December 5-9
Please practice:
-- counting to 100
--letters / sounds
--sight words
--writing numbers to 20

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/.  Many boys and girls may be interested in checking the live Panda Cam at the San Diego Zoo from home at the following website: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/pandacam/ Practice high frequency sight words daily! 

In Math we will continue to Compare and Order numbers 0-10.  Review the daily practice pages with your child, practice counting to 100 by 1s and 10s, review 2 and 3 dimensional shapes and identifying and writing numbers 0-20!

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”.

December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 3rd.  The goal for the month is 15 books. Congratulations to all the boys and girls who met the goal for November!!  Keep up the great work and Keep Reading!!

November 29-December 2
Please practice:
--sight word list
--counting to 100
--writing numbers to 20
-- letters and sounds

In Reading the next story will be 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. 

AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for November will be due back to school on Wednesday, November 30^th.  Any student who reaches the goal of 15 books will receive a Pizza Hut Book It slip.

In Math we will be working with Topic 4; Compare and Order Numbers 0-10.  Review the daily practice pages with your child, practice counting to 100 by 1’s and 10’s, review 2 and 3 dimensional shapes and identifying and writing numbers 0-20.

The Kindergarten Field trip to see the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will be on Thursday, December 1^st.  Students are asked to wear a polo shirt and dress code approved bottoms or better!  This means that students may wear Christmas dresses, suits, etc… (Even if they aren’t dress code appropriate).  Please remember that we are going to the theater and we will be representing NS.  Students should NOT wear gym clothes on the field trip!!  We will be leaving the school PROMPTLY at 9 AM and returning at approximately 12:30 PM.  Please make sure your child is on time for school!  We will be eating a regular school lunch after our field trip.  Please plan your child’s lunch as you normally do.

On Tuesday, November 29, a letter to Santa will be coming home for you to complete with your child. Please return this letter by Friday, December 2.  The letters will be picked up at school on Friday, December 2^nd by Ms. Edmondson-who is a local mail carrier, and taken directly to Santa at the North Pole!  Please be sure to address the envelope to SANTA and include a RETURN ADDRESS.

November 21-23In Reading, we’ll finish Unit 2, Look at Us!  Our next story will be the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk.  In Phonics, we will focus on the letter Nn in the initial and final position of words.  Our literary skill for the week will be realism and fantasy.

    In Math we will be working with Topic 4; Compare and Order Numbers 0-10.  Review the daily practice pages with your child, practice counting to 100 by 1’s and 10’s, review 2 and 3 dimensional shapes and identifying and writing numbers 0-20.

The Kindergarten Field trip to see the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble present Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some) will be on Friday, December 1st.  Students are asked to wear a polo and dress code approved bottoms or better!  This means that students may wear Christmas dresses, suits, etc (even if they aren’t dress code appropriate.)  Please remember that we are going to the theatre and we will be representing North Schuylkill.  Students should not wear gym clothes on the field trip.

The weather is quickly changing and the days are getting colder!  Please make sure that your child is coming to school dressed for the weather.  As the weather gets even colder, feel free to send in a spare hat and gloves for your child to leave in their locker in case they forget theirs at home. 

AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for November will be due back to school on Wednesday, November 30^th.  Any student who reaches the goal of 15 books will receive a Pizza Hut Book It slip and a treat from Mrs Kaminsky.

11/21- Report Cards Sent Home (Envelopes should be signed and returned) 11/23-  Early Dismissal 12:00 11/24- 11/28 Happy Thanksgiving! 12/1- Kindergarten Field Trip 12/10- Christmas Concert @ NSHS Auditorium (Kindergarten will perform at 10 AM)    

November 14-18
Please continue to practice:
--words lists (tested every Friday)
--counting to 100
-- writing numbers 0-20

In Reading we will begin the new 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 iguana. 

In Math we will be finishing up Topic 3:  Numbers 6-10 and will begin Topic 4:  Comparing and Ordering numbers to 10.  Students should be practicing writing numbers from 0-10 and making numbers in different ways.  Take some time at home to review the daily practice pages completed at school. 

Ms. Clarissa Geary, Director of Education, Training and Volunteer Services for SARCC, will be presenting a Personal Body Safety Program to the class on Thursday, November 17^th.  This message encourages healthy decision-making and communication.  Should you wish to EXCLUDE your child from participating, then please indicate that with a note to the school office. 

St. Clair Taco Bell invites you to come in and support NSE’s Accelerated Reading Program on Fundraiser Day, Thursday, Nov. 17^th from 5-8 PM.  15% of your purchase will be donated to NSE.  Just give your ticket (that was sent home on Thurs. 11/10) to the cashier at checkout.

Friday, 11/18, is our school-wide dress down day.  Participating students are to bring a $1.00 donation!  Thank you in advance for your participation. 

There will be an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 23 at noon.  School will be closed November 24,25, 28.  It will reopen Tuesday, November 29.

November 7-11
Please continue to practice:
--counting to 100
--word lists
--writing numbers 0-20

Lost and Found-- we have 3 unclaimed items in our classroom.
1. a boys winter hat--black with gray stripes
2. a boys winter jacket-- blue with light blue dots--size 5/6
3. a girls navy sweater with hood--Old Navy size s
If any of these sound familiar, send in a note and I'll be more than happy to send home with your child.

In Reading we will read the book Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman.  We will be discussing hibernation and will learn to differentiate between real and make believe.  The words we, my, and like will be reviewed. 

For Math we will begin Topic 3:  Numbers 6-10.  Boys and girls will learn how to read, write, and count numbers from 6-10 and show numbers in different ways.  Take some time at home to review the daily practice pages completed at school.  

On Thursday, November 10^th the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Department will be visiting NSE and all Kindergarten students will be fingerprinted.   Families will receive the prints to keep for their records.

Just a reminder that Wednesday, November 9^th is our monthly 2-hour data delay day.  It will be a NON-ROTATION day for special classes.

To wrap-up our Fire Prevention lessons, a local fire company will visit Kindergarten at the school on Friday, November 11^th. 

October 31- November 4
Please continue to practice:
--sight words
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20

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. 

For Math we will continue to work with 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.  Also review the words/concepts more, fewer, and same as. 

AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Tuesday, November 1.  Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon! 

Be sure your child has a jacket, mittens or gloves, and a hat for recess. 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. 

October 24-28
As we begin to finish our second month of school, you and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words 
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20

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.

This week we will be reviewing letter Aa and its two sounds, short /a/ as in cat and long /a/ as in acorn, and learning the consonant letter Ss as in sun, snake, and Saturday.  

For Math we have finished up with Topic 1, so be sure to 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.  

School Photo Make Up/Re-take Day will be Tuesday, October 25^th @ NSE.  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 28^th will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm with the Kindergarten students and end with 6^th grade.  Students will parade in front of the HOME side bleachers at the HS stadium, weather permitting.  ALL are welcome to come to see the children parade. 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 in the classroom.  Keep in mind students will be dressing at school, so keep the costumes as simple as possible.  Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade at the HS Stadium!! Be sure to be there early as Kindergarten will be first!!