Things to Remember:
-Pot Luck/ Ice Cream Party/ Assessment Helpers: We still have many needs for donations and helpers! Please check the Writeboard (see directions below) if you are able to help in any way!
Writeboard address: http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
-FIELD DAY: Will be May 24th. We will travel by bus to the Field Day location, so please have the permission form filled out and turned in by FRIDAY, MAY 6th.
-ZOO FIELD TRIP: May 19th... The form is going home in your child's blue folder on Wednesday. Please have it turned it as soon as possible!
-KINDERGARTEN "STEPPING UP" CEREMONY: This is our graduation ceremony for Kindergarten, and it will take place on the morning of Wednesday, May 25th. More info to come later, but go ahead and mark your calendar for this special day!!! Also, immediately following the ceremony, we will have a pot luck lunch in the classroom for the boys and their parents. If you can donate a dish for the pot luck, please visit the writeboard (see below) to sign up.
VOLUNTEERS: We are no longer in need of parent helpers during station time. Thanks SO much to those of you who have helped throughout the year, it makes station time so much easier!!!
Now I am looking for volunteers to come in and do some end of the year assessments with the boys, as well as some donations for end of the year activities. If you can assist with either of these things, please visit the class writeboard to sign up!
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review Blends (br, pl, st)
Sight Words: my, on, will, four, or, yes, do, has, five, was (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition & Subtraction
Creating and extending patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: How do insects grow and change?
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
What are we learning this week? (April 25-29)
Things to Remember:
-CRCT: Kindergarten does not test, but for the sake of other grades testing, please be sure to be ON TIME to school during testing dates (and always!) (Testing dates: April 27th-May 6th)
-FIELD DAY: Will be May 24th. More info on Field Day to come later...
-ZOO FIELD TRIP: May 19th... Look for the form in your child's folder later this week.
-KINDERGARTEN "STEPPING UP" CEREMONY: This is our graduation ceremony for Kindergarten, and it will take place on the morning of Wednesday, May 25th. More info to come later, but go ahead and mark your calendar for this special day!!! Also, immediately following the ceremony, we will have a pot luck lunch in the classroom for the boys and their parents. If you can donate a dish for the pot luck, please visit the writeboard (see below) to sign up.
VOLUNTEERS: We are no longer in need of parent helpers during station time. Thanks SO much to those of you who have helped throughout the year, it makes station time so much easier!!!
Now I am looking for volunteers to come in and do some end of the year assessments with the boys, as well as some donations for end of the year activities. If you can assist with either of these things, please visit the class writeboard to sign up!
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review Digraphs (sh, th, ch, wh)
Sight Words: my, on, will, four, or, yes, do, has, five, was (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Graphing
Telling time to the nearest hour
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: Which animals come from eggs? Which animals do not come from eggs? How do animals grow and change?
-CRCT: Kindergarten does not test, but for the sake of other grades testing, please be sure to be ON TIME to school during testing dates (and always!) (Testing dates: April 27th-May 6th)
-FIELD DAY: Will be May 24th. More info on Field Day to come later...
-ZOO FIELD TRIP: May 19th... Look for the form in your child's folder later this week.
-KINDERGARTEN "STEPPING UP" CEREMONY: This is our graduation ceremony for Kindergarten, and it will take place on the morning of Wednesday, May 25th. More info to come later, but go ahead and mark your calendar for this special day!!! Also, immediately following the ceremony, we will have a pot luck lunch in the classroom for the boys and their parents. If you can donate a dish for the pot luck, please visit the writeboard (see below) to sign up.
VOLUNTEERS: We are no longer in need of parent helpers during station time. Thanks SO much to those of you who have helped throughout the year, it makes station time so much easier!!!
Now I am looking for volunteers to come in and do some end of the year assessments with the boys, as well as some donations for end of the year activities. If you can assist with either of these things, please visit the class writeboard to sign up!
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review Digraphs (sh, th, ch, wh)
Sight Words: my, on, will, four, or, yes, do, has, five, was (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Graphing
Telling time to the nearest hour
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: Which animals come from eggs? Which animals do not come from eggs? How do animals grow and change?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
What are we learning this week? (April 18-22)
Things to Remember:
-CRCT: Kindergarten does not test, but for the sake of other grades testing, please be sure to be ON TIME to school during testing dates (and always!) (Testing dates: April 27th-May 6th)
FIELD DAY: Will be May 24th. Have you ordered your t-shirt yet? Please do so no later than Friday! More info on Field Day to come later...
-ZOO FIELD TRIP: May 16th... Look for the form in your child's folder later this week,
-Kindergarten "Stepping Up": This is our graduation ceremony for Kindergarten, and it will take place on the morning of Wednesday, May 25th. More info to come later, but go ahead and mark your calendar for this special day!!!
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review Silent e
Sight Words: come, can, one, no, us, want, play, two, be, three (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
"Teens" Numbers
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: What do plants need? How do plants grow and change? What are the different parts of plants and what do they do?
-CRCT: Kindergarten does not test, but for the sake of other grades testing, please be sure to be ON TIME to school during testing dates (and always!) (Testing dates: April 27th-May 6th)
FIELD DAY: Will be May 24th. Have you ordered your t-shirt yet? Please do so no later than Friday! More info on Field Day to come later...
-ZOO FIELD TRIP: May 16th... Look for the form in your child's folder later this week,
-Kindergarten "Stepping Up": This is our graduation ceremony for Kindergarten, and it will take place on the morning of Wednesday, May 25th. More info to come later, but go ahead and mark your calendar for this special day!!!
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review Silent e
Sight Words: come, can, one, no, us, want, play, two, be, three (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
"Teens" Numbers
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: What do plants need? How do plants grow and change? What are the different parts of plants and what do they do?
Monday, April 11, 2011
What are we learning this week? (April 11th-15th)
Things to Remember:
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible! *PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANOTHER FORM!*
-PTA Meeting: Tuesday, April 12th in the MPR
-Picture Day: Is this Wednesday, April 13th. Your child needs to wear a uniform to school that day, but may bring a change of clothes if you would prefer them to wear something else for their picture. ONLY students who have prepaid will be taking pictures! Please send in the money no later than Wednesday morning.
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review of words with blends
Sight Words: come, can, one, no, us, want, play, two, be, three (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
"Teens" Numbers
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: What are some signs of Spring? What is the weather like in Spring? What is the water cycle? What are clouds?
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible! *PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANOTHER FORM!*
-PTA Meeting: Tuesday, April 12th in the MPR
-Picture Day: Is this Wednesday, April 13th. Your child needs to wear a uniform to school that day, but may bring a change of clothes if you would prefer them to wear something else for their picture. ONLY students who have prepaid will be taking pictures! Please send in the money no later than Wednesday morning.
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Review of words with blends
Sight Words: come, can, one, no, us, want, play, two, be, three (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Brainstorming, writing a rough draft, and writing a final copy about a topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
"Teens" Numbers
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: What are some signs of Spring? What is the weather like in Spring? What is the water cycle? What are clouds?
Monday, March 28, 2011
What are we learning this week? (March 28th - April 1st)
Things to Remember: -Report Cards: Please be sure that you sign and return your child's report card envelops as soon as possible.
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible!
-Silent Auction: Was a huge success! Our class project went for $400! Thanks so much to Mittie Fox for organizing our class project, and thanks also to all the parents that showed up Saturday night to support the school!
-Spring Break: April 4th -8th
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Consonant blends with the letter s (i.e. sm in small, and sp in spot)
Sight Words: is, it, and, are, you, she, he, to, this, for (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Writing multiple sentences on one topic, writing friendly letters
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
3D Geometric Shapes (Cube, sphere, cone, cylinder)
Dividing shapes and objects in half
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 5: My Place in the World
Focus: What is our city, state, county, and country? How do we draw maps?
We will also begin some of our final unit...
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: What are the basic needs of living and non-living things? What is soil? How can we sort rocks? How are fossils made?
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible!
-Silent Auction: Was a huge success! Our class project went for $400! Thanks so much to Mittie Fox for organizing our class project, and thanks also to all the parents that showed up Saturday night to support the school!
-Spring Break: April 4th -8th
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Consonant blends with the letter s (i.e. sm in small, and sp in spot)
Sight Words: is, it, and, are, you, she, he, to, this, for (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Writing multiple sentences on one topic, writing friendly letters
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
3D Geometric Shapes (Cube, sphere, cone, cylinder)
Dividing shapes and objects in half
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 5: My Place in the World
Focus: What is our city, state, county, and country? How do we draw maps?
We will also begin some of our final unit...
Unit 6: Making a Change
Focus: What are the basic needs of living and non-living things? What is soil? How can we sort rocks? How are fossils made?
Sunday, March 20, 2011
What are we learning this week? (March 21-25)
Things to Remember:
-Addresses- One skill we need to master in this unit is memorization of home addresses. It can be very difficult to teach this in class since each student's is different, but we will do some reinforcement activities. I am relying on parents to work with your child on this please! Please review and practice home address and telephone number until your child has it consistently memorized!
-Report Cards: Please be sure that you sign and return your child's report card envelops as soon as possible.
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson last week regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible!
-Silent Auction: Saturday, March 26th at Stoveworks in Inman Park
-Spring Break: April 4th -8th
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Consonant blends with the letter L (i.e. gl in glass, and pl in play)
Sight Words: I, am, like, a, at, me, go, in, see, the (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Writing multiple sentences on one topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
3D Geometric Shapes (Cube, sphere, cone, cylinder)
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: My Place in the World
Focus: What is our country? What are some symbols of our country? What is our national anthem? How do we say the Pledge of Allegiance correctly?
-Addresses- One skill we need to master in this unit is memorization of home addresses. It can be very difficult to teach this in class since each student's is different, but we will do some reinforcement activities. I am relying on parents to work with your child on this please! Please review and practice home address and telephone number until your child has it consistently memorized!
-Report Cards: Please be sure that you sign and return your child's report card envelops as soon as possible.
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson last week regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible!
-Silent Auction: Saturday, March 26th at Stoveworks in Inman Park
-Spring Break: April 4th -8th
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Consonant blends with the letter L (i.e. gl in glass, and pl in play)
Sight Words: I, am, like, a, at, me, go, in, see, the (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Writing multiple sentences on one topic
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
3D Geometric Shapes (Cube, sphere, cone, cylinder)
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: My Place in the World
Focus: What is our country? What are some symbols of our country? What is our national anthem? How do we say the Pledge of Allegiance correctly?
Monday, March 14, 2011
What are we learning this week? (March 14th-18th)
Things to Remember:
-Addresses- One skill we need to master in this unit is memorization of home addresses. It can be very difficult to teach this in class since each student's is different, but we will do some reinforcement activities. I am relying on parents to work with your child on this please! Please review and practice home address and telephone number until your child has it consistently memorized!
-Report Cards: Will be distributed this Friday, March 18th!
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson last week regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible!
-China Night: Friday March 18th at 6pm
-Silent Auction: Saturday, March 26th at Stoveworks in Inman Park
-Spring Break: April 4th -8th
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Consonant blends with the letter R (i.e. dr in drag, and br in brush)
Sight Words: I, am, like, a, at, me, go, in, see, the (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Using sounds we know to write words, adding length to sentences
Math-Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
Recognizing coins and knowing their worth
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: My Place in the World
Focus: What is a map? How do you tell the difference between land and water on a map? What is our State? Where is our State located?
(Last week's focus: What is our city? What is our county? What is my home address?
-Addresses- One skill we need to master in this unit is memorization of home addresses. It can be very difficult to teach this in class since each student's is different, but we will do some reinforcement activities. I am relying on parents to work with your child on this please! Please review and practice home address and telephone number until your child has it consistently memorized!
-Report Cards: Will be distributed this Friday, March 18th!
-FULL DAYS: Please note that March 16th and May 25th were originally scheduled to be HALF days, but we have now changed them to FULL DAYS to make up for the snow day in January.
-Field Day T-shirts: A note went home from Coach Jackson last week regarding Field Day t-shirts. It would be great to have all of our boys order one if you are able! Please return the order form with CASH only as soon as possible!
-China Night: Friday March 18th at 6pm
-Silent Auction: Saturday, March 26th at Stoveworks in Inman Park
-Spring Break: April 4th -8th
-Volunteers: I have added space for the rest of the year to sign up to help with daily stations. If you would like to sign up for any days, please visit our class writeboard!
**If you sign up for a day and have to cancel, please be sure to let me know so we can find a replacement volunteer!**
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Consonant blends with the letter R (i.e. dr in drag, and br in brush)
Sight Words: I, am, like, a, at, me, go, in, see, the (Reviewing previously taught words)
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Using sounds we know to write words, adding length to sentences
Math-Daily calendar routines
Addition
Subtraction
Recognizing coins and knowing their worth
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: My Place in the World
Focus: What is a map? How do you tell the difference between land and water on a map? What is our State? Where is our State located?
(Last week's focus: What is our city? What is our county? What is my home address?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What are we learning this week? (February 7-11)
**Does anyone want to donate some rolls of paper towels to the class?? Extra smiles for those who do!!! We really need some... Thanks so much!**
Things to Remember:
-Our field trip to the GA Aquarium is Thursday, February 17th. Forms will go home this week and should be returned ASAP!!! The absolute LAST day to turn in forms and money is February 11th. After this date, your child may not be able to go on the trip with us.
-Valentine's Day is coming up! We will be having some special "PAL-entine" activities that day with emphasis on friendship. We will be decorating collection bags in class, and if you would like to send in Valentine cards to share with the class, please send enough for all 17 students! (A list will be sent home with names of classmates)
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten sometime this week.
-February/March Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in February or March!
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Long "a" sound in words ending with silent e (i.e. cake, base, late)
Sight Words: big, eight, so, say, stop
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Informational writing about oceans and ocean creatures
Word Families: _un
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Tally Marks
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What creatures live in oceans? Why are oceans important?
Things to Remember:
-Our field trip to the GA Aquarium is Thursday, February 17th. Forms will go home this week and should be returned ASAP!!! The absolute LAST day to turn in forms and money is February 11th. After this date, your child may not be able to go on the trip with us.
-Valentine's Day is coming up! We will be having some special "PAL-entine" activities that day with emphasis on friendship. We will be decorating collection bags in class, and if you would like to send in Valentine cards to share with the class, please send enough for all 17 students! (A list will be sent home with names of classmates)
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten sometime this week.
-February/March Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in February or March!
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Long "a" sound in words ending with silent e (i.e. cake, base, late)
Sight Words: big, eight, so, say, stop
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Informational writing about oceans and ocean creatures
Word Families: _un
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition
Tally Marks
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What creatures live in oceans? Why are oceans important?
Monday, January 31, 2011
What are we learning this week? (January 31st - February 4th)
**Does anyone want to donate some rolls of paper towels to the class?? Extra smiles for those who do!!! We really need some... Thanks so much!**
Things to Remember:
-Our field trip to the GA Aquarium is Thursday, February 17th. Forms will go home this week and should be returned ASAP!!! The absolute LAST day to turn in forms and money is February 11th. After this date, your child may not be able to go on the trip with us.
-Valentine's Day is coming up! We will be having some special "PAL-entine" activities that day with emphasis on friendship. We will be decorating collection bags in class, and if you would like to send in Valentine cards to share with the class, please send enough for all 17 students! (A list will be sent home with names of classmates)
-If you have not returned your REPORT CARD ENVELOPE, please do so immediately! ( I am still missing 2!)
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten the first week in February.
-February Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in February
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Wh (Last week was Th)
Sight Words: big, eight, so, say, stop
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Informational writing about oceans and ocean creatures
Word Families: _ut
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
Measurement
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth? What creatures live in oceans?
Things to Remember:
-Our field trip to the GA Aquarium is Thursday, February 17th. Forms will go home this week and should be returned ASAP!!! The absolute LAST day to turn in forms and money is February 11th. After this date, your child may not be able to go on the trip with us.
-Valentine's Day is coming up! We will be having some special "PAL-entine" activities that day with emphasis on friendship. We will be decorating collection bags in class, and if you would like to send in Valentine cards to share with the class, please send enough for all 17 students! (A list will be sent home with names of classmates)
-If you have not returned your REPORT CARD ENVELOPE, please do so immediately! ( I am still missing 2!)
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten the first week in February.
-February Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in February
http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158
Password: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Wh (Last week was Th)
Sight Words: big, eight, so, say, stop
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Informational writing about oceans and ocean creatures
Word Families: _ut
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
Measurement
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth? What creatures live in oceans?
Monday, January 24, 2011
What are we learning this week? (January 24th-28th)
**Does anyone want to donate some rolls of paper towels to the class?? Extra smiles for those who do!!! We really need some... Thanks so much!**
Things to Remember:
-If you have not returned your REPORT CARD ENVECLOPE, please do so immediately!
-Please send in your 100th day activity no later than MONDAY, JANUARY 31st.
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten the first week in February.
-January Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in January http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine
-The next NUT Pass day is Friday, January 28th.
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Th (Last week was Ch)
Sight Words: try, seven, love, first, look
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Informational writing about oceans and ocean creatures
Word Families: _ug
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth? What creatures live in oceans?
Things to Remember:
-If you have not returned your REPORT CARD ENVECLOPE, please do so immediately!
-Please send in your 100th day activity no later than MONDAY, JANUARY 31st.
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten the first week in February.
-January Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in January http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine
-The next NUT Pass day is Friday, January 28th.
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Th (Last week was Ch)
Sight Words: try, seven, love, first, look
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Informational writing about oceans and ocean creatures
Word Families: _ug
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth? What creatures live in oceans?
Saturday, January 15, 2011
What are we learning this week? (January 18th -21st)
Due to our unexpected snow days, our plans for this week will be the lessons originally intended for last week.
**Please note that your child's homework for this week will have LAST WEEK's dates on it, but will still be due next Monday, January 24th.**
Things to Remember:
- No school Monday, January 17th due to observance of the MLK, Jr. holiday. Please spend some time talking with your child about the important impact this Martin Luther King, Jr. had on our nation!
-Please see the flier in your child's Blue Communication folder regarding the 100th day activity. Please send in a bag of exactly 100 items no later than MONDAY, JANUARY 24th.
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten the first week in February.
-January Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in January http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine
-The next NUT Pass day is Friday, January 28th.
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Ch (Last week was Sh)
Sight Words: try, seven, love, first, look
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Punctuation, capitalization
Word Families: Review
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth?
**Please note that your child's homework for this week will have LAST WEEK's dates on it, but will still be due next Monday, January 24th.**
Things to Remember:
- No school Monday, January 17th due to observance of the MLK, Jr. holiday. Please spend some time talking with your child about the important impact this Martin Luther King, Jr. had on our nation!
-Please see the flier in your child's Blue Communication folder regarding the 100th day activity. Please send in a bag of exactly 100 items no later than MONDAY, JANUARY 24th.
-Use your sight word list to be practicing previously learned words, or going further with additional words if your child is ready. Let me know if you need more lists!
-Keep working on your "Going on Bear Hunt" Unit Take Home projects! Remember that these are due for all of kindergarten the first week in February.
-January Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in January http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine
-The next NUT Pass day is Friday, January 28th.
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Ch (Last week was Sh)
Sight Words: try, seven, love, first, look
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Punctuation, capitalization
Word Families: Review
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth?
Sunday, January 9, 2011
What are we learning this week? (January 10th - 14th)
Things to Remember:
-No school next Monday, January 17th, in observation of MLK, Jr. Holiday
-January Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in January http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Ch (Last week was Sh)
Sight Words: try, seven, love, first, look
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Punctuation, capitalization
Word Families:
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth?
-No school next Monday, January 17th, in observation of MLK, Jr. Holiday
-January Volunteers: Please visit the Writeboard if you can sign up to volunteer for any of our days in January http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 PW: imagine
This week's skills:
Language Arts-
Sound of the Week: Ch (Last week was Sh)
Sight Words: try, seven, love, first, look
Reading skills: Blending sounds to read words, Story elements
Writing: Punctuation, capitalization
Word Families:
Math-
Daily calendar routines
Addition/Number Stories
Patterns
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Unit 4: We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Habitats)
Focus: What is an ocean? Where do we find oceans on Earth?
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Welcome Back!!! :)
I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable winter break!!!
We will use the next few days as a transition period back to school and routines. We will be spending time reviewing rules and expectations, as well as reinforcing concepts that have been taught up to this point in the school year. Next week, look for new sight words and skills!
A few things...
Homework: It is minimal this week! Check your son's communication folder for an "abbreviated assignment." Regular homework will resume next week.
Project: We are beginning a new Unit of Inquiry, and the Kindergarten take-home project requirements will go home this week. Please have projects turned in no later than the week of February 7th. We had a few projects not turned in during our communities unit... Please make sure to take the time to reinforce these skills with your child through this project experience!
Sight Words: Your child has brought home a few lists of sight words. Please feel free to use these to go further with sight word practice if your son is ready. If he needs extra reinforcement, please go back and practice and review the earlier words.
Volunteer Sign Up: Please remember that we need a parent volunteer EVERY morning to ensure that our station time runs smoothly and so I can get to all of the reading groups. If you are able to come in even one day a month, please visit our write board and sign up! http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 Password: imagine
Rest Towels: Rest towels go home on Fridays to be washed (when I dont forget to send them!) Please be sure that they are sent back on Mondays so we have them for our Rest and Relax time.
I am looking forward to another great semester with our fabulous gentlemen!
Thanks for all you do!!!!
We will use the next few days as a transition period back to school and routines. We will be spending time reviewing rules and expectations, as well as reinforcing concepts that have been taught up to this point in the school year. Next week, look for new sight words and skills!
A few things...
Homework: It is minimal this week! Check your son's communication folder for an "abbreviated assignment." Regular homework will resume next week.
Project: We are beginning a new Unit of Inquiry, and the Kindergarten take-home project requirements will go home this week. Please have projects turned in no later than the week of February 7th. We had a few projects not turned in during our communities unit... Please make sure to take the time to reinforce these skills with your child through this project experience!
Sight Words: Your child has brought home a few lists of sight words. Please feel free to use these to go further with sight word practice if your son is ready. If he needs extra reinforcement, please go back and practice and review the earlier words.
Volunteer Sign Up: Please remember that we need a parent volunteer EVERY morning to ensure that our station time runs smoothly and so I can get to all of the reading groups. If you are able to come in even one day a month, please visit our write board and sign up! http://123.writeboard.com/ab9d810a811fde158 Password: imagine
Rest Towels: Rest towels go home on Fridays to be washed (when I dont forget to send them!) Please be sure that they are sent back on Mondays so we have them for our Rest and Relax time.
I am looking forward to another great semester with our fabulous gentlemen!
Thanks for all you do!!!!
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