood and Paper. This week we will continue to learn about the properties of wood and how to use those properties to change wood.
Due to the snow day, report cards will be sent home on Monday, January 24, 2011.
On Thursday we attended the Rand Whipple Box of Lights presentation in the gym. The students really enjoyed this assembly. A BIG thank you to PTO for setting this presentation up for our students!
Specials schedule for next week is: Monday: Art Tuesday: Music Wednesday: Gym and Library Thursday: Computers Friday: Art
Next week in Reading we will continue with Unit 3, and read the story See How We Grow. We will be discussing children changing as they grow. Students will learn about the consonants D and K, and cause and effect.
In Phonics we will be learning the short sound of the vowel “Uu” as in umbrella, uncle, and under. Since “U” words can be hard to find we will skip show and tell this week. Word List 9 is coming home today and will be tested Friday, January 29th. We will be skipping this week due to the snow day and delay.
In math, we will start a few new concepts: Sharing a whole by separating it into two equal parts; solving a problem by guessing and checking; and comparing sets of objects and numbers.
We have been continuing with our new Science unit on Wood and Paper. This week we learned about the properties of wood and learned how to use those properties to change wood.
The first day of the 3rd Marking Period is Thursday, January, 20th. Report Cards will be sent home on Monday, January 24th.
On Thursday, January 20th, we will be attending the Rand Whipple Box of Lights presentation in the gym.
Specials schedule for next week is: Wednesday: Library and Music Thursday: Gym Friday: Computers
Monday- /r/ and Rhyming Worksheet Practice Reading “Ric and Rin Run” or “Tap, Rap, Bam” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 8
Tuesday- Bb Handwriting Worksheet Practice Reading “Ric and Rin Run” or “Tap, Rap, Bam” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 8
Wednesday- Sight Word Worksheet Practice Reading “Ric and Rin Run” or “Tap, Rap, Bam” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 8
Reminder: There is no school for students Friday, January 14th and Monday January 17th.
Next week in Reading we will continue with Unit 3, Watch Me Change and read the story Little Quack.We will be discussing doing new things.Students will learn about the consonant R and the literary element plot.
In Phonics we will be learning the consonant “Bb” as in balloon, baby, and bear.Word List 8 is coming home today and will be tested Thursday, January 13th.Please note that this word list will be tested on Thursday due to the long weekend.
In math, we will continue to work with Geoboards and counting by 10’s.Kindergarteners will also be introduced to the dime.
We began our new Science unit called Wood and Paper. This week we became familiar with different kinds of wood, we learned their names, and observed how they are alike and different, went on a wood hunt in our classroom, and observed how wood and water interact. Next week we will add the students knowledge of the properties of wood and learn how to use those properties to change wood. We will use sandpaper, simulate the making of particleboard and make plywood from thin strips of wood and glue
Book orders are due Thursday, January 13th.The paper that came home with the book orders said January 14th but since we don’t have school they will be due January 13th!
We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can.Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.Also, if your child has lost any coats, lunch boxes, gloves, hats, etc in school since the beginning of the year PLEASE let me know.There is no way that I can keep track of 23 Kindergarten students’ belongings so when something goes missing I usually don’t know unless somebody lets me know.There are 2 LARGE boxes of items in our lost found from the beginning of the year and I would love to return things to their owners!
We will be working on assessments for the 2nd marking period report cards over the next couple weeks.Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, January 21st (unless we have a snow day ;)
I’m sure that your child has told you but we have some new students in our classroom.We are thrilled to have these students join our class!There are a lot of birthdays coming up and I know I told some parents before Christmas that we have 19 but we currently have 23 students in our classroom.
Monday- Kk Handwriting Worksheet Practice Reading “The Baby Panda” or “Pandas Nap” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 7
Tuesday- Pattern and Rhyming Worksheet Practice Reading “The Baby Panda” or “Pandas Nap” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 7
Wednesday- /n/ and Rhyming Worksheet Practice Reading “The Baby Panda” or “Pandas Nap” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards Practice Word List 7
Thursday- Ending Sounds Worksheet Practice Reading “The Baby Panda” or “Pandas Nap” (Make sure an adult signs the checklist) Practice Sight Word Flash Cards
