Week of November 30-December 4

This Week:

Phonological Awareness: Ending Sound/Blending Phonemes

Letter: short a review

Math:  Chapter 4:  Counting Numbers 0-10

Sight Word: come, me  

PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35. Mr. Sinor is asking the kiddos to come with a balled up pair of socks and a container (bucket, basket, or bowl) for target practice.

 

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

a

to

come

me

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these. 

Extra Sight Words

Some of the kiddos may be ready for a quicker paced sight word program.  I will be giving families and kiddos the opportunity to participate in an additional sight word program.  First priority will always be the district's weekly sight words that I teach in class.  The at home sight word program is only appropriate for kiddos who have mastered all the in class sight words and are ready for a faster paced program.  Here's how it works:

1.Go to the google classroom and under classwork you will find a new topic "At Home Sight Word Program" 

2.  Print Book 1 

*When printing, print the cover single sided and the rest of the pages front to back.  

3.  Assemble the book

*Fold the cover in half.  

*Fold the rest of the pages in half and check the order.  You should have List 1 front to back, List 2 front to back, etc.  

Begin practicing List 1 with your child.  When they have mastered List 1 front and back, they can let me know and I will test them on it.  

Mastering?  Kiddos should not be sounding out words.  Also, I will be testing the list out of order.  I recommend out of order practice to ensure mastery.  Let me know if you have any questions.   

Mrs. Martinez' Santa Workshop:

Mrs. Martinez is hosting an exciting contest for the kiddos.  Students can be entered in the contest if they attend all class meetings and complete all classroom work - on time - the day it is due beginning November 30th.

The contest will last 10 school days - November 30 - December 11th.

3. At the close of school on Friday, December 11th, I will send the list of names that have met the requirements.

4. Mrs. Martinez will draw 20 names from the list. Those names will be announced on our Motivational Monday video on December 15th. A special invitation will then be sent home to the family.

On Thursday, December 17th at 5:00pm, Mrs. Martinez will have a workshop set up for students to come. They will receive a gingerbread house kit, cookies and hot chocolate.

    

 

Week of November 16-20

This Week:
Theme: Thanksgiving
Phonological Awareness: Blending Phonemes

Letter: Review

Math:  Chapter 4:  Counting Numbers 0-10

Sight Word: Review  

Mrs. Martinez' Santa Workshop:

Mrs. Martinez is hosting an exciting contest for the kiddos.  Students can be entered in the contest if they attend all class meetings and complete all classroom work - on time - the day it is due beginning November 30th.

The contest will last 10 school days - November 30 - December 11th.

3. At the close of school on Friday, December 11th, I will send the list of names that have met the requirements.

4. Mrs. Martinez will draw 20 names from the list. Those names will be announced on our Motivational Monday video on December 15th. A special invitation will then be sent home to the family.

On Thursday, December 17th at 5:00pm, Mrs. Martinez will have a workshop set up for students to come. They will receive a gingerbread house kit, cookies and hot chocolate.

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PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35. Mr. Sinor is asking the kiddos to come with a ball (larger than a tennis ball) that bounces to practice ball handling skills.

 

Grab & Go Bags

December Grab & Go bags will be ready for pick up from the office anytime Tuesday November 17th-Friday November 20th.  Office hours are 7:30-4:00.  Some of the items from our current grab and go bag will carry over into the December instruction.  Keep in mind that due to distance learning, I plan very far in advance.  Changes arise.  Please do not get rid of items in a grab and go just because we have a new bag.  Just add those items into the new grab and go so they will be available when we use them.  Thanks for doing a great job to be sure your kiddo is prepared.

Disguised Turkey:

Don't forget to have your kiddo bring their disguised turkey to class on Monday. 

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

a

to

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these.  

    

Parent Conferences

Week of November 16-20:  Parent conference week.   

Conferences will be around 15 minutes each.  Please wait until your assigned time to log in to the classroom.  Please be on time.  I will not be able to run past your scheduled time due to other conferences.  Your child does not need to attend.  

There are no official minimum days.  SB 98 requires that we continue with the daily instructional minutes required by the state even during parent teacher conference week.  I will be assigning some activities for the students to complete during the 11:30-12:30 hour each day to remain compliant with the state's requirements.  You will find these assignments in their google classroom each day.  Thanks for your support!  

Week of November 9-13

This Week:
Theme: Scarecrows
Phonological Awareness: Blending Phonemes

Letter: Review

Math:  Chapter 4:  Counting Numbers 0-10

Sight Word: Review  

PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35. Mr. Sinor is asking the kiddos to come with 6 plastic cups they can use for stacking. 

 

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

a

to

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these.  

    

November Distance Learning Schedule:

Week of November 9-13:  No school for students November 11 or 12

Week of November 16-20:  Parent conference week.   

**I was informed late last week that there are no official minimum days.  SB 98 requires that we continue with the daily instructional minutes required by the state even during parent teacher conference week.  I will be assigning some non turn in types of activities for the students to complete during the 11:30-12:30 hour each day to remain compliant with the state's requirements.  You will find these assignments in their google classroom each day.  Thanks for your support!  

Week of November 2-6

This Week:
Theme: Shapes
Phonological Awareness: Blending Phonemes

Letter: Review

Math:  Chapter 4:  Counting Numbers 0-10

Sight Word: Review  

PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35.  

 

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

a

to

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these.  

    

November Distance Learning Schedule:

Week of November 2-6:  Regular schedule

Week of November 9-13:  No school for students November 11 or 12

Week of November 16-20:  Minimum Day Schedule all week.  7:45-11:00  

 

Week of October 26th

This Week:
Theme: Transporation
Phonological Awareness: Blending Phonemes

Letter: Pp

Math:  Chapter 3:  Order by size, length and weight

Sight Word: to

Grab & Go Bags:

I will be passing out Grab & Go Bags from 2:00-2:30 on Monday October 26th.  Then I will leave the bags in the office.  Please grab your student's bag as soon as possible.  

PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35. Mr. Sinor would like the students to bring 2 small grocery bags for a catching/juggling lesson. 

 

Make Up PE:

Students will be having a make up pe day this Thursday from 7:45-8:35 in Mr. Sinors class.  Please have your child begin their day there.  

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

a

to

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these.  

    

Extended Day

Just a reminder, we will no longer meet back for whole group instruction after lunch on Fridays. I may ask your child to be back to assess periodically.    

Red Ribbon Spirit Week:

Feel free to dress up this week.

Monday:  Pajama Day

Tuesday: Superhero Day

Wednesday:  Backwards Day

Thursday:  Crazy Hair or Hat Day

Friday:  Costume Day or Halloween Day    

Uploading Photos

Please watch the video under "Resources" to learn how to upload pictures of the kiddos paper/pencil work.  I am asking that each assignment be turned into google classroom either by submitting the slide presentation or by taking a picture and uploading it.  Also, if I notice your kiddo had difficulty with an assignment, I may return it to them to try again.  Let me know if you need some help with this.  2

Week of October 19-23

This Week:
Theme: Movement
Phonological Awareness: Beginning Sounds/Blending Onset and Rime

Letter: Cc

Math:  Chapter 3:  Order by size, length and weight

Sight Word: a

PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35. Mr. Sinor would like the students to bring a hankercheif or some sort of fabric to toss in the air and catch.  

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

a

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these.  

    

Extended Day

After collaborating with the other kindergarten teachers, we will no longer return at 11:30 on FRIDAYS for a lesson.  We will continue to do this Monday-Thursday.   This time is set aside for assessments.  I will be doing assessments on Fridays and I will let you know if I need your child to return to class and at what time.      

Uploading Photos

Please watch the video under "Resources" to learn how to upload pictures of the kiddos paper/pencil work.  I am asking that each assignment be turned into google classroom either by submitting the slide presentation or by taking a picture and uploading it.  Also, if I notice your kiddo had difficulty with an assignment, I may return it to them to try again.  Let me know if you need some help with this.  2

Week of October 12th

This Week:
Theme: Communication
Phonological Awareness: Beginning Sounds/Blending Onset and Rime

Letter: Tt

Math:  Numbers to 10

Sight Word: Review Week:  we

PE Enrichment:

Remember to start with PE first thing Monday morning and head to our meet at 8:35. Mr. Sinor would like the students to bring a hankercheif or some sort of fabric to toss in the air and catch.  

Sight Words

So far, we have learned the following sight words:

I

like

the 

and

see

we

It is important that your student is able to read these words.  Please use the flashcards to review both these words and the letter names and sounds.  You can be creative and play games with the sight words and letters.  Please reach out to me if you need some ideas as to how to help your student learn these.  

    

Extended Day

Thank you for your support here!  Everyone is doing a great job at being on time.  This makes things go much smoother.   

Dress up day

Wednesday is "Era Day".  Come to our meeting dressed up like anyone from any era.  Feel free to snap a picture and send it to Mrs. Martinez!  

Uploading Photos

Please watch the video under "Resources" to learn how to upload pictures of the kiddos paper/pencil work.  I am asking that each assignment be turned into google classroom either by submitting the slide presentation or by taking a picture and uploading it.  Also, if I notice your kiddo had difficulty with an assignment, I may return it to them to try again.  Let me know if you need some help with this.