November 13-16
Please continue to practice:
--counting to 100--word lists (tested every Friday)--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 begin preparing for “Thanksgiving”. During the next two weeks, students will learn about the first Thanksgiving, will make pilgrim and Native American/Indian costumes, and will begin to learn a poem or song for the holiday. We will make a Thanksgiving bracelet and will also discuss being “thankful”. The students will even get to use a Native American name for a day!
In math, we will begin comparing and ordering numbers from 11-20. Please practice counting, recognizing, and writing numbers from 0-20.
Friday, November 16 is a Spartan Dress Down Day. Donation is $1.
There is no school for students on Monday, November 12 in honor of Veterans Day.
Wednesday, November 21 is a 12 noon dismissal for students. Students will return to school on Tuesday, November 27.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
November 5- 9
As we finish our second month of school, you and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words (tested every Friday)
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20
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.
In math, we will discuss 2 dimensional shapes and 3 dimensional shapes.
The weather is quickly changing and the days are getting colder! 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.
Report cards will be sent home in your child's SPARTY folder on Friday.
There is no school for students on Monday, November 12.
Book orders are due Tuesday, November 13.
As we finish our second month of school, you and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words (tested every Friday)
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-20
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.
In math, we will discuss 2 dimensional shapes and 3 dimensional shapes.
The weather is quickly changing and the days are getting colder! 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.
Report cards will be sent home in your child's SPARTY folder on Friday.
There is no school for students on Monday, November 12.
Book orders are due Tuesday, November 13.
Friday, October 26, 2018
October 29- November 2
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 read the book Animal Babies in Grasslands by Jennifer Schofield. We will be talking about grassland animals, and practice the comprehension skill main idea. The words we, my, and like will be introduced as new high frequency words.
In math, we will continue working on shapes.
Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Thursday, 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.
Wednesday, October 31th will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm with the Kindergarten students and end with 6th 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!!
Red Ribbon week continues on Monday, Crazy Hair Day and Tuesday, Wear Red.
Monday- gym
Tuesday- art
Wednesday- computers
Thursday- music
Friday- guidance
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 read the book Animal Babies in Grasslands by Jennifer Schofield. We will be talking about grassland animals, and practice the comprehension skill main idea. The words we, my, and like will be introduced as new high frequency words.
In math, we will continue working on shapes.
Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Thursday, 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.
Wednesday, October 31th will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm with the Kindergarten students and end with 6th 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!!
Red Ribbon week continues on Monday, Crazy Hair Day and Tuesday, Wear Red.
Monday- gym
Tuesday- art
Wednesday- computers
Thursday- music
Friday- guidance
Friday, October 19, 2018
October 22-26
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.
In math, we will continue our unit on shapes.
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.
In math, we will continue our unit on shapes.
Red Ribbon week is from October 23-31. Please follow the orange October calendar for the week's activities.
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.
AR/Book Buddy recording sheets for October are due on Thurssday, November
1. Any student who reaches or exceeds the goal of 15 or more books will
receive a PIZZA HUT BOOK IT coupon!
Please sign and return your child's RED field trip permission paper.
The Fall Festival is on Friday, October 26. Students are allowed to wear jeans or sweat pants.
If you haven't turned in your child's $5 party money, please send it in as soon as possible.
Wednesday, October 31st will be the school-wide Halloween parade/party. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm with the Kindergarten students and end with 6th 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!!
Monday-gym
Tuesday-art
Wednesday-computers
Thursday- music
Friday-library
Friday, October 12, 2018
October 15-19
You and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-10
For Reading we will begin Unit 2; Look at Us. The first story is Flowers. Please review recognizing capital and lowercase letters from Aa to Zz and the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, a, have and is. Don’t forget to practice sight word flashcards daily!!!
In math, we are discussing shapes--circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval.
The School-wide Book Fair will take place in the Library starting Monday, October 15th. Parents will be able to shop with their child on Monday night 10/15 from 4-7 PM. Mrs. Kaminsky's class will also be shopping in school on Tuesday, October 16th .
You and your child should be practicing the following things daily:
--sight words
--orally counting from 1-100
--writing numbers from 0-10
For Reading we will begin Unit 2; Look at Us. The first story is Flowers. Please review recognizing capital and lowercase letters from Aa to Zz and the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, a, have and is. Don’t forget to practice sight word flashcards daily!!!
In math, we are discussing shapes--circle, square, rectangle, triangle, oval.
The School-wide Book Fair will take place in the Library starting Monday, October 15th. Parents will be able to shop with their child on Monday night 10/15 from 4-7 PM. Mrs. Kaminsky's class will also be shopping in school on Tuesday, October 16th .
Red Ribbon Week will begin on Monday, Oct. 22nd. (Check out the orange monthly calendar for daily dress-up themes for the 22nd through the 30th!)
Friday, October 19 is a Spartan Dress Down Day for $1.
Monday- Gym
Tuesday- Art
Wednesday- Computers
Thursday- Music
Friday- Library
Thursday, October 4, 2018
October 9-12
There is no school for students on Monday, October 8
As we begin 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 0-10
We will begin the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading. We will be talking about how machines help people. We will be practicing the skill classifying and categorizing. Continue to review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, and a when you read together.
In math we will begin discussing shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles and squares.
Oct. 7-13 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.
If you didn't hand in your child's $3 for the Fall Festival, please do so ASAP.
Book orders are due Friday, October 12.
Our field trip is on Thursday, October 11. More information will be sent home next week.
October 9-12 is Spirit Week. There will be a pep rally on Friday morning in the elementary gym.
With the cold weather arriving, please practice putting on coats, and zipping or buttoning them.
Tuesday- Day 10- Art
Wednesday-- Day 1--Computers
Thursday-- Day 2--FIELD TRIP
Friday-- Day 3-- Library
There is no school for students on Monday, October 8
As we begin 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 0-10
We will begin the story Dig, Dig, Digging in Reading. We will be talking about how machines help people. We will be practicing the skill classifying and categorizing. Continue to review the high frequency words; I, am, the, little, to, and a when you read together.
In math we will begin discussing shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles and squares.
Oct. 7-13 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.
If you didn't hand in your child's $3 for the Fall Festival, please do so ASAP.
Book orders are due Friday, October 12.
Our field trip is on Thursday, October 11. More information will be sent home next week.
October 9-12 is Spirit Week. There will be a pep rally on Friday morning in the elementary gym.
With the cold weather arriving, please practice putting on coats, and zipping or buttoning them.
Tuesday- Day 10- Art
Wednesday-- Day 1--Computers
Thursday-- Day 2--FIELD TRIP
Friday-- Day 3-- Library
Friday, September 21, 2018
September 24-28
This week we will be starting our story for Reading, "Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten". We will be talking about people in communities and will be learning how to classify and categorize. Continue to read at home and practice the high frequency words; I, am,the, and little; practice rhyming and counting syllables in words and identifying the letters from Aa-Zz.
For Math we will continue counting and writing numbers 0-10
Sight Words are assessed once a week. There are flash cards in your child’s folder that you should be using to review the words nightly. Some of the class are still on List 1. When your child moves on to a new list, continue to study the previous words along with the new list. There will be “review” tests given throughout the year to make sure students know all the words and not just the list that they are working on that week.
The Kindergarten Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 26th. We are asking that each child please donate $3.00 for the Fall Festival. Please send it all donations by Wednesday, October 24th if you haven’t done so already! Students will be permitted to wear gym clothes on Fall Festival Day no matter what their special is.
AR (accelerated reader) lists are due on Monday, October 1. Each child had to read 15 books to receive the Pizza Hut certificate. A new October paper will be sent home on October 1.
Monday- Day 10- art
Tuesday- Day 1- computers
Wednesday- Day 2- music
Thursday- Day 3-library
Friday- Day 4- physical education
This week we will be starting our story for Reading, "Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten". We will be talking about people in communities and will be learning how to classify and categorize. Continue to read at home and practice the high frequency words; I, am,the, and little; practice rhyming and counting syllables in words and identifying the letters from Aa-Zz.
For Math we will continue counting and writing numbers 0-10
Our Science theme for the week will be APPLES. Each day of the week we will use the apples for sorting, graphing, and/or tasting! We will also enjoy the theme by celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday! It should be a sweet week!!!
The Kindergarten Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 26th. We are asking that each child please donate $3.00 for the Fall Festival. Please send it all donations by Wednesday, October 24th if you haven’t done so already! Students will be permitted to wear gym clothes on Fall Festival Day no matter what their special is.
AR (accelerated reader) lists are due on Monday, October 1. Each child had to read 15 books to receive the Pizza Hut certificate. A new October paper will be sent home on October 1.
Monday- Day 10- art
Tuesday- Day 1- computers
Wednesday- Day 2- music
Thursday- Day 3-library
Friday- Day 4- physical education
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