Week of Oct 11-15

Dear Families;

Another busy week in kindergarten ends!

Animated Alphabet:This week we learned two new characters, Kimmy Kangaroo and Farley Fox. Help your child out by pointing out these letters everyday. The letters/sounds that we have learned so far: P, O, U, M, R, S, T, D, J, H, Ar, and X. When you see the letters point them out, ask them about the Animated Alphabet character and find out what sound the letter makes. Also, ask your child for other words that start with those letters. This will help a lot!

Centers: In centers this week students worked on patterns, matching beginning sounds of pictures with letters, and tried finger painting. Lots of fun!

Math: This week in math we took a Unit 1 test, which I will share with you at conferences. We also started on Unit 2, which is working with numbers up to 10, and grouping numbers in 5. We have even started some simple addition with an introduction of the plus sign. You can reinforce this skill at home with finger adding: 5 (fingers) + n(fingers) = x. You get the idea! ;)

This week we also all had our hearing and vision checked. If there are any concerns you will be contacted by the school nurse.

I also wanted to let you know that I will not be here a couple of days next week, but I am not sure which days yet. My Grandma Carol passed away last night and I will be attending her funeral in Western Kansas. She was an awesome lady who was voted "Best Jitterbugger" in her Senior Class. She taught me how to bake and I will miss her greatly. Thanks for your understanding while I am away. If you need to get a message to the sub send a note or call the office. I will return all your emails and calls when I get back.