Monday, December 17, 2012



In Phonics we will not be starting a new letter until after Christmas break. Word List 7 will come home when we return to school in January.

Instead of starting a new story in Reading, we’ll be reading several classic Christmas stories and doing some fun activities!

In Math we’ll review shapes, patterns, and numbers up to 10. We’ll also learn how to “decompose” numbers.

There will be no homework until after Christmas vacation.

Students were treated to an ice cream treat on Wednesday for doing such a great job bringing in donations for the Hurricane Sandy projects!

On December 21st, we will be celebrating the story the “The Polar Express.” Students are invited to dress like the characters of the story by wearing their pajamas to school. We will have hot chocolate, cookies, read the book “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg and watch the movie.

December 21st is an early dismissal for students (1:00)

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

December 10-14
Monday- opposite paper
Practice flash cards especially with, me and she
Practice reading  "The Panda Baby"
Practice word list 6
Tuesday- show more paper
Practice flash cards especially with, me and she
Practice reading  "The Panda Baby"
Practice word list 6
Wednesday- draw picture paper
Practice flash cards especially with, me and she
Practice reading  "The Panda Baby"
Practice word list 6
Thursday- plural paper
Practice flash cards especially with, me and she
Practice reading  "The Panda Baby"
Practice word list 6
Friday- Rr Show and Tell
Test on phonics list 6

In phonics we will be learning the consonant Rr as in rabbit, run and  rake.

There are NO special classes on Wednesday due to practicing for the Christmas concert.
The Christmas concert will be held on Monday, December 17th at 9:30 in the high school auditorium.  Students are expected to wear dress code approved clothes OR NICER!  Girls may wear Christmas dresses, skirts, etc.  Boys can wear shirts, ties, Christmas sweaters, etc.  NO GYM CLOTHES!

December 21 is a  1:00 dismissal.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Dec. 3-7
Monday- a or i sound paper
Practice reading "Tim's Garden"
Practice flash cards
Practice word list 5
Tuesday- write numbers paper
Practice reading "Tim's Garden"
Practice flash cards
Practice word list 5
Wednesday-missing number paper
Practice reading "Tim's Garden"
Practice flash cards
Practice word list 5
Thursday-matching numbers paper
Practice reading "Tim's Garden"
Practice flash cards
Practice word list 5
Friday- Ff Show and Tell
Test on phonics list 5

     In Phonics we will be learning the consonant “Ff” as in fish, flower, and fun! Everybody is really trying their best on the word lists and I am proud of the progress that they are making! Word List 5 was sent home and will be tested on Friday, December 7th.

     Next week in Reading we will finish Unit 2 “Animals Live Here” and read the story Whose Garden Is It? The gardener says the garden belongs to him but the woodchuck insists that it's his! And so do the rabbit, the butterfly, the squash bug, and the bumblebee! Even the tiny seeds and whistling weeds think the garden just couldn't grow without them. As they stroll through the plants and flowers, Mrs. McGee and her child listen and wonder: Whose garden is it? We will be discussing gardens. Students will learn about realism and fantasy.

     In Math, we’ll explore and learn about Geoboards. We’ll also practice shapes, patterns, and pennies.

     On Tuesday, November 27th, a letter to Santa came home with your child. Please return this letter by Monday, December 3RD if you haven’t done so already. Our favorite local postman, Eric Hughes, will pick up our letters and take them directly to Santa at the North Pole next week! Students might even get a letter back from the North Pole!

     December book orders are due Thursday, December 6th.

     Family and Friends are invited to attend the Christmas Concert which will be held Monday, December 17th at 9:30 in the North Schuylkill High School Auditorium. Kindergarteners have been practicing their songs and are very excited to share them with you! Students are expected to wear dress code approved clothes OR NICER! Girls may wear Christmas dresses, skirts, etc. Boys can wear shirts, ties, Christmas sweaters, etc. NO GYM CLOTHES!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

November 27-30
Tuesday-Opposites paper
Please read "A House for My Fish"
Practice flash cards, especially for and me
Practice lesson 4 phonics words
Wednesday- Numbers paper
Please read "A House for My Fish"
Practice flash cards, especially for and me
Practice lesson 4 phonics words
Thursday-Short I (inch) paper
Please read "A House for My Fish"
Practice flash cards, especially for and me
Practice lesson 4 phonics words
Friday- S Show and Tell
Test on Lesson 4 phonics list

Letters to Santa need to be returned on Monday, December 3.

Monday, November 19, 2012

November 19-21
Students will be dismissed at 1:00 on Wednesday, November 21st! Lunch that day will be Breaded Chicken Rings or Meatball Sub. School will be closed Thursday, November 22nd until Monday, November 26th for Thanksgiving vacation!
After Thanksgiving, we will be studying the consonant Ss as in sun, smile, and sing! Everyone is doing a GREAT job on the word lists! I am SO proud! I can tell that everyone is practicing very hard at home! Please practice Phonics Word List 4. It will be tested Friday, November 30th.
In Reading, we’ll read “A Bed for the Winter” after Thanksgiving. This book is the story of a little dormouse and his frantic search for a safe place to hibernate. We’ll be learning about sequence and we’ll also discuss winter homes. We’ll add 2 new sight words to our list: he, for.
In Math, we will learn about mass by comparing weights of objects. After Thanksgiving, students will be introduced to Geoboards. We’ll also continue to practice AB and ABB patterns.
 This week we will continue to talk about Thanksgiving and complete lots of fun activities! We will make Native American necklaces, vests, and headdresses. Students will get to make and sample butter and cornbread! We’ll also be watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” with our reading buddies.
There will be NO HOMEWORK this week! Enjoy!
On Monday, we had our monthly Guidance Lesson. This month we welcomed Mrs. Clarissa Geary into our classroom to talk about Personal Body Safety. Please be sure to ask your child what they learned from Mrs. Geary.
Thank you to everybody who sent in a non-perishable item for the Feed A Friend Project and also to everyone who donated supplies for our adopted school, Lawrence Union Free School District. Our class was very excited about the idea of helping somebody in need!
On Tuesday, November 27th, a letter to Santa will be coming home for you to complete with your child. Please return this letter by Monday, December 3RD. Our favorite local postman, Eric Hughes, will pick up our letters and take them directly to Santa at the North Pole! Students might even get a surprise letter back from the North Pole!
Family and Friends are invited to attend the Christmas Concert which will be held Monday, December 17th at 9:30 in the North Schuylkill High School Auditorium. Kindergarteners have been practicing their songs and are very excited to share them with you! 
I would like to wish all my students and their families a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!  Enjoy the time off with your child and remember to be thankful for all the blessings in your life!

Monday, November 12, 2012

November 12-16
Monday-I handwriting sheet
Practice flash cards
Practice word list #3
Please read "Winter"
Tuesday- i handwriting sheet
Practice flash cards
Practice word list #3
Please read "Winter"
Wednesday-Ii handwriting sheet
Practice flash cards
Practice word list #3
Please read "Winter"
Thursday- trace sight words sheet
Practice flash cards
Practice word list #3
Please read "Winter"
Friday- Ii Show and Tell
Word list #3 test

Please wear old clothes on Thursday.  The children will be painting in art.
 
In Phonics, we will be studying the short vowel sound of “Ii” as in igloo, iguana, and ill. Students continue to do a GREAT job on the word lists! I can tell that they are practicing at home! Please practice Phonics Word List 3. It will be tested Friday, November 16th.
In Reading, we’ll be reading “Bear Snores On.” In this story, an itty-bitty mouse sneaks into a sleeping bear's cozy lair, looking for relief from the bitter winter weather. Soon he is joined by a group of woodland animals, and the party begins while the bear sleeps through it all! We’ll be learning about realism and fantasy and we’ll also discuss hibernation.
In Math, we will learn how to write money amounts and also learn about using money to pay for things. We’ll also continue to practice numbers and counting.
If you haven’t done so already, please sign and return your child’s report card as soon as possible.
If you haven’t sent in your child’s party money ($5) yet please do so as soon as possible. This money will pay for the Halloween and Valentine’s Day parties.
The North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. Student Council is sponsoring the Feed A Friend project to help less fortunate families in Schuylkill County have an enjoyable Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. In an effort to help those that are in need, I’m asking that each student bring in one non-perishable item to donate to the Feed A Friend project.
Thank you to all of the parents who attended Kindergarten Parent Teacher conferences!
Since the weather is getting cooler, please have your child practice putting their coats on themselves and zipping/ buttoning them. Thank you!
Please remember that since we change the clocks last weekend shorts may NOT be worn to school. Thank you!
Wednesday, November 21st is an early dismissal for students. Students will be dismissed at 1:00.
The email address for the school cookbook that PTO is making is: nseptorecipes@yahoo.com. It was difficult to read on the paper that was sent home.
On Monday, November 19th we will be having our Guidance Lesson on Personal Body Safety with Mrs. Clarissa Geary.

Monday, November 5, 2012

November 5-8
Monday- M handwriting sheet
Please read "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, like and we
Practice word list #2
Tuesday- m handwriting sheet
Please read "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, like and we
Practice word list #2
Wednesday-Mm handwriting sheet
Please read "Tam and Sam Go to the Zoo"
Practice flash cards, especially my, like and we
Practice word list #2
Thursday- Mm Show and Tell
Phonics list #2 test
Friday- NO school for students

Kindergarten Parent Teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 6th from 4:00-6:00.
Since the weather is getting cooler, please have your child practice putting their coats on themselves and zipping/ buttoning them. Thank you!

Please remember that we change the clocks this weekend so shorts may NOT be worn to school starting Monday. 
 
 
The nurse’s office is in need of shirts, pants, socks, and sneakers. If you have any of these items and would like to donate them to the nurses office please send them to school in a bag marked “Nurse’s Office Donation.” Also, if your child borrowed clothes from the nurse, please be sure to wash and return them as soon as possible! If you would rather that your child wear their own clothes if they have an accident then please send in a spare set of clothes for them to keep in the locker.
If you haven’t sent in your child’s party money ($5) yet please do so as soon as possible. This money will pay for the Halloween and Valentine’s Day parties.
 
Next week, in Phonics, we’ll continue to learn about the letter Mm as in monkey, money, and movie! Word List #2 was sent home last week but won’t be tested until the end of next week. Please continue to practice the Word Lists at home. Show and tell will be Thursday due to the short week! 
In Reading, we’ll continue reading “Animal Babies in Grasslands.” We’ll focus on main ideas and practice our 3 new sight words: we, my, like. 
In Math we will continue to work with shapes, the numbers 0-10, and pennies. We will also start telling time to the hour.
Due to school being closed for 2 days, report cards will not be sent home until Tuesday, November 6th. Report cards should be signed and return as soon as possible.
A big thank you to the parents who came in to help at the Halloween Party and Parade! Our class would also like to thank all the parents that sent in Halloween treats. Finally I want to thank all the family and friends who came to watch the Halloween Parade. The class was so excited to see so many people who they knew!
 

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

October 31-November 2
There is NO homework this week.

Next Thursday (November 8), we will have Mm Show and Tell AND the phonics list #2 test.

Due to the storm the Halloween parade and party has been moved to Friday, November 2nd. Students are invited to bring their costume to school in a bag marked with their name. They will change into their costume before the parade with the help of teachers and homeroom parents. Please keep in mind that we have 21 students to get dressed in a short amount of time so please keep the costumes simple (no spraying hair, full face makeup, etc.) Family and Friends are invited to come see our Halloween Parade at 2:00 on Friday. The parade will take place in the bus loop in front of the school.

The nurse’s office is in need of shirts, pants, socks, and sneakers. If you have any of these items and would like to donate them to the nurses office please send them to school in a bag marked “Nurse’s Office Donation.” Also, if your child borrowed clothes from the nurse, please be sure to wash and return them as soon as possible! If you would rather that your child wear their own clothes if they have an accident then please send in a spare set of clothes for them to keep in the locker.

If you haven’t sent in your child’s party money ($5) yet please do so as soon as possible. This money will pay for the Halloween and Valentine’s Day parties.

 In Math we will continue to work with shapes and the numbers 0-10.

In Phonics, we’ll learn about the letter Mm as in monkey, money, and movie! Word List #2 is home. Please continue to practice the Word Lists at home! I am very proud of how hard some of the students studied the first list!

 Picture retakes will be taken on November 5th. If you need re-take information please let me know.

Kindergarteners did a great job this morning at the School Walk for Diabetes at Spartan Stadium.

There is no school for students on Friday, November 9.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

October 22-26
Monday- s worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Practice word list #1
Tuesday-N handwriting sheet
Practice flash cards
Practice "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Practice word list #1
 ***Wear crazy socks
Wednesday-color word worksheet
 Practice flash cards
Practice "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Practice word list #1
 ***Dress like your friend for twin day
Thursday- n handwriting worksheet
 Practice flash cards
Practice "Tam and Sam in the Orange Grove"
Practice word list #1
 ***Wear a hat 
Friday- Nn Show and Tell
TEST on word list #1
 ***Wear a Spartan shirt
***We’ll be participating in the Schoolwalk for Diabetes tomorrow. Students should wear sneakers and dress to be outside!


 
Wednesday, October 31st is the Halloween Parade. Students are invited to bring their costume to school in a bag marked with their name. They will change into their costume before the parade with the help of teachers and homeroom parents. Please keep in mind that we have 21 students to get dressed in a short amount of time so please keep the costumes simple (no spraying hair, full face makeup, etc.) Family and Friends are invited to come see our Halloween Parade at 2:00 on Friday. The parade will take place in the bus loop in front of the school.
 
Picture retakes will be taken on November 5th. If you need re-take information please let me know.
On Friday, October 26th, NSE will participate in the American Diabetes Association Schoolwalk for Diabetes. Please be sure that your child has on sneakers and is dressed for the weather since we’ll be outside. Sponsor forms and money need to be returned by Oct. 26th.
In Math we will identify numbers and put them in order. Students will also be introduced to their first coin, the penny.
 
In Phonics we’ll be learning about the letter N and the sound that it makes at the beginning of nest, nap, and nickel. Please continue to review all of the letters that we have learned (l, o, g, h, t, p, a) at home.
 
 

Monday, October 15, 2012

October 15-19
Monday- A handwriting sheet
Practice "Tam at the Beach"
Practice flash cards, especially have and is
Tuesday- a handwriting sheet

Practice "Tam at the Beach"
Practice flash cards
Wednesday- first and last name handwriting sheet
 Practice "Tam at the Beach"
Practice flash cards
Thursday- Aa handwriting sheet
 Practice "Tam at the Beach"
Practice flash cards
Friday- Aa Show and Tell

Friday is a 11:45 early dismissal.  There are only 2 choices for lunch on Friday--hot dog or pizza.


On Wednesday, October 17th, we will have a drug and alcohol presentation by Diane Rowland to help get us ready for Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week will be October 22-26. More information will be sent home next week.


Thursday was the Kindergarten Fall Festival and it was a HUGE success thanks to all of the parents and grandparents who helped. Students got to make fall crafts, taste some fall foods, and even go on a hayride! A special thank you to the following individuals and organizations that made donations to our special day:
*Mr. Ray Reichwein for donating his wagon and tractor for our hayride.
*Boyer’s grocery stores for donating cookies.
*Home Depot for donating scarecrows and other fall items for the fall scene picture station.
*Sara Lee for their donation of many goodies!
* Hart Farms of Ringtown for their donations of pumpkins!!

Monday, October 1, 2012

October 1- 12

Monday, October 1- P handwritng worksheet
Practice reading "Toy Store"
Practice sight words
Tuesday, October 2- p handwriting worksheet
Practice reading "Toy Store"
Practice sight words
Wednesday, October 3-write numbers worksheet
Practice reading "Toy Store"
Practice sight words
Thursday, October 4- write numbers worksheet
Practice reading "Toy Store"
Practice sight words
Friday, October 5-NO Show and tell this week
NSE Pep Rally--show your Spartan spirit by wearing red and blue

Monday, October 8-NO School
Tuesday, October 9- Pp handwriting sheet 
Practice sight words
Wednesday, October 10-No homework
Thursday, October 11- FALL FESTIVAL
Students may wear gym clothes
Friday, October 12- Pajama Party
Kindergarteners may wear pajamas, but please leave slippers at home
Pp Show and Tell
 

     Thursday, October 4th, there will be a meeting for any parents or grandparents interested in helping at the Fall Festival. The meeting will be held at the pavilion behind North Schuylkill Elementary at 6:00. If it’s raining the meeting will be held in Miss Smith’s classroom (please enter through the playground door.)

     As the weather starts to get cooler please send your child to school with a coat. We go outside for recess everyday (unless it’s raining) and some students have been complaining that they are cold on cooler days. Also, please write your child’s name in their coat. Many Kindergarten students are having a hard time keeping track of their coats.

     The School Store is now open. Kindergarteners may only shop on Mondays. Students do NOT come to the classroom before shopping so it’s important that you explain to your child where their money is and that they need to stop before coming to our room.

     There are still a few students who do not know their 4 digit ID number. It is very hard to go through the lunch line, log on the computers, and check books out of the Library when they don’t know their numbers. The number is on the front of their folder under their name.

     October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in an effort to promote awareness students are invited to wear pink every Thursday during the month of October! Please note that students are allowed to wear Spartan t-shirts, even though it’s not gym day, as long as they are pink!

      There is no school for students on Monday, October 8th!

Monday, September 24, 2012

September 24-28

Monday- T handwriting sheet
Practice "Munch Together"
Practice flash cards, especially a and to
Practice your telephone number

Tuesday- t handwriting sheet
Practice "Munch Together"
Practice flash cards, especially to and a
Practice your telephone number

Wednesday- trace the number

Practice "Munch Together"
Practice flash cards, especially to and a
Practice your telephone number

Thursday- Tt handwriting sheet
Practice "Munch Together"
Practice flash cards, especially to and a
Friday- Tt Show and Tell
Tell Mrs. Kaminsky your telephone number

We will be celebrating the birthday of Johnny Appleseed.  We will be working on apple activities all week. 

The Kindergarten Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 11th.  Each student is asked to bring in $3 to help pay for supplies for the day.  Please send the money in an envelope with your child’s name, teacher, and FALL FESTIVAL labeled on it.  The Fall Festival is being planned and parents need to money to buy supplies so please send the money to school as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Thursday, September 27th there will be a meeting for any parents or grandparents interested in helping at the Fall Festival.  The meeting will be held at the pavilion behind North Schuylkill Elementary at 6:00. 

As the weather starts to get cooler please send your child to school with a coat.  We go outside for recess everyday (unless it’s raining) and some students have been complaining that they are cold on cooler days.  Also, please write your child’s name in their coat.  Many Kindergarten students are having a hard time keeping track of their coats.

The School Store will open next week.  Kindergarteners may only shop on Mondays.  Students do NOT come to the classroom before shopping so it’s important that you explain to your child where their money is and that they need to stop before coming to our room. 

There are still a few students who do not know their 4 digit ID number.  It is very hard to go through the lunch line, log on the computers, and check books out of the Library when they don’t know their numbers.  The number is on the front of their folder under their name.  
 
Book orders are due Friday, October 5. 

There is a change for lunch this week.  On Wednesday, we will have toasted cheese and tomato soup.  On Friday, we will have pierogie casserole--lasagna noodles, potatoes and cheese--NOT pierogies.
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, September 17, 2012

September 17-21
Monday- Capital H worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Go To Town"
Tuesday- sight word worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Go To Town"
Wednesday- lowercase h worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Go To Town"
Thursday- Hh worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Go To Town"
Friday- Hh Show and Tell
Hat Day-Students are allowed to wear any hat they would like.

This week was an exciting week in Phonics… we read our first word!  All of the students were so surprised that they can read all by themselves!  In the upcoming week we will be learning the consonant “Hh” as in hat, hippo, and horse.  We will have “Hat Day” on Friday, September 21st.  Students are asked to wear a favorite hat, a funny hat, or even a homemade hat! 

This week, we’ll read “Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten.”  We will be discussing people in communities.  Students will be learning about classifying and categorizing.  Please review your “Family Times” when it comes home on Monday for more details

In Math we will practice patterns and also sorting items by color.  Students will continue to practice numbers and will even count to 100 by 1’s.  

Some students are having a very hard time cutting.  Please save the coupons from the newspaper and have students practice cutting on the dotted line.

  Please have your child practice zippers and buttons!    
 
 On Monday, we will have our first Guidance lesson with our Guidance Counselor Mrs. Hull
 Thursday, September 20th there will be a meeting for any parents or grandparents interested in helping at the Fall Festival.  The meeting will be held at the pavilion behind North Schuylkill Elementary at 6:30.  

Monday, September 10, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky' Homework

September 10-14

Monday-Capital G handwriting sheet
Practice flash cards- especially little, and the
Practice reading "Play Together"
Tuesday-Name hand writing sheet
Practice reading "Play Together"
Practice flash cards
Wednesday- Lowercase g handwriting sheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Play Together"
Thursday- Capital and lowercase Gg handwriting sheet
Practice the flash cards
Practice reading "Play Together"
Friday- Gg Show and Tell

If any parents are interested in participating in kindergarten's Fall Festival, there will be a meeting on Wednesday at 2:00 in the cafeteria.

If your child is absent, please send in an excuse the next day your child returns to school.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

September 4-7

Tuesday- Practice writing the letter Oo.
Practice the new sight words I and am
Your  child has an envelope of sight words.  These sight words should be practiced every night.  Please keep this envelope in your child's folder.  We will be adding to the envelope as the year progresses.

Wednesday-Practice writing name and numbers 1,2,3,4
Practice the sight words I and am

Thursday-Practice writing name
Practice the sight words I and am

Friday- Oo Show and Tell

Picture Day is on Friday, September 7, 2012.  Please remember to return your child's envelope by Friday.

Our class will shop at the Book Fair on Tuesday, September 11.`If you would like your child to purchase book at the Book Fair, please send money in an envelope with your child's name, my name, and amount of money, and Book Fair on it.

Our class will be meeting our 4th grade reading buddies from Mrs. Nestor's class.  These children will be paired up to read a story to your child every Thursday.  All the children enjoy this activity.

Please be sure to encourage your child to write their name the proper way.  Students should NOT write their name in all capitals.  We understand that some students need practice writing it the correct way, but the first step in helping is making sure we are consistent at home and at school.

Please sign and return the "Rock Our World" permission slip by Friday.

Monday, May 21, 2012

May 21-25
Monday: Walk to the high school to practice for Graduation (wear good walking shoes!)

Tuesday: Walk to the high school to practice for Graduation (wear good walking shoes!) Graduation will be held at 6:00 on Tuesday, May 22nd in the High School Auditorium. A detailed note was sent home on Friday about graduation but please note that all students need to wear a white collared shirt!

Wednesday: Kindergarten students will watch the Kindergarten DVD and also have a special end of the year treat with their reading buddies!
Thursday: Field Trip to the Circus (Reminder note will be sent home on Wednesday with all the details.)

Friday: Carnival (Students will spend the majority of the day outside so please dress for the weather. All students may wear gym clothes and sneakers! Don’t forget sunscreen!)


The School Store is closed for the school year!

Please return all Library books if you haven’t already done so!

There will be no homework for the remainder of the year!

Graduation:
* All students must wear a white collared shirt. Girls should not wear anything in their hair since they will be wearing caps.

*The doors to the high school will NOT be opened until 5:30.

*Kindergarten students should arrive at the High School Gymnasium between 5:30 and 5:45. We ask that parents do NOT enter the gymnasium.

*Please do NOT stand in the center aisles during the ceremony. You may stand in the aisles along the wall to take pictures or video.

* At the end of Graduation all students will leave the stage and process to the Gymnasium. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD OUT OF THE LINE and DO NOT LEAVE THE GYMNASIUM UNTIL ALL GRADUATES HAVE EXITED.

*Each class will have a designated area in gymnasium. Look for a sign with your child’s teacher’s name.

*All students must return their cap and gown to their child’s teacher before leaving the gymnasium. The dated tassels are your child’s to keep.

Field Trip Information:
Thursday, May 24th will be the Kindergarten field trip to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA

Students may come to school by their normal means but chaperones need to arrive between 8:30 and 8:45. We will be leaving promptly at 8:45. We will return at approximately 2:30 pm.

All students and chaperones who did not order a lunch from the school need to bring a bagged lunch and drink. Students’ names should be on their lunch.

Students will not need money on this field trip. The cost for chaperones is $12.

We ask that students wear their blue North Schuylkill Elementary t-shirt with dress code appropriate pants or shorts.

If your child suffers from motion sickness please take the necessary precautions such as giving Dramamine, or making sure he/she had breakfast before riding the bus.

Carnival Reminder
Friday, May 25th is the Carnival. All students are permitted to wear gym clothes. Please be sure your child wears sneakers and sunscreen!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

May 14-18
Monday- word search worksheet
Please read "Camping is Fun"
Please practice sight words
Tuesday- favorite thing worksheet
Please read "Camping is Fun"
Please practice sight words
Wednesday-left and right worksheet
Please read "Camping is Fun"
Please practice sight words
Thursday- summer worksheet
Please read "Camping is Fun"
Please practice sight words
Friday- please wear comfortable shoes.  We will be walking to the HS to see the chorus concert and practicing for graduation.

Upcoming dates:
Friday, May 18- wear comfortable shoes-walking to HS to practice

Monday, May 21- wear comfortable shoes- walking to HS to practice
Tuesday, May 22- wear comfortable shoes-walking to HS to practice
                           -6:00 graduation ceremony at HS
Thursday- May 24- fieldtrip to circus (more information will be sent home)
Friday, May 25- carnival- wear sneakers and sunscreen

Thursday, May 31- 11:45 dismissal

Monday, May 7, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Monday-  Missing numbers and letters worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Jen and Max"
Tuesday-missing vowel worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Jen and Max"
Wednesday-coin worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Jen and Max"
Thursday-sh and th words worksheet
Practice sight words
Practice "Jen and Max"
Friday-Wear gym clothes and sneakers.  We are having a program, "Teens Against Tobacco".
The children will be participating in a program at the softball field.

Attached to your child's homework note is an order form for the kindergarten DVD.  If you are interested in purchasing this DVD, please have it back to me by May 14.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework Note

April 30- May 4
Monday- y as in yellow worksheet
Read "Do Not Quit, Quinn"
Practice flash cards
Tuesday-quack sound worksheet
Read "Do Not Quit, Quinn"
Practice flash cards
Wednesday- unscramble the words worksheet
Read "Do Not Quit, Quinn"
Practice flash cards
Thursday- write the sentences correctly worksheet
Read "Do Not Quit, Quinn"
Practice flash cards

On Tuesday, May 1st, our local librarians will be visiting Kindergarten as part of the PA One Book: Every Young Child program.  For more information on the program please visit www.paonebook.org.  The featured book this year is Stop Snoring Bernard
 
Our Field Trip will be on Thursday, May 24th.  We will be attending the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Hershey at the Giant Center! Please return your  permission papers.

Kindergarten Graduation will be held at 6:00 on Tuesday, May 22nd in the High School Auditorium.  Details will be sent home at a later date.

Monday, April 23, 2012

April 23-27
Monday- numbers 1-25 worksheet
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Practice sight words
Tuesday- rhyming word worksheet
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Practice sight words
We will have a guidance lesson.
Wednesday- correct the sentence worksheet
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Practice sight words
Thursday- match the dots worksheet
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Practice sight words

Kindergarten Graduation will be held at 6:00, May 22 in the high school auditorium.

We will be going to the Ringling Brothers and  Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 24 at the Giant Center in Hershey.


Monday, April 16, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

April 16-20
Monday- circle the word worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards especially said and was
Tuesday- Trace and write each number worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards
Wednesday- word search worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards
Thursday-Write a sentence and draw picture worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards

Monday, April 2, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

April 2-4
Monday-Please read "Bud the Pup"
Practice sight words.
Please note that Phonics Word Lists will no longer be sent home prior to the test.  We are now in the 4th marking period and students should be able to blend the sounds and read the words without practice.

Tuesday- Please read "Bud the Pup"
Practice sight words.
We will celebrate the day that the girls have been waiting for all year Queen Day!  Girls are invited wear “queen dresses” and the boys will wait on them all day (crowns will be provided for the queens.) 
We will celebrate the marriage of Q and U.  Please note that as long as Kindergarten students are dressed in wedding or queen attire they do not have to follow the school dress code.  If they are not dressing for our special day then they should be in uniform. 

Wednesday- The Easter egg hunt and party will be from 9:30 to 11:00am. (Homeroom helpers may arrive at 9:00 to help hide eggs and set up for the party.)
There will be NO school for teachers and students Thurs., April 5th, Friday, April 6th, Monday, April 9th, Tuesday, April 10th, and Wednesday, April 11th. School will reopen on Thursday, April 12th. Enjoy the long spring break!!

Monday, March 26, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 26-30
Monday- q handwriting worksheet
Practice  "On the High Seas"
Practice phonics list #18
Practice sight words
Tuesday- beginning and ending sound worksheet
Practice  "On the High Seas"
Practice phonics list #18
Practice sight words
Wednesday- write the word worksheet
Practice  "On the High Seas"
Practice phonics list #18
Practice sight words
Thursday- Q handwriting worksheet
Practice  "On the High Seas"
Practice phonics list #18
Practice sight words
Friday- Phonics test on List #18

Kindergarten Graduation pictures will be taken March 30th.  All students need to wear a white collared shirt for pictures!  Every student will have their picture taken even if you are not purchasing a package.
Kindergarten

Monday, March 19, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 19-23
Monday- middle sound worksheet
Practice "Jem and Jan Win"
Practice phonics list #17
Practice sight words, especially green, yellow, blue
Tuesday- w sound worksheet
Practice "Jem and Jan Win"
Practice phonics list #17
Practice sight words
Wednesday- w handwriting sheet
Practice "Jem and Jan Win"
Practice phonics list #17
Practice sight words
Thursday- W handwriting sheet
Practice "Jem and Jan Win"
Practice phonics list #17
Practice sight words
Friday- Ww Show and Tell
Phonics test on list #17
To go along with our letter Ww, we will have Wacky Hair Day on Friday, March 23rd. Start thinking about a wacky hairstyle for the day. Remember boys and girls with short hair can always wear WIGS—they are wacky too!!!

Graduation pictures are on March 30.  All children need to wear a white collared shirt.  Money is due March 29.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 12-16
Monday- short e sound worksheet
Practice "Get Set, Go!"
Practice phonics list #15
Practice sight words, especially from, here, go
Tuesday- x handwriting worksheet
Practice "Get Set, Go!"
Practice phonics list #15
Practice sight words
Wednesday-X handwriting worksheet
Practice "Get Set, Go!"
Practice phonics list #15
Practice sight words
Thursday- penny worksheet
Practice "Get Set, Go!"
Practice phonics list #15
Practice sight words
Friday- Test on phonics list #15
Wear your GREEN for St. Patrick's Day

Graduation pictures are on March 30.  All children need to wear a white collared shirt.  Money is due March 29. Papers and envelopes will be sent home on Friday in your child's GREEN folder.

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

Kindergarten Graduation pictures will be taken on Friday, March 30th.  All students must wear a white collared shirt.  Order forms and money should be returned by Thursday, March 29th.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 5-9
Monday-j handwriting sheet
Read "Ten Red Sleds"
Practice sight words.
Practice phonics list #15
Tuesday- J handwriting sheet
Read "Ten Red Sleds"
Practice sight words.
Practice phonics list #15
Wednesday- rewrite sentence sheet
Read "Ten Red Sleds"
Practice sight words.
Practice phonics list #15
Thursday- math problems worksheet
Read "Ten Red Sleds"
Practice sight words.
Practice phonics list #15
Friday-Test on phonics sheet #15
J for Joke Day- remember to tell us a joke

Please don't forget my classified ad.  If your child brings it in they will get a treat.

Remember to read the newspaper everyday.  Fill out your "I'm a Reader" sheet.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

February 27-March 2
Monday- v handwriting worksheet
Practice "Five Stops"
Practice phonics list #14
Practice sight words, especially one, two, three, five
Tuesday- V handwriting sheet
Practice "Five Stops"
Practice phonics list #14
Practice sight words
Wednesday- Vv handwriting sheet
Practice "Five Stops"
Practice phonics list #14
Practice sight words
Thursday-write words in boxes worksheet
Practice "Five Stops"
Practice phonics list #14
Practice sight words
Friday-  Vv Show and Tell
Test on phonics list #14

On Friday, March 2, we will celebrate "Read Across America Day".  Students from Bloomsburg University will be here to share a Dr. Seuss book and activity.  Please make sure you ask your child about this special day.
Your children did a beautiful job on their dinosaur projects.  We all enjoyed learning something new about dinosaurs.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

February 21-24
Tuesday- 19, 20 worksheet
Practice "A Home for Flap the Cat"
Practice phonics list #13
Practice sight words
Wednesday- d handwriting worksheet
Practice "A Home for Flap the Cat"
Practice phonics list #13
Practice sight words
Thursday-D handwriting sheet
Practice "A Home for Flap the Cat"
Practice phonics list #13
Practice sight words
Friday-Dinosaur reports
Test on Phonics list #13

Please return the PTO t-shirt order form as soon as possible.  The PTO buys these shirts for our children to wear on their field trips and on other special occasions. 

Monday, February 13, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

February 13-17
Monday- y handwriting sheet
Practice "A Musical Adventure"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words, especially four, are, do, that
Tuesday- Y handwriting sheet
Practice "A Musical Adventure"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Valentine's Day Party(11:30 to 1:00).  Please send in Valentine's if you haven't done so.
Wednesday- write numbers worksheet
Practice "A Musical Adventure"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Thursday- matching sounds worksheet
Practice "A Musical Adventure"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words

There will be no school for students on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20.

A navy crew neck sweatshirt (size xs) has been found in our classroom.  No one has claimed it.  If you think it's your child's, please let me know.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

February 6-10
Monday- e handwriting sheet
Practice "All in a Day"
Practice phonics list.
Practice sight words, especially into
Tuesday- E handwriting sheet

Practice "All in a Day"
Practice phonics list.
Practice sight words.
Wednesday- Telling time worksheet
Practice "All in a Day"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Thursday- Type sight words worksheet
Practice "All in a Day"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Friday- Ee Show and Tell
Phonics list test

Please remember to practice tying shoelaces.  The children will be checked on this on Thursday.  Mrs. Smith will give a special paper to any child who can tie their shoes.

Party money ($4.00) is due as soon as possible.

Valentine's can be sent into school anytime before Tuesday, February 14.  Please remember to print the names--we can't read cursive!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

January 30-February 3
Monday- c handwriting sheet
Practice "Chameleons"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words, especially they, of, and you
Tuesday- C handwriting sheet
Practice "Chameleons"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Wednesday- write word in correct boxes
Practice "Chameleons"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Thursday- 3 dimensional shapes
Practice "Chameleons"
Practice phonics list
Practice sight words
Friday- phonics list test
Cc Show and Tell

 On Tuesday, January 31st we will be celebrating your child’s 100th day in Kindergarten! Can you believe it? The time has really gone fast! We are planning a very special day with lots of “100” activities and we’ll need your help!

Please complete the 100th Day questionnaire with your child. You can help them with spelling but try to have them do most of the writing. We will share our 100th day questionnaires on the 100th day of school, so please be sure to return it before then!!!

On the 100th day of school Kindergarten students are invited to dress as if he/she is 100 years old. Since students need to appear quite a bit older you may want to use props such as canes, walkers, glasses, old fashioned jewelry, wigs, baby powder, etc. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination!

K or C Rule

This week we will be learning the letter Cc and it's sound as in cat, cap, and car. We will also learn the K and C Spelling Rule. The rule explains that we spell the /k/ sound with the letter k when the sound is followed by the letters e, i, and y. We spell the /k/ sound with the letter c when the sound is followed by a, o, u and any consonant.
Example:
K before e, i, or y- kid, kelp
C before a, o, u, or any consonant- cat, cotton, cup

Monday, January 23, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

January 23- 27
Monday- z handwriting sheet
Read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Tuesday- Z handwriting sheet
Read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Wednesday- short o paper
Read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Thursday- measure with pennies
Read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Friday- Zz Show and Tell
Phonics list test

Please sign and return report cards. They will be returned to you.

Please practice tying shoelaces.  Mrs. Smith will give each child a special paper for each child who can:)

There will be an early dismissal on Friday, January 27.  The students will be dismissed at 11:45.

Please remember that the 100th Day of School is on Tuesday, January 31.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

January 17-20
Tuesday-u handwriting sheet
Read "We Can Fan"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Wednesday-U handwriting sheet
Read "We Can Fan"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Thursday- draw two things
Read "We Can Fan"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Friday- United States report is due
Phonics list test

Report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 20.

There will be an early dismissal for students on Friday, January 27.  Children will be dismissed at 11:45.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

January 9-13
Monday-b handwriting sheet
Read "At Bat"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards
Tuesday- B handwriting sheet
Read " At Bat"
Practice phonics list and flash cards
Wednesday- read sentence sheet
Read "At Bat"
Practice phonics list and flash cards
Thursday- draw picture sheet
Read "At Bat"
Practice phonics list and flash cards
Friday- Phonics list test
Bb Show and Tell  
There is no school for students Monday January 16th.  There will also be a half day for students on Friday, January 27th.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45.

On Thursday or Friday we’ll be taking the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) test. 
 
Book orders are due Tuesday, January 17th.
We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can.  Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.
We will be working on assessments for the 2nd marking period report cards over the next couple weeks.  Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, January 20th (unless we have a snow day ;)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

January 3-6
Tuesday-k handwriting sheet
Read "Tap! Rap! Bam!"
Practice phonics list
Practice flash cards including she, me, and with
Wednesday- K handwriting sheet
Read "Tap! Rap! Bam!"
Practice phonics list and flash cards
Thursday-pattern sheet
Read "Tap! Rap! Bam!"
Practice phonics list and flash cards
Friday- phonics list test
Kk Show and Tell