Wednesday, March 28, 2018

April 2-6
For Reading we will read the story "Mayday! Mayday! A Coast Guard Rescue".  It is an informational text and we will be discussing cause and effect.  Please practice all sight words daily!!  We will discuss what kinds of transportation help us in an emergency.  

In Math, we will continue with Topic 9: Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10. Students will learn different ways to make 4 through 10 and write number sentences to show these different ways.  Review daily work mats and continue to practice addition and subtraction.  

The March AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets are due on Monday, April 2nd. The goal for the month is 15+ books.  

FYI:  Kindergarten Graduation Pictures will be taken on Thursday, April 26th.  (There will be NO make-up picture day.)  Envelopes will be sent home sometime soon with portrait package information. All students will be photographed for the class photo and will need a WHITE COLLARED shirt to wear under a graduation gown.

The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be held on April 14th and 15th.  Our class’ theme basket will be “Ice Cream Sundae”. Donations are due to the teacher by Friday, April 3rd.  If a family would rather not shop for a donation, monetary donations will be accepted and Mrs. Kaminsky will shop for items for the basket.  There is no value set and you can be creative!! If your child brings in an item for the basket, they will receive a coupon for a free dress down day. Thank you in advance for your support! 

Spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, April 3.

Monday- guidance
Tuesday- gym
Wednesday-art
Thursday-computers
Friday- music

Friday, March 23, 2018

March 26-29
Practice the following:
-sight words
-writing numbers 0-20
- counting to 100
- letters and sounds

For Reading we will begin Unit 5: Going Places.  Our first story will be Max Takes the Train by Rosemary Wells.  It is an animal fantasy story and we will be discussing realism and fantasy.  

For Math, we will continue with Topic 8; Understanding Subtraction.  Students will act out and solve subtraction word problems, will use the minus sign to represent take away situations when recording subtraction, will use the equal sign, subtract, and write the difference.  Review practice pages as they come home in the folder. 

The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be held on April 14th and 15th.  Our class’ theme basket will be “Ice Cream Sundae”. Donations are due to the teacher by Friday, April 3rd.  If a family would rather not shop for a donation, monetary donations will be accepted and Mrs. Kaminsky will shop for items for the basket.  There is no value set and you can be creative!! If your child brings in an item for the basket, they will receive a coupon for a free dress down day. Thank you in advance for your support!  

There is no school on Friday, March 30.

Spring pictures have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 3.

Graduation pictures will be taken on April 26.  More information will be coming home in the next few weeks.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

March 19-23
Practice the following:
-sight words-writing numbers 0-20- counting to 100- letters and sounds


For Reading we will begin Unit 5: Going Places.  Our first story will be Max Takes the Train by Rosemary Wells.  It is an animal fantasy story and we will be discussing realism and fantasy.  

For Math, we will continue with Topic 8; Understanding Subtraction.  Students will act out and solve subtraction word problems, will use the minus sign to represent take away situations when recording subtraction, will use the equal sign, subtract, and write the difference.  Review practice pages as they come home in the folder. 

The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be held on April 14th and 15th.  Our class’ theme basket will be “Ice Cream Sundae”. Donations are due to the teacher by Friday, April 3rd.  If a family would rather not shop for a donation, monetary donations will be accepted and Mrs. Kaminsky will shop for items for the basket.  There is no value set and you can be creative!! If your child brings in an item for the basket, they will receive a coupon for a free dress down day. Thank you in advance for your support!  

There is no school on Friday, March 30.

Monday, March 19- Music
Tuesday, March 20-Library
Wednesday, March 21-Gym
Thursday, March 22-Art
Friday, March 23-Computers


Friday, March 9, 2018

March 12-16
Practice the following:
-sight words
-writing numbers 0-20
- counting to 100
- letters and sounds


In Reading we will read the story, Abuela, by author Arthur Dorros.  It will be the last of our “adventure” stories for Unit 4.  It will be a fiction story about a city adventure and the boys and girls will learn a few Spanish words.

In Math we will be continuing with Understanding Addition, Topic 7.  Review daily practice pages and continue to practice joining sets and counting how many altogether. 

Kindergarten registration for the upcoming, 2018-2019 school year will be held the week of March 12- 16.  Registration is open to all residents of the NS School District.  Please pass along this information to anyone with children ready to begin Kindergarten in the fall.  Appointments should be scheduled with the office.

The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be held on April 14th and 15th.  Our class’ theme basket will be “Ice Cream Sundae”. Donations are due to the teacher by Friday, April 3rd.  If a family would rather not shop for a donation, monetary donations will be accepted and Mrs. Kaminsky will shop for items for the basket.  There is no value set and you can be creative!! If your child brings in an item for the basket, they will receive a coupon for a free dress down day. Thank you in advance for your support!  

Monday, March 12-music
Tuesday- March 13-guidance
Wednesday, March 14- gym
Thursday, March 15-art
Friday, March 16-computers

Thursday, March 1, 2018

March 5-9
Practice the following:
- sight words- writing numbers 0-20- counting to 100- letters and sounds

In Reading we will begin an informational text titled If You Could Go to Antarctica, by author Fay Robinson.  We will practice the comprehension skill, classify and categorize.
In Math we will be continuing with Understanding Addition, Topic 7.  Review daily practice pages and continue to practice joining sets and counting how many altogether. 
Spring Pictures will be taken at NSE on Friday, March 9th.  ALL Children will be photographed and pictures will be available for purchase in 7-10 days.  PSP provides the school with a donation for every portrait package.  For best results do not wear green!!!  Students may dress up!
Report cards will be sent home on Monday, March 12.
Kindergarten registration for the upcoming, 2018-2019 school year will be held the week of March 12- 16.  Registration is open to all residents of the NS School District.  Please pass along this information to anyone with children ready to begin Kindergarten in the fall.  Appointments should be scheduled with the office.
The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be held on April 14th and 15th.  Our class’ theme basket will be “Ice Cream Sundae”. Donations are due to the teacher by Friday, April 3rd.  If a family would rather not shop for a donation, monetary donations will be accepted and Mrs. Kaminsky will shop for items for the basket.  There is no value set and you can be creative!!  Thank you in advance for your support!
Newspaper in Education Week is a program sponsored by the Pottsville Republican & Herald to promote interest in the newspaper in our schools.  It will be starting on Monday, March 5th and continue through Friday, March 9th.  Check for Mrs. Kaminsky's ad in the CLASSIFIED section of the newspaper.  Ads can be sent to school during the week for treats.  The I’m a Reader forms, for those who participate, should be returned to the teacher by the following Monday (March 12) with a parent’s signature and initial for each day of the week.