January 21-25
Monday- short Oo paper
Practice flash cards, especially of, they, you
Please read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Tuesday-trace 11, 12 paper
Practice flash cards, especially of, they, you
Please read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Wednesday-write capital and lowercase letter paper
Practice flash cards, especially of, they, you
Please read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Thursday-write 13, 14, 15 paper
Practice flash cards, especially of, they, you
Please read "Pop! Pop! Pop!"
Friday- Test on phonics list 9

 

In Phonics we will be learning about the consonant “Zz” as in zipper, zap, and zebra. Word List 9 was sent home  and will be tested Friday, January 25th. There will be NO Show and Tell for the letter Zz!

In Reading, we’ll read “Seeds.” This informational text will explain how everything from the flourishing flowers in summer to autumn's succulent fruits all begin with a tiny little seed. We will be discussing how plants grow and change. Students will learn about drawing conclusions. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home next week.

In Math we’ll practice number identification (0-20.) Students will have a chance to use a 1 cup measuring cup as they follow a recipe. They will also identify full, half- full, and empty containers, along with quart containers.

Report Cards will be sent home on Wednesday, January 23rd.

The 100th day of Kindergarten is quickly approaching! Watch your child’s folder for special “100th day” homework! The 100th day is January 31st (but that could change if we have a snow day!)

We have been trying to take Kindergarten students outside for recess whenever we can. Please make sure that your child is dressed properly.

January 7-11
Monday- beginning sound paper
Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Tuesday- beginning sound paper
Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Wednesday- shape paper
Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Thursday- beginning sound paper
 Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Friday- Bb Show and Tell
Test on phonics list #7

In Phonics we’ll finish learning about the letter K and begin the consonant Bb as in balloon, black, and boy. Word List 7 was sent home on Wednesday and will be tested on Friday, January 11th. 

In Reading, we’ll read “See How We Grow.” This book takes readers through the early years of the life of twin girls. We will be discussing how all children change at they grow. Students will learn about cause and effect. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home next week.

In Math we’ll practice ABB patterns. Students will be introduced to a new coin, the dime. We will count dimes and pay for items up to $.50. Students will also practice matching number cards to a set of objects.

Students will be taking the next part of the DIBELS test next week. They will be tested on First Sound Fluency, Letter Naming Fluency, Phoneme Segmentation, and Nonsense Word Fluency. We will also begin testing for the 2nd marking period report cards. The sight word flash cards in your child’s folder are a great way to quickly practice the words but we may have missed cards for a few of the words. Here is a list of all the words I expect students to know for the test:

a       am       as      at

can       for       have      he

I      in      is      it

like      little      look      love

me       my      see       she

the       to      we       with

of       into      from       four

you

 

 Wear old clothes on Friday.  Our students will be painting in art.

January 7-11
Monday- beginning sound paper
Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Tuesday- beginning sound paper
Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Wednesday- shape paper
Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Thursday- beginning sound paper
 Please practice flash cards
Please practice reading "At Bat"
Friday- Bb Show and Tell
Test on phonics list #7

In Phonics we’ll finish learning about the letter K and begin the consonant Bb as in balloon, black, and boy. Word List 7 was sent home on Wednesday and will be tested on Friday, January 11th. 

In Reading, we’ll read “See How We Grow.” This book takes readers through the early years of the life of twin girls. We will be discussing how all children change at they grow. Students will learn about cause and effect. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home next week.

In Math we’ll practice ABB patterns. Students will be introduced to a new coin, the dime. We will count dimes and pay for items up to $.50. Students will also practice matching number cards to a set of objects.

Students will be taking the next part of the DIBELS test next week. They will be tested on First Sound Fluency, Letter Naming Fluency, Phoneme Segmentation, and Nonsense Word Fluency. We will also begin testing for the 2nd marking period report cards. The sight word flash cards in your child’s folder are a great way to quickly practice the words but we may have missed cards for a few of the words. Here is a list of all the words I expect students to know for the test:

a       am       as      at

can       for       have      he

I      in      is      it

like      little      look      love

me       my      see       she

the       to      we       with

of       into      from       four

you

 

 Wear old clothes on Friday.  Our students will be painting in art.

January 2- 4
Wednesday- pattern paper
Please read "Tap! Rap! Bam!"
Please practice flash cards, especially in, can, see, look
Thursday- beginning sound paper
Please read "Tap! Rap! Bam!"
Please practice flash cards, especially in, can, see, look
Friday- Kk show and tell

We’ll be learning about the letter K as in kite, kangaroo, and king in Phonics. On Monday, January 7th the boys will have King Day (girls have to wait for the letter Q to be Queens!) Word List 7 will come home on Wednesday, January 2nd but will not be tested until Friday, January 11th.

In Reading we’ll be reading “Little Quack.” In this story five ducklings are hesitant to leave their cozy nest for the big pond. One by one, she manages to coax them into the water-first Widdle, next Waddle, then Piddle, and Puddle, but Little Quack can't be budged. After some convincing from his mother and his siblings, he dives in and-guess what- he loves it! We will be discussing doing new things. Students will learn about the literary element plot. Please be sure to review your Family Times. There are LOTS of great activities for you to do with your child!

In Math we’ll practice ABB patterns. Students will be introduced to a new coin, the dime. We will count dimes and pay for items up to $.50.

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)

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.

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!