Story of the week:
The Turnip
Phonics: short-a,
Math: counting
to 100, comparing numbers
HFW: all, some
Vocabulary: cooperation, enormous
Science: more about mammals
Reminders:
·
The 100th day is Wednesday! Bring
in collections if you have not already.
·
Our Book
Fair is going on this week! Crazy hair day is Wednesday. Please be sure to send
money for shopping in a bag or envelope that has already been counted out.
·
We have
Art with Mrs. Buffington today.
·
On
Thursday we will have a special visitor, Indy. Please let me know if there are
any dog allergies.
·
Our field
trip to the Aquarium will be February 22nd.
Dear Parents,
This
week the students will continue their study of mammals as they review how to
tell the difference between living and nonliving things, and how to compare and
contrast plants and animals. This week we will:
·
Write a group story
·
Make Backpack Bear puppets
·
Review cause and effect and folk tales
·
Learn about the forces of push and pull.
Nurse Eskew just got a new puppy. She would like to both
socialize her new dog and aid in our learning about mammals. On Thursday, she
will be bringing sweet Indy to school and each Kindergarten class will have a
chance to spend some time with him. If you do not want your child to
participate due to allergies, please let me know and I can make arrangements
for them to go to another class while we learn about a real live mammal. We
will also be taking the entire day on Wednesday to celebrate our 100th
day of school! Look out for some fun projects to come home this week.
It
has been brought to my attention that the attendance for our class needs to be
addressed. Our class specifically has an excess of tardiness! I think I have an
idea about what the problem may be. Since we tightened security, students are
only allowed to be dropped off at the front door and the rear 4th/5th
door. Students are having to walk farther down the hallway and are not making
it to my room before the bell rings. A good rule of thumb on tardiness should
be that your student should have their hiney in their seat ready to go for the
day at 8:30. Let’s start aiming closer to 8:15 for the arrival of our students.
This way, they will have a moment to unpack their bag, use the restroom, and
get settled for the day before 8:30. I have also seen a trend in many students
forgetting their bags and reading books. Please make every effort to ensure
consistency in your morning routine to be sure that all students are arriving
prepared for school.
On
Thursdays Ms. Beard spends the afternoon in the computer lab for students to
use a math program for extra practice. Other teachers man the lab on other
days, but Ms. Beard wanted all of us to communicate that she is willing and
open to have more Kindergarten students join her until 4:30 in the computer lab
on Thursdays.
Our
book fair is happening in the auditorium this week! Be sure to come visit if
you can. It will be open until 4:30 each day after school. Crazy hair day is
Wednesday. Please be sure to send money for shopping in a baggie or envelope that
has already been counted out and the amount labeled. Family Night is on
Tuesday. Be sure to swing by!
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