K or C Rule

This week we will be learning the letter Cc and it's sound as in cat, cap, and car. We will also learn the K and C Spelling Rule. The rule explains that we spell the /k/ sound with the letter k when the sound is followed by the letters e, i, and y. We spell the /k/ sound with the letter c when the sound is followed by a, o, u and any consonant.
Example:
K before e, i, or y- kid, kelp
C before a, o, u, or any consonant- cat, cotton, cup

Homework: January 30- February 3

Monday- Cc Handwriting Worksheet

Practice reading “A Rainy Day,” “A Musical Adventure,” or “A Pig’s Life”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 10

Tuesday- Final /l/ and Counting by 5’s

Practice reading “A Rainy Day,” “A Musical Adventure,” or “A Pig’s Life”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 10

Wednesday- Number Writing Worksheet

Practice reading “A Rainy Day,” “A Musical Adventure,” or “A Pig’s Life”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 10

Thursday- Ending Sounds and Sight Words Worksheet

Practice reading “A Rainy Day,” “A Musical Adventure,” or “A Pig’s Life”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 10 (Test Tomorrow!)

Kindergarten News: January 26- February 3

Next week in Reading we will continue Unit 4 Let’s Explore.  We will be reading the story My Lucky Day. We will continue to discuss adventures and students will review the consonant “Ll” along with cause and effect. 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 3^rd.  In Math, we will continue to learn about the dime, measuring, and pictographs.  

We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can.  Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.

The 100th day of Kindergarten is approaching fast!  Kindergarteners will be celebrating the 100th day on Tuesday, January 31^st (unless we have a snow day before then.)  Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old, bring in a special collection of 100 items to help celebrate the special day, and complete the 100^th day questionnaire.  

Specials schedule for next week is:

Monday: Music        Tuesday: Gym          Wednesday: Library           

Thursday: Computers          Friday: Art

Class List for Valentine’s 
John                                         Makiah
Austin                                       Avalyn
Brittany                                   Brenden
Joseph                                      Dustin
Anthony                                   Bradlee
Alyssa                                       Zachary
Jack                                         Luke
Nicole                                       Hayle
Evan                                         Emily
Amelia                                     Colin
Martin                                      Scott
Harry                                       Tatyana
Sophia                                      Lindsey
Ms Joanie                                 Ms Holly
Miss Brobst                               Miss Smith

Hip, Hip, Hooray for the 100th Day!

 On Tuesday, January 31st we will be celebrating your child’s 100^th day in Kindergarten! Can you believe it? The time has really gone fast! We are planning a very special day with lots of “100” activities and we’ll need your help!

Please complete the 100th Day questionnaire with your child. You can help them with spelling but try to have them do most of the writing. We will share our 100^th day questionnaires on the 100^th day of school, so please be sure to return it before then!!!

On the 100^th day of school Kindergarten students are invited to dress as if he/she is 100 years old. Since students need to appear quite a bit older you may want to use props such as canes, walkers, glasses, old fashioned jewelry, wigs, baby powder, etc. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination!

The final item that we’ll need is a collection of 100 small items. These may include noodles, paperclips, m&ms, pennies, markers, pretzels, etc. Your child can put them in the bag provided or you can come up with another idea. We will display these collections on the bulletin board outside of our classroom but we’ll return them after we are done with them.

Homework: January 23-27

Monday- /h/ Practice Worksheet

Practice reading “Tip the Top” or “All In A Day”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 9

Tuesday- Zz Handwriting Worksheet

Practice reading “Tip the Top” or “All In A Day”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 9

Wednesday- Time to the Hour Worksheet

Practice reading “Tip the Top” or “All In A Day”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 9

Thursday- Sight Word Worksheet

Practice reading “Tip the Top” or “All In A Day”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 9 (Test Tomorrow!)

Kindergarten News: January 23-27

There will be a half day for students on Friday, January 27^th.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45.

Next week in Reading we will begin Unit 4 Let’s Explore.  We will be reading the story Bunny Day. We discuss adventures.  Students will also review the consonant “H” and sequence.  In Phonics we will be learning about the consonant “Zz” as in zebra and zipper.  Word List 9 will come home today and will be tested Friday, January 27, 2011.  In Math, we will continue to learn about the numbers 0-20 and also practice various forms of measurement.  We will continue learning about wood next week in Science.

We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can.  Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.

The 100th day of Kindergarten is approaching fast!  Kindergarteners will be celebrating the 100th day on Tuesday, January 31^st (unless we have a snow day before then.)  Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old and bring in a special collection of 100 items to help celebrate the special day.  More information will be sent home next week.  

Report cards are coming home today.  Please sign and return them as soon as possible.

Specials schedule for next week is:

Monday: Music      Tuesday: Gym        Wednesday: Library         

Thursday: Computers       Friday: Art

Homework: January 17-20

Tuesday- Bb Handwriting Worksheet

Practice reading “Hop On Top” or “Chameleons”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8

Wednesday- Sight Word Worksheet

Practice reading “Hop On Top” or “Chameleons”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8

Thursday- 3-D Shapes Worksheet

Practice reading “Hop On Top” or “Chameleons”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8 (Test Tomorrow!)

Kindergarten News: January 17-20

There is no school for students Monday January 16.  There will also be a half day for students on Friday, January 27.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45.

Next week in Reading we will finish Unit 3, and read the story Hide Clyde!  We will be discussing changing for protection.  Students will learn about main idea.  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 and do United States reports instead.  Please see the note in your child’s folder today for more information.  Due to the 2 hour delay we did not have time to test Word List 8.  It will be tested on Friday, January 20.  Please continue to review Word List 8 at home.   In Math, we will continue to learn about the numbers 0-20.  We will continue learning about wood next week in Science.  Students will become familiar with different kinds of wood, learn their names, and observe how they are alike and different. 


We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can.  Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.

On Wednesday, we’ll have a guidance lesson with our guidance counselor Mrs. Hull.

We will be finishing assessments for the 2^nd marking period report cards next week.   Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, January 20.

Specials schedule for next week is:

Tuesday: Gym        Wednesday: Library          Thursday:Computers        Friday:Art

Homework: January 9-13

Monday- /o/ Review Worksheet

Practice reading “Dots, Dots, Dots” or “Pop, Pop, Pop”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8

Tuesday- Bb Handwriting Worksheet

Practice reading “Dots, Dots, Dots” or “Pop, Pop, Pop”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8

Wednesday- /o/ Review Worksheet

Practice reading “Dots, Dots, Dots” or “Pop, Pop, Pop”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8

Thursday- Measuring Worksheet

Practice reading “Dots, Dots, Dots” or “Pop, Pop, Pop”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 8 (Test Tomorrow!)

Kindergarten News: January 9-13

There is no school for students Monday January 16^th.  There will also be a half day for students on Friday, January 27^th.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45.

Next week in Reading we will continue with Unit 3, and read the story Seeds.  We will be discussing how plants grow and change.  Students will learn about drawing conclusions and will also discuss fiction and non-fiction.  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 Friday, January 13^th. 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; and weighing using nonstandard units.  In Science we will begin a new unit called Wood and Paper. We will become familiar with different kinds of wood, learn their names, and observe how they are alike and different.  We will go on a wood hunt in our classroom, and observe how wood and water interact.  We will use sandpaper to simulate the making of particleboard and finally make plywood from thin strips of wood and glue.

On Thursday or Friday we’ll be taking the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) test. 
 

Book orders are due Friday, January 13^th.

We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can.  Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.

We will be working on assessments for the 2^nd marking period report cards over the next couple weeks.  Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, January 20^th (unless we have a snow day ;)

Specials schedule for next week is:

Monday: Gym                     Tuesday: Library      Wednesday: Computers Thursday: Art           Friday: Music

Homework: January 3-6, 2012

Tuesday- Kk Handwriting Worksheet

Practice reading “Dad and Fif Fan!” or “We Can Fan”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 7

Wednesday- Word/ Picture Matching Worksheet

Practice reading “Dad and Fif Fan!” or “We Can Fan”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 7

Thursday- /f/ Worksheet

Practice reading ““Dad and Fif Fan!” or “We Can Fan”

Practice Sight Word Flash Cards

Practice Word List 7 (Test Tomorrow!)