We are busy working hard in kindergarten! I cannot believe how quickly everyone is catching on. We have started doing simple addition and subtraction and everyone is doing awesome. We are learning how to use touch point math to add them up as well as counting on. See if your child can explain this to you.
In reading, we have been reading short stories and answering questions about what we have read. Everyone is doing a great job of reading and pretty soon we will be moving to short stories with no pictures.
In writing, we have been writing stories each day. Students have to write about an animal, what they would name it, what it would eat, and what color it would be. They have been coming up with some very creative stories.
Conferences are right around the corner. I can't wait to meet with everyone and tell you how awesome your child is doing. Conferences are the week of March 7-11th. I am hoping to get everyone done on Thursday, March 10th with a few conferences being on Wednesday, March 9th. If you know now that you are unavailable on Thursday or need a later time on Thursday, please email me ASAP and let me know your preferred time. Remember, PM kindergarten comes on Thursday from 8:15-11:15am. There is no school on Friday for PM kindergarten. Kinder express kids will have school on Friday from 8:15-11:15am.
Next week is reading week. We will be learning and writing about Australia! Ask your student to tell you an interesting fact next week.
Keep practicing those sight word flashcards! If you need another set emailed to you, please let me know.
I hope everyone has a great week. If you have any questions please contact me.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mrs. Wright's Class
Well, February has almost come and gone. The time is going so fast and your kids are on track to mastering all kinder goals. In saying that, conference time is approaching and I will be meeting with each of you to discuss your child's progress and things to look forward to for first grade. Conferences will be held Wednesday, March 9th - Friday, March 11th. A specific time and date will be assigned to you, if you are unable to attend notify me ASAP so I can reschedule your conference. Those slips are to be sent home this Friday so keep an eye out for them.
In class we are wrapping up our February units about love, friendship and African American history. The Valentine Party was a huge success and everyone enjoyed the crafts, card giving and cookie decorating. Thank you for the donations that made the party possible as well as the many parents who were in class to help! We continue to work on ending sounds, rhyming words and reading skills/strategies. Most of the kids are bringing their little books on a weekly basis...keep up the good work. Those students who have had a book for a week or more please try your best to practice the book nightly and return on a weekly/daily basis. I don't always get to read every day with the kids so it is important to return the book as soon as your child can read it fluently. In math we are finishing up our work with patterns and will begin our graphing chapter this week. We have talked about graphing in class and the kids really enjoy working with this skill in math. In writing we are working with sentence starters and writing prompts in our journals. Most of the kids are doing great with sounding out words and remembering capitals and end marks. Please have your child do the assigned writing activities by themselves in the homework...any practice helps!
Next week is Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday. We will be doing several activities in class as well as school wide to celebrate these special occasions. On Tuesday, March 1st we will have our reading curriculum night so plan to join us from 6-7 pm. There is a lot going on in the next few weeks, see the blog's sidebar to be up to date with all of the fun activities going on.
In class we are wrapping up our February units about love, friendship and African American history. The Valentine Party was a huge success and everyone enjoyed the crafts, card giving and cookie decorating. Thank you for the donations that made the party possible as well as the many parents who were in class to help! We continue to work on ending sounds, rhyming words and reading skills/strategies. Most of the kids are bringing their little books on a weekly basis...keep up the good work. Those students who have had a book for a week or more please try your best to practice the book nightly and return on a weekly/daily basis. I don't always get to read every day with the kids so it is important to return the book as soon as your child can read it fluently. In math we are finishing up our work with patterns and will begin our graphing chapter this week. We have talked about graphing in class and the kids really enjoy working with this skill in math. In writing we are working with sentence starters and writing prompts in our journals. Most of the kids are doing great with sounding out words and remembering capitals and end marks. Please have your child do the assigned writing activities by themselves in the homework...any practice helps!
Next week is Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday. We will be doing several activities in class as well as school wide to celebrate these special occasions. On Tuesday, March 1st we will have our reading curriculum night so plan to join us from 6-7 pm. There is a lot going on in the next few weeks, see the blog's sidebar to be up to date with all of the fun activities going on.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
Valentine's Day is almost here! Is everyone ready? We are having lots of fun in kindergarten by doing lots of Valentine's writing and crafts. Everyone is super excited to exchange their Valentine's.
Remember, all Valentine's need to be brought to school by Monday. Donations for the party were due today. Please send them by Monday so we can have them for our party!
We are working really hard on our writing skills and are writing 2 sentences now! We are also continuing to work rhyming and ending sounds. Most of the students understand rhyming, check and make sure your child is one for them!
In math we have started our touch math. Ask your child to show you what this means. Everyone is catching on really quickly to our math facts.
Supplies - We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes in order to keep the germs away! If you are able to donate we would appreciate it!
I will not be here tomorrow, February 11th. The sub will be Mrs. Jones. The students have had her before and love her.
Homework is due tomorrow as well. A new packet will go home tomorrow or Monday as well.
I hope everyone has a great Valentine's weekend. If you have any questions. Please email me!
Remember, all Valentine's need to be brought to school by Monday. Donations for the party were due today. Please send them by Monday so we can have them for our party!
We are working really hard on our writing skills and are writing 2 sentences now! We are also continuing to work rhyming and ending sounds. Most of the students understand rhyming, check and make sure your child is one for them!
In math we have started our touch math. Ask your child to show you what this means. Everyone is catching on really quickly to our math facts.
Supplies - We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes in order to keep the germs away! If you are able to donate we would appreciate it!
I will not be here tomorrow, February 11th. The sub will be Mrs. Jones. The students have had her before and love her.
Homework is due tomorrow as well. A new packet will go home tomorrow or Monday as well.
I hope everyone has a great Valentine's weekend. If you have any questions. Please email me!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Mrs. Wright's Class
We are one week into February and "love" is in the air. In class last week we wrote about people and things we love. The kids did a great job! Their writing and details in pictures have come a long way since the beginning of kindergarten. It is so fun to see their progression. This week we will be making love bugs and our Valentine Party is just one week away. If you have not sent in your donation for the party, please do so by Friday. Thanks! In math we are working with patterns and graphs. The kids are enjoying all of the fun activities that go along with this math chapter. Ask your child about sound and movement patterns or have them show you a color pattern. They have got the patterns down!
Progress Reports and our Middle Benchmark DIBELS scores will be going home on Friday. I am so impressed with the progress that each of the kids made this time on the DIBELS test. I am sure you will be delighted with the scores as well. If you have questions about the testing or your child's grades, please contact me so we can chat. Yearbooks are on sale for $17.00. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please send a check payable to Simonton PTO for $17.00. This is a great way to remember classmates and friends.
Looking ahead here are a couple of dates to remember:
-Monday, February 14th V-Day Party
-Tuesday, February 15th Spring Pictures
-Wednesday, February 16th PTO Meeting
-Monday, February 21st NO SCHOOL President's Day
-Feb. 28-March 4th Read Across America
Have a great week!
Progress Reports and our Middle Benchmark DIBELS scores will be going home on Friday. I am so impressed with the progress that each of the kids made this time on the DIBELS test. I am sure you will be delighted with the scores as well. If you have questions about the testing or your child's grades, please contact me so we can chat. Yearbooks are on sale for $17.00. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please send a check payable to Simonton PTO for $17.00. This is a great way to remember classmates and friends.
Looking ahead here are a couple of dates to remember:
-Monday, February 14th V-Day Party
-Tuesday, February 15th Spring Pictures
-Wednesday, February 16th PTO Meeting
-Monday, February 21st NO SCHOOL President's Day
-Feb. 28-March 4th Read Across America
Have a great week!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ms. Trowbridge's Class
Happy February! Can you believe January is already gone? I can't believe how fast time is flying. We have lots of fun things coming up in the month of February including Valentine's day! Each student is asked to bring a Valentine for each of their friends. I will be sending home a note about this next week. I like to have the students write each other's names on the valentines because it is great writing practice and they love learning how to spell their friend's name.
We will not be having a Valentine's "party", instead we will have a day full of fun Valentine themed activities. Parents are welcome as always to come and help but it will not be the normal party atmosphere.
Today we are learning about Groundhog's day! We are going to learn all about what this holiday is about and why we celebrate it.
In math, we have started our storyboards. Students have to tell a story about two numbers. "There are 3 pigs in the mud and 2 pigs out of the mud making 5 pigs all together". We are on our way to understanding addition. A lot of students already are getting their math facts down, 3+2=5 but are confused on what that means. This will help merge the gap between doing addition and understanding what they are doing.
In writing, we are working on our journals every day. The students have now started to write the date everyday so they can always remember what date they wrote what. They are also working on using the word wall to form their own sentences.
In reading, we are working reading sentences and picking out the words we hear in a sentence. We are also working on writing CVC words and sounding them out. Everyone is doing a great job on their reading skills!
Sight words - please make sure you are practicing your sight words each time it says flashcards on the homework. If you need a new set of flashcards emailed to you, please let me know!
I hope everyone has a great week. Please email me with questions.
We will not be having a Valentine's "party", instead we will have a day full of fun Valentine themed activities. Parents are welcome as always to come and help but it will not be the normal party atmosphere.
Today we are learning about Groundhog's day! We are going to learn all about what this holiday is about and why we celebrate it.
In math, we have started our storyboards. Students have to tell a story about two numbers. "There are 3 pigs in the mud and 2 pigs out of the mud making 5 pigs all together". We are on our way to understanding addition. A lot of students already are getting their math facts down, 3+2=5 but are confused on what that means. This will help merge the gap between doing addition and understanding what they are doing.
In writing, we are working on our journals every day. The students have now started to write the date everyday so they can always remember what date they wrote what. They are also working on using the word wall to form their own sentences.
In reading, we are working reading sentences and picking out the words we hear in a sentence. We are also working on writing CVC words and sounding them out. Everyone is doing a great job on their reading skills!
Sight words - please make sure you are practicing your sight words each time it says flashcards on the homework. If you need a new set of flashcards emailed to you, please let me know!
I hope everyone has a great week. Please email me with questions.
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