Dear Families:
Thanks for such a great turn out at Parent Information Night. I really appreciate all the people who signed up to help out in the classroom and with various jobs. No one signed up to work on the Alphabet Book, so if you didn't get a chance to sign up and would like to help out let me know.
Don't forget we do not have school Monday (Labor Day) and Tuesday (Professional Development). Enjoy that extra long weekend with your kiddos!
Also, don't forget about Grandparent's Day, Friday, Sept. 9 at 11:10-11:45. If you have not sent back a note letting who will be here for your child please do so this week.
Something else I wanted to talk about at Parent's Night and didn't get to...Your child is welcome to bring a water bottle to school. Just make sure it is marked with their name and will not easily spill or leak.
Here is what we did this week...
Animated Alphabet: This week students learned Ollie Ostrich and Mimi Mermaid. We read two new sentences and learned more popcorn (sight) words. Help your child practice these sight words. The faster they learn their sight words, the easier it will be for them to start learning to read simple sentences. Don't forget to keep sending those pictures for our alphabet book.
Math: This week students learned about graphing numbers and the purpose of graphs. We also learned how to classify items as alike and different.
Handwriting Without Tears: Students learned how to use their handwriting book pages this week and practiced writing letters P and U. In a couple of weeks we should be able to catch up with our characters and practice writing a letter each time we learn a new character. When your children practice writing letters at home please have them use a pencil and help remind them of how to correctly hold a pencil and how to hold the paper still with their other hand.
Thanks again for your involvement. Don't hesitate to contact me questions. I'm enjoying all your children this year. Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Minor
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Week of August 22-26
*DON'T FORGET PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT IS TUESDAY FROM 6-7PM. WE WILL MEET IN THE CLASSROOM.
Dear Families:
We survived our first week of school! Great job getting your kiddos here on time and with bright smiles on their faces. They were all definitely tired by Friday and this is completely normal. It will take them a few weeks to build up their school stamina!
Every week I try to blog about what we have been doing in class, about some of the things to look for in the next week or so, and how you can support the curriculum at home. I will send out an email letting everyone know when I have updated the blog so you can check it out.
Animated Alphabet - This week your students learned their first two characters:Polly Panda and Uncle Upton. They also learned how to read the words pup, the, and is. Please make sure you are keeping all the character pages as they come home, as well as the sentences/drawings we do in class. You can use these as review all school year and summer.
Also, I hope you found the note yesterday about sending pictures to go along with the A.A. characters. I will talk more about this at parent night on Tuesday.
Handwriting Without Tears - This is the name of our handwriting program. This week we started several activities to prepare students to begin to learn and write their letters. We explored wood pieces and made letter and shapes. We also had students color with crayons. Coloring with crayons is an important developmental tool for building hand strenght. If your child struggles with fine motor skills they should be coloring (with crayons) and cutting at home often to build that hand strength.
Math - In math this week we have been working on number identification, and making groups of numbers. This has been done through math trays, drawing scences (which we are saving to put into a book), and movement.
Here are some important reminders to help you start your year off great:
* Read each night to your child before bed. This is an extremely important habit that should be carried out until they will no longer let you do this (i.e. middle school).
* Remember to send your child's backpack and take-home folder each day.
* Look in the take-home folder each night for their day's work and important notes.
* Grandparent's Day will be Friday, September 9 at 11:10-11:45. If your child's grandparent is unable to make it you may come as their guest, or another family member, or special friend (neighbor). Just make sure you return the note and let us know!
* SCHOOL PICTURES WILL BE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12! See backpack for a note coming home today!
Dear Families:
We survived our first week of school! Great job getting your kiddos here on time and with bright smiles on their faces. They were all definitely tired by Friday and this is completely normal. It will take them a few weeks to build up their school stamina!
Every week I try to blog about what we have been doing in class, about some of the things to look for in the next week or so, and how you can support the curriculum at home. I will send out an email letting everyone know when I have updated the blog so you can check it out.
Animated Alphabet - This week your students learned their first two characters:Polly Panda and Uncle Upton. They also learned how to read the words pup, the, and is. Please make sure you are keeping all the character pages as they come home, as well as the sentences/drawings we do in class. You can use these as review all school year and summer.
Also, I hope you found the note yesterday about sending pictures to go along with the A.A. characters. I will talk more about this at parent night on Tuesday.
Handwriting Without Tears - This is the name of our handwriting program. This week we started several activities to prepare students to begin to learn and write their letters. We explored wood pieces and made letter and shapes. We also had students color with crayons. Coloring with crayons is an important developmental tool for building hand strenght. If your child struggles with fine motor skills they should be coloring (with crayons) and cutting at home often to build that hand strength.
Math - In math this week we have been working on number identification, and making groups of numbers. This has been done through math trays, drawing scences (which we are saving to put into a book), and movement.
Here are some important reminders to help you start your year off great:
* Read each night to your child before bed. This is an extremely important habit that should be carried out until they will no longer let you do this (i.e. middle school).
* Remember to send your child's backpack and take-home folder each day.
* Look in the take-home folder each night for their day's work and important notes.
* Grandparent's Day will be Friday, September 9 at 11:10-11:45. If your child's grandparent is unable to make it you may come as their guest, or another family member, or special friend (neighbor). Just make sure you return the note and let us know!
* SCHOOL PICTURES WILL BE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12! See backpack for a note coming home today!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Important Info
* Look for a bright orange note coming home today about the upcoming field trip!
* Still need some snacks. Don't make a special trip to the store tonight, but put it on the list for your next trip. Thanks!
* There will be no school for Kindergartners April 21 and 22 due to Kindergarten Round Up.
* Also, I am looking for a volunteer or two to tear out math book pages. This does not have to be done at school. You can take them home and bring them back. Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks!
* Still need some snacks. Don't make a special trip to the store tonight, but put it on the list for your next trip. Thanks!
* There will be no school for Kindergartners April 21 and 22 due to Kindergarten Round Up.
* Also, I am looking for a volunteer or two to tear out math book pages. This does not have to be done at school. You can take them home and bring them back. Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks!
Animated Alphabet Party
We had a fantastic time celebrating the completion of learning all of our Animated Alphabet characters. Thanks for sending such great costumes! Here are some pictures I wanted to share.
Parading through the second grade classroom.
Enjoying our Alphabet Cookie Snack!
Watching "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - a special treat!
Shh! We're practicing our Alphabet Yoga.
Parading through the second grade classroom.
Enjoying our Alphabet Cookie Snack!
Watching "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - a special treat!
Shh! We're practicing our Alphabet Yoga.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Week of March 14-18
Yeah! Spring Break if finally hear! Since I know you are all anxious to get your vacations started I will start with the important announcements first...
- We need snacks!
- Animated Alphabet Character Party and Parade Wednesday, March 30.
- There will be no more show and tell after Spring Break.
- There will be no school April 21 and 22 due to Kindergarten Round-Up.
- We will be going on our field trip to the farm Wednesday, April 27. More info to follow!
Animated Alphabet - We learned our last character this week. Keep all those papers and review them on a regular basis. Look for the letters and ask children to identify the characters that go with the letters and sounds. For example, today in class we did a sheet looking for long e sounds, spelled with ee. We referenced this to Leaping Eve as the character that teaches us this sound. This would be great to do when trying to read everyday print, labels, signs, etc. or when trying to sound out easy words in books.
Daily Five - We practiced Read to Someone this week and worked on building our stamina. Keep this up with your child over the break. Make reading a priority in their day!
Math - This week we learned to measure in inches and centimeters with cubes. We also had a lesson which was an extension of the calendar work we do every morning. Lessons were also done using vocabulary like heavy,heavier, heaviest, light, lighter, lightest, taller, shorter, longer. Students took a Unit 6 test today and I will grade those over break and send them home next week so you can see how they did.
Plus lots of St. Patrick's Day activities!
Have a fun, safe Spring Break and keep those kiddos reading. I can't wait to hear the stories next Monday!
- We need snacks!
- Animated Alphabet Character Party and Parade Wednesday, March 30.
- There will be no more show and tell after Spring Break.
- There will be no school April 21 and 22 due to Kindergarten Round-Up.
- We will be going on our field trip to the farm Wednesday, April 27. More info to follow!
Animated Alphabet - We learned our last character this week. Keep all those papers and review them on a regular basis. Look for the letters and ask children to identify the characters that go with the letters and sounds. For example, today in class we did a sheet looking for long e sounds, spelled with ee. We referenced this to Leaping Eve as the character that teaches us this sound. This would be great to do when trying to read everyday print, labels, signs, etc. or when trying to sound out easy words in books.
Daily Five - We practiced Read to Someone this week and worked on building our stamina. Keep this up with your child over the break. Make reading a priority in their day!
Math - This week we learned to measure in inches and centimeters with cubes. We also had a lesson which was an extension of the calendar work we do every morning. Lessons were also done using vocabulary like heavy,heavier, heaviest, light, lighter, lightest, taller, shorter, longer. Students took a Unit 6 test today and I will grade those over break and send them home next week so you can see how they did.
Plus lots of St. Patrick's Day activities!
Have a fun, safe Spring Break and keep those kiddos reading. I can't wait to hear the stories next Monday!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Week of March 7-11
Are you finding yourself drumming the "Wee Willie Winkie" song on your desk today? What a great concert! The kids did fantastic and looked great too. We had 100% participation. Thanks parents.
Animated Alphabet: We learned two new characters this week, Zack and Zena Zebra and Huey the Mule (long u sound). Only one more character to go. Don't forget to start talking with your child about the characters and what they would like to do for the Animated Alphabet party/parade on Wednesday, March 30.
Math: This week we have learned a lot about the parts of the clock, telling time on the hour and half-hour. Please work on this at home with both digital and analog clocks. Point out the times they get up, eat, leave the house, come home, go to bed. We have really tried to reinforce counting by 5s with the clock. You can help with this at home.
Handwriting: As we wind down with our Animated Alphabet at school we are starting to really work in our Handwriting books. If you did not get a letter sheet from me at conferences let me know and I will send one home. This should be your guide to helping students write their letters correctly at home.
Daily 5: Having worked up to 9 minutes of "Read to Self" we started working on "Read to Someone" this week. Have your child model this for you at home. This is a great way for you to work on reading with your child. Choose very simple books that they can sound out and be successful at!
Next week will be our last week of Show and Tell. We will not resume this after Spring Break.
Have a great weekend!
Animated Alphabet: We learned two new characters this week, Zack and Zena Zebra and Huey the Mule (long u sound). Only one more character to go. Don't forget to start talking with your child about the characters and what they would like to do for the Animated Alphabet party/parade on Wednesday, March 30.
Math: This week we have learned a lot about the parts of the clock, telling time on the hour and half-hour. Please work on this at home with both digital and analog clocks. Point out the times they get up, eat, leave the house, come home, go to bed. We have really tried to reinforce counting by 5s with the clock. You can help with this at home.
Handwriting: As we wind down with our Animated Alphabet at school we are starting to really work in our Handwriting books. If you did not get a letter sheet from me at conferences let me know and I will send one home. This should be your guide to helping students write their letters correctly at home.
Daily 5: Having worked up to 9 minutes of "Read to Self" we started working on "Read to Someone" this week. Have your child model this for you at home. This is a great way for you to work on reading with your child. Choose very simple books that they can sound out and be successful at!
Next week will be our last week of Show and Tell. We will not resume this after Spring Break.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Week of Feb 28- March 4
What a fun busy week we have had in kindergarten! Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday sure was fun. Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to come in and read. This will make great memories for your kiddos!
Reading - This week we learned two new Animated Alphabet characters: Joy's Noisy Toy and the White Whistling Whale. With only 3 more characters to go we are nearing the end and would like to celebrate with an Animated Alphabet party and parade. A bright orange note will be in the backpacks today! This is coming March 30th!
We also had a great time this week reading Dr. Seuss, rhyming words and eating Green Eggs and Ham. After graphing the results, it turns out that their are only 2 kindergartners who do not like Green Eggs and Ham! Mrs. Minor must be a great cook!
Students also really enjoyed sharing their favorite book during show and tell time this week. Thanks for helping them pick out such good books.
Math - In math this week we started a new unit on money, time and measurement. We are really focusing on coin identification and counting my 5s and 10s. Please pull out some real coins at home for your child to work with and practice counting.
Today we also started learning how to tell time. We looked at all the parts of the clock, digital and analog. This will be something we will be working on the next week or so, so please help your child start being aware of time and how to read the clock!
Next Week...
DON'T FORGET THE MUSIC PROGRAM THURSDAY! It starts at 6:30 and students need to be here early. A note will come home Monday from the music teacher.
Also, I will be gone Tuesday for a Math training at the ESDC.
Reading - This week we learned two new Animated Alphabet characters: Joy's Noisy Toy and the White Whistling Whale. With only 3 more characters to go we are nearing the end and would like to celebrate with an Animated Alphabet party and parade. A bright orange note will be in the backpacks today! This is coming March 30th!
We also had a great time this week reading Dr. Seuss, rhyming words and eating Green Eggs and Ham. After graphing the results, it turns out that their are only 2 kindergartners who do not like Green Eggs and Ham! Mrs. Minor must be a great cook!
Students also really enjoyed sharing their favorite book during show and tell time this week. Thanks for helping them pick out such good books.
Math - In math this week we started a new unit on money, time and measurement. We are really focusing on coin identification and counting my 5s and 10s. Please pull out some real coins at home for your child to work with and practice counting.
Today we also started learning how to tell time. We looked at all the parts of the clock, digital and analog. This will be something we will be working on the next week or so, so please help your child start being aware of time and how to read the clock!
Next Week...
DON'T FORGET THE MUSIC PROGRAM THURSDAY! It starts at 6:30 and students need to be here early. A note will come home Monday from the music teacher.
Also, I will be gone Tuesday for a Math training at the ESDC.
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