Week of December 21-23, 2009

Kindergarten News

PARENTS: Mrs. Dennis wants to tell you that your children's behavior at the Christmas Program put on by the NSE band/chorus on Friday, Dec. 18th was outstanding. All of the children were well-behaved. They sat and listened and enjoyed the program. Mrs. Dennis was extremely proud of them. Keep it up, kindergarten!

WEEK OF DECEMBER 21-23RD

We will review letters, sounds learned to date. We will receive a new word list and practice it in school. Please study these words over the long break (after Christmas, of course).

We will read lots of Christmas books, poems. We will do lots of Christmas activities (i.e. making reindeer food).

On Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, we will watch the movie, "The Polar Express." The children will have hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows and cookies. Best of all, they can dress like the characters in the movie-they can wear their pajamas to school! Due to the very cold temperatures, please send along slippers (and robes, even). We will have a "polar blast."

We will try to do some work in Math, reviewing solid figures and plane shapes. And experimenting with symmetry.

Over the long break, please review the letters we have learned (l,g,m,n,t,o,short a, short i,f, r, s, h,p);the numbers 0-10, counting to 20, shapes, solid figures. Most importantly, read each day for at least 10 minutes.

Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to working with you and your children in 2010.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 14-18, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS/HOMEWORK

MRS. DENNIS' CLASS

***IMPORTANT: PLEASE STUDY THE PHONICS WORD LIST EACH NIGHT. THE CHILDREN ARE TESTED ON THE WORDS EACH FRIDAY.

MONDAY- FIND ITEM FOR THE SHOW 'N TELL BAGS THAT STARTS WITH THE LETTER Rr.

TUESDAY- PRACTICE WRITING THE LETTER R(ON WORKSHEET)

WEDNESDAY- COMPLETE READING WORKBOOK PAGE 38

THURSDAY- PRACTICE WITH LETTER TILES

THE LETTER FOR THE WEEK IS Rr AS IN RABBIT AND REINDEER. WE WILL PRACTICE THE CONSONANT EACH DAY IN PHONICS AND HANDWRITING. THIS IS OUR THIRTEENTH LETTER, SO WE ARE HALF-WAY THROUGH THE ALPHABET.

WE WILL CONTINUE STUDYING SHAPES IN MATH. THE CHILDREN ARE ENJOYING WORKING WITH THE MODELS OF THE SOLID FIGURES. SEE IF THEY CAN FIND EXAMPLES OF CONES, CUBES, CYLINDERS AND SPHERES AT HOME.

WE WILL STILL BE READING "BEAR SNORES ON" SINCE WE HAD MANY CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AND THE 2-HOUR DELAY.

ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, THERE WILL BE A PTO BAKE SALE IN THE CAFETERIA FOR ALL STUDENTS. STUDENTS CAN PURCHASE UP TO 2 ITEMS, EACH COST $.25. THE MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO HELP THE ASHLAND FAMILY THAT RECENTLY LOST THEIR HOME IN THE DOWNTOWN FIRE.

ALSO, ON TUESDAY-YOU CAN PICK UP FUNDRAISER ORDERS FROM THE PTO IN THE NSE GYMNASIUM.

IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING-THE CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS PARTIES WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD FROM 1:30-3:00.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 7-11, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

THIS WEEK WE WILL BE STUDYING THE LETTER Ff (as in fish). SHOW AND TELL BAGS WILL COME HOME MONDAY AND WE WILL SHOW AND TELL ON FRIDAY. THIS WEEK THE LETTER TILES WILL COME HOME IN ZIPLOC BAGS ON THURSDAY SO YOU CAN PRACTICE WITH ALL OF THE LETTERS AND SOUNDS WE HAVE LEARNED TO DATE.

***VERY IMPORTANT NEWS: THIS THURSDAY, DEC. 10TH IS THE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PROGRAM AT THE NORTH SCHUYLKILL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM. PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE INVITED. THE SHOW WILL START AT 9:30. CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO WEAR HOLIDAY ATTIRE THAT DAY(PLEASE-NO HATS). PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND SNEAKERS FOR GYM-THURSDAY IS DAY 1.

IN MATH WE WILL FINISH CHAPTER 4 AND BEGIN CHAPTER 5 ON SHAPES ON WEDNESDAY.

IN READING WE WILL BEGIN A NEW STORY, "BEAR SNORES ON." LOOK FOR THE FAMILY BOOKLET TO COME HOME TUESDAY NIGHT. WE WILL TALK ABOUT HIBERNATION AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REAL AND MAKE-BELIEVE.

***ALSO IMPORTANT: IF YOUR CHILD DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO SHOP AT SANTA'S WORKSHOP, S/HE CAN SHOP ON TUESDAY, DEC. 8TH. PLEASE SEND MONEY IN THE ENVELOPE WE PROVIDED OR YOUR OWN ENVELOPE WITH CHILD'S NAME AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

HOMEWORK

MONDAY: READ AND DO THE MATH REVIEW BOOKLET ON CHAPTER 4(TEST ON TUESDAY).

TUESDAY: READ THE FAMILY BOOKLET FOR "BEAR SNORES ON"

WEDNESDAY: READ ALOUD THE MINI-BOOKLET, "THE CAP"; DO THE WORKSHEET ON THE LETTER Ff

THURSDAY: PRACTICE WITH THE LETTER TILES(HAVE CHILD IDENTIFY UPPER AND LOWER CASE OF EACH LETTER; HAVE THE CHILD TELL YOU THE SOUND OF EACH LETTER; IF POSSIBLE HAVE THEM CREATE SOME WORDS WITH THEIR TILES).

WEEK OF DECEMBER1-4, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

***IMPORTANT: TUESDAY, DEC. 1ST: CHILDREN WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO GO TO SANTA SHOP. IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SHOP, PLEASE SEND MONEY IN THE ENVELOPE THAT WAS PROVIDED; IF LOST, YOU CAN SEND IN YOUR ENVELOPE, BUT, PLEASE LABEL IT. IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT OR DOESN'T HAVE MONEY, S/HE CAN SHOP ON DEC. 8TH.

IN PHONICS WE ARE STUDYING THE LETTER Ss. SHOW 'N TELL BAGS WILL COME HOME TUESDAY AFTERNOON;PLEASE RETURN THE BAGS BY FRIDAY. CONTINUE PRACTICING ALL OF THE LETTERS AND SOUNDS WE HAVE LEARNED SO FAR.

WE ARE FINISHING CHAPTER 4 IN MATH ON THE NUMBERS 6 TO 10. THEN WE WILL BEGIN CHAPTER 5 ON SHAPES. PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD PRACTICE WRITING NUMBERS, ESPECIALLY 2, 3, 5, 8, 9.

THIS WEEK WE WILL FINISH WITH OUR READING OF "ANIMAL BABIES IN GRASSLANDS" AND, ON FRIDAY, WE WILL START OUR NEW STORY,"WHEN BEAR SNORES." WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THE MAIN IDEA OF OUR STORIES/BOOKS. WE WILL USE OUR NEW HIGH/FREQUENCY WORDS (WE, LIKE, MY).

THIS WEDNESDAY WE WILL HAVE SOME DENTAL HYGIENISTS VISIT AND TALK WITH THE CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR TEETH AND DENTAL CARE.

HOMEWORK

WEDNESDAY: PRACTICE READING THE DECODABLE READER, "STAN'S PIGS"

THURSDAY: PRACTICE WRITING NUMBERS ON WORKSHEET

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23 - 25, 2009

PARENTS

PLEASE CHECK AND EMPTY YOUR CHILD'S TAKE-HOME FOLDER EVERY NIGHT. IT IS DIFFICULT FOR THE CHILDREN TO KEEP THEM ORGANIZED IF THERE ARE A LOT OF PAPERS IN THE FOLDER. THANKS!

HOMEWORK

MONDAY, NOV. 23rd - PRACTICE WRITING NUMBER 8

TUESDAY, NOV. 24th- PRACTICE WRITING CAPITAL S

OVER THE BREAK - READ EACH DAY FOR TEN MINUTES

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

• FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS WE WILL BE LEARNING THE CONSONANT LETTER Ss AS IN SUN AND SNAKE. DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING BREAK WE WILL NOT HAVE SHOW AND TELL THIS WEEK, BUT, WILL HAVE IT WHEN WE RETURN ON DEC. 4TH
• WORD LIST 3 WILL COME HOME ON TUESDAY, NOV. 24TH, BUT, WILL NOT BE TESTED UNTIL DEC. 4TH.
• IN READING WE ARE READING "ANIMAL BABIES IN GRASSLANDS." WE WILL ALSO BE REVIEWING THE LETTER Pp AND NEW HIGH/FREQUENCY WORDS-WE, MY, LIKE. A NEW PHONICS STORY "PAT THE CAT" WILL ALSO COME HOME. WE WILL ALSO TALK ABOUT THE COMPREHENSION SKILL--MAIN IDEA.
• IN MATH WE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON THE NUMBERS 6 TO 10. PLEASE PRACTICE COUNTING AND WRITING ALL NUMBERS TO 10 AND, IF MASTERED, YOU CAN PRACTICE UP TO 20.
• THIS WEEK WE WILL CONTINUE OUR THANKSGIVING THEME AND WE WILL CELEBRATE OUR OWN KINDERGARTEN THANKSGIVING. WE WILL WATCH "CHARLIE BROWN'S THANKSGIVING" AND HAVE OUR OWN LITTLE FEAST.
• SANTA'S SHOP WILL BE HERE WHEN WE RETURN ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st. THIS IS AN OPTIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHILD TO BUY CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN HIS/HER LIFE. EACH CLASS WILL HAVE A DAY AND TIME TO SHOP(WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE CLASS SCHEDULE YET).
• WHEN WE RETURN ON TUESDAY, DEC. 1st, IT WILL BE DAY 1 - SO REMEMBER IT IS GYM DAY AND CHILDREN WILL NEED TO WEAR SNEAKERS!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER16-20, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

THIS WEEK IN PHONICS WE WILL BE LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE LETTER Ii AND ITS SHORT SOUND AS IN IGLOO/INCH. PLEASE KEEP REVIEWING ALL OF THE LETTERS AND SOUNDS WE HAVE LEARNED SO FAR.

IN MATH WE WILL BEGIN CHAPTER 4--NUMBERS 6-10. KEEP PRACTICING COUNTING SETS AND IDENTIFYING AND WRITING NUMBERS CORRECTLY.

PHONICS WORD LIST 2 SHOULD HAVE COME HOME FRIDAY IN YOUR CHILD'S TAKE-HOME FOLDER. PLEASE PRACTICE THE WORDS AND THEY WILL BE TESTED ON THE WORDS FRIDAY.

IN READING WE WILL CONTINUE WITH "ARMADILLO'S ORANGE" AND LATER THIS WEEK WE WILL READ A NON-FICTION BOOK, "ANIMAL BABIES IN GRASSLANDS."

YOUR CHILD WILL BE BRINGING HOME A HANDWRITING WORKSHEET TO COMPLETE AS HOMEWORK MID-WEEK.

THIS WEEK WE WILL DO SOME KID-WRITING CENTERED ON THANKSGIVING.

Week of November 9-13, 2009

kindergarten newsletter

This week our letter is consonant Mm as in monkey. We'll be working on hearing and identifying the initial and final sounds heard in words. Also, we will play a game to practice rhyming words. We will unblend words and count the sounds. Lastly, we will read a new phonics booklet called "Hop on the Mop." Your child will bring it home. Please read it with your child and keep it in the special box.

In Reading we will begin a new book called "Armadillo's Orange." It is an animal fantasy about what lives in an orange grove. We will be working with the letter Ss in this story. Many children are familiar with this sound, but confuse it with Cc. We will discuss proper nouns, setting and sequence. Please continue to practice the high frequency words.

In Math, we'll be working on the end of Chapter 3 which includes a lesson on estimation, another math storybook and, then, review and testing. Then we will start working on numbers 6 to 10 in Chapter 4.

It's hard to believe the the first marking period is over and it is less than 3 weeks until Thanksgiving. We will be learning about the Pilgrims and Native Americans until Thanksgiving.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2-6, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

This coming week we will be learning the consonant letter Nn as in nest and nut. Please continue to review all the letters we have learned so far. Show and Tell will be on Friday, November 6, 2009. Please find something that begins with the letter Nn.

In reading we are beginning Unit 2. The theme of this unit is "Animals Live Here." We will be reading stories that focus on animals' homes. Our first story in this unit is called "Life in an Ocean" in which we will learn about the ocean environment and also compare and contrast different things living in the sea.

In Math, we will be working on Chapter 3: Numbers 0-5. Please review the concepts of MORE, FEWER, and EQUAL and practice counting objects with sets of 0-5 with your child at home.

Since the weather will be getting cooler, we ask that the boys and girls practice at home putting their coats on themselves and zipping/buttoning them. We often spend a lot of time struggling with coats and zippers at this time of year. Thanks for your help!

**Just to let you know, Parent conferences will be scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 12th. Notes with further details regarding conferences will be coming home in your child's folder SOON.

**Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day. Don't forget to VOTE!

**Just a reminder: Anyone who has not yet turned in his or her party money is asked to try and send in the $4.00 as soon as possible. Thanks!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2-6, 2009

WEEK OF OCTOBER 26-30, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

• This week in Phonics we will be learning the letter Aa as in apple and acorn. We will focus on the short vowel sound, as in apple. Show and Tell for letter Aa may be a challenge-do your best! Students should also work on learning their home address. We will practice it in school as well.
• In Math we will be working on Chapter 3: Numbers 0-5. Please review the concepts of MORE, FEWER, AND EQUAL. You should also practice counting objects with sets of 0-5 and writing the numerals with your child at home.
• In Reading we will be finishing the story, "Dig, Dig, Digging" and our first unit of stories. Please review the alphabet(upper and lower-case letters) and the high frequency words(I, am, the, little, to, and a).
• We will continue working on our Kid-Writing this week. The children seem excited to do this writing.
• Since the end of the marking period is approaching we will begin testing on the 6 letters and sounds learned in Phonics (Ll, Oo, Gg, Hh, Tt, Pp), the high frequency words learned in Phonics and Reading. Recognizing and producing rhyming words, copying and extending patterns, identifying the 4 basic shapes-square, circle, triangle, and rectangle. Identifying and writing the numerals 0-5 and counting orally to 20.
• This week is Red Ribbon Week. The theme for Monday is "turn your back on drugs" (wear your shirt backwards) and for Tuesday-"sock it to drugs" (wear crazy socks). On Monday, Diane Rowlands from Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol Program will be coming to give a presentation to the students. There will also be a coloring contest, with winners being announced on Friday, October 30th.
• Friday, October 30th will be our classroom Halloween parade and party form 1;30 to 3;00. Children should NOT wear their costumes to school;instead, they can bring them to school in a labeled bag. Homeroom mothers will help them dress at 1:00. The parade will begin at 2:00. Students will parade in the upper bus loop. All are welcome to come to see the parade (if it rains, the parade is held in the gym). Please keep costumes as simple as possible and, remember, some kindergarten children do scare easily.
• Since many boys and girls will go trick-or-treating this week, we ask that students do not bring candy for snacks and limit extra candy in lunch boxes too. Thanks for your cooperation!

WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-23, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

THIS WEEK WE WILL BE LEARNING THE CONSONANT LETTER Pp AS IN PIG, PINK, AND PUMPKIN. TO CELEBRATE WE WILL HAVE A PAJAMA PARTY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD (FROM 9-11:00 A.M.). STUDENTS ARE ASKED(AND ALLOWED) TO WEAR THEIR PAJAMAS TO SCHOOL. ROBES AND SLIPPERS ARE OPTIONAL, HOWEVER, WE ASK THAT STUDENTS WEAR SNEAKERS(WE HAVE GYM ON FRIDAY)TO SCHOOL AND CHANGE INTO SLIPPERS AFTER THEY ARRIVE(DUE TO OUTSIDE RECESS AND POSSIBLE INCLEMENT WEATHER). PLEASE CONTINUE TO REVIEW THE LETTERS WE HAVE COVERED AT HOME.

WE WILL BEGIN A NEW CHAPTER THIS WEEK IN MATH. CHAPTER 3 COVERS THE NUMBERS 0 - 5. WE WILL ALSO COMPARE TWO GROUPS OF OBJECTS AND USING WORDS LIKE MORE AND FEWER.

IN READING, WE WILL BEGIN A NEW STORY, "DIG, DIG, DIGGING." OUR FOCUS SKILLS FOR UNIT ONE ARE STORY SETTING, CHARACTERS, AND COMPARING AND CONTRASTING THE STORY ELEMENTS.

WE WILL BE WORKING ON OUR "KID-WRITING." EACH DAY WE WILL WORK IN SMALL GROUPS WRITING STORIES. ONCE WE COMPLETE SEVERAL PIECES I WILL SEND HOME YOUR CHILD'S WRITING FOR YOU TO KEEP AND ENJOY.

SCHOOL STORE BEGINS THIS WEEK! KINDERGARTEN SHOPS ON MONDAY MORNING.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MONDAY WILL BE DAY 3 OF OUR SIX DAY SCHEDULE.

THIS WEEK WE WILL HAVE TWO SPECIAL PROGRAMS. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, WE HAVE A MORNING PROGRAM ON ANTHRACITE HISTORY. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, WE WILL HAVE A PROGRAM ON FIRE PREVENTION. YOU'LL HAVE LOTS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR CHILD THIS WEEK.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 12-16,2009

HOPE THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE WELL RESTED AND EAGER TO RETURN TO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS WILL BE ATTENDING PROGRAMS ON "KID-WRITING" AT NSE BOTH DAYS. THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP US INSTRUCT STUDENTS ON CREATIVE WRITING, SENTENCE STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR.

DURING THIS SHORT WEEK WE WILL REVIEW THE LETTERS WE HAVE LEARNED SO FAR-L,O(SHORT O),G,H AND T.

WE WILL REREAD OUR HUMOROUS PIG STORY, "JULIUS."

WE WILL FINISH OUR MATH CHAPTER ON PATTERNS.

WE WILL CONTINUE PRACTICING OUR FIRST NAMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH IS PHOTO RETAKE DAY. IF YOU BOUGHT A PACKAGE AND WANT TO RETURN IT AND HAVE YOUR CHILD'S PHOTO RETAKEN, PLEASE SEND THE PACKAGE INTO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD DID NOT HAVE THEIR PHOTO TAKEN OR YOU DID NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO PURCHASE A PACKAGE BEFORE, THEN FILL OUT THE ORDER FORM AND SEND IN MONEY FOR THE PHOTO PACKAGE YOU WANT.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH IS ALSO FALL FESTIVAL. ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS AND SNACKS. THEY ARE ALLOWED TO WEAR JEANS THAT DAY. REMEMBER TO ALSO DRESS WARMLY(LAYERS WORK BEST).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THEIR FIRST "BRAINSHOWMANIA" PROGRAM IN THE NSE GYM. ASK THEM ABOUT IT FRIDAY NIGHT, I'M SURE THEY WILL LOVE IT.

WE ARE ALSO GOING TO DECORATE A PUMPKIN FOR THE "APPLEFEST" IN ASHLAND NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH. WE CHOSE TO DECORATE OUR PUMPKIN IN PLAID BECAUSE OF THE STORY WE READ, "PLAIDYPUS." WE WILL NAME OUR PUMPKIN, "PLAIDYKIN."

WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-9, 2009

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

In the upcoming week, we will be learning the letter Tt as in tent, tail and tie. Take some time to find items at home that begin with the letter Tt sound. Also the boys and girls will be asked to learn their telephone numbers. Please practice at home.

Our theme for the upcoming weeks in October will be "Fire Safety." We have many activities planned to teach the students about fire safety such as stories, art projects, and videos. Don't forget to ask your child what she/he has learned.

We will continue with "Chapter 2: Patterns" in Math. Try to find patterns at home. Students can try making patterns with colors, shapes and objects.

The Kindergarten Fall Festival will be held at the school on Thursday, October 15th. Parent and grandparent volunteers who have the necessary clearances are welcome and needed to help the homeroom parents with this fun-filled day. Please contact me, if you would like to help and have not already signed up.

Mrs. Dennis' kindergarten students met their fourth-grade reading buddies(from Mrs. Sands' class) this week. The fourth graders wrote them a short note introducing themselves and spent time talking with their reading buddies. The reading buddies will come to our room on Day 2 and spend about 15 minutes reading to each other. They will also attend the kindergarten fall festival.

Monday, October 5th will be Day 1 and that means our class will have Gym, please remember to wear your sneakers. Friday, October 9th is a school spirit day and students are asked to wear red and blue(they can wear any shirts with the North Schuylkill logo).

Have a great week and enjoy the crisp fall weather and the turning of the leaves(I especially enjoy the two mountains as I drive to/from NSE to Bloomsburg).

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2, 2009

***THIS WEEK WE ARE LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE LETTER Hh (AS IN HAT, HIPPO, AND HORSE). LETTER Hh IS A CONSONANT. AS PART OF OUR STUDY WITH THE LETTER Hh, WE WILL HAVE A "HAT DAY" ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND. KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO WEAR A FAVORITE HAT, A FUNNY HAT, OR , EVEN, A HOMEMADE HAT. YOU CAN BE CREATIVE! STUDENTS CAN WEAR THEIR HATS ALL DAY--WE JUST ASK THAT STUDENTS DO NOT SHARE HATS.

SHOW AND TELL BAGS ARE DUE EITHER WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. SO START LOOKING FOR OBJECTS AND/OR PICTURES THAT BEGIN WITH THE LETTER Hh.

IN READING WE ARE CONTINUING TO READ "PLAIDYPUS LOST" AND WILL BEGIN OUR NEW STORY, "MISS BINDERGARTEN TAKES A FIELD TRIP," BY THE END OF THE WEEK. THIS BOOK WILL TEACH ABOUT COMMUNITY COOPERATION AND A COMMUNITY BASED FIELD TRIP.

IN MATH WE ARE LEARNING ABOUT PATTERNS. TRY TO FIND PATTERNS AROUND YOUR HOME. STUDENTS CAN EVEN TRY MAKING PATTERNS WITH COLORS, SHAPES, AND OBJECTS. SOME IDEAS INCLUDE USING BUTTONS, LEGO BLOCKS, FRUIT LOOPS, M & M'S, SKITTLES.

WE WILL BE PRACTICING WRITING OUR FIRST NAMES. PLEASE WATCH YOUR CHILD AS HE/SHE IS WRITING. BE SURE TO CHECK IF LETTERS ARE BEGINNING AT THE TOP; NOT THE BOTTOM. ALSO GUIDE HIM/HER TO USE THE LINES WHEN FORMING THE LETTERS. THANK YOU.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION, TURKEY HILL MOO LIDS AND CAMPBELL'S LABELS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE END OF EACH MONTH. IF YOU HAVE ANY AT HOME, PLEASE SEND THEM TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD. THE SCHOOL EARNS EXTRA MONEY FROM THESE ITEMS AND THE CLASS WHO COLLECTS THE MOST GETS A TREAT FROM PTO.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2009

THIS WEEK IN ROOM 233:

WE WILL BE LEARNING THE LETTER, G, AS IN GOAT.
STUDENTS WILL BE BRINGING HOME A PAPER BAG TO COLLECT ANY "G" OBJECTS OR PICTURES THEY CAN FIND. THEY WILL PRACTICE WRITING THE LOWER-CASE AND UPPER-CASE LETTER G. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEY WILL BE PUTTING THE SOUNDS THEY HAVE LEARNED TOGETHER TO READ WORDS.

WE WILL BEGIN THE WEEK READING THE STORY "FIX-IT DUCK" AND TALKING ABOUT THE SETTING OF THE STORY. ON THURSDAY WE WILL BEGIN A NEW STORY, "PLAIDYPUS LOST."

WE WILL BE FINISHING OUR MATH CHAPTER ON SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS (I.E. OVER, UNDER, TOP, BOTTOM, LEFT AND RIGHT). NEXT, WE BEGIN STUDYING PATTERNS.

IN SCIENCE WE ARE STUDYING TREES. WE TOOK A NATURE WALK TO ADOPT A TREE.
STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE TREE AND LABEL A POSTER.
WE WILL TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF OUR TREE AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEAR.

ON FRIDAY THERE WILL BE A BIG PEP RALLY FOR THE NS SPARTANS' FOOTBALL TEAM. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF CHEERING AND, EVEN, SOME SURPRISES!

THANKS PARENTS FOR YOUR PATIENCE. WE ARE TRYING TO GET ALL OF OUR DAILY ROUTINES DONE, BUT, IF WE MISS SOMETHING, WE WILL TRY TO CATCH UP THE NEXT DAY. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR CHART SHOULD GET A STICKER OR A COMMENT EACH AFTERNOON, BUT, IF I MISS IT, I WILL CATCH UP AND AS THE YEAR GOES ON I'M SURE IT WILL GET EASIER.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2009

WE HAVE FINISHED OUR SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL AND THE STUDENTS ARE ADJUSTING WELL! WE LEARNED TO RECOGNIZE AND WRITE THE LETTER "L" LAST WEEK. THE STUDENTS ENJOYED OUR LUAU PARTY ON FRIDAY!!!

OUR LETTER FOR NEXT WEEK IS "O" AS IN OCTOPUS. THE SHOW AND TELL BAGS WILL COME HOME MONDAY AND YOU CAN SEND THEM BACK FILLED EITHER WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY.

IN MATH WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH POSITIONAL WORDS LIKE ABOVE, BELOW, OVER, UNDER, IN, OUT, LEFT AND RIGHT. WE WILL ALSO BE LEARNING TO SORT OBJECTS BY COLOR, SHAPE, SIZE AND KIND.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WILL BE SCHOOL PICTURE DAY (FYI: MONEY IS DUE AT THE TIME OF PICTURES!)

BOOK FAIR WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE THIS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 14-18. INFORMATION WILL COME HOME IN YOUR CHILD'S FOLDER. PARENTS WILL BE ABLE TO SHOP OR BROWSE WITH THEIR CHILD ON MONDAY FROM 4-6 P.M., IF INTERESTED. OUR CLASS WILL BE SHOPPING ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 17TH.

MONDAY WILL BE DAY 4 ON YOUR CHILD'S SPECIAL CLASS SCHEDULE.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR COOPERATION!!!

Week of September 8-11, 2009

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN !



This week we will begin our new reading series. We will start with "The Little School Bus." Children will be learning new "amazing words" and high-frequency words(I, am). They will be working with rhyming words and singing some short songs with me. They will be introduced to letters A, B, C, D, and E.



In Phonics, we are learning all about the letter L. And, of course, we will have a luau on Friday. We have been given special permission to dress "tropical." Many of you have already sent in your lunch bags with an item that starts with the letter L. Thank you!

WEEK OF MAY 26-29, 2009

WELCOME BACK!

TUESDAY:

SPELLING: write the Memorial Day list 2x each in S-book;the test will be on Thursday

WEDNESDAY:

SPELLING: do wordsearch on Memorial Day list

THURSDAY:

TOMORROW IS THE KNOEBEL'S TRIP! REMEMBER TO WEAR SUNSCREEN!!!

WEEK OF MAY 18-22, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: study keywords for "Postcards from Pluto" and do Reading workbook page 127

HANDWRITING: do page 125

TUESDAY:

GRAMMAR: do Reading workbook page 117

MATH: do pw98(need crayons)

WEDNESDAY:

MATH: do pw102 and worksheet on 2-digit subtraction

THURSDAY:

GRAMMAR: do Reading workbook page 125

MATH: do pw106

Week of May 10-15, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: study keywords(quiz tomorrow) for "Abuela"

SPELLING: write new words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw89

TUESDAY:

SPELLING: write words in cursive 2x each(worksheet provided)

MATH: do pw90

HANDWRITING: do p. 119

WEDNESDAY:

READING: read aloud new story "Ruth Law Thrills a Nation" and study new keywords

SPELLING: get test signed and write any incorrect words 10x each

GRAMMAR: do Reading workbook page 117

MATH: do pw91

THURSDAY:

READING: study keywords for "Ruth Law"(quiz tomorrow)

SPELLING: do Reading workbook page 118

MATH: make corrections to textbook pages 287/288(test tomorrow)

WEEK OF MAY 4-8, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: read aloud "Dinosaurs Travel" and study keywords

SPELLING: write words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do calendar worksheet

TUESDAY:

READING: reread story and study keywords(test tomorrow)

SPELLING: write words in cursive 2x each(worksheet provided)

HANDWRITING: do page 113

WEDNESDAY:

SPELLING: get practice test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each

READING/GRAMMAR: do Reading workbook page 108

THURSDAY:

READING: read aloud "Abuela" and study new keywords

SPELLING: do Reading workbook page 109

MATH: do pw 87

*****Happy Mother's Day!!

WEEK OF APRIL 27-MAY 1, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: read aloud "Montigue on the High Seas" and study keywords

SPELLING: write new words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw83

TUESDAY:

READING: study keywords

GRAMMAR: do Reading workbook page 99

MATH: do pw84

SPELLING: write words 2x in cursive


WEDNESDAY:

READING: reread story and study keywords(test tomorrow on story)

SPELLING: get practice test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each

MATH: do pw85

THURSDAY:

SPELLING: put words in ABC order(only children who did not get a 100 on the practice test)

MATH: do pw86

WEEK OF APRIL 20-24, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: finish any workbook pages from our review of Theme 2

ENGLISH: do Reading workbook page 90

SPELLING: write words 1-9 3x each in S-book

TUESDAY:

READING: finish any workbook pages from our review of Theme 2

SPELLING: write words 10-17 3x each in S-book

WEDNESDAY:

ENGLISH: do pw 90

SPELLING: do wordsearch

THURSDAY:

READING: read aloud "Montigue on the High Seas" and study new keywords

SPELLING: do wordsearch

MATH: do pw82

WEEK OF APRIL 14-17, 2009

***REMEMBER: THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH IS THE SECOND GRADE FIELD TRIP TO THE CIRCUS IN KINGSTON!!! STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE AT SCHOOL BY 8:15 AND PLEASE SEND A BAGGED LUNCH.

WELCOME BACK FROM EASTER BREAK!

TUESDAY:

READING: read aloud "Anthony Reynoso: Born to Rope" and study new keywords

SPELLING: study new list(the practice test is tomorrow-Wed., April 15th. Write new words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do time worksheet

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY:

***ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH

READING: reread nonfiction article and study keywords

SPELLING: get practice test signed; write incorrect words 10x each; also, anyone who did not get a 100 on the practice test needs to do Reading workbook page 91 and study for test on Friday the 17th

MATH: do pw80

WEEK OF APRIL 6-8, 2009

PLEASE REMEMBER TO RETURN YOUR CHILD'S FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM AND SNACK FORM ASAP. THANKS!

REMEMBER THIS A SHORT WEEK. CHILDREN WILL HAVE AN EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:30 ON WEDNESDAY. HAVE A HAPPY EASTER AND ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK.

MONDAY:

READING: read aloud from "Junie B: Dumb Bunny"

MATH: do pw78

TUESDAY:

READING: read aloud from "Junie B: Dumb Bunny"

MATH: do pw79

***REMEMBER TO READ EVERY DAY OR NIGHT FOR 15 MINUTES DURING YOUR SPRING BREAK!

WEEK OF MARCH 30-APRIL 3, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: read aloud "Max Found Two Sticks"

SPELLING: study new list; write the words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw75

TUESDAY:

READING: write a sentence for each of the new keywords

SPELLING: do Spelling workbook pages 64 and 65

WEDNESDAY:

READING: reread story; study keywords in R-book

SPELLING: get test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each

MATH: read "fun facts" from introduction to Chapter 14/Time

THURSDAY:

READING: study for test on "Max Found Two Sticks"

SPELLING: do Reading workbook page 81

MATH: do pw76

WEEK OF MARCH 23-27, 2009

***THERE WILL BE TWO SPECIAL PROGRAMS THIS WEEK: PERSONAL BODY SAFETY(presented by Mrs. Clarissa Geary) and the 2nd class of D.A.R.E. PROGRAM(presented by Chief Tarantelli). Please talk with your children about these programs.


MONDAY:

READING: read aloud new story, "Good-bye Curtis" and study new keywords

SPELLING: study new lesson(25) (compound words) and write the words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw 70/71

TUESDAY:

READING: write a sentence for each keyword

SPELLING: do Reading workbook page 71

MATH: do pw 72

WEDNESDAY:

READING: reread story and study keywords

ENGLISH: do Reading workbook page 70

SPELLING: get practice test signed and write any incorrect words 10x each in
S-book

MATH: do pw 73

THURSDAY:

READING: reread story and study keywords(test tomorrow on story)

SPELLING: put words in ABC order

MATH: do pw74

WEEK OF MARCH 17-20, 2009

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO EVERYONE!!!

REMEMBER-SPRING BEGINS AT 7:44 A.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH.

MONDAY: NO SCHOOL



TUESDAY:



READING: reread play and study keywords



SPELLING: write new words 3x each in S-book



MATH: none due to test



WEDNESDAY:



READING: study keywords



SPELLING: get test signed and write any incorrect words 10x each



MATH: do money worksheet



THURSDAY:



READING: study for test on play; read play and study keywords



SPELLING: do Reading workbook page 63



MATH: do pw69

WEEK OF MARCH 9-13, 2009

2nd grade will begin the D.A.R.E. program this week with Chief Tarantelli. Talk with your child about what they are learning during the program.

MONDAY:

READING: study keywords and reread the story "The Park Bench"

SPELLING: study new list and write the words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw66

TUESDAY:

READING: study for test tomorrow; reread story and study keywords

SPELLING: do Spelling workbook pages 58 and 59

MATH: do pw67

WEDNESDAY:

READING: none due to test

SPELLING: get test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each

MATH: do pw 68

THURSDAY:

READING: read aloud the play; study keywords

SPELLING: put words in ABC order

MATH: do worksheet on counting coins

WEEK OF MARCH 2-6, 2009

DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IS TODAY-MARCH 2TH.
ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT OUR GUEST READERS!

MONDAY:

READING: finish any workbook pages on vowel sounds

SPELLING: review test this week on Friday(only)! write words 1-9 3x each

MATH: read fun facts about money. We start studying money this week!

***SPECIAL PROGRAM ON TUESDAY AT NSE-RAND WHIPPLE'S "FRACTURED FAIRYTALES"

TUESDAY:

READING: none due to test

SPELLING: write 10-17 3x each

MATH: do pw63

WEDNESDAY:

SPELLING: study words for review test

NO OTHER HOMEWORK DUE TO FAMILY FUN NIGHT!!!

THURSDAY:

READING: read aloud new story "The Park Bench" and study new keywords

SPELLING: study new words

MATH: do pw 65

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23-28, 2009

MONDAY:

READING: read new story, "Cool Ali" and study new keywords in R-book

SPELLING: write new words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw 60

TUESDAY:

READING: practice keywords

SPELLING: do wordsearch

MATH: do pw61

WEDNESDAY:

READING: reread "Cool Ali"

ENGLISH: do grammar workbook page 71

SPELLING: get test signed; write incorrect words 10x each

MATH: do pw62

THURSDAY:

READING: study for test on "Cool Ali" tomorrow

SPELLING: do Reading workbook pages 44 and 47

MATH: do worksheet

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17-20,2009

TUESDAY:

READING: reread story; study keywords in R-book

ENGLISH: do Reading workbook page 28

MATH: do textbook page 181

WEDNESDAY:

READING: reread story; study keywords

PHONICS: do back of worksheet

MATH: do pw56

THURSDAY:

READING: reread story and study keywords for test tomorrow

MATH: do pw58

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-13, 2009

***PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VALENTINES TO OUR CLASSROOM MAILBOX SOMETIME THIS WEEK. THE VALENTINES WILL BE DELIVERED BY EACH STUDENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY. THE PARTY IS THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH FROM 1:30 TO 3:00.

MONDAY:

READING: reread the story("Dear Mr. Blueberry") and study the keywords

SPELLING: study new words(lesson21) and write words(1-15) 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw55


TUESDAY:

READING: study keywords and reread story for test tomorrow

SPELLING: do Spelling workbook pages 52 and 53 and study for practice test

MATH: do worksheet on math facts


WEDNESDAY:

READING: none tonight

SPELLING: get test signed and write incorrect words 10x each in S-book

MATH: none tonight due to test

ENGLISH: do grammar workbook page 65 or 66


THURSDAY:

READING: read aloud new story, "It's Probably Good Dinosaurs are Extinct" and study new keywords in R-book

SPELLING: do Reading workbook pages 36 and 39

MATH: do worksheet on math facts

REMEMBER - last day to bring in valentines is tomorrow!!!

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2-6, 2009

HURRAY FOR THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS!!! NOW LET'S HOPE THAT PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL DOES NOT SEE HIS SHADOW AND WE HAVE AN EARLY SPRING!



MONDAY:



READING: study keywords in R-book; reread "How I Spent My Summer Vacation"



MATH: do pw49



SPELLING: study new words and write 1-15 3x each in S-book



TUESDAY:



READING: study keywords; reread story; test tomorrow on story



MATH: do pw50



SPELLING: do Spelling workbook pages 50 and 51; study for practice test



WEDNESDAY:



READING: none tonight!!



MATH: do pw51



SPELLING: get practice test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each in S-book



THURSDAY:



READING: read aloud new story-"Dear Mr. Blueberry"; study new keywords in R-book



MATH: do pw52



SPELLING: do Reading workbook page 29; study all 15 words for the test(unless you got a 100 on the practice test)

WEEK OF JANUARY 26-30, 2009

THIS FRIDAY IS SCHOOL STORE FOR RINGTOWN!!!!!

MONDAY:

READING: none tonight due to test today

SPELLING: write new words(lesson19) 3x each

MATH: do review worksheet; test on subtraction on Wednesday

TUESDAY:

READING: read aloud "How I Spent My Summer Vacation"

SPELLING: write 5 sentences using words 11-15(in S-book) and do Reading workbook page 20

MATH: do review worksheet

ENGLISH: do Reading workbook p. 19(on describing words)

WEDNESDAY:

READING: study new keywords(in R-book) and reread story

SPELLING: get test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each

ENGLISH: do Reading workbook page 9(on pronouns)

MATH: none tonight due to test today

THURSDAY:

READING: study keywords and reread the story

SPELLING: put words in ABC order and study for test

MATH: show parents first page(157) of new chapter and do subtraction worksheet

***Remember SCHOOL STORE TOMORROW!!!

Week of January 20-23, 2009

*PARENTS: this week your child will get their 2nd Reading textbook and workbook. Please take time to look through it with your child.

TUESDAY:

READING: read aloud new story, "The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash"

SPELLING: study new list; write new words 3x each in S-book. Please note: the practice test will be on Thursday to allow two nights to study.

MATH: do worksheet

ENGLISH: do grammar pw54

WEDNESDAY:

READING: study new keywords and reread the story

SPELLING: do Reading wkbk p. 10 and study all 15 words for practice test tomorrow

MATH: do pw46

THURSDAY:

READING: reread the story and study keywords

SPELLING: get practice test signed and write any incorrect words 10x each

MATH: do pw47

SCIENCE: collect rocks for collection

WEEK OF JANUARY 12-16, 2009

MONDAY:



READING: study keyword for test tomorrow and reread the article.



SPELLING: study new list(lesson17) and write 1-15 3x each in S-notebook



MATH: none tonight!



TUESDAY:



READING: do Reading workbook pages 97 and 107



SPELLING: do worksheet and study for practice test



MATH: do subtraction worksheet



WEDNESDAY:



READING: none tonight



MATH: do pw44



SPELLING: get practice test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each in S-book



THURSDAY:



READING: none tonight due to testing



SPELLING: put words in ABC order; study for test tomorrow



MATH: do pw45


***start collecting rocks for your rock collection

WEEK OF JANUARY 5-9, 2009

WELCOME BACK!! HERE'S HOPING 2009 IS A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR EVERYONE AT RINGTOWN ELEMENTARY.

MONDAY:

READING: read aloud new article , "What Makes Day and Night" and study new keywords in R-book

SPELLING: write new words 3x each in S-book

MATH: do pw41

SCIENCE: bring in an egg carton by next Tuesday to be used for your rock collection. Also start looking for small rocks to be used in your personal rock collection. Happy rock hunting!

TUESDAY:

READING: do workbook page 124 and reread the article

SPELLING: do worksheet; study for practice test

MATH: do pw42

WEDNESDAY:

READING: reread article; study keywords; do workbook page 131

SPELLING: get test signed; write any incorrect words 10x each in S-book

MATH: do pw43

THURSDAY:

READING: study keywords and reread article for test tomorrow

SPELLING: put all 15 words in ABC order

MATH: do problem-solving worksheet; test tomorrow on 2-digit addition including rounding/estimation problems