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