Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday, December 9, 2011
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to the Grocery Store We Go!
Who knew a trip to the grocery store could be so much fun! We visited our neighborhood Dominicks as an enrichment activity to our “Food” unit. We explored the different sections of the store, why certain foods need to be kept cold, and how foods are grouped together. We were excited to have the store manager Mr. Dave showed us the back of the store where the dairy products are brought in. We visited the bakery section to see a birthday cake being made and 90lbs of frosting being mixed (while munching on cookies). We were also treated to a fresh fruit cup while we did our shopping for our class fruit salad. What a fun day at the grocery store! Thanks to parent volunteers Ms. Russell and Mr. Moroney for chaperoning!
In math this week, we made wonderfully creative pictures using pattern block pieces and practiced skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s. We also practiced making and reading graphs.
In science, we began to learn about the moon. We learned that the moon has a light side and a dark side, that it is made of rock, and that the moon orbits the _____ . See if your kindergartner can help you fill in the blank. Next week, we will discuss the phases of the moon.
We continued our Gingerbread Man unit this week. We’ve read and compared many versions of this story. Ask your kindergartner which one was their favorite. Next week, we will read the “Runaway Tortilla” a gingerbread man story with a Spanish twist.
Report cards were sent home today. Please keep the copy of your child's report for your files. Please sign and return the report card envelope to school on Monday. We will use the same envelope for the 2nd and 3rd trimester report card.
Please continue to send in pennies for our Student Council sponsored fundraiser "Pennies for Prakash."
Upcoming Dates and Reminders:
December/January
9th - Report Cards sent home
22nd-Winter Wonderland Breakfast
26th - January 6th Winter Break
January 9th - School Resumes
Stay warm and enjoy your weekend!
In math this week, we made wonderfully creative pictures using pattern block pieces and practiced skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s. We also practiced making and reading graphs.
In science, we began to learn about the moon. We learned that the moon has a light side and a dark side, that it is made of rock, and that the moon orbits the _____ . See if your kindergartner can help you fill in the blank. Next week, we will discuss the phases of the moon.
We continued our Gingerbread Man unit this week. We’ve read and compared many versions of this story. Ask your kindergartner which one was their favorite. Next week, we will read the “Runaway Tortilla” a gingerbread man story with a Spanish twist.
Report cards were sent home today. Please keep the copy of your child's report for your files. Please sign and return the report card envelope to school on Monday. We will use the same envelope for the 2nd and 3rd trimester report card.
Please continue to send in pennies for our Student Council sponsored fundraiser "Pennies for Prakash."
Upcoming Dates and Reminders:
December/January
9th - Report Cards sent home
22nd-Winter Wonderland Breakfast
26th - January 6th Winter Break
January 9th - School Resumes
Stay warm and enjoy your weekend!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Look Who's Blooming in Kindergarten!
In language arts we are study the idea of perseverance or “sticking to it”. The students shared wonderful examples of times when they tried and tried again. We read and discussed the story, “Tillie and the Wall” by Leo Lionni. This week we will begin our “By the Sea” unit.
In math we started our “Time and Money”. The students have done an amazing job of telling time to the hour. This week we will discuss coin values.
In science we started our “From Seed to Plant” unit. In the first lesson, the students used their prior knowledge to sort seeds. They were surprised to find that all of their sorted objects were seeds. Thanks to Mrs. Hess, we now have a blooming classroom garden. Later this week we will observe what happens inside of a seed.
Looking Ahead:
May 11th-13th- Mrs. Childress will be absent: I will be at Camp Edward’s with my 5th grader.
May 17th- Brookfield Zoo: All Parents/Guardians are welcome to join us. However, if you plan to bring siblings, you will have to meet us at the zoo. Permission slips will be sent home soon.
May 25th- Kindergarten Three Piggy Opera: 6:00pm in the Auditorium. Students should meet in the Commons at 5:45pm. More information to come.
May 27th-Olympic Day: A day of fun and activities for all students.
June 1st- Kindergarten Block Party. More information to come.
Here's to another great week!
In math we started our “Time and Money”. The students have done an amazing job of telling time to the hour. This week we will discuss coin values.
In science we started our “From Seed to Plant” unit. In the first lesson, the students used their prior knowledge to sort seeds. They were surprised to find that all of their sorted objects were seeds. Thanks to Mrs. Hess, we now have a blooming classroom garden. Later this week we will observe what happens inside of a seed.
Looking Ahead:
May 11th-13th- Mrs. Childress will be absent: I will be at Camp Edward’s with my 5th grader.
May 17th- Brookfield Zoo: All Parents/Guardians are welcome to join us. However, if you plan to bring siblings, you will have to meet us at the zoo. Permission slips will be sent home soon.
May 25th- Kindergarten Three Piggy Opera: 6:00pm in the Auditorium. Students should meet in the Commons at 5:45pm. More information to come.
May 27th-Olympic Day: A day of fun and activities for all students.
June 1st- Kindergarten Block Party. More information to come.
Here's to another great week!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Leaping Leprechauns
This week in Language Arts we continued our review of blending and segmenting. We focused on blends found at the end of words. We also practiced the skill of summarizing, using the books, “Three Wishes” and “Clever Tom and the Leprechaun”. Your kindergartner can practice this skill at home after reading with you.
In math we continued to work on adding single and double-digit numbers. The students are using our new sign-in system each morning to practice this skill.
Next week we will start “Mystery Bag” our version of show and tell. Please click on the link to the right for more information.
We have more than enough boxes for our leprechaun traps. Thanks to all of you that sent them to school with your child. We are still in need of Clorox “Green Works” disinfected wipes. If you have not done so already, please send a large container of wipes to school with your kindergartner next week.
Our class is going green. Please dress your child in a green shirt on Thursday, March 17th, for St. Patrick's Day.
Have a Great Weekend!
In math we continued to work on adding single and double-digit numbers. The students are using our new sign-in system each morning to practice this skill.
Next week we will start “Mystery Bag” our version of show and tell. Please click on the link to the right for more information.
We have more than enough boxes for our leprechaun traps. Thanks to all of you that sent them to school with your child. We are still in need of Clorox “Green Works” disinfected wipes. If you have not done so already, please send a large container of wipes to school with your kindergartner next week.
Our class is going green. Please dress your child in a green shirt on Thursday, March 17th, for St. Patrick's Day.
Have a Great Weekend!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Oh' The Place We Will Go!
This week in kindergarten we celebrated Dr. Suess’ 83rd Birthday. We read many of his books and we even got a chance to see several of them come to life on film. We also reviewed rhyming words, cvc words, and the /gr/, /pl/, /cr/, /pr/, /sc/, /sk/, /st/, /gl/, and /sn/ blends. We continued practicing writing 2-3 sentences using developmental spelling. Please remind your kindergartner to always put a finger-space between words when they write in their journal at home.
In math, we have been adding single- digit numbers. Some of us have gotten so good at this we have challenged ourselves by adding double-digit numbers too. We learned a new game called, “Top-It Addition”. Ask your kindergartner to teach you how to play this game at home. We continued practicing counting by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s. Next week we will review geometric shapes.
Ask your kindergartner about the little green leprechaun that is running around our classroom. We are planning to catch him soon. Each kindergartner will need to bring a cardboard shoebox (with a lid) to school with them by Friday, March 11th. If you have an extra box or two we will gladly take it off your hands.
e are in desperate need of more Green Works “Clorox” disinfected wipes. We use these once a week to wipe down our desk and chairs in hopes of keeping germs to a minimum. Please send a large container of wipes to school with your kindergartner as soon as possible . Thanks in advance.
Enjoy Your Weekend!
In math, we have been adding single- digit numbers. Some of us have gotten so good at this we have challenged ourselves by adding double-digit numbers too. We learned a new game called, “Top-It Addition”. Ask your kindergartner to teach you how to play this game at home. We continued practicing counting by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s. Next week we will review geometric shapes.
Ask your kindergartner about the little green leprechaun that is running around our classroom. We are planning to catch him soon. Each kindergartner will need to bring a cardboard shoebox (with a lid) to school with them by Friday, March 11th. If you have an extra box or two we will gladly take it off your hands.
e are in desperate need of more Green Works “Clorox” disinfected wipes. We use these once a week to wipe down our desk and chairs in hopes of keeping germs to a minimum. Please send a large container of wipes to school with your kindergartner as soon as possible . Thanks in advance.
Enjoy Your Weekend!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Conferences
Hi Kindergarten Families,
Thank you for your patience as I try to reschedule our 24 conferences from Thursday afternoon. I am working on a schedule for in-person conferences. I am also offering phone-conferences if you would prefer to speak with me via telephone during my planning times or in the evening. In order to make sure I accomodate everyone's needs, please e-mail me back if you would like a phone conference. Otherwise I will assume that you would like a face-to-face conference with me and will plan accordingly.
As for the 100th Day Celebration, Mrs. Rapoport and I have moved our celebration to Tuesday morning from 8:30-10:30. Parents, please let Jocelyn Adkins know if you are able to join us and help out that day. This gives you more time to help your child assemble their 100 items for the class trail mix (remember no nuts) and their white t-shirt/sweater with 100 items attached.
We will exchange Valentine cards and treats on Monday, February 14th. Please make sure all cards are filled out and treats attached. I will send a student list home on Monday, February 7th.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you for your patience as I try to reschedule our 24 conferences from Thursday afternoon. I am working on a schedule for in-person conferences. I am also offering phone-conferences if you would prefer to speak with me via telephone during my planning times or in the evening. In order to make sure I accomodate everyone's needs, please e-mail me back if you would like a phone conference. Otherwise I will assume that you would like a face-to-face conference with me and will plan accordingly.
As for the 100th Day Celebration, Mrs. Rapoport and I have moved our celebration to Tuesday morning from 8:30-10:30. Parents, please let Jocelyn Adkins know if you are able to join us and help out that day. This gives you more time to help your child assemble their 100 items for the class trail mix (remember no nuts) and their white t-shirt/sweater with 100 items attached.
We will exchange Valentine cards and treats on Monday, February 14th. Please make sure all cards are filled out and treats attached. I will send a student list home on Monday, February 7th.
Enjoy your weekend!
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