We have Clay this Wednesday-- thank you Tanya, Camille, Mary, and Surbhi for helping with the lesson.
Thank you for answering the call for boxes and items that we can use for our leprechaun traps on March 16th. Our supply is looking pretty good, but feel free to continue sending in items.
Language Arts
This week, we are taking a look at some r-controlled vowels, ar and or. We will be spelling and writing words with these sounds, such as barn, car, fork, horn, etc. Our sight word this week is are. Keep reinforcing the sight words-- they really help with reading fluency. We will also be looking at the book Koala Lou by Mem Fox.
This week, we will also be preparing for our first writing assessment. Children will need to write one complete sentence independently to a prompt. Our prompt this time involves informational writing. I will be sharing these papers with you at your child's conference.
Math
We are continuing with Eureka Math Module 4. This module lasts all the way until mid-April, since it covers some of the core kindergarten math concepts. We continue to focus on writing number sentences, and looking at different combinations that make up a number.
Parent tips for helping your child with this unit can be found here. Please continue reinforcing the concept at home.
Upcoming Events
Conferences:
Parent-teacher conferences begin this week on Thursday, March 8th. As they were first trimester, conferences will be in the office conference room. If you have forgotten your date/time, please check this link. I have now made this document viewable only (cannot be edited). If you need to change your time, please email me. Just a reminder that we will not have centers during conference weeks.
Spring Fling:
On Friday, April 6th, we will have a special event called Spring Fling. Fun spring-themed centers will be a part of the day to celebrate the kick-off to our Spring Break. Sign-ups and more information will come later, but we need many helpers to make this event a success.
Mother's Day:
Please note that I have added a new event to the calendar below. On Friday, May 11th, we will be celebrating Mother's Day in class. There is a special presentation and some light refreshments are served. I would really love every mom to be there to be celebrated, so I give lots of notice on this event. If a mom is unable to come, please send another representative for her if possible (aunt, grandma, even dad!) Please mark your calendars for 5/11!
This Week's Helpers & Activities:
Monday: Return Blue Bags (Touria), Daily 5
Tuesday: Daily 5, Writing Assessment
Wednesday:Clay Project (Tanya, Camille, Mary, Surbhi), Recess 101, Blue Bags go home
This week, we will also be preparing for our first writing assessment. Children will need to write one complete sentence independently to a prompt. Our prompt this time involves informational writing. I will be sharing these papers with you at your child's conference.
Math
We are continuing with Eureka Math Module 4. This module lasts all the way until mid-April, since it covers some of the core kindergarten math concepts. We continue to focus on writing number sentences, and looking at different combinations that make up a number.
Parent tips for helping your child with this unit can be found here. Please continue reinforcing the concept at home.
Upcoming Events
Conferences:
Parent-teacher conferences begin this week on Thursday, March 8th. As they were first trimester, conferences will be in the office conference room. If you have forgotten your date/time, please check this link. I have now made this document viewable only (cannot be edited). If you need to change your time, please email me. Just a reminder that we will not have centers during conference weeks.
Spring Fling:
On Friday, April 6th, we will have a special event called Spring Fling. Fun spring-themed centers will be a part of the day to celebrate the kick-off to our Spring Break. Sign-ups and more information will come later, but we need many helpers to make this event a success.
Mother's Day:
Please note that I have added a new event to the calendar below. On Friday, May 11th, we will be celebrating Mother's Day in class. There is a special presentation and some light refreshments are served. I would really love every mom to be there to be celebrated, so I give lots of notice on this event. If a mom is unable to come, please send another representative for her if possible (aunt, grandma, even dad!) Please mark your calendars for 5/11!
Please remember to send in your child's Blue Bag tomorrow.
Monday: Return Blue Bags (Touria), Daily 5
Tuesday: Daily 5, Writing Assessment
Wednesday:Clay Project (Tanya, Camille, Mary, Surbhi), Recess 101, Blue Bags go home
Thursday: Daily 5, Conferences Begin
Friday: Daily 5, Conferences Continue
Friday: Daily 5, Conferences Continue
Upcoming Events:
3/8-3/15: Parent-Teacher Conferences
3/8-3/14: Book Fair
Friday 3/23: No School: Staff Development Day
Tuesday 3/27: Alta Vista's STEAM Night
Wednesday 3/28: Safety Assemblies
Friday 4/6: Spring Fling
4/9-4/13: Spring Break
Friday 5/11: Mother's Day Celebration
3/8-3/14: Book Fair
Friday 3/23: No School: Staff Development Day
Tuesday 3/27: Alta Vista's STEAM Night
Wednesday 3/28: Safety Assemblies
Friday 4/6: Spring Fling
4/9-4/13: Spring Break
Friday 5/11: Mother's Day Celebration
