Friday Note 2-17-17

Friday Note - 2/17/17  

This Week:  In math we began our unit on subtraction. We learned how to separate groups and how to compare two groups by telling how many more objects are in one group than the other group. This is a difficult concept for some kindergarteners to master as they want to count the amount in each group rather than determining the difference between the groups. * Gregtangmath.com has some fun games to practice these skills. This is a free resource. We played a few games in class and the student really enjoyed them.

Our theme was universe. Our sight word this week was “of”. Friday  was Jump Rope for Heart.  Thank you to all who donated to the American Heart Association.  

• Language Workshop— We studied the universe.  We asked questions and read books about the sun, moon, Earth, and stars.  Then we listed key details and new vocabulary words from each book.  The students really enjoyed learning about this topic.
• Writing Workshop—We practiced writing complete sentences in our journals.  We are working with students individually to look at their writing and to set goals for their writing, such as using a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence.  Please encourage your child to write at home.  
• Reading Workshop—Students are working daily in Literacy Centers.  While students are working independently, I am meeting with small groups to focus on different reading skills.  During independent reading time, students are practicing the skills they are learning during small groups and using their reading strategies.  I hope that you are able to see them using these reading strategies when they are reading with you at home.
• Word Study— We practiced identifying ending sounds.

Classroom Needs:

We are running low on baby wipes (we use these to clean our breakfast trays). Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Important Dates:

 Feb. 20: No School

 March 3:  Cox CARE Mobile

 March 6-10: PTA Penny Wars (be watching for more info)

 March 9:  Reading Journey Ends (logs due)

 March 10: 3rd Quarter Read-a-thon

 March 10:  End of 3rd Quarter

 March 13-17: No School - Spring Break!

 March 27-30: NWEA Testing

 March 28 & 30: Spring Conferences (be watching for more info)

Book Bags

Keep reading and returning the book bags every Friday.  Also, please encourage your child to read these books several times before returning them.  It would be best if you are reading the books each night.  Please take care of these books while they are at your house.  

Sight Words—Keep practicing!

I   is   like   see   my   a   the   be   have   it   he   she

to   can   with   go   we   me   you   and   are   they   in  of

Reading Journey

I hope you and your child are finding a special time each night to work on our reading journey.  Remember, our goal is to complete fifteen reading activities.  This reading journey will end on March 9th.   

Next Week:

• We will learn about nursery rhymes.
• We will continue to practice different ways of making numbers.
• Our sight word will be “do”.
• We practice medial vowel sounds.

Have a Great Weekend!!

Mrs. Wenger