Ms. Duncan was our Mystery Reader!

Monday's are great days to wear pajamas!

Ms. Whitney was our First Mystery Reader!

Leo is molting!

Today we were able to check out a book from the Harmony library for the first time!

We loved checking out our own books!  

Ms. Hammons is teaching the I-Care Rules

Today we learned, hands are for helping not hurting!  Ask your child how they can use helping hands. 

Leader in Me Parent Guide

If you are interested in Learning more about the 7 Habits of a Happy Kid please download the Parent Guide. 

Newsletter 9.8.14

A note from Room 121 …

 

Thanks again to the parents who were able to attend to our Parent Orientation.  Don’t forget to send in your Mystery Reader and Volunteer forms if you would like to sign up.  

We will start our Word Wall Word homework this week.  I will send home this week’s words on Monday.  Please cut the words apart and add them to your child’s ring.  Our first goal for students is to have them read each word and then be able to spell them. 

 

Reminders

*Please help your kindergartener learn their lunch and bus number! 

*It’s time for all kindergartners to practice tying their own shoes.  Thanks for your help with this at home! 

*Send in a healthy snack and water bottle every day!

Dates to Remember

- September 10: Early Release Day

- September 26: Husky Hustle (Families will be invited to join us from 1:25-2:10 pm for this event- If you are able to attend we would love it!  I will send more information home soon!)

What are we learning?

Reading Workshop

We are learning how to take care of book and how to find them and put them away in our classroom library. We will learn how to use symbols and pictures on the backs of the books to help us find the correct basket.  We will also visit the Library for Library Orientation.  We will get to check out our very first library book this week.

Writing Workshop

This week, we are learning how to plan our writing.  This means that students will sketch their picture, and then describe it orally.  Next, we will count on our fingers how many words were said and plan our page for our words.  Be sure to look for those family journals on Friday. They sure loved reading your responses on Monday!

Word Study

This week, we will explore the letters Gg and Tt. Ask your child about the letter sound chants for both. We will also learn how to read and write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: it, I & he. Have your child sing you the songs for these words.

Math

We are continuing to compare the length of objects and will begin to explore capacity.  There are many fun extensions you can do at home.  Children often think that a taller glass has a greater capacity than a shorter wide one.  Playing with a variety of cups and water/rice/sand is great fun!

 Social Studies

This week we will continue learning about the 7 Habits of a Happy Kid.  We will focus on the following habits: 

           Habit 2 — Begin with the End in Mind

Have a Plan

Focus for Students: I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Habit 3 — Put First Things First

Work First, Then Play

Focus for Students: I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.

Ms. Hammons will also visit us twice this week to continue teaching about I Care Cat.

 Related Arts Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
PE	PE	PE	PE	PE

 

Our First Day of Kindergarten!!!

Some of our pictures from our first day!  We loved the playground!  

Newsletter 9.2.14

A note from Room 121 …

Remember… our Parent Orientation Night on September 4th from 6:30-8:00 pm.  The first half hour (6:30-7:00) is confidentiality training in the gym.  If you plan on volunteering in any capacity, you must have this training. Afterward, you will be sent to the classroom. You will learn all about our classroom, homework procedures, and volunteer opportunities.  This is the best way to prepare yourself for the upcoming year- attendance isn't mandatory, but…. You should be there!  Remember, this is for parents; no little ones please!  If you have more than one child, you will have time to visit the other classrooms.

Does your child know their lunch number yet?  Please work on this, as it will make the cafeteria run a lot smoother.  Your child’s lunch number is posted to the outside of your child’s Take-Home Folder.

 Reminders

*It’s time for all kindergartners to practice tying their own shoes.  Thanks for your help with this at home! 

*Send in a healthy snack and water bottle every day!

*Be sure to sign and return your students planner every day!

Dates to Remember

- September 4: Parent Orientation Night

- September 10: Early Release Day

What are we learning?

Reading Workshop

We are reading many of the wonderful stories written by Eric Carle.  We will also write our own class book, “Hero, Hero, What do you see?”  If you have Eric Carle books at home, this would be a perfect time to use them as your night time stories!

Your children are learning that they are readers.  As you drive though the community, encourage them to read the street and business signs that they know.  When you are at the grocery store, encourage them to read the brand names that they recognize.  They’ll feel great about themselves, and you’ll get a kick out of seeing how excited they are to read.

Writing Workshop

This week, again, we are learning that we are all writers and how to use our Writer’s Notebooks.  Our first week of Family Journals was a success!  Please take time over the weekend to read your child’s letter to you and respond.  If you have your child’s Family Journal at home still, please make sure to return it soon. 

Word Study

This week, we will explore the letters Rr and Ss. Ask your child about the letter sound chants for both.  We will also learn how to read and write these words that will be added to our Word Wall: a, to, in.  Have your child sing you the songs for these words.

Math

We are learning how to use weight and linear measurements as a way to compare objects.

 Social Studies

We are taking a break from learning about the seven habits while Ms. Hammons come to visit.  She will teach us about I Care Cat and how to make friends.

Related Arts Schedule

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Music	Music	Music	Music	Music