Monday, December 22, 2014

Just a reminder:  There will be an early dismissal on Tuesday, December 23rd.  Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. Please note there will be NO BREAKFAST served due to the early dismissal.  (Lunch for Kindergarten will be from 9:15-9:45 and library is at12:00-12:30.)  Students may dress in pajamas for our Polar Express Day!  A holiday snack will be provided!!
    School will be closed from December 24th through January 4th.  We will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2015. 
  It is also a great time to read together with your child and maybe even take the opportunity to let him/her “show off” his/her reading skills to visiting relatives!! (Also don’t forget to return AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets by Jan. 5th!  The goal for December is 16 books!)  Any books from home can be read and marked on the AR sheet.

Have a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful children.  See you in 2015!

Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15-19
Monday-Rr worksheet
Practice flash cards
Read "Rin the Rat"
Tuesday- rhyming words
Practice flash cards
Read "Rin the Rat"
Wednesday- decompose worksheet
Practice flash cards
Read "Rin the Rat"
Thursday- beginning sound worksheet
Practice flash cards
Read "Rin the Rat"
Friday- Rr Show and Tell

Tuesday, December 23 will be an early dismissal.  Children will be dismissed at 1:00.  Children return to school on Monday, January 5, 2015.

In Math we will continue to compare and order numbers 0-10.

We will be reading Little Quack by Lauren Thompson.  It will be an animal fantasy story.  The comprehension skill we will target is plot, or the “what happens part of the story”.  We will be learning the consonant letter Rr and its sound /r/ as in rabbit. 
           
Kindergarten will be having a “Polar Express” day on Tuesday, December 23rd.  Students are asked to wear their pajamas to school to dress like the characters in the book.  Hot chocolate and cookies will be served for snack!  
 
December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 5th.  The goal for the month is 16 books.  Congratulations to all the boys and girls who met the goal for November and those who have already met December’s goal!!  Keep up the great work and keep reading!!
 
Students will need to be prepared for colder weather at recess.  Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats and/or scarves are needed.  Recess is a half an hour and unless the ground is snow-covered or it is too cold we will try to get outside for “fresh-air”.
 
Please note:  Whenever school is CLOSED due to inclement weather, the rotation schedule is just bumped to the next school day, so students do not miss the scheduled special class for the cancelled day.





Monday, December 8, 2014

December 8-12
Monday-opposite worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially me, with, she
Practice reading "Nan and Nat"
Tuesday-number worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially me, with, she
Practice reading "Nan and Nat"
Wednesday- Nn worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially me, with, she
Practice reading "Nan and Nat"
Thursday- more than one worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially me, with, she
Practice reading "Nan and Nat"
Friday- Nn Show and Tell
We will be going over to the high school to watch the HS Christmas Concert on Friday morning.

In Math we will continue to Compare and Order numbers 0-10. 

We will be reading the story Little Panda by Joanne Ryder.  This is an informational text, and we will be talking about “Animals Grow and Change”.  The comprehension skill we will target is compare and contrast and we will work with the letter sounds of /n/ and /b/.

December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 5th.  The goal for the month is 16 books.  Congratulations to all the boys and girls who met the goal for November!!  Keep up the great work and Keep Reading!

Students will need to be prepared for colder weather @ recess.  Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats and/or scarves are needed.  Recess is a half an hour and unless the ground is snow-covered or it is too cold we will try to get outside for “fresh-air”.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

November 2-5
Tuesday- number worksheet
practice flash cards
read "Sam, Sit"
Wednesday-missing numbers
practice flash cards
read "Sam, Sit"
Thursday- matching worksheet
practice flash cards
read "Sam, Sit"
Friday- Bb Show and Tell



Book Buddy” recording sheets (with turkeys) for November’s Accelerated Reader program are due back to school on Tuesday, December 2nd.  Any student who reached the goal of 16 books will have a STAR with his/her name added to a school banner in the cafeteria and also earn his/her first ticket for the reward drawing later in the school year! 

In Math we will begin Topic 4: Ordering and comparing numbers 0-10.  Please review daily practice pages!

In Reading we will begin the story, Jack and the Beanstalk.  It is a Modern Fairy Tale.  For Phonics we will be reviewing letter Ii and its short and long sounds and learning the letter Bb and its sound as in boy and balloon.  We will be discussing more with realism and fantasy.  Keep practicing high frequency words. 

On Tuesday, November 25th, a letter to Santa will be coming home for you to complete with your child.  Please return this letter by Tuesday, December 2nd.  The letters will be picked up at school and taken directly to Santa at the North Pole!  
Family and Friends are invited to attend the K-3 Christmas Concert which will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 4th in the North Schuylkill High School Auditorium.   Students are asked to arrive at the high school (please use the doors at the gymnasium/ auditorium) between 6:15 and 6:30 PM. Teachers will be available to escort students to the gym.  Students need to be dressed in dress code OR BETTER! Girls may wear Christmas dresses, skirts, etc. Boys can wear shirts, ties, Christmas sweaters, etc. NO JEANS OR GYM CLOTHES!  **Kindergarten will walk to the high school to practice for the concert the morning of December 4th.  Please be sure your child is wearing good walking shoes and dressed appropriately for the weather!  (In the event of rain or snow, buses will be provided.)

Monday, November 24, 2014

November 24-26
There will be no homework this week.

This week we will continue our Thanksgiving Theme and will celebrate our own Kindergarten Thanksgiving by watching Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving with our 4th grade, reading buddies.  

·     On Tuesday, November 25th, a letter to Santa will be coming home for you to complete with your child.  Please return this letter by Tuesday, December 2nd.  A postman will be visiting sometime early in December to pick up the letters at school and take them directly to Santa at the North Pole!  We will address the letters in school.

Wednesday, November 26th will be an early dismissal @ 1:00pm and will be our last day of school before the holiday break.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, November 27-December 1.  School reopens on Tuesday, December 2nd.

Be thankful for these wonderful gifts that you have.  They are all unique in a special way.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with them.

Monday, November 17, 2014

November 17-21
Monday- Ii worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially he and for
Practice reading "Tim the Pig"
Tuesday-Opposites worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially he and for
Practice reading "Tim the Pig"
Wednesday- 6, 7, 8 worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially he and for
Practice reading "Tim the Pig"
Thursday- Ii worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially he and for
Practice reading "Tim the Pig"
Friday-Ii Show and Tell

Wednesday, November 26 is a 1:00 early dismissal for students.  There is no school November 27, 28 and December 1.

In Reading we will read the story A Bed for the Winter by Karen Wallace.  It will be an informational text.  We will discuss Fiction and Non-Fiction, winter homes, and work on the comprehension skill, sequence.  We will be working on the short /i/ sound as in inch, igloo, and Indian. Continue to practice the high frequency words; I, am, a, the, to, is, have, little, my, like, we, he, and for.
In Math we will be finishing up Topic 3:  Numbers 6-10.  Students should be practicing writing numbers from 0-10 correctly and continue counting by 1’s to 100.  Take some time at home to review the daily practice pages completed at school.
Anyone who ordered from the PTO Fall Book Fundraiser is to pick up his/her order(s) in the NSE gymnasium on Thursday, November 20th from 4:00-7:00 PM. 

Family and Friends are invited to attend the K-3 Christmas Concert which will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 4th in the North Schuylkill High School Auditorium. 
Students are asked to arrive at the high school (please use the doors at the gymnasium/ auditorium) between 6:15 and 6:30 PM. Teachers will be available to escort students to the gym.  
Students need to be dressed in dress code OR BETTER! Girls may wear Christmas dresses, skirts, etc. Boys can wear shirts, ties, Christmas sweaters, etc. NO JEANS OR GYM CLOTHES!  
**Kindergarten will walk to the high school to practice for the concert the morning of December 4th.  Please be sure your child is wearing good walking shoes and dressed appropriately for the weather!  (In the event of rain or snow, buses will be provided.)

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

November 11-14
Tuesday- color words
Practice sight words
Read "The Cap"
Wednesday- beginning sound worksheet
Practice sight words
Read "The Cap"
Thursday- trace words
Practice sight words
Read "The Cap"
Friday- Cc Show and Tell

Friday, November 7th all NSE students attended an assembly in the gym titled “Mikayla’s Voice”.  The program was about Inclusion and was designed to help educate and inspire children to embrace individuals of all abilities.  Take some time to talk with your child about what he/she has learned.

This week will read the story Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman in Reading.  We will be discussing hibernation and will learn to differentiate between real and make believe.

In Math we will be working with Topic 3: Six to Ten.  Boys and girls will learn how to read, write, and count numbers from 6-10 and show numbers in different ways. 

Start practicing counting from 1 to 100.





Monday, November 3, 2014

November 3-7
Monday-Pp worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Practice reading "The Cap"
Tuesday- write your last name
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Practice reading "The Cap"
Wednesday- rhyming worksheet
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Practice reading "The Cap"
Thursday- pattern paper
Practice flash cards, especially my, we, and like
Practice reading "The Cap"
Friday- Pajama Day
Pp Show and Tell

In Reading we will read the book Animal Babies in Grasslands by Jennifer Schofield.  We will be talking about grassland animals, review the letter Pp and the /p/ sound, and practice the comprehension skill main idea.  The words we, my, and like will be introduced as new high frequency words.
To celebrate the letter Pp we will have a Pajama Party on Friday, November 7th .Students are asked to wear their pajamas to school.  Robes and slippers are optional, however, we ask that students WEAR sneakers or shoes to and from school. 


Thank you to ALL the classroom helpers who helped with the Halloween party and parade, and also to all the friends and family who came to watch the parade.  It was a BOO-tiful time for all! 
Be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat, so that when we go outside for our 30 minute recess the students are prepared for any changes in temperature or for the lengthy time outside.  We try to get outside whenever possible—if dressed properly, the fresh air does us good!!!  Also, have your child practice putting on, taking off (pulling sleeves back out), and zipping/buttoning his/her coat.
For Math we will finish Topic 2:  Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-5.  Take some time to practice number writing and counting sets, and be sure to review daily practice pages. 
  Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th.   Conference confirmation notes were sent home on Wednesday, 10/29.   Please sign and return the bottom portion by Monday, November 3rd. Please note:  There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, 11/10.

Monday, October 27, 2014

October 27-31
Monday- Ss worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Sock Sack"
Tuesday- Decompose numbers
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Sock Sack"
Wednesday- color word worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Sock Sack"
Thursday- Ss worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Sock Sack"


In Reading we will begin to read the story Nature Spy .  We will be looking at what we can learn about nature when we look closely.   We will focus on learning the comprehension skill setting and practice the learned high frequency words.
This week we will be learning the consonant letter Ss as in sun, snake, and Saturday.
For Math we will be continuing with Topic 2, so be sure to review counting sets/objects to 5, comparing sets, and writing and reading numbers 0-5.  Also review the words/concepts more, fewer, and same as
Anyone who has not yet turned in his/her $5 to cover costs for the Halloween/Valentine’s parties, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you!!
Students and Parents K-12 are invited to attend the October Informational District Parent Meeting on Monday, Oct. 27th 6:00-7:00 pm @ the NSE Library.
Red Ribbon Week campaign is set for October 27-31, 2014.  The theme is “Love Yourself, Be Drug Free!”  --Check out the week’s scheduled events /information sheet in your child’s folder!  (Mon. 10/27—wear crazy socks; Tues. 10/28 –wear orange; Wed. 10/29 –wear your mustaches and NS mustache shirts; Thurs. 10/30 --- crazy hair; Fri. 10/31 – wear NS red)
Students received their FREE, red NS t-shirts from the PTO this week.  Boys and girls can wear them now, but be sure to keep them handy for the class field trip in May!
Vision Screenings will take place this week for KindergartenMrs. Kaminsky's class is scheduled for Thursday, October 30th between 9:00-9:45.  Please try to be present!
Friday, October 31st will be our classroom Halloween parade and party from 1:30-3:00.  Homeroom helpers, who are PTO members and have clearances on file in the office, will be permitted to go to the classroom @ 1:30 but should be at the school a bit earlier to be checked in at the front door (this sometimes takes awhile due to the number of parents entering!)  The parade will begin at 2:00pm with Kindergarten leading the way.  Students will parade in the upper bus loop.  ALL are welcome to come to see the children parade.  Parties will end by 3:00 pm.  Your child should NOT wear his/her costume to school!  Please send the costume to school in a bag with your child’s name on the outside.  Students will get dressed in costumes with the help of teachers and homeroom helpers.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep the costumes as simple as possible.  (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up at school) 
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th from 12:00-6:00.  Please be sure to return conference forms ASAP—a schedule will be sent home next week.

Monday, October 20, 2014

October 20-24
Monday- Aa sound worksheet
Practice all flash cards, especially have and is
Read "I Have"
Tuesday- trace numbers worksheet
Practice all flash cards, especially have and is
Read "I Have"
Wednesday-numbers worksheet
Practice all flash cards, especially have and is
Read "I Have"
Thursday- short Aa sound worksheet 
Practice all flash cards, especially have and is
Read "I Have"
Friday- Test on have and is

This week we will be reviewing letter Aa and its two sounds, short /a/ as in cat and long /a/ as in acorn.
In Reading we will begin the story "Flowers".
For Math we will be finishing up with Topic 1, so review counting sets/objects to 5, comparing sets, writing and reading numbers to 5.   Topic 2 will continue with comparing and ordering 0-5.  We will compare using more, fewer, and same as and learn ordinal numbers through fifth.  
We are currently collecting money for the scheduled classroom parties.   Please send in $5.00 in an envelope with your child’s name and classroom and mark “Party Money” on the outside of the envelope, if you have not already done so. Thank you!!
Diane Rowland, will visit with our class on Wednesday, October 22 for our monthly guidance lesson.  She will be speaking with the children about Drugs and Alcohol in preparation for the annual Red Ribbon Week, which will be held the last week of October.  Take some time to ask your child what he/she learned and/or discussed at school that day!!
NSE picture re-take/make-up day will be held on Thursday, October 23rd.  Please make sure if your child is having picture retakes to send his/her first package of pictures with him/her that day.  Questions regarding picture packages, contact PSP at 1-800-248-6394.
Friday, October 31st will be our classroom Halloween parade and party from 1:30-3:00.  Homeroom helpers, who are PTO members and have clearances on file in the office, will be permitted to go to the classroom @ 1:30.  The parade will begin at 2:00pm.  Students will parade in the upper bus loop.  ALL are welcome to come to see the children parade.  Parties will end by 3:00 pm.  Your child should NOT wear his/her costume to school!  Please send the costume to school in a bag with your child’s name on the outside.  Students will get dressed in costumes with the help of teachers and homeroom helpers.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep the costumes as simple as possible.  (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up at school)
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th from 12:00-6:00.  Please be sure to return conference forms AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so a schedule can be made.
All the students and teachers would like to thank the following persons/organizations/businesses for their generous donations to our Kindergarten Fall Festival last Thursday:
Hart Farms of Ringtown for their donations of All the pumpkins!
Mr. Bob Burns for letting us use his tractor for the hayride!
Mr. Jim McAndrew for letting us use his wagon for the hayride!
Mrs. T’s Pierogies for the rulers and stickers!
Marlin Markets for the hotdogs!
Tony’s Lunch, Girardville for the hotdog buns!
Gal’s Sports Bar for the hotdog wrappers!
Pine Creek Garden Center and Landscaping for the mums!
Dr. Jude M. Gaydos, DDS for the gloves!
Boyer’s Food Market, Frackville, for donating the $25 gift card!
Gordon Fire Co (especially Mr. George Brocious) for bringing the fire truck and giving the kids a great demonstration! 

Wednesday, October 15, 2014


    Kindergarten teachers and students would like to thank the following individuals and businesses that made donations to our Fall Festival:
* Hart Farms of Ringtown for ALL of the pumpkins!!
*Mr. Bob Burns for letting us use his tractor!
*Mr. Jim McAndrew for letting us use his wagon!
*Mrs. T’s Pierogies for the rulers and stickers!
*Marlin Markets for the hotdogs!
*Gal’s Sports Bar for the hotdog wrappers!
*Pine Creek Garden Center and Landscaping for the mums!
*Dr. Jude M. Gaydos, DDS for the gloves!
*Tony’s Lunch, Girardville for the hotdog buns!
*Boyer’s Food Market, Frackville for the $25 gift card donation
*Gordon Fire Co (Especially Mr. George Brocious for bringing the fire truck and giving the kids a great demonstration!) 
 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

October 14-17
Tuesday- Read "Tam"
Practice flash cards
Name worksheet
Wednesday-number worksheet
Practice flash cards
Read "Tam"
Thursday- Tt and Mm worksheet
Practice flash cards
Read "Tam"

Monday, October 20th will be Day 4-Art, and students will be painting, so please do not send your child to school in NEW clothes.  Mrs. Zink suggests that your send an old shirt to school to be used as a painting smock.  It will be kept in school all year to use in art class.

For Reading we will finish the story "Dig, Dig, Digging". Please review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, a, have and is.   We will be learning the vowel letter Aa as in apple and acorn.  We will focus on the short vowel sound.   Don’t forget to practice ALL sight word flashcards daily!!!
 
·      In Math we will be counting sets of objects to 5, writing numbers 1-5, comparing sets, and representing numbers to 5.  Take some time to review daily worksheets!!!
 
·      We are currently collecting money for the scheduled classroom parties (Halloween and Valentine).  Please send in $5.00 in an envelope with your child’s name and classroom and mark “Party Money” on the outside of the envelope.  Thank You! 
 
·      Friday, October 31st will be our classroom Halloween party and school-wide parade.  Students are NOT to wear costumes to school!!!  Costumes should be sent to school that day in a bag with student’s name on the outside.  Students will get dressed in costumes with the help of teachers and homeroom helpers.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep costumes as simple as possible;  (No spraying hair at school, or a face full of make-up at school).  More details will be sent home in future newsletters.
 
·      Mark your calendar for Picture Re-take Day on Thursday, October 23rd.  Anyone who had been absent on Picture Day in September is asked to be photographed on re-take day.  Also anyone NOT happy with photos from Picture Day may return the complete package of photos and have his/her photo retaken
 
·      Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th.  More information will be sent home.

·      Thank you to the parents/grandparents who helped with the Fall Festival. Your help was greatly appreciated; without YOU we couldn’t have had such a successful and fun day!!!

Monday, October 6, 2014

October 6-10
Monday-Tt worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Tam"
Tuesday- 3,4,5 worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Tam"
Wednesday-name each letter worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Tam"
Thursday-Fall Festival
Friday- 11:45 Dismissal


We will begin the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading.  We will be talking about how machines help people.  We will be practicing the sound /t/ and the skill classifying and categorizing.  Continue to review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, and a when your read together. 
For Math we will begin Topic 1:  One to Five.  Students will learn how to read, write, and count numbers from 1-5.  Be sure to review the daily practice pages that your child brings home in his/her folder!
October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week so please take some time at home to discuss fire safety with your child and family.  Be sure to have a practice fire drill and create an escape plan with a designated meeting place.  The school wide Book Fair will begin in the Library starting Monday, October 6th**Parents will be able to shop with their child on Monday night from 4-7 pm if interested.

Anyone who has not yet turned in FALL FESTIVAL MONEY --$4, is asked to try and send it in as soon as possible.  The parents who are planning the FALL FESTIVAL will need to pay for supplies and goodies. **Our Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 9th.  Any parents and/or grandparents who have clearances on file in the office are invited to help.  Students are allowed to dress in GYM clothes even though we do not have gym on Thursday.  Some of the activities may get a little messy so we recommend that students do not wear new clothes.  Also, we will be spending the majority of the day outside (unless it rains) so dress your child for the weather!  Boys and girls are to follow the dress code (NO JEANS).  Sneakers are recommended.
Friday, October 10th is an ACT 80 ½ day.  Dismissal will be 11:45.  **Please note there will be NO BREAKFAST or SNACK due to the early dismissal.  (Lunch for Kindergarten will be from 9:15-9:45 and art 9:45-10:05).  There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13th, Columbus Day, due to a scheduled Teacher In-Service day.  School will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th.


Monday, September 29, 2014

September 29- October 3
Monday-shape paper
Practice reading "Little Mouse"
Practice flash cards especially to and a
Tuesday- Mm sound paper
Practice reading "Little Mouse"
Practice flash cards especially to and a
Wednesday-number paper
Practice reading "Little Mouse"
Practice flash cards especially to and a
Thursday-shape paper
Practice reading "Little Mouse"
Practice flash cards especially to and a
Friday- assessment on to and a

  We will be starting our 5th story for Reading, Smash! Crash!  Watch for your Family Times newsletter to come home on Monday.  Our focus will be on the story’s character.  We will be working with the consonant letter Mm and the beginning and final sound /m/ in words.  Continue to read at home and practice the high frequency words; I, am, the, to, a, name, out, can, love, and little; practice rhyming and counting syllables in words and identifying the letters from Aa-Zz.

For Math we will finish up with Topic 16; Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes.  Review the 2 and 3 dimensional shapes circle, square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, cube, cylinder, cone, and sphere.   Continue to review the daily math practice pages as well.

Hearing screens are scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th for grades K-3.  Discuss with your child the importance of being quiet while the testers are working with each student!
 
 Mark your calendar; Picture retakes will be held at NSE on Thursday, October 23rd.  Anyone who may have been absent on Picture Day in September is asked to be photographed on re-take day.  Also anyone NOT happy with photos or had a problem may call PSP to get a correction or your child may return the photos and be photographed again on retake day.

  FYI:  The last Fall Festival planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30th @ 6:30pm at the Mineshaft in Ashland.  **The Kindergarten Fall Festival will be held at the school on Thursday, October 9th.  Parent and grandparent volunteers who have the necessary clearances are welcome and needed to help with this fun-filled day!  **Anyone who has not yet sent in $4.00 for Fall Festival is asked to do so before 09/30/2014.

Monday, September 22, 2014

September 22-26
Monday- practice typing name
practice reading "Am I Little?"
practice your four flash cards
Tuesday-trace each word
practice reading "Am I Little?"
practice your four flash cards
Wednesday-rhyming words
practice reading "Am I Little?"
practice your four flash cards
Thursday- lowercase letters
practice reading "Am I Little?"
practice your four flash cards

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.



We have begun practicing writing our first names.  Please watch your child as he/she is writing.  Be sure to check if letters are beginning at the top, not the bottom and also guide him/her to use the lines when forming letters.  Capital letters should only be used at the beginning of names!

FYI:  There will NOT be a Fall Festival planning meeting this week.  However, all interested in helping are invited and encouraged to help out with the Fall Festival event. **The Kindergarten Fall Festival will be held at the school on Thursday, October 9th.  Parent, grandparent, and/or other family relatives who have the necessary clearances are welcome and NEEDED to help with this fun-filled day!  This is not a PTO event, so anyone with clearances may help!
**Also anyone, who has not yet turned in his/her $4.00 fall festival money, is asked to do so before Friday, October 3rd.

Monday, September 15, 2014

September 15-19
Monday- big and small worksheet
Practice all the flash cards including the and little
Practice reading "Little Me"
Tuesday- syllables worksheet
Practice all the flash cards including the and little
Practice reading "Little Me"
Wednesday-color objects worksheet
Practice all the flash cards including the and little
Practice reading "Little Me"
Thursday-typing worksheet
Practice all the flash cards including the and little
Practice reading "Little Me"
Friday- test on the flash cards and letters from a to s

**Please help your child practice/learn his/her 4-digit computer number. This will help him/her log into the computer quickly and give him/her more time to work when using computers at school.  (We can also stop wearing our name badges to lunch and library once all students know their ID number for the cooks and librarians!) I will be asking the children their 4 digit pin number on Friday.  Your child should know this by now.  This pin is used everyday.  If they know it, they will receive a treat.

          ~ Our Reading story this week will be Plaidypus Lost.  We will be talking about how families cooperate, we will be learning to recognize the letters Oo, Pp, Qq, Rr, and Ss, and we will practice the comprehension skill: sequence.  Watch for your Family Times newsletter to come home in your child’s folder.
         

The next Fall Festival meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 at the Mineshaft in Ashalnd. 
**JUST A REMINDER:  Clearances must be on file in the office to help at the Fall Festival, but anyone can help with the preparations and planning!!!
If your child is absent, please send in an excuse the next day your child returns to school.
 
            With Fall and the cooler weather upon us, please be sure your child has the proper clothing for a ½ hour outside recess.  Kindergarten tries to get out for “fresh air” and time to run around whenever the weather allows.  Temperatures can vary from morning to afternoon and sometimes the shady areas of the playground are chilly.  Better to be prepared with a jacket/sweater/sweatshirt than be underdressed.  Also, please have your child practice zippering and/or buttoning his/her coat and “pulling” the sleeves right-side out before attempting to put it on.  Thank you!!!

Monday, September 8, 2014

September 8-12
Monday-Name worksheet
Practice flash cards I and am
Read "Am I?"
Tuesday- shape worksheet
Practice flash cards I and am
Read "Am I?"
Wednesday-big/small worksheet
Practice flash cards I and am
Read "Am I?"
Thursday-lowercase worksheet
Practice flash cards I and am
Read "Am I?"
Friday-Picture Day--

School pictures will be taken on Friday, September 12th. Please be sure to return your child’s envelope as soon as possible!  School dress code must be followed.

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.

It is starting to get chilly, please remember to send a jacket with your child.  Practice zipping and buttoning with them.  Also make sure your child's name is written somewhere on the jacket.

Please return the PTO fieldtrip FREE t-shirt form by Friday.  Children wear these shirts for this year's and next year's fieldtrip.

In math we are discussing positions (above, below, on, inside, outside)

We will begin our 2nd Reading story, We Are So Proud. We will work on recognizing the letters Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm. and Nn. Watch for your take home story—Am I?, to come home in your child’s folder.  Continue to read at home, talk about story characters (who the story is about) and setting (where and when the story takes place), and read the high frequency words I and am.

There will be a Kindergarten Fall Festival planning meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 10th @ 2:00 pm in the NSE cafeteria.  Anyone interested in helping with the Kindergarten Fall Festival, which will be held on Thursday, October 9th, is invited to attend the planning meeting.  The meeting may run until the end of the school day.  (Just a reminder:  In order to help at the Fall Festival you must have clearances!!)  **If you would like to help, but are unable to attend this meeting, please send a note to the teacher with your contact information listed, and your name and contact information will be passed along to the other parents who will be helping with the Fall Festival.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

September 2-5

Tuesday- write your first name worksheet
practice 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.
practice reading "I Am"

Wednesday-drawing objects worksheet
practice words I and am
practice reading "I Am" 

Thursday- circle the letter worksheet
practice words I and am
practice reading "I Am" 

In Reading, we read the book “The Little School Bus” and discussed characters. We also learned 6 amazing words: first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth

Try to make sure your child has his/her bus tag every day. The end of the day is hectic and some children don’t know their bus numbers yet!

Every Friday of the school year is a spirit day! This is completely optional! It is done to promote school spirit and enthusiasm for our sports teams. The children are allowed to wear any North Schuylkill t-shirt and uniform pants or uniform shorts (please see p. 5 of the student dress code.) The children may dress in regular uniform clothing if you wish.

School pictures will be taken on Friday, September 12 th.  Envelopes will be sent home shortly.  School dress code must be followed.

We had a fabulous first week of Kindergarten and are thrilled to have your child in our class! We hope that he/she enjoyed their first week as much as we did!!

Thursday, May 29, 2014

May 30 and June 2
On Friday, May 30, we will be having an end of the year picnic for the kindergarteners.  We are asking each child to bring a beach towel.

Monday, June 2, there will be a 11:45 dismissal.  Report cards and graduation DVDs will be sent home at this time.

Monday, May 19, 2014

May 19-23
Monday- matching worksheet
Please read "Jen and Max"
Tuesday- sentence worksheet
Please read "Jen and Max"
Wednesday-adding worksheet
Please read "Jen and Max"
Thursday-typing worksheet
Please read "Jen and Max"
Friday- CARNIVAL

Friday, May 23rd will be the PTO Carnival.  This is a day of fun and games put together by the PTO.  Please dress your child for the weather and apply sunscreen as needed.  Students should wear sneakers and clothes for outdoor activities (NO dresses or skirts please!)  **Due to the Carnival the cafeteria will only be serving Deli Hoagies.  There will be NO ALTERNATE lunches.

            Kindergarten will practice for graduation on Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20thh in the mornings at the High School**Please try to have your child at school for the practices so he/she will know what to do for the evening ceremony on May 20th.  Students may be walking to the high school, so please dress your child in shoes for walking and a jacket with a hood or an umbrella in case of rain.

 Tuesday, May 20th is the big day!  Kindergarten Graduation will be held in the High School Auditorium beginning at 6:00pm.   Students should arrive at the lower level and report to the gymnasium around 5:30-5:45.   The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM, so be sure not to be late and allow time for parking!  **There are no reserved seats or a limit to the number of guests per student, therefore, seating is on a first come first serve basis!

**Remember students will be wearing caps and gowns and will NEED to wear a WHITE-COLLARED shirt for the evening performance (NOT to school during the day).  Shoes will be visible so plan accordingly.  Girls should not wear hair accessories that will get in the way of the cap. 

**Students will be exiting the auditorium and going to the gym after the performance.  Parents can look for their child in the gym by class/teacher.

PLEASE NOTE:  Graduation caps and gowns must be returned to the teacher after the graduation ceremonyTassels are to be taken home as a keepsake.

Monday, May 12, 2014

May 12-16
Monday-Jj sound worksheet
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice your flash cards
Tuesday- Ww sound worksheet
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice your flash cards
Wednesday- characters and setting worksheet
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice your flash cards
Thursday- Jj and Ww worksheet
Practice reading "Fix It"
Practice your flash cards
Friday- walking to HS to practice for graduation--
PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES

In Reading, we’ll start Unit 6, Building Our Homes, and read “Homes Around the World.” In this story, we’ll learn about the many different kinds of homes around the world. We’ll learn about comparing and contrasting.

On Friday, Monday and Tuesday (May 16,19, 20), we’ll be walking to the high school to practice for Graduation. Students need to wear good walking shoes! Kindergarten graduation will be held at 6:00 in the high school auditorium. Students are asked to wear a white collared shirt just like they did for pictures. Girls should also wear their hair down.

In Phonics, we will be learning about 2 new digraphs. A digraph is 2 letters that come together and make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining them. First, we’ll learn about the digraph ee as in sheep and beep. Later in the week, we’ll learn the digraph ch as in cheese and chip.

On Friday, Monday and Tuesday  (May 16,19, 20), we’ll be walking to the high school to practice for Graduation. Students need to wear good walking shoes!

Monday, May 5, 2014

May 5-9
Monday-Yy worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Don't Quit, Quinn!'
Tuesday- Qu worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Don't Quit, Quinn!'
Wednesday- adding worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Don't Quit, Quinn!'
Thursday- letter worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Don't Quit, Quinn!'

In Math, we will be working with Topic 12; Measurement.  We will be comparing objects by length, height, capacity, and weight.  Review the new math words; longer, shorter, as tall as, taller, and lighter.

In Phonics we will be learning about the two sounds of the digraph oo as in hook and tooth. A digraph is 2 letters that come together to make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining them.  

In Reading, we’ll finish Unit 5 and read “This is the Way We Go to School.” In this story, students will learn about the many ways that children travel to school. We’ll discuss school transportation and we’ll learn about drawing conclusions. 

Monday, April 28, 2014

April 28-May 2
Monday-Vv worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Tuesday-Zz worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Wednesday-end mark worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Thursday- subtraction worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Friday-Field trip permission form due


 In Phonics we will be learning about the voiced and unvoiced digraph th, as in thimble and feather. A digraph is 2 letters that come together to make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining them.

In Reading, we’ll read “On the Move.” This story is an informational text. We will discuss travel around the world. Students will learn about main idea. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home.

Order forms for the Kindergarten Graduation DVD were sent home last week. This is a great Kindergarten keepsake! Order forms are due back by Monday, May 5th! NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS DATE!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

April 21-25
Monday-match word to picture worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Tuesday-wordsearch
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Wednesday-adding worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Thursday-drawing worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Friday-
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what

In Phonics, we will be learning about the digraph sh like in shark. A digraph is 2 letters that come together to make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining the 2 letters.
 
In Reading, we’ll read “The Little Engine that Could.” In this classic story, a little train carrying toys to all of the good boys and girls is confronted with a seemingly impassable mountain. As nicely as they ask, the toys cannot convince the Shiny New Engine or the Big Strong Engine to say anything but "I cannot. I cannot." It is left up to the Little Blue Engine to overcome the odds and pull the train to the other side. We will discuss make believe transportation. Students will learn about plot. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home.




Monday, April 14, 2014

April 14-17
Monday-Uu worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Tuesday-story worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Wednesday-Uu worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Thursday-
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Friday- No school


In Reading, we’ll read Messenger, Messenger. In this story, Calvin Curbhopper leaves his studio apartment with his bike on his shoulder. By eight a.m., he's made his first delivery and embarked on a crazy routine of carrying urgent business packages through traffic, tunnels, parking lots and dangerous neighborhoods. He doesn't slow down until after nightfall, when he rides home. We will discuss transportation jobs. Students will learn about comparing and contrasting. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home this week.

In Phonics, we will finish learning about long vowels. The rule for long vowels is if the vowel is followed by anything other than a consonant then it is long (we code it with a macron.) Students will also learn about the digraph ck like at the end of duck.
 
In math we will be finishing work on Topic 11, Decomposing Numbers 11 to 19.  We will then start Topic 12, Measurement.
 
An Easter egg hunt will be held on Wednesday, April 16th.  The boys and girls will be looking for eggs with the word “are” printed on the outside.  Be sure to review this word with your child!
 
For the Field Trip:  If you are interested in chaperoning the Field Trip, please send in a note as soon as possible.  Also, please make sure that you have fulfilled your PTO requirements that are necessary to be a chaperone for a Field Trip.