Week of December 9th

This week:
Sight Words:  (no new words)  many, where, find, from, but
Theme: Reindeer
Story Element: Text Features
Comprehension Strategy:  Inferring
Math: Teen Numbers  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics:Ii

Important Dates

December 12:  Holiday Shop for our class
December 13:  Christmas Centers/Report Cards come home
December 16-January 3:  Winter Break
      

Homework:
No homework this week! 

Stocking Stuffers:
I am asking each student to bring a SMALL trinket of some sort to stuff into our holiday stockings on December 13.  Please send it in in a bag labeled with your child's name.  The kids love getting surprises in there stocking on that day!  

Holiday Shop:
This is an event organized by PTSA that allows the kiddos to bring money and shop for family members.  The Christmas gifts will then be wrapped and brought home that day.  They can place them under the tree for Christmas morning.  Students do not have to participate in this.  I will take them to the Holiday Shop on Thursday, December 12.  More info will come home about this explaining how you can send money to me for their shopping, should you choose to.  Stay tuned!The envelope for this event came home on Thursday of last week.  If you missed it, message me for another.  



Christmas Centers:
Please send in donation items on or before Wednesday.  

Week of December 2nd

I hope everyone enjoyed their week as well as the holiday!  We have just 2 weeks of school before we take another holiday break!  I have a lot of fun things planned for these 2 weeks.  Christmas is a very busy time in Kindergarten full of memory making activities.  I'm excited to watch the students experience it!  I'm sure they will be coming home with lots of things to share and talk about.  

This week:
Sight Words:  many, where, find, from, but
Theme: Gingerbread Man
Story Element: Sequencing
Comprehension Strategy:  Inferring
Math: Teen Numbers  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Bb

Important Dates
December 3:  Holiday Perfomance at Immanual Baptist
December 12:  Holiday Shop for our class
December 13:  Christmas Centers/Report Cards come home
December 16-January 3:  Winter Break
      

Homework:
Please click the homework tab


Stocking Stuffers:
I am asking each student to bring a SMALL trinket of some sort to stuff into our holiday stockings on December 13.  Please send it in in a bag labeled with your child's name.  The kids love getting surprises in there stocking on that day!  

Holiday Shop:
This is an event organized by PTSA that allows the kiddos to bring money and shop for family members.  The Christmas gifts will then be wrapped and brought home that day.  They can place them under the tree for Christmas morning.  Students do not have to participate in this.  I will take them to the Holiday Shop on Thursday, December 12.  More info will come home about this explaining how you can send money to me for their shopping, should you choose to.  Stay tuned!

Holiday/Winter Tree:
The students took home a construction paper tree before Thanksgiving Break.  Hopefully they had a chance to decorate it!  Please send that in and they will share it and we will decorate our classroom with it.  

Parent Conferences:
I enjoyed meeting with everyone!  

Christmas Centers:
I will be posting a sign up sheet for items needed on December 13th.  I will need parent help on this day from 9:30-11:15.  

Holiday Performance:
The students have been working hard to learn a song to sing for you.  This is an evening event and is not mandatory.  We are asking the students to wear Christmas colors and dress nicely.  It is a fun event!  Hope to see you there.  

Week of November 18th

This week:
Sight Words:  Review all sight words
Theme: 
Story Element: 
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math: Review  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Ff

Important Dates
November 18-22:  Minimum Days for all students 
November 25-29:  No school
      

Homework:
No homework this week

Stone Soup Day:
We will be making stone soup on Thursday November 21st.  If you signed up to donate an item, please send it into class on November 20th.  Thank you!

Parent Conferences:
Please be sure to double check your conference time and plan to arrive a few minutes early as conferences are scheduled back to back and I will have to run the schedule promptly.  

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of November 11th

This week:
Sight Words:  Review all sight words
Theme: Veteran's Day
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math: Measurement  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: 

Important Dates
  
November 11: No school
November 12: No school for students
November 18-22:  Minimum Days for all students 
 November 25-29:  No school      

Homework:
No homework this week

Stone Soup Day:
We will be making stone soup on Friday November 22nd.  If you signed up to donate an item, please send it into class on November 20th.  Thank you!

Parent Conferences:
Please be sure to double check your conference time and plan to arrive a few minutes early as conferences are scheduled back to back and I will have to run the schedule promptly.  

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of November 4th

This week:
Sight Words:  is, of, so
Theme: Scarecrows
Story Element: Setting
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math: Measurement  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Pp

Important Dates

November 1:  No School for students
November 6:  Minimum Day (school spirit day Kinder wears orange)
November 8:  Scarecrow day (dress as a scarecrow)  
November 11: No school
November 12: No school for students
November 18-22:  Minimum Days for all students 
 November 25-29:  No schoool      

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of October 28th

This week:
Sight Words:  are, now
Theme: Halloween
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Questioning
Math: Measurement  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Nn

Important September Dates
October 21:  Red Ribbon Week
October 31:  Halloween Centers and wear black and orange day
November 1:  No School for students
November 6:  Minimum Day
November 11: No school
November 12: No school for students
November 18-22:  Minimum Days for all students 
 November 25-29:  No schoool   

Halloween Centers:
Thanks for helping supply items.  Please send them in on Monday so I can finish prepping some activities.   

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of October 21st

This week:
Sight Words:  what, you
Theme: Spiders
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Questioning
Math: Measurement  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Cc

Important September Dates
October 21:  Red Ribbon Week
October 22:  Gardenworks field trip
October 24:  Barnes and Noble Reading Night    

Barnes and Noble Reading Night
Our annual Reading night is happening. Come help raise money for our school and wear your halloween costumes!  There will be cupcake decorating, a photo booth, costume parades and I will be there from 3-4pm.  I will be reading aloud at 3:15 in the children's section.  It is a fun event.  Hope to see you there!

Garden Works Field Trip:
We will be taking our first field trip on October 22nd.  Be sure to send your child a SACK lunch that day.  Keep lunch pails at home, its easier this way.  Also, some requested a lunch from the cafeteria and those students will not need to bring a sack lunch this day.  If you are one of our parent volunteers, please meet us there.  

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of October 14th

This week:
Sight Words:  with, my
Theme: Bats
Story Element: Problem/Solution
Comprehension Strategy:  Inferring
Math: Comparing Numbers  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Tt

Important September Dates
October 21:  Red Ribbon Week
October 22:  Gardenworks field trip
October 24:  Barnes and Noble Reading Night    

Garden Works Field Trip:
We will be taking our first field trip on October 22nd.  

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of October 7th

This week:
Sight Words:  come, me
Theme: Owls
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections and Inferring
Math: Comparing Numbers  
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Aa

Important September Dates
October 8:  Math Night
October 21:  Red Ribbon Week
October 22:  Gardenworks field trip
October 24:  Barnes and Noble Reading Night

Math Night:
Math night will be on Tuesday from 6-7.  Grill A Dog will have food to purchase from 5-5:45.  There will be raffles and students who attend will receive 5 cardinal slips.       

Garden Works Field Trip:
We will be taking our first field trip on October 22nd.  



Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of September 30

This week:
Sight Words:  to
Theme: Pumpkins
Story Element: Problem/Solution
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections and Inferring
Math:   Numbers 6-10
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Ss

Important September Dates
October 2:  Minimum Day
October 4:  Fundraiser Ends
October 8:  Math Night
October 21:  Red Ribbon Week
October 22:  Gardenworks field trip
October 24:  Barnes and Noble Reading Night
     

Garden Works Field Trip:
We will be taking our first field trip on October 22nd.  



Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week Of September 23rd

This week:
Sight Words:  a
Theme: Johnny Appleseed
Story Element: 
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections and Inferring
Math:   Numbers 6-10
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Mm

Important September Dates
September 23:  Fall Fundraiser Begins
September 25:  Wacky Wednesday (dress wacky)
September 26:  Apple Pie Day (please send donated item in on or before Wednesday)
October 2:  Minimum Day
October 4:  Fundraiser Ends
October 8:  Math Night
October 21:  Red Ribbon Week
October 22:  Gardenworks field trip
October 24:  Barnes and Noble Reading Night
     

Garden Works Field Trip:
We will be taking our first field trip on October 22nd.  I will be doing the chaperone drawing next week and will notify those chosen.


Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of September 16th

This week:
Sight Words:  we
Theme: Apples/Seaasons
Story Element: Non Fiction
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections and Inferring
Math:   Patterning and numbers 6-10
Writing: Names and alphabet
Phonics: Ww-Zz

Important September Dates
September 23:  Fall Fundraiser Begins
September 26:  Apple Pie Day
   

Jog-a-thon:
Thank you to everyone who supported this event and collected or sent donations.  I will be awarding the prizes over the next couple of weeks!  I can't thank you enough for all your generosity!  

Jog-a-thon Prizes:
Students who raise:
$10- Earn an extra recess
$20- Earn a candy and a pencil
$30- Earn a free kids meal from Chilis
$40- Earn a popsicle party
$50- Earn a pizza party
$60- Earn a free book
Most money raised will win a mystery prize worth $10.  

Garden Works Field Trip:
We will be taking our first field trip on October 22nd.  Stay tuned for info to come home very soon!

Picture Proofs:
If your child was here for picture day, pictutre proofs will be coming home on Monday.  Please check your child's backpack for this.  


Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of September 9-13

This week:
Sight Words:  can
Theme: Apples/Seaasons
Story Element: Non Fiction
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections and Inferring
Math:   Sorting, practicing writing numbers to 5
Writing: Names and alphabet
Phonics: Ss-Ww

Important September Dates
September 11:  Jog-a-thon/Minimum Day
September 23:  Fall Fundraiser Begins
September 26:  Apple Pie Day

Apple Sauce:
The kiddos had fun making applesauce!  Its always funny to see how some of the kiddos LOVE the applesauce and can't get enough of it and others want nothing to do with it.  I got each of them to at least try it.

Creation Lab:
The kiddos got a chance to visit our new creation lab this week and learn the expectations of the lab.  They will begin hands on learning this week on Thursday when they practice engineering and creating different things.  I'll keep you posted as to how it goes.  Should be a lot of fun!

Share Homework:
Thank you for helping your child complete their share homework this week.  Please encourage your child to use the sight words we've been learning and to draw a colorful picture to go with it.  Please see next week's share topic by clicking on the Homework tab.    

Jog-a-thon:
Our annual jog-a-thon will take place September 11.  This is a fun event that helps raise money for our classroom.  As I mentioned at orientation, the funds I receive for supplies and materials is quite limited.  The jog-a-thon allows the kiddos to help raise extra money for our classroom by asking friends and family for donations.  I will be sending the paperwork home this week and hopefully your child can be a part of helping to raise extra money for our classroom!  I definitely appreciate your support!

Jog-a-thon Prizes:
I thought it would be fun to include some prizes for the students who participated in the jog-a-thon.  These prizes are cumulative, so your child can earn as many as they can.  Please do not feel that donations are mandatory for the jog-a-thon.  Your child will still participate in the jo-a-thon regardless of donations.  The prizes will be for the students who raise donations.
Students who raise:
$10- Earn an extra recess
$20- Earn a candy and a pencil
$30- Earn a free kids meal from Chilis
$40- Earn a popsicle party
$50- Earn a pizza party
$60- Earn a free book
Most money raised will win a mystery prize worth $10.  

Thanks for your support with this fundraiser.  This is the only fundraiser we do whose money goes directly to our classroom this year.  Remember, prizes are cumulative. If collecting donations from family and friends, I recommend just collecting flat donations.  Please send any collected donations on or before September 11th.  All money is deposited to the district office and will not be held by me.  

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of September 2-6

This week:
Sight Words:  and
Theme: Apples
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections and Inferring
Math:   Sorting, practicing writing numbers to 5
Writing: Names and alphabet
Phonics: Oo-Rr

Important September Dates
September 5:  Make Applesauce 
September 11:  Jog-a-thon/Minimum Day
September 23:  Fall Fundraiser Begins
September 26:  Apple Pie Day

Apple Sauce:
I am sending out a small sign up sheet via Bloomz for a few items we will need to make out apple sauce.  If you signed up to donate any items, please send them to me by Wednesday.  

Share Homework:
Thank you for helping your child complete their share homework this week.  Please encourage your child to use the sight words we've been learning and to draw a colorful picture to go with it.  Please see next week's share topic by clicking on the Homework tab.    

Jog-a-thon:
Our annual jog-a-thon will take place September 11.  This is a fun event that helps raise money for our classroom.  As I mentioned at orientation, the funds I receive for supplies and materials is quite limited.  The jog-a-thon allows the kiddos to help raise extra money for our classroom by asking friends and family for donations.  I will be sending the paperwork home this week and hopefully your child can be a part of helping to raise extra money for our classroom!  I definitely appreciate your support!

Jog-a-thon Prizes:
I thought it would be fun to include some prizes for the students who participated in the jog-a-thon.  These prizes are cumulative, so your child can earn as many as they can.  Please do not feel that donations are mandatory for the jog-a-thon.  Your child will still participate in the jo-a-thon regardless of donations.  The prizes will be for the students who raise donations.
Students who raise:
$10- Earn an extra recess
$20- Earn a candy and a pencil
$30- Earn a free kids meal from Chilis
$40- Earn a popsicle party
$50- Earn a pizza party
$60- Earn a free book
Most money raised will win a mystery prize worth $10.  

Thanks for your support with this fundraiser.  This is the only fundraiser we do whose money goes directly to our classroom this year.  Remember, prizes are cumulative. If collecting donations from family and friends, I recommend just collecting flat donations.  Please send any collected donations on or before September 11th.  All money is deposited to the district office and will not be held by me.  

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Week of August 26th

This week:
Sight Words:  the
Theme: Transportation
Story Element: Details
Comprehension Strategy:  Visualizing
Math:  Numbers to 5, Sorting
Writing: Names and alphabet
Phonics: Jj-Mm

Important August Dates:
August 26-30:  Book Fair
August 29:  Picture Day
August 29:  Ice Cream Social
September 11:  Jog-a-thon

Share Homework:
Several students did not bring their share homework last week.  Remember, this is a weekly part of homework that is due Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.  The topic is different each week.  Please help your child get into the habit of consistently completing their homework.  When your child reaches first grade, they will have consequences for not completing their homework.  Thanks for your support.  The share homework topic can be found by clicking on the homework tab.  If you are on your mobile phone, you need to scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page and click on 'web version' in order to access the tabs on the website.  Please contact me if you are having trouble finding the homework.  

Book Fair:
The Book Fair is happening this week at Cram.  You can take your kiddo to visit the book fair or you can send money in a sealed envelope labeled with your child's name to school on Wednesday and I will take them at 1:00 on Wednesday afternoon.  Please understand that I do not plan to take them again after our Wednesday slot.  If you send money on Thursday or Friday, I will not be taking classtime to go back to the Book Fair.  You may send your child's envelope Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and I will hold onto it until we go.  Keep in mind, there are toys and trinkets for sale at the book fair.  If you only want your child to purchase books, please label the envelope 'BOOKS ONLY' and we will be sure they do not purchase trinkets and toys with their money.  Any questions, please message me.  

Ice Cream Social:
This will take place in the MPR Thursday evening at 5:00.  The book fair will be open at this time if you prefer to shop with your child.  Unfortunately I can not make it to this event because my boys have cross country practice and pick up is at 5.  

Jog-a-thon:
Our annual jog-a-thon will take place September 11.  This is a fun event that helps raise money for our classroom.  As I mentioned at orientation, the funds I receive for supplies and materials is quite limited.  The jog-a-thon allows the kiddos to help raise extra money for our classroom by asking friends and family for donations.  I will be sending the paperwork home this week and hopefully your child can be a part of helping to raise extra money for our classroom!  I definitely appreciate your support!

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

  

Week of August 19-23

This week:
Sight Words:  like
Theme: Friendship
Story Element: characters, problem, solution
Comprehension Strategy:  Making Connections
Math:  Numbers to 5
Writing: Names and alphabet
Phonics: E-I

Important August Dates:
August 20:  Dine Out at Panda Express
August 26-30:  Book Fair
August 29:  Ice Cream Social

Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 


Spirit Days:
As a staff, we have decided to change our spirit days.
Wednesday will be Cram Spirit Day  (wear a Cram shirt or red/black)
Friday will be University Day (wear SDSU shirt or SDSU colors black and red)

Paperwork:
If you have not yet returned your child's e-card, Acceptable Use Policy Form, or other important papers that came in your kiddos orientation packet, please do so ASAP.  These are required.  The Acceptable Use Policy Form allows your child to use the classroom laptops and this will be a regular routine for us.  I can not let them use the computers without this signed form.  

Sight Words:
Just to clarify, a red Sight Word book was in your child's orientation packet.  Please begin practicing List 1.  You will notice there is a front and back side to each list.  Once your child can successfully read both sides of the list 1, place the red book in your child's Red Folder and I will test them on List 1.  I do not test the words in order from top to bottom to prevent memorization of lists so it would be helpful if you skipped around on the list to ensure your child KNOWS the words.  There is no time frame on this.  Please practice daily as needed.  The students will be at different levels here.  I'm looking to see progress throughout the year.  Please feel free to ask me any questions if you are not sure.  

Week of August 12-16

This week:
Sight Words:  I, see
Theme: Sharing
Story Element: characters
Comprehension Strategy:  Making Connections
Math:  Numbers to 5
Writing: 
Phonics: A-E

Important August Dates:
August 14:  Minimum Day
August 20:  Dine Out at Panda Express
August 26-30:  Book Fair
August 29:  Ice Cream Social

First Week:
We had a great first week together!  The students did a great job and are beginning to learn routines.  I will continue to provide support in the mornings helping students learn how to unpack their backpacks as well remain consistent with routines I have set in place throughout the day.  It won't be long before they begin to be more and more independent.  You can support this at home by giving your child 1-2 step directions and expecting them to follow through with them independently.  For example, ask them to put their shoes in their closet and then brush their teeth.  I am really enjoying getting to know each of them and I can tell it is a great group this year!   
Scholastic Book Orders: 
 Book orders can easily be place online by clicking on the Scholastic tab here on the blog.
Homework:
Please click on the Homework tab to see this week's homework 

Paperwork:
If you have not yet returned your child's e-card, Acceptable Use Policy Form, or other important papers that came in your kiddos orientation packet, please do so ASAP.  These are required.  The Acceptable Use Policy Form allows your child to use the classroom laptops and this will be a regular routine for us.  I can not let them use the computers without this signed form.  

Sight Words:
Just to clarify, a red Sight Word book was in your child's orientation packet.  Please begin practicing List 1.  You will notice there is a front and back side to each list.  Once your child can successfully read both sides of the list 1, place the red book in your child's Red Folder and I will test them on List 1.  I do not test the words in order from top to bottom to prevent memorization of lists so it would be helpful if you skipped around on the list to ensure your child KNOWS the words.  There is no time frame on this.  Please practice daily as needed.  The students will be at different levels here.  I'm looking to see progress throughout the year.  Please feel free to ask me any questions if you are not sure.  

Welcome

Hello everyone!  I am looking forward to a fantastic year!  I'm glad you found our classroom website!  Feel free to browse the tabs and see what new information you find.  There's no need to browse previous posts because those don't pertain to this year's class. I know we are going to have a great first week together!  Don't forget to sign up for Bloomz!

Last Week

Important Dates:


June 6: Last Day or school/minimum day/Kindergarten Celebration

Kindergarten Field Day:

This will begin right away on the last day of school.  We need about 5 board approved parent volunteers for this event.  We will have stations set up and all kinder students will rotate through the centers.  We will finish up field day with a kindergarten picnic on the playground. .  Please send in your item by this Tuesday or Wednesday.  Thanks for your support!

Kindergarten Celebration:
  I would love for every student to have at least one adult present for the kindergarten celebration.  YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE BOARD APPROVED TO ATTEND!  Everyone is welcome to come and it can be quite crowded.  It is a special event that you won't want to miss.  This will begin at 10 am in the classroom on June 6.  I will unlock the gate by our classroom door.

Report Cards:

Report cards will come home on the final day of kindergarten.

Summer:

I can not stress how important it is for your child to continue reading daily over the summer.  If they do not, they will regress and could possibly begin 1st grade reading below grade level.  Be sure they are reading their book boxes at home and check the library for leveled readers.

Week of May 28th

This week:
Sight Words: no new sight words
Theme: Ocean
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Making Connections
Math:  Subtraction
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: short vowels
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  

NO HOMEWORK OR SHARE HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

Field Day: 
I need parent volunteers on this day from 7:30-10:00ish.  
We will have a lunch picnic on our last day of school, following our field day.  I am asking each student to donate something for our class picnic.  I sent the green notes with item assignments last week.  Please let me know if you do not know what your child is responsible for.  I have a list. You find the date of when it is needed on the green sheet.  If donating is a problem, please just let me know privately and I will take care of it.  Thanks for your help in making the last day a great one!

Last Day of Kindergarten:
Our last day will be June 6th.  We will have a grade level field day that day on our kinder playground and we will be looking for board approved volunteers to help run centers outside that day.  I will be having a kindergarten celebration at 10 am inside our classroom for our class and everyone is invited to that!  Its a special event and you won't want to miss it!

Important Dates:

May 31:  Minimum Day
June 6:  Last Day 
Field Day
Report cards will be sent home on this day

Kindergarten Celebration for our class only.    

Week of May 14th

This week:
Sight Words: put, saw, out, their, very, look
Theme: dolphins
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  text features
Math:  Subtraction
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Yy
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  

Teacher Appreciation:
Thank you so much for ALL the gifts, flowers and special things last week!  

Memorial Day Sing:
The students have been working hard to learn many patriotic songs and they will be singing them on stage on May 24th.  Please come see them sing in the cafeteria on this day at 1:15.  Dress your kiddo in red, white and blue that day.

Last Day of Kindergarten:
Our last day will be June 6th.  We will have a grade level field day that day on our kinder playground and we will be looking for board approved volunteers to help run centers outside that day.  I will be having a kindergarten celebration at 10 am inside our classroom for our class and everyone is invited to that!  Its a special event and you won't want to miss it!

Important Dates:

May 24:  Kindergarten Memorial Day Sing Performance 1:15 in MPR
May 27: No school
May 31:  Minimum Day
June 6:  Last Day 
Field Day
Kindergarten Celebration for our class only.    

Week of May 6th

This week:
Sight Words: have, one, every, help, ask, walk
Theme: ducks
Story Element: characters, problem, solution
Comprehension Strategy:  connections
Math:  Subtraction
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Qq
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  ending sounds

Field Trip:
We had a great field trip!   

Mother's Day Tea Party:
If you have not RSVP'd, please do so on Monday. Kindergarten will be having their annual Mothers Day Tea Party on May 10th at 8am.  Please check your calendar and make room to be here in the cafeteria for with your child for tea and snacks.  The students will have a mother's day present and song for you.  It is a very special day and we ask that if you are unable  to make it, please have a grandmother, aunt or someone come in your place.  .  You must RSVP for this event. 

Baby Pictures 
I am asking to borrow a baby picture of each student.  I will not alter it and I will return it.  Please send it in your child's red folder asap.  Thanks!


Memorial Sing
The students have been working hard to learn many patriotic songs and they will be singing them on stage on May 24th.  Please come see them sing in the cafeteria on this day at 1:15.  Dress your kiddo in red, white and blue that day.

Last Day of Kindergarten:
Our last day will be June 6th.  We will have a grade level field day that day on our kinder playground and we will be looking for board approved volunteers to help run centers outside that day.  I will be having a kindergarten celebration at 10 am inside our classroom for our class and everyone is invited to that!  Its a special event and you won't want to miss it!

Important Dates:

May 8:  Duck Hatch Day/Minimum Day
May 10:  Mother's Day Tea Party 8am
May 15:  NOT A MINIMUM DAY, MY MISTAKE
May 24:  Kindergarten Memorial Day Sing Performance 1:15 in MPR
May 27: No school
May 31:  Minimum Day
June 6:  Last Day 
Field Day
Kindergarten Celebration for our class only.    

week of April 29th

This week:
Sight Words: just, little, down
Theme: Chickens
Story Element: characters, problem, solution
Comprehension Strategy:  connections
Math:  Addition Stories
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Ww
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Field Trip:
Our field trip will be this Wednesday.  Please be sure to send your child with a sack lunch that day.  We will be leaving school at 9 am and returning around 1:45.   

Mother's Day Tea Party:
Please check your child's red folder for the invitation. Kindergarten will be having their annual Mothers Day Tea Party on May 10th at 8am.  Please check your calendar and make room to be here in the cafeteria for with your child for tea and snacks.  The students will have a mother's day present and song for you.  It is a very special day and we ask that if you are unable  to make it, please have a grandmother, aunt or someone come in your place.  .  You must RSVP for this event.  


Pennies 4 Patients:
Thanks for all the support during this fundraiser.  I will let you know how much our school raised as well as our class as soon as I know!


Important Dates:

May 1:  Garden Works field trip
May 8:  Duck Hatch Day
May 10:  Mother's Day Tea Party 8am
May 15:  Minimum Day
May 27: No school  

Week of April 22nd

This week:
Sight Words: went, only, do
Theme: Farm
Story Element: characters, problem, solution
Comprehension Strategy:  connections
Math:  Addition Stories
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Uu
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Mother's Day Tea Party:
Kindergarten will be having their annual Mothers Day Tea Party on May 10th at 8am.  Please check your calendar and make room to be here in the cafeteria for with your child for tea and snacks.  The students will have a mother's day present and song for you.  It is a very special day and we ask that if you are unable  to make it, please have a grandmother, aunt or someone come in your place.  Invitations will be coming home soon.  You must RSVP for this event.  

Homework:
First grade is approaching fast!  When your child gets to first grade, they will have the opportunity to earn "Fun Friday".  One thing students must do to earn Fun Friday is complete there homework and their home writing journal.  Students who do not turn in their homework in first grade are expected to finish their homework at
Study Hall.  

That being said, in an effort to help your child take responsibility of their own homework, students who complete both their daily homework and share homework will earn their toy time on Friday.  Those who have unfinished homework, will complete it during toy time.  

Duck Eggs:
It is an exciting time of year!  We have 12 duck eggs that we have placed in my incubator and we are counting down to Hatch Day!  A ducks incubation period is 28 days!  We hope we will have a good hatch!  


Pennies 4 Patients:
Our school is continuing our service fundraiser that helps raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We will be having a spirit week next week to finish off the fundraiser!  Here is a breakdown for each day:
Monday:  Pajama Pennies
Bring Pennies and wear pjs
Tuesday:  Neon Nickels
Bring nickels and wear neon
Wednesday: Dazzling Dimes
Bring dimes and wear sparkles or something that makes you feel special.
Thursday: Crazy Quarters
Bring quarters and wear crazy hair, crazy socks or mismatched clothes
Friday:  Duct Tape Dollar Dare
Bring dollar bills and earn a piece of duct tape to tape Coach V to the wall!  One piece for each dollar.  Wear red today.
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Important Dates:

May 1:  Garden Works field trip
May 8:  Duck Hatch Day
May 10:  Mother's Day Tea Party 8am
May 15:  Minimum Day
May 27: No school  

Week of April 15th

This week:
Sight Words: no, by, there
Theme: Frogs
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Key details
Math:  Addition Stories
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Ll
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Homework:
First grade is approaching fast!  When your child gets to first grade, they will have the opportunity to earn "Fun Friday".  One thing students must do to earn Fun Friday is complete there homework and their home writing journal.  Students who do not turn in their homework in first grade are expected to finish their homework at
Study Hall.  

That being said, in an effort to help your child take responsibility of their own homework, students who complete both their daily homework and share homework will earn their toy time on Friday.  Those who have unfinished homework, will complete it during toy time.  

Duck Eggs:
It is an exciting time of year!  We have 12 duck eggs that we have placed in my incubator and we are counting down to Hatch Day!  A ducks incubation period is 28 days!  We hope we will have a good hatch!  


Pennies 4 Patients:
Our school is continuing our service fundraiser that helps raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please continue to collect change in their box.  They can bring their box to school on Friday.  I will not be counting their change, so please label the top of their box with the total amount before sending it in.  They also have an opportunity to set up an online account for relatives to donate to who may live far away.  


Important Dates:

April 10:  Minimum Day
April 19:  Spring Centers 9:30-11:15 (parent help please)  

Week of April 8th

This week:
Sight Words: he, away, must
Theme: Butterflies
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Visualizing
Math:  Addition
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Hh
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Pennies 4 Patients:
Our school is participating in a service fundraiser that helps raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please check your child's red folder on Monday for a brief letter and a money box.  This will be a 3 week fundraiser.  Next week your child is working on collection change and putting it in their box.  They can bring their box to school on Friday.  I will not be counting their change, so please label the top of their box with the total amount before sending it in.  They also have an opportunity to set up an online account for relatives to donate to who may live far away.  


Important Dates:

April 10:  Minimum Day
April 19:  Spring Centers 9:30-11:15 (parent help please)  





   

Week of April 1st

Welcome back!  Hope everyone enjoyed their 2 weeks of Spring Break!  This is the ending stretch of kindergarten.  Our big goal is to reach a level 5 reading level.  Students who are below this are usually lacking sight words.  If you notice your child is reading below a level 5 (it is on the back of their guided reading book), now is the time to start diligently working on sight words, rereading their guided reading books as much as possible and working each night at least 10 minutes on learning sight words.  

This week:
Sight Words: all, when, some
Theme: Spring
Story Element: Characters/Setting
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math:  Comparing Numbers
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Jj
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Pennies 4 Patients:
We will begin a whole school fundraiser this month, stay tuned!


Important Dates:

April 10:  Minimum Day
April 19:  Spring Centers 9:30-11:15 (parent help please)  





    

  

Week of March 11th

This week:
Sight Words: Review all sight words
Theme: Leprechauns
Story Element: Characters/Setting
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math:  Comparing Numbers
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Ee
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Important Dates:

March 13:  Minimum Day
March 18-29:  Spring Break


3 Piggy Opera:
Thank you for coming out for our play!  The kids were so excited to perform for you!
  
Upcoming Field Trip:
I have contacted the parents whose names were drawn from the lottery.  If you did not get a message from me via Bloomz, your name was not chosen.  Please keep in mind that you are welcome to volunteer in the classroom at anytime.  Just let me know.  

Homework:
We have a very mischievous leprechaun who has made his way into our classroom!  We have decided we need some leprechaun traps to catch him!  Please see your child's red take home folder that came home Friday for this week's homework.  Have fun and be creative!  This will be your child's only homework this week.  

Spring Break:
It is extremely important that your child continues to practice sight words and reading daily through out the break.  Remember, our goal is to have your child reading at a level 5 or higher before the end of the year.  This level can be found on the back of their guided reading book.  If they are reading below a level 5, it is usually because they are not recognizing sight words.  Please help your child reach this level to ensure success in first grade by working hard on their sight words.  Reading folders will be coming home next week now that I am done with district assessments this week.  

Week of March 4th

This week:
Sight Words: she, over, her
Theme: Spring
Story Element: Characters/Setting
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math:  Comparing Numbers
Writing: Narratives
Phonics: Ee
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Medial Sounds

Important Dates:

March 5:  Reading Night 6:30-7:30
March 8:  Three Piggy Opera performance
March 18-29:  Spring Break:


3 Piggy Opera:
We are very excited to do our 3 Piggy Opera play for you on March 8th!  Our play will start promptly at 1:15 in the cafeteria.  Please arrive early enough to check in through the office and meet us in the cafeteria.  Everyone is invited.  You do not need to be board approved to come watch the play.  If you'd like to invite grandparents or other family members, they are welcome as well!  
Upcoming Field Trip:
We will be visiting Garden Works in Yucaipa on May 1st.  Please see the informational letter that will be in your child's Take Home Folder on Monday.  There is no cost to the field trip thanks to the Jog-A-Thon donations from earlier in the year.  The letter has all the information you need.  Please return your child's permission slip ASAP.  

Homework:
No share homework this week.

Week of February 18th

This week:
Sight Words: said, was, then
Theme: Presidents
Literacy Skill:  Integration of Knowledge
Story Element: N/A
Comprehension Strategy:  Connections
Math:  Numbers to 100/Comparing Numbers
Writing: Telling Stories
Phonics: Xx
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Segmenting Phonemes

Important Dates:

February 18:  No School
February 22:  Minimum Day
March 1:  Read Across America: dress up as your favorite book character day
March 5:  Reading Night 6:30-7:30
March 8:  Three Piggy Opera performance
March 18-29:  Spring Break:


3 Piggy Opera:
We are very excited to do our 3 Piggy Opera play for you on March 8th!  Our play will start promptly at 1:00 in the cafeteria.  Please arrive early enough to check in through the office and meet us in the cafeteria.  Everyone is invited.  You do not need to be board approved to come watch the play.  If you'd like to invite grandparents or other family members, they are welcome as well!  

One School One Book:
Hopefully you have had a chance to join us in the reading of Wishing Tree.  I ask the kiddos a question each day based on the reading from the night before and they have the chance to win a prize!  

Homework:

Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic. 

Week of February 11th

This week:
Sight Words: play, say, new
Theme: Friendship
Literacy Skill:  Integration of Knowledge
Story Element: Problem/Solution
Comprehension Strategy:  Inferring
Math:  Numbers to 100
Writing: Telling Stories
Phonics: Vv
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Segmenting Phonemes

Important Dates:

February 7:  One Book One School Kickoff
February 13:  Minimum Day
February 14:  Valentine Centers
February 18:  No School
February 22:  Minimum Day


Valentine's Party:
Valentine's Day is approaching quickly! We will be exchanging Valentines.  You can decide if you'd like to send Valentines for the class.  If you choose to have your child bring Valentines, please bring 1 for each student.  We have 25 students in the class.  Please have your child ONLY write who the Valentine is from.  We do not put who they are to because it is too hard to pass them out.  Please plan on bringing 25 that can be easily placed into our Valentine Bags.  Also, please do not include food, candy or treats in your Valentine.  You may include a very small trinket that attaches to your Valentine if you would like.  

One School One Book:
Hopefully you have had a chance to join us in the reading of Wishing Tree.  I ask the kiddos a question each day based on the reading from the night before and they have the chance to win a prize!  

Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic. 

Week of February 4th

This week:
Sight Words: make, give, them
Theme: Kindness
Literacy Skill:  Key Details
Story Element: Characters and Retell
Comprehension Strategy:  Inferencing and Making Connections
Math:  Geometry/Shapes
Writing: Telling Stories
Phonics: Kk
Phonemic Awareness Skill:  Segmenting Pnonemes

Important Dates:

February 7:  One Book One School Kickoff
February 13:  Minimum Day
February 14th:  Valentine Centers
February 18th:  No School
February 22nd:  Minimum Day


Valentine's Party:
Valentine's Day is approaching quickly! We will be exchanging Valentines.  You can decide if you'd like to send Valentines for the class.  If you choose to have your child bring Valentines, please bring 1 for each student.  We have 25 students in the class.  Please have your child ONLY write who the Valentine is from.  We do not put who they are to because it is too hard to pass them out.  Please plan on bringing 25 that can be easily placed into our Valentine Bags.  Also, please do not include food, candy or treats in your Valentine.  You may include a very small trinket that attaches to your Valentine if you would like.  

We will be having Valentine Stations that day and I will be sending out a Bloomz sign up and be asking for parent volunteers from 9:30-11:15 on that day.  You can sign up on Bloomz when the sign up comes out.  Thanks in advance for helping make these days special and fun for the kids!

Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic.