Wow...it has been far too long since I have written a post. My apologies! Since the last time I posted we have had conferences, a week off and have started preparing for an on-site field trip and our kindergarten program. Our days are busy! Thank you to each of you for making it to conferences. This is the first time in my 7 years of teaching I had ALL parents show up. It was great to talk with you about your child's progress and the things expected for first grade. All of the kids are excited for the forthcoming transition. In our daily routines we talk about first grade expectations and are busy preparing for the move. It will be here before we know it. Talking about time flying...here are some upcoming events you will want to put on your calendar and plan ahead for:
March 29th- Gardening Presentation
March 31st- Scholastic Book Order Due (this will be the last one for the year)
April 15th- On-site Zoo Trip
April 15th- Daddy/Daughter Dance
April 20th- PTO Meeting
April 28th- Kindergarten Program 6pm
We are asking for a $4.00 donation per child for our zoo trip. Since they are bringing live animals from the PHX Zoo there is a cost tied to the presentation. If you have not donated please do so by March 31st. If you are not able to donate, please let me know so we can work out covering the cost. Thanks!
In class we have been busy doing "first grade" work that consists of weekly journal writing, decoding/blending words, DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Time and number sentences with addition. Your kids are on track and doing well! We have also been busy practicing songs to sing for our kindergarten program. You will not want to miss it! There will be an invitation going home soon, but please tell family and friends to join us. Well, as we approach the end of the year things will continue to be busy and full of fun. Thanks for your support with all that is going on!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Mrs. King's Class
It's been a long time since I have actually put anything on the blog so I am turning over a new leaf and going to try to get back to posting at least every two weeks or so. We have been very busy in class since we came back from Spring Break. I am sure your children have talked about the Magician that came to do a show for us. Mr. Webb was fantastic!! A big thank-you to Monty, his mom and Grandpa (Mr. Webb) for setting that up for us!!! We are working on blending words together, reading our little books, beginning addition and writing number sentences and lots of fun games and activities to go help us learn.
Important things coming up. Tuesday will be our "Gardening Field Trip" that comes to us. It will be a fun day so make sure that your child is here that day. Also coming up in April will be our Zoo Experience-don't forget money is due by next week. I have had very few students bring in their money in either class. Please do that soon. I understand if times are difficult and if your family can't afford it I need to know so we can plan accordingly. Please send the paper back to me so that I am aware of your situation. The Zoo date is April 15th and we have to send payment two weeks prior to them coming.
AIMs testing week is also coming up and although we as kindergartners don't take the test, it is super important for students to be here. Attendance during the testing time frame is figured on the whole school so please make sure your students are attending unless they are ill.
Also put April 28th on your calendar as the "Kindergarten Program" is coming. It will be a fun evening for your students to show you what we have been learning this year. It is a lot of fun and the children enjoy performing for their parents. We are having a planning meeting on Wednesday March 30th right after dismissal-1:45 in Mrs. Wright's room for anyone who is willing to help us with that night. We have sent home a flyer but if you didn't get it come to the meeting and we will definitely put you to work on refreshments, decorations and stage backgrounds and props, programs and other areas where we need parent help.
I enjoyed meeting with all of you during conference time. If you missed your time for some reason please call or e-mail me so we can get that rescheduled quickly.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. See you all on Monday.
Mrs. King
Important things coming up. Tuesday will be our "Gardening Field Trip" that comes to us. It will be a fun day so make sure that your child is here that day. Also coming up in April will be our Zoo Experience-don't forget money is due by next week. I have had very few students bring in their money in either class. Please do that soon. I understand if times are difficult and if your family can't afford it I need to know so we can plan accordingly. Please send the paper back to me so that I am aware of your situation. The Zoo date is April 15th and we have to send payment two weeks prior to them coming.
AIMs testing week is also coming up and although we as kindergartners don't take the test, it is super important for students to be here. Attendance during the testing time frame is figured on the whole school so please make sure your students are attending unless they are ill.
Also put April 28th on your calendar as the "Kindergarten Program" is coming. It will be a fun evening for your students to show you what we have been learning this year. It is a lot of fun and the children enjoy performing for their parents. We are having a planning meeting on Wednesday March 30th right after dismissal-1:45 in Mrs. Wright's room for anyone who is willing to help us with that night. We have sent home a flyer but if you didn't get it come to the meeting and we will definitely put you to work on refreshments, decorations and stage backgrounds and props, programs and other areas where we need parent help.
I enjoyed meeting with all of you during conference time. If you missed your time for some reason please call or e-mail me so we can get that rescheduled quickly.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. See you all on Monday.
Mrs. King
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Mrs. Wright's Class
This week we have been involved in Read Across America and have done our fair share of reading. We have celebrated Dr. Seuss and his famous birthday with several of his most popular children's books. The kids love the repetition, rhyming and silliness of his stories...so do I! This week we have also done quite a bit of assessments to see how the kids are progressing. I will have lots of data and work to share with you at conferences. In saying that you should have all received your conference day and time. I have heard back from almost everyone confirming your appointment, but if something changes or you need to reschedule let me know ASAP. Next week will also be the spring book fair. You are invited to attend all week but on Thursday, March 10th the book fair will be open from 7:30 am until 7:00 pm to shop for some great books. Thursday morning is also "Doughnuts with Dad" so bring dad to shop and have a doughnut to share!
In class we are spending 1/2 of the week doing center rotations. The kids love the change of pace and have done great with working independently in their groups. Ask them which center is their favorite. In math we are finishing up our graphing unit and will soon begin readiness for addition and subtraction. The kids are ready for this and have done several addition activities in class and within the homework. Look for some new math to be coming home soon! Next week is going to be busy with conferences, short days and awards assemblies. Please email or call if you have questions in regards to any of the above mentioned items. Thanks for your support...I look forward to meeting with all of you next week!
In class we are spending 1/2 of the week doing center rotations. The kids love the change of pace and have done great with working independently in their groups. Ask them which center is their favorite. In math we are finishing up our graphing unit and will soon begin readiness for addition and subtraction. The kids are ready for this and have done several addition activities in class and within the homework. Look for some new math to be coming home soon! Next week is going to be busy with conferences, short days and awards assemblies. Please email or call if you have questions in regards to any of the above mentioned items. Thanks for your support...I look forward to meeting with all of you next week!
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