Friday Note 10-28-16

FRIDAY NOTE (10/28/2016)

Math In math, we reviewed counting, reading and writing numbers 0 to 10. 

Language Workshop This week we finished our author study on Mercer Mayer.  We read his series of books about finding unusual things in hidden places around the house (There’s a Nightmare in my Closet, There’s Something in my Attic, There’s an Alligator Under my Bed, and There are Monsters Everywhere.)  With each book we discussed story elements (characters, setting, and sequence of events). 

Reading Workshop We continued practicing the expectations for Literacy Centers when the teacher is working with small groups.  We also read the predictable reader I can.  We discussed how we can look at the picture when trying to read an unknown word. 

Writing Workshop Our sight word was “be”.  We practiced it by using it in the predictable chart, “For Halloween, I will be ____.” 

Word Study We learned about the letters “Vv” and “Xx”.  Don’t forget to practice letter and sound identification with your child at home.  Our goal is for every student to know all 52 letters by Christmas.

Content Workshop We read several Halloween books.  On Friday, we had our Halloween Party!  Thanks to everyone who helped make our party a big success! 

Important Dates:

·        Nov. 9:  Cox Care Mobile

 (contact our Nurse to schedule an      appointment)

·        Nov. 23rd-25th:  Thanksgiving Break

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

 I   is   a   my   like   see   the   it   he   be   can

Next Week:

·        In Language and Writing Workshops, we will begin our unit on The Little Red Hen.

·        In math, we will start our unit on teen numbers.

·        Our sight word will be “she.”

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Wenger

Fundraiser Pick-up

Fundraiser pickup is Thursday 27th 3-6pm in the north gym. Also PTA will accept donations for candy for trick or treaters on Friday. Candy can be turned into the office by Friday afternoon. 

Friday Note

Friday Note 10-21-16

Events of the Week:

Math:  We finished our unit on comparing and ordering numbers 0-5.  We learned new terms, such as greater, more, less, fewer, and as many.  We learned about ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.) also.

Language Workshop: We began a Mercer Mayer author study and focused on many different Little Critter books throughout the week.  We learned about the characters, setting, and major events in stories.  We wrote about these story elements in our reading logs.

Reading Workshop: We are working on staying in our reading spot and reading quietly.  We are finding sight words in our book also.  On Friday we had a lot of fun reading around the room with our stuffed animals!

Writing Workshop: On Tuesday we read a Little Critter book called All By Myself.  It is a story about all the things Little Critter can do.  We wrote “I can” sentences about the things we can do on our own.

Word Study: Our sight word for the week was “can” to go along with our writing.  We learned about the letters “Yy” and “Zz”.

Important Dates:

• Oct. 24-27:  Red Ribbon Week

             Monday:  Pajama Day

          Tuesday:  Crazy Sock & Crazy Hair

          Wednesday:  Dress like a Minion

          Thursday:  Wear Hats & Team Jerseys

•  Oct. 28:  Halloween Party 11:30-1:00 (additional info below)

Halloween Party

Our Halloween Party will be October 28th.  We will eat a sack lunch in our classroom before parents arrive for the party.  After lunch, we will begin changing into costumes at 11:30.  Parents are welcome to help at that time.  Parents may also start setting up for the party at this time.  At 12:00 we will parade through the school in our costumes.  The party will begin after the parade and last until 1:00.  Please remember to send your child’s costume to school that morning!  Do not bring it with you—you never know when you might be delayed unexpectedly. *Special note about costumes—NO weapons of any kind allowed, please keep blood and gore to a minimum!

A big thank you to each family for making time to meet with me at conferences!  Thank you for sharing your child with me each day. Your involvement in school makes a world of difference!

Fundraiser Information

Our class was the top selling class. We will be rewarded with an extra recess and a popsicle party. We had three students who sold over 25 items each. Great job!

 

Weather Alert!

With the temperature dropping, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.  We will make every effort to go outside for recess even on cold days!  Please put a small inside recess toy in your child’s backpack on days that it is too cold or too wet to go outside.

Next Week:

• Our letters for the week will be “Xx” and “Vv”
• We will continue our Mercer Mayer author study.
• In math we will begin our unit on comparing the numbers 6-10.
• Our sight word will be “be”.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. Wenger

Red Ribbon Week--Next Week

Celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-27

A “minion” reason to be drug-free!

Monday: A “Minion” reasons to be drug free-Dream Big

Pajama Day

Tuesday: Drugs are Despicable

Crazy Socks and Crazy Hair-Sock Hop for K-3

Wednesday: You are one in a “Minion”

Dress up like Minions

Thursday: Team up against drugs

Clever Wear Order

Who needs some Clever Wear to show their school spirit?  Or, who needs some great Christmas gifts?  Order forms for Clever Wear will be sent home with all students next week.   Proceeds benefit our Care To Learn chapter.  Please follow this link to view the order form in color.  http://bit.ly/CleverWearOrders.  Samples of most items will be available at both the lower and upper offices during parent/teacher conferences.  

Orders are due November 11th.

Please make checks payable to Care To Learn.

Friday Note

Friday Note 10-14-16

Events of the Week:

Math:  We started a unit on comparing and ordering numbers.  We learned the meaning of the words more than, greater, less than, and fewer.

Language Workshop:  This was Fire Safety Week.  We learned what steps we should take in case there was ever a fire in our homes or at school.  Thank you for taking the time to complete the Fire Safety Plan with your child!  We read different books and talked about how firefighters are our friends.  On Wednesday, the Clever Fire Department came and spoke to us about the importance of fire safety.  We got to see the fire truck up close and crawl through the smokehouse to practice what to do in a real fire!  Be sure to check the pictures on seesaw!

Reading Workshop: This week we started learning about  different reading strategies we can use. We talked about how we can use the pictures for clues. We also talked about “getting our mouth ready for the first sound”, meaning noticing the first letter in the word and realizing it will start with the sound that letter makes.  

Writing Workshop:  This week we completed our scarecrow unit.  As a class, we worked together on writing.  The first day we labeled our scarecrow.  The second day we added descriptive words, and the third day we wrote sentences about our scarecrow.  We put these sentences together to write a story.  (Be sure to check your child’s daily folder!)

Word Study: Our sight word was “he”.  We learned about the letters “Jj” and “Ww”.  Don’t forget to practice letter and sound identification with your child at home.

Content Workshop:  We investigated our class pumpkin. We described it. We  counted the lines, measured it with cubes, and weighed it.

Important Dates:

·        Oct. 17 ~ Fall Break-No School

·        Oct. 18 ~ School Pictures

·        Oct. 18-20 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences

·        Oct 28 ~ Halloween Party (see below for details)

The Character Word for October is: Responsibility

Ask your child what it means.

(knowing and doing what is expected)

Halloween Party Our Halloween Party will be October 28th.  We will begin changing into costumes at 11:30.  Parents are welcome to help at that time.  Parents may also start setting up for the party at this time.  At 12:00 we will parade through the school in our costumes.  The party will begin after the parade, at approximately 12:20 and last until 1:00.  Please remember to send your child’s costume to school that morning!  Do not bring it with you—you never know when you might be delayed unexpectedly. *Special note about costumes—NO weapons of any kind allowed, please keep blood and gore to a minimum!

Reminder:  Conferences are next week.  I look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child’s progress in kindergarten.  A note was sent home explaining how we assess in kindergarten.  Please take time to read this before our conference.  By reading this ahead of time, we will have more time at our conference to answer questions and discuss concerns.  

Weather Alert!

With the temperature dropping, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.  We will make every effort to go outside for recess even on cold days!

Next Week:

• Our letters for the week will be “Yy and “Zz”.
• Our sight word will be “can”.
• In math we will finish our unit on comparing and ordering numbers 0-5.
• The book fair will be open until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.  We will also visit during our library time on Thursday.  You may send money in a sealed envelope if you would like your child to purchase something.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Wenger

Book Order Reminder

 Our book order is due Wednesday October 12th.

Thanks!

Friday Note 10-7-16

Math:  We worked on counting and writing numbers 1-10.  Please practice writing these numbers with your child at home.  

Language Workshop:   Our theme this week was fall.  We learned about informational books (nonfiction) by reading books called Fall and Exploring Fall.  We noticed that informational books usually have a table of contents, an index, a glossary, and photographs instead of drawings.  After reading these informational books, we made a list of important key details that we learned about fall.  We added this information to our reading logs.  We talked about all the changes that are happening all around us.  

Reading Workshop: This week literacy centers I continued reading with students individually checking their understanding of concepts of print.  I’m using a level A text with sight words they should know (Ex: I see crayons.).  I am asking your child questions such as, “Can you show me where to begin reading?” “How many words are in that sentence?” “Where would you read next?” “Can you point to an ending mark?”.  I’m also looking to see if they are using the picture for clues.  I am so impressed with their understanding of concepts of print at this point of the year!  

Writing Workshop:  We made a book called “It is Fall”.  Each day we completed a page in the book using sight words we know and the numbers we have learned to write so far.  Please have your child read this book to you.    

Word Study: Our sight word was “it”.  We learned about the letters “Ll” and “Kk”.  Don’t forget to practice letter and sound identification with your child at home.  

Content Workshop:  We learned about pumpkins. Muffins Market in Clever donated pumpkins for each of our students to decorate.  They had a great time doing this.  They also donated a large pumpkin to each kindergarten classroom.  We will be doing more with that one next week.       

Important Dates:

• Oct. 8: Fall Festival 5:00-7:00 on the playground with movie following festival
• Oct. 10-14:  Fire Safety Week
• Oct. 14: End of 1st Quarter
• Oct. 14: Reading Journey Ends (return form to school)
• Oct. 17:  Fall Break-No School
• Oct. 18:  School Pictures
• Oct. 18 & 20:  Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Oct. 24-28:  Red Ribbon Week
• Oct. 28:  Halloween Party 11:30-1:00  (Parent set-up & costume change beginning at 11:30)

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences will be held October 18th and 20th.  All parents are expected to schedule a conference time.        You may sign-up online at:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aacae2ba6f58-parentteacher1/

I look forward to meeting with you.

Halloween Party

Our Halloween Party will be October 28th.  We will eat a sack lunch in our classroom before parents arrive for the party.  After lunch, we will begin changing into costumes at 11:30.  Parents are welcome to help at that time.  Parents may also start setting up for the party at this time.  At 12:00 we will parade through the school in our costumes.  The party will begin after the parade, at approximately 12:30 and last until 1:00.  Please remember to send your child’s costume to school that morning!  Do not bring it with you—you never know when you might be delayed unexpectedly.

*Special note about costumes—NO weapons of any kind allowed, please keep blood and gore to a minimum!

Box Top Challenge!!!

Please turn in your Box Tops, Labels for Education, and Best Choice labels.  The current challenge ends on Oct. 15th.  This is a monthly challenge so continue sending the labels to school.  Your child has a chance to be entered to win a $10 gift card and the class with the most turned in for the semester will win a class party!  Send them in with teacher name and grade and PTA will do the rest.  Thank you!

Reading Journey

I hope you and your child have enjoyed completing the Reading Journey.  We will celebrate our reading journey and have a read-a-thon in our classroom on October 21st.  Be looking for details regarding our next reading journey.   

Next Week:

• Our theme will be Fall.  We will learn about Fire Safety.  The Clever Fire Department will come to our school to teach us important fire safety tips.
• We will work on adding details to our writing by writing a fun story about a scarecrow.  
• In math, we will work on comparing and ordering numbers 0 to 10.
• Our sight word will be “he”.
• Our letters for the week will be “Jj” and “Ww”.

Have a Great Weekend!!

Mrs. Wenger