Dear Parents,
This week, we have another review week with letters. I believe we only have one consonant and one vowel left to formally introduce, so we will have many review weeks ahead of us! We will be reviewing both w and y, as those are more difficult sounds which are often confused. Our sight words are if and was.
We will continue on our math topic on telling time. This topic covers telling time to the hour and half hour on both a digital and an analog clock. It also covers estimating how much time something takes, as well as things that happen during the day versus during the night. The children seem to be enjoying this topic.
This week's sharing is Song, Poem, Nursery Rhyme. The children need to be prepared to recite a short song, poem, or nursery rhyme. Alphafriend songs are perfect for this sharing-- they can choose a letter we've covered and sing the accompanying Alphafriend song. We also love to hear songs and lullabies from other countries, so this is a perfect time for children to show off other languages that they know!
Remember that we have canceled centers this week due to the assessments of the incoming kindergartners. We could still use one helper from about 9:00 to 10:00 (maybe slightly less time) on Tuesday, if anyone is available. We will be making some hats/masks for our Mother's Day play, so I will need help measuring heads and working with the kids on decorating those.
Moms, remember that Muffins with Mom is coming up on May 9th at 10:30, and it is most important that you come to that. If for some reason you are unable to join us, please consider sending another "representative," such as Grandma, Aunt, a special neighbor, etc. The kids are always so excited to host their mothers for this event, so it is important that someone is there. Thank you!
There is a book order up that is due on May 20th if you'd like to order. This will be our last order of the year.
Activities This Week:
MONDAY: Pinatas (Manami), Sharing
TUESDAY: Hats/Masks for Play (OPEN), Sharing
WEDNESDAY: Weds. Envelopes & Red Bags prepped (Karla/Derek/Angie), Computers (Matt), Sharing, Red Bags go home
THURSDAY: Papel Picado, Sharing
FRIDAY: SPARK P.E. (Tim, Margaret, Megan/Mark, Derek)
Upcoming Events:
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Hat Dance @ 11:15
5/6: Multicultural Family Night @ 5:00-7:30
5/9: Muffins with Mom @ 10:30
5/11: Life in the Pond Presentation from YSI @ 10:00
5/20: Fantasy Fair Luau @ 5:00-8:30
5/25: Open House
5/30: No School: Memorial Day
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Week of 4/17
Dear Parents,
We hope you all enjoyed a nice week off with your children. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we are now into the "final stretch" of kindergarten, and the time will fly by very quickly! We are looking forward to some great fun and learning in the weeks ahead.
Just a reminder that if you are ordering Spring pictures, the money is due tomorrow. You received the proof in the Wednesday envelope before Spring Break.
We have a new letter this week, Yy, and the Alphafriend is Yetta Yo-Yo. We will also have a new sight word, she. We will begin a new math unit on time. The kindergarten expectation is telling time to the hour on both an analog and digital clock. Our art projects this week will continue around the Farm theme and Spring/Earth Day.
On May 5th, you may have noticed in the "Upcoming Events" that we have our Cinco de Mayo hat dance. This is an annual tradition in kindergarten, and you are all invited to come and watch! All the kindergarten classes dance the Hat Dance together, and it is a sight to see! The dance will start at 11:15. Don't be late, or you will miss it! Please plan on joining us if you can, but if your work schedule only allows for one day off, we would MUCH prefer that moms join us for Muffins with Mom on the 9th. Thank you!
The sharing this week will be Toy in a Bag. We would really like the children to start writing their own clues at this point in the year, even if it is only one single word to prompt them. For example, "1. Furry 2. Brown 3. Soft" could be clues for a teddy bear. Thank you for continuing to encourage your children in their writing and in spelling words on their own using phonetic spelling.
We have a Cornerstone lesson on Tuesday. We will also be doing "I Love to Read" this week, so if you have not sent in your child's March reading minutes, please send them in tomorrow or e-mail them directly to Margaret.
We will look forward to seeing the children tomorrow and hearing all about their adventures over the past week!
Helpers/Activities This Week:
MONDAY: Centers (Megan & Tammy), Sharing
TUESDAY: Centers (Margaret & Jamie), Sharing, Cornerstone
WEDNESDAY: Clay glazing, Weds. Envelopes & Red Bags prepped (Karla/Derek/Angie), Computers (Margaret), Sharing, Red Bags go home
THURSDAY: Centers (Kristi & Matt/Lorraine)
FRIDAY: SPARK P.E. (Tim, Margaret, Megan/Mark, Derek)
Upcoming Events:
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Hat Dance @ 11:15
5/6: Multicultural Family Night @ 5:00-7:30
5/9: Muffins with Mom @ 10:30
5/11: Life in the Pond Presentation from YSI @ 10:00
5/20: Fantasy Fair Luau @ 5:00-8:30
5/25: Open House
5/30: No School: Memorial Day
We hope you all enjoyed a nice week off with your children. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we are now into the "final stretch" of kindergarten, and the time will fly by very quickly! We are looking forward to some great fun and learning in the weeks ahead.
Just a reminder that if you are ordering Spring pictures, the money is due tomorrow. You received the proof in the Wednesday envelope before Spring Break.
We have a new letter this week, Yy, and the Alphafriend is Yetta Yo-Yo. We will also have a new sight word, she. We will begin a new math unit on time. The kindergarten expectation is telling time to the hour on both an analog and digital clock. Our art projects this week will continue around the Farm theme and Spring/Earth Day.
On May 5th, you may have noticed in the "Upcoming Events" that we have our Cinco de Mayo hat dance. This is an annual tradition in kindergarten, and you are all invited to come and watch! All the kindergarten classes dance the Hat Dance together, and it is a sight to see! The dance will start at 11:15. Don't be late, or you will miss it! Please plan on joining us if you can, but if your work schedule only allows for one day off, we would MUCH prefer that moms join us for Muffins with Mom on the 9th. Thank you!
The sharing this week will be Toy in a Bag. We would really like the children to start writing their own clues at this point in the year, even if it is only one single word to prompt them. For example, "1. Furry 2. Brown 3. Soft" could be clues for a teddy bear. Thank you for continuing to encourage your children in their writing and in spelling words on their own using phonetic spelling.
We have a Cornerstone lesson on Tuesday. We will also be doing "I Love to Read" this week, so if you have not sent in your child's March reading minutes, please send them in tomorrow or e-mail them directly to Margaret.
We will look forward to seeing the children tomorrow and hearing all about their adventures over the past week!
Helpers/Activities This Week:
MONDAY: Centers (Megan & Tammy), Sharing
TUESDAY: Centers (Margaret & Jamie), Sharing, Cornerstone
WEDNESDAY: Clay glazing, Weds. Envelopes & Red Bags prepped (Karla/Derek/Angie), Computers (Margaret), Sharing, Red Bags go home
THURSDAY: Centers (Kristi & Matt/Lorraine)
FRIDAY: SPARK P.E. (Tim, Margaret, Megan/Mark, Derek)
Upcoming Events:
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Hat Dance @ 11:15
5/6: Multicultural Family Night @ 5:00-7:30
5/9: Muffins with Mom @ 10:30
5/11: Life in the Pond Presentation from YSI @ 10:00
5/20: Fantasy Fair Luau @ 5:00-8:30
5/25: Open House
5/30: No School: Memorial Day
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Week of 4/3
Dear Parents,
We have a very packed week ahead of us with a field trip Thursday and Spring Fling Friday! As we head into our final week of school before Spring Break, when we get back, I hate to say it, but the time will just FLY by!
This week, we have a review week in language arts. We are reviewing f, h, s. We will introduce two new sight words, an and you. In math, we will wrap up our unit on weight & capacity.
We have really been enjoying our science unit on Wood & Paper! Last week we had the chance to make paper mache, as well as our own paper by creating our own paper pulp, then drying it. This week, we will be taking apart boxes (thanks for all the donations!) and looking at their original shapes. It is truly a great hands-on unit.
We have a very packed week ahead of us with a field trip Thursday and Spring Fling Friday! As we head into our final week of school before Spring Break, when we get back, I hate to say it, but the time will just FLY by!
This week, we have a review week in language arts. We are reviewing f, h, s. We will introduce two new sight words, an and you. In math, we will wrap up our unit on weight & capacity.
We have really been enjoying our science unit on Wood & Paper! Last week we had the chance to make paper mache, as well as our own paper by creating our own paper pulp, then drying it. This week, we will be taking apart boxes (thanks for all the donations!) and looking at their original shapes. It is truly a great hands-on unit.
For the field trip Thursday, please remember to send your child in the Great White Shark t-shirt. You may need to have your child wear a shirt underneath for warmth. Also, please pack a disposable snack in a paper bag. Please write your child's name visibly on the bag. Please also send your children in good walking shoes, as we will be walking around the farm.
We have Spring Fling this Friday, of course. Thank you again for answering the call for help!! I believe all items are now covered, but if anyone else would like to join us for the day, feel free to do so. Thanks again.
I Love to Read calendars for March are now due. Please turn them in with tomorrow's Red Bags. Red Bags will not go home this Wednesday due to the upcoming vacation week.
This week's sharing is Homemade Item. Please have your children bring in something they've made or decorated themselves, and be prepared to tell a bit about how they did the project. Thursday & Friday children can share any day this week.
A reminder again that we've set the date for Muffins with Mom (May 9 @ 10:30). Please come join us for this important event!
There is a change to the helper calendar-- the week of April 25th, we will no longer need center helpers. We will be doing "Kindergarten Round-Up," that week, where we do our pre-assessments on the incoming kindergartners to assist us in balancing the classes. However, we may need a volunteer or two that week for some special art projects. Thank you for your flexibility. We also won't be doing centers on the day of our Muffins with Mom event.
Helpers/Activities This Week:
We have Spring Fling this Friday, of course. Thank you again for answering the call for help!! I believe all items are now covered, but if anyone else would like to join us for the day, feel free to do so. Thanks again.
I Love to Read calendars for March are now due. Please turn them in with tomorrow's Red Bags. Red Bags will not go home this Wednesday due to the upcoming vacation week.
This week's sharing is Homemade Item. Please have your children bring in something they've made or decorated themselves, and be prepared to tell a bit about how they did the project. Thursday & Friday children can share any day this week.
A reminder again that we've set the date for Muffins with Mom (May 9 @ 10:30). Please come join us for this important event!
There is a change to the helper calendar-- the week of April 25th, we will no longer need center helpers. We will be doing "Kindergarten Round-Up," that week, where we do our pre-assessments on the incoming kindergartners to assist us in balancing the classes. However, we may need a volunteer or two that week for some special art projects. Thank you for your flexibility. We also won't be doing centers on the day of our Muffins with Mom event.
Helpers/Activities This Week:
MONDAY: Red Bags due, Centers (Manami & Megan), Sharing
TUESDAY: Centers (Laura & Wendy), Sharing
WEDNESDAY: Weds. Envelopes & Red Bags prepped (Karla/Derek/Angie), Computers (Margaret), Sharing, Red Bags go home
THURSDAY: FIELD TRIP
FRIDAY: SPRING FLING
WEDNESDAY: Weds. Envelopes & Red Bags prepped (Karla/Derek/Angie), Computers (Margaret), Sharing, Red Bags go home
THURSDAY: FIELD TRIP
FRIDAY: SPRING FLING
Upcoming Events:
4/7: Field Trip to Prusch Farm
4/7: Field Trip to Prusch Farm
4/8: Spring Fling
4/9-4/17: Spring Break
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Hat Dance
5/5: Cinco de Mayo Hat Dance
5/9: Muffins with Mom