March 27-31

“Spring Pictures” Money-$ or returned photos are due back ASAP or by Monday, 3/27.

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.  High frequency words, yellow, green, and blue will be the focus of this story.  Please practice all sight words daily!!  We will discuss what kinds of transportation help us in an emergency.  We will be working with the phonics sound /ks/ spelled with the letter Xx.

In Math, we will continue with Topic 9: Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10.  Students will decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 pairs in more than one way, will find the number for any number from 1-9 that makes 10 when added to the given number, and will classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.   Review daily work mats and continue to practice addition, subtraction, and different ways to make numbers from 4-10.

On Friday, March 31^st, Ms. White’s 9^th grade science students will be coming for a visit in the morning to read a story that was written by the students as part of their science class.  It will be exciting to hear the story they created!!

The March AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets are due on Friday, March 31^st.  The goal for the month is 15+ books.

Friday, 3/31 is a dress down day for Autism Awareness.  Students can wear a BLUE shirt with sweatpants or jeans with a $1 donation.

Kindergarten Graduation Pictures will be taken on Thursday, April 20^th.  (There will be NO make-up picture day.)  Envelopes will be sent home the week of April 3rd 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.  Girls should not have ponytails high on their heads or wear big hair accessories since they will be wearing a graduation cap!    

Thank you to ALL who have already generously donated to our class’ Chinese Auction basket/bin for the PTO Spring Fling Auction coming up on April 8^th - April 9^th!  Our theme is "Let's Do Coffee”.  Donations are DUE by Friday, 3/31.

March 20-24

The “I’m a Reader” forms, for those who participated, NEED to be returned to the teacher no later than Tuesday, March 21^st.

Report cards for the 2^nd trimester will be sent home on Monday, March 20^th. Report cards are to stay home, but the ENVELOPE NEEDS TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, then please contact Mrs. Kaminsky.

The Tooth Fairy will visit Kindergarten and First Grade at NSE on Tuesday, March 21^st to teach us how to take care of our teeth!  Be sure to ask your child about her visit!!

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.  Please practice all sight words daily!  Since we will be working with the letter Jj and its sound as in joke, students are asked to tell a kid’s JOKE this week.  Jokes can be written down or memorized and should be practiced at home before they are told to the class. Jokes can be shared Thursday or Friday---you choose the day!

For Math we will begin 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 practice pages as they come home in the folder.  

Kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018, school year will continue this week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.  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.

Kindergarten Graduation Photos will be taken on Thursday, April 20^th. Order forms will be sent home the week of April 3^rd.  Purchasing a package is optional however EVERY STUDENT will have his/her picture taken.  For anyone interested in purchasing a package, order forms and payment will be due by Wednesday, April 19^th.  Every student needs to wear a white collared shirt.  

March 6-10

            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.  We will work with short and long /e/ sounds and the letter Ee and practice the comprehension skill, setting.   Please practice high frequency word cards.

            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. 

            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 6^th and continue through Friday, March 10^th.  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 t the teacher by the following Monday (March 13) with a parent’s signature and initial for each day of the week.

            The monthly PTO meeting will be held on Monday, March 6^th @ 6:30 in the NSE cafeteria.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.  The PTO Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser orders were due Friday, March 3^rd.  Anyone who did not yet turn in orders must do so ASAP. 

            Our next monthly 2 Hour Data Delay day will be Wednesday, March 8^th.  Please note there will be no special classes on Wednesday, 3/8.

            Spring Pictures will be taken at NSE on Thursday, March 9^th.  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, but keep dress code in mind!!

            Kindergarten registration for the upcoming, 2017-2018 school year will be held the week of March 13- 17.  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 8^th and 9^th.  Our class’ theme basket will be “Let's do COFFEE”. Donations are due to the teacher by Friday, March 31^st.    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!!

February 27-March 3
Please practice:

--sight words--writing first and last name--counting from 1-100

This month’s AR “Book Buddy” recording sheet and books are due back to school on Tuesday, February 28^th.  The goal for the month is 15 stories/books.  Students who meet the monthly goal will receive a Pizza Hut coupon!

The Kindergarten reward for our Spartan Pride behavior goal for the month of February will be a “Seuss Reward” held on Friday, March 3^rd.  Students will rotate through rooms to participate in some Dr. Seuss activities.

Friday, March 3^rd is NSE’s Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.  Throughout the week we will be reading some great books by Dr. Seuss.  Some Bloomsburg University students will visit our classroom on 3/3 to read.

In Reading we will begin an informational text titled If You Could Go to Antarctica, by author Fay Robinson.  We will work with short and long /e/ sounds and the letter Ee and 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. 

Please practice:
--sight words
--writing first and last name
--counting from 1-100
--writing  numbers 0-20

For Reading our next story will be “One Little Mouse!” by Dori Chaconas.  It will be a rhyming/concept story and we will review the comprehension skill, sequence.  We will introduce consonant blends too. 

         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.  

         Thursday, Feb. 16^th is a Spartan Dress Down Day.  All staff and students can wear a Spartan shirt with jeans or sweatpants with a $1.00 donation.

          There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 17^th due to a scheduled ACT 80 day and NO SCHOOL for students and teachers on Monday, February 20^th due to President’s Day.  School will reopen on Tuesday, February 21^st.

SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Monday- day 1- gym

Tuesday-day 2-music

Wednesday- day 3- computers

Thursday- day 4- library

Friday- NO SCHOOL

February 6-10
Please practice:
--sight words
--writing first and last name
--counting from 1-100
--writing  numbers 0-20

For Reading we will read the story, My Lucky Day, by Keiko Kasza.  It is an animal fantasy (fiction) story and we will focus on the comprehension skill cause and effect.  We will review the /l/ sound and connect it with the letter Ll. Also, don’t forget to practice your high frequency sight word flashcards!!

In Math we will continue with Topic 7: Understanding Addition.  Students will learn to join two groups and tell how many there are altogether.  They will learn how to use the plus sign and the equal sign and learn about addition sentences.  Please review daily lessons.

The next monthly 2- hour data delay is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8^th.  Reminder there will be no special class on Wednesday, 2/8.

Friday, Feb. 10^th will be our Valentine’s Day party from 1:00-2:00pm.  Students NEED to bring valentines on or before 2/10.  (A class Valentine’s list was sent home earlier.)   Approved parent helpers are to report to the office @ 1:00.

PTO Yearbook/PSP activities’ photos have been scheduled for Friday, February 10^th.  If you haven’t already returned your child’s activities’ yearbook picture form, please do so as soon as possible.

January30-February3
Please practice:
--writing first and last name
--counting to 100 by 1's, 5's and 10's
--flash cards 
--writing numbers from 0-20

For Reading we will begin Unit 4: Let’s Go Exploring.  The first story is Rooster’s Off to See the World by Eric Carle.  It is an animal fantasy and we will be reviewing the comprehension skill, sequence.  We will work with initial /h/ sound for the letter Hh.  Review high frequency sight words daily!

In Math we will move on to Topic 7: Understanding Addition.                      

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Our 100^th day is just several school days away!!!  On Wednesday, February 1^st students are asked to dress as if they were 100 years old! (Please note that if school is cancelled, the 100^th day will be moved to the next school day.)

Thursday, February 2^nd is Groundhog’s Day.  Check to see if Phil sees his shadow and whether there will be 6 more weeks of winter or an early spring!

Kindergarten will have a Luau for the January behavior reward on Friday, February 3^rd.  Students will be allowed to wear a tropical printed shirt or dress.  Dress code bottoms are expected. Sandals and flip flops are NOT to be worn!! 

February recording sheets for our AR “Book Buddy” bags will be sent home on Tuesday, 1/31.  The goal for the month is 15+ books.  January Pizza Hut reward coupons will be enclosed in your child’s folder too. 

On Friday, February 10^th we will be having our Valentine’s party from 2:00-3:00. Valentines will be “delivered” the day of the party, so be sure to bring them to school before then!