Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Welcome to Kindergarten 2020-2021
Hello everyone! Thank you for taking the time to come and check out our blog! Here is where I will post our weekly newsletter. Feel free to explore around the different tabs and see the resources available to you. Although our year is off to a start like no other, I'm confident it will be a great year and I look forward to working as a team with you to help your child grow!
Friday, February 14, 2020
Week of February 17th
This week:
Sight Words: said, was, then
Theme: president
Story Element:
Comprehension Strategy: Connections
Math: Numbers to 100
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Ee
Important Dates
February 17: No School
February 21: Minimum Day/pep rally
One School One Book:
Hope everyone is enjoying The Chocolate Touch! We will take a break from reading it this weekend and continue on Tuesday.
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Sight Words: said, was, then
Theme: president
Story Element:
Comprehension Strategy: Connections
Math: Numbers to 100
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Ee
Important Dates
February 17: No School
February 21: Minimum Day/pep rally
One School One Book:
Hope everyone is enjoying The Chocolate Touch! We will take a break from reading it this weekend and continue on Tuesday.
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Monday, February 10, 2020
Week of February 10th
This week:
Sight Words: play, say, new
Theme: friendship
Story Element: sequence of events
Comprehension Strategy:
Math: Numbers to 100
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Jj
Important Dates
February 10: Dismissal for kindergarten will change to front of the school. Please note the details on the letter that was sent home.
February 12: School Spirit Day: Dress like your favorite M&M color
February 14: Valentine Centers
February 17: No School
February 21: Minimum Day
One School One Book:
Hope everyone is enjoying The Chocolate Touch! We will take a break from reading it this weekend and continue on Monday with chapter 5!
Valentines Day:
We will be celebrating Valentines Day in here on February 14th. Cards, trinkets and candy are fine. Please do not address the Valentines to specific students, but instead just send 23 for your child to pass out. It is too hard for them to read the names. We have 23 students who celebrate Valentines Day and we will be passing them out in a systematic way. Thanks for your help in making this day run smoothly. If you'd like to help with centers that day, let me know. I will need at least 5 volunteers from 9:30-11:15ish.
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Sight Words: play, say, new
Theme: friendship
Story Element: sequence of events
Comprehension Strategy:
Math: Numbers to 100
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Jj
Important Dates
February 10: Dismissal for kindergarten will change to front of the school. Please note the details on the letter that was sent home.
February 12: School Spirit Day: Dress like your favorite M&M color
February 14: Valentine Centers
February 17: No School
February 21: Minimum Day
One School One Book:
Hope everyone is enjoying The Chocolate Touch! We will take a break from reading it this weekend and continue on Monday with chapter 5!
Valentines Day:
We will be celebrating Valentines Day in here on February 14th. Cards, trinkets and candy are fine. Please do not address the Valentines to specific students, but instead just send 23 for your child to pass out. It is too hard for them to read the names. We have 23 students who celebrate Valentines Day and we will be passing them out in a systematic way. Thanks for your help in making this day run smoothly. If you'd like to help with centers that day, let me know. I will need at least 5 volunteers from 9:30-11:15ish.
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Week of January 27th
This week:
Sight Words: for, they, up
Theme: 100 Day
Story Element:
Comprehension Strategy:
Math: Numbers to 100
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Oo
Important Dates
January 28: 100th Day (let me know if you'd like to volunteer on this day)
February 3: One School, One Book kick off. Stay tuned for details!
February 10: Dismissal for kindergarten will change to front of the school. We will send specific information on this very soon.
February 14: Valentine Centers
February 17: No School
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Sight Words: for, they, up
Theme: 100 Day
Story Element:
Comprehension Strategy:
Math: Numbers to 100
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Oo
Important Dates
January 28: 100th Day (let me know if you'd like to volunteer on this day)
February 3: One School, One Book kick off. Stay tuned for details!
February 10: Dismissal for kindergarten will change to front of the school. We will send specific information on this very soon.
February 14: Valentine Centers
February 17: No School
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Week of January 20th
This week:
Sight Words: go, here, soon
Theme: Penguins
Story Element: Key Details
Comprehension Strategy: Infer
Math: Geometry
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Dd
Important Dates
January 20: No School
January 15: PJ Day
January 22: Class Pictures
January 28: 100th Day (let me know if you'd like to volunteer on this day)
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Sight Words: go, here, soon
Theme: Penguins
Story Element: Key Details
Comprehension Strategy: Infer
Math: Geometry
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Dd
Important Dates
January 20: No School
January 15: PJ Day
January 22: Class Pictures
January 28: 100th Day (let me know if you'd like to volunteer on this day)
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Friday, January 10, 2020
Week of January 13th
We had a great first week back!
I will also begin Guided Reading on Monday the 13th, your child will be bringing home their guided reading folder (a large, laminated manila envelope with their name on it) that will hold a book that we read together in a small group in class. This book is what I have determined to be their instructional reading level or close to). Our kindergarten benchmark level is to reach a guided reading level 5 before the end of the year. This will ensure their success in first grade. Typically, the kiddos who struggle to reach this level are kiddos who are struggling with sight words. I can not emphasize enough how important it is that they are making progress with our weekly sight words and/or individualized sight word books. I will use this week to assess and form fluid guided reading groups. Your job is to take time to listen to your child read his/her guided reading book EVERY NIGHT. Rereading several times will help build your child's fluency (ability to read smoothly and not sound like a robot) so the more the better. Read to mom, dad, dog, siblings....whoever will listen. I promise your child will make growth if you are helping build the habits of daily sight word practice and reading of their book. I will be teaching them strategies to use when reading and I will communicate those strategies to you on a book mark that can be kept in their folder for reference in and out of the classroom. When your child comes to a word they don't know, they should be using those strategies to figure it out. If after a few tries, they are still struggling, then you can help them. Please contact me if you have any questions about this process once we begin on the 13th.
This week:
Sight Words: will, be, into
Theme: Snow
Story Element: Key Details
Comprehension Strategy: Connections
Math: Geometry
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Rr
Important Dates
January 20: No School
January 15: PJ Day
January 22: Class Pictures
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
I will also begin Guided Reading on Monday the 13th, your child will be bringing home their guided reading folder (a large, laminated manila envelope with their name on it) that will hold a book that we read together in a small group in class. This book is what I have determined to be their instructional reading level or close to). Our kindergarten benchmark level is to reach a guided reading level 5 before the end of the year. This will ensure their success in first grade. Typically, the kiddos who struggle to reach this level are kiddos who are struggling with sight words. I can not emphasize enough how important it is that they are making progress with our weekly sight words and/or individualized sight word books. I will use this week to assess and form fluid guided reading groups. Your job is to take time to listen to your child read his/her guided reading book EVERY NIGHT. Rereading several times will help build your child's fluency (ability to read smoothly and not sound like a robot) so the more the better. Read to mom, dad, dog, siblings....whoever will listen. I promise your child will make growth if you are helping build the habits of daily sight word practice and reading of their book. I will be teaching them strategies to use when reading and I will communicate those strategies to you on a book mark that can be kept in their folder for reference in and out of the classroom. When your child comes to a word they don't know, they should be using those strategies to figure it out. If after a few tries, they are still struggling, then you can help them. Please contact me if you have any questions about this process once we begin on the 13th.
This week:
Sight Words: will, be, into
Theme: Snow
Story Element: Key Details
Comprehension Strategy: Connections
Math: Geometry
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Rr
Important Dates
January 20: No School
January 15: PJ Day
January 22: Class Pictures
Homework:
Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Week of January 6th
Hello! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays! That went fast! Welcome back! We will be jumping right back into our routine this week. I'm hoping for a smooth transition. Returning from a 3 week break can be difficult for some of the kiddos, especially if they veered off schedule quite a bit. I will be holding them accountable when it comes to following our school rules....
1. Be respectful
2. Be safe
3. Be responsible
I will also begin Guided Reading. Beginning Monday the 13th, your child will be bringing home their guided reading folder (a large, laminated manila envelope with their name on it) that will hold a book that we read together in a small group in class. This book is what I have determined to be their instructional reading level. Our kindergarten benchmark level is to reach a guided reading level 5 before the end of the year. This will ensure their success in first grade. Typically, the kiddos who struggle to reach this level are kiddos who are struggling with sight words. I can not emphasize enough how important it is that they are making progress with our weekly sight words and/or individualized sight word books. I will use this week to assess and form fluid guided reading groups. Your job is to take time to listen to your child read his/her guided reading book EVERY NIGHT. Rereading several times will help build your child's fluency (ability to read smoothly and not sound like a robot) so the more the better. Read to mom, dad, dog, siblings....whoever will listen. I promise your child will make growth if you are helping build the habits of daily sight word practice and reading of their book. I will be teaching them strategies to use when reading and I will communicate those strategies to you on a book mark that can be kept in their folder for reference in and out of the classroom. When your child comes to a word they don't know, they should be using those strategies to figure it out. If after a few tries, they are still struggling, then you can help them. Please contact me if you have any questions about this process once we begin on the 13th.
This week:
Sight Words: this, came, on
Theme: Winter
Story Element: Sequence of Events
Comprehension Strategy: Connections
Math: Geometry
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Ii
Important Dates
January 20: No School
Homework:
1. Be respectful
2. Be safe
3. Be responsible
I will also begin Guided Reading. Beginning Monday the 13th, your child will be bringing home their guided reading folder (a large, laminated manila envelope with their name on it) that will hold a book that we read together in a small group in class. This book is what I have determined to be their instructional reading level. Our kindergarten benchmark level is to reach a guided reading level 5 before the end of the year. This will ensure their success in first grade. Typically, the kiddos who struggle to reach this level are kiddos who are struggling with sight words. I can not emphasize enough how important it is that they are making progress with our weekly sight words and/or individualized sight word books. I will use this week to assess and form fluid guided reading groups. Your job is to take time to listen to your child read his/her guided reading book EVERY NIGHT. Rereading several times will help build your child's fluency (ability to read smoothly and not sound like a robot) so the more the better. Read to mom, dad, dog, siblings....whoever will listen. I promise your child will make growth if you are helping build the habits of daily sight word practice and reading of their book. I will be teaching them strategies to use when reading and I will communicate those strategies to you on a book mark that can be kept in their folder for reference in and out of the classroom. When your child comes to a word they don't know, they should be using those strategies to figure it out. If after a few tries, they are still struggling, then you can help them. Please contact me if you have any questions about this process once we begin on the 13th.
This week:
Sight Words: this, came, on
Theme: Winter
Story Element: Sequence of Events
Comprehension Strategy: Connections
Math: Geometry
Writing: Sight Word Sentences
Phonics: Ii
Important Dates
January 20: No School
Homework:
We are back to our usual homework schedule. Please click on the homework tab to see the share topic and our daily homework page will come home in red folders on Monday.
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