Week 31

MATH

Did you see the latest math assessment on addition and subtraction that came home in your child's homework folder, today?  Celebrate their successes!  Then reinforce and practice any that they missed.  If your child missed only one then they have a good understanding of addition and subtraction.  If they missed 2 or more then they need to keep practicing over and over. 

A fun way to do it is to use manipulatives in their environment like cereal, Legos, toy cars, or stuffed animals and have them make up a story problem to go with them.

Last week we made bear caves and stories to go along with 10 bears.  The students’ stories were so creative and fun!

This was Antonio’s story, “There were 10 bears playing outside.  All 10 bears went to the roof of their cave to fix it.  Then there were 0 bears left playing.”

Jacob M.’s story was…”There were 10 bears outside.  3 of them went to play with Leilani in the cave.  7 bears were still outside playing.”

We also made addition sentences with spots on a ladybug.  Math is so much fun!

LANGUAGE ARTS

We just finished learning about what a noun is: person, place, or thing.  We also learned that nouns can be singular or plural.  Take a look at what Eloise and Brianna did to illustrate these 2 types of nouns.

Our top 2 Raz Kid Readers last week were – Eli and Antonio!  Congratulations boys!  They got to pick a prize out of the special prize box.

I want to remind and encourage you to have your child read on Raz Kids especially on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays when they don’t have homework.  To be ready for first grade your child needs to be at the end of Level C ready to begin Level D.  ONLY 2 months left.

SCIENCE ~ ROCKS

Last week we did several experiments to determine the characteristics of our rocks.  We tested the texture, hardness of the rock, made a prediction about whether or not it would sink or float and what the circumference of the rock was.  We weighed it to see how many cubes heavy it was, observed the colors and whether or not it was shiny or dull.

Then we finished up by writing about those characteristics.  I was so proud of what they wrote!  Watch for it in their Writing Portfolio that will come home at the end of the school year.

      

   Kindergarten Graduation Pictures 

 

                                                          Thursday, April 27th 

Lifetouch will be coming to the school, free of charge and taking a picture of the kindergarteners in a cap and gown that will be placed on your child’s graduation diploma.  They will only be at the school 1 day to take the pictures.  PLEASE PLAN AHEAD AND MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS NOT ABSENT THAT DAY. 

There will be an option to purchase additional prints if you would like to, but the diploma with their picture will be free.  A flier will be coming home with more details as we get closer to the date.

Have a safe and fun 

Week 30

We have been studying Dr. Seuss’s books and last week we did Green Eggs & Ham.  Then we tried eating green eggs and ham.  Some of us liked it and some definitely did not!  Then we wrote about it.  We sure love Dr. Seuss! 

SCIENCE

How is your child’s grass doing at home?  I hope is it continuing to be Groovy Grass!  If they take care of it, it will last a long, long time.  I once had a student that kept his alive for a couple of years!  Wow!

We also wrote about our Groovy Grass!

This week we are taking the math test on addition (composition) and subtraction (decomposition).  Watch for it to come home next week.  We have been working really hard in class on these concepts and I can’t wait to see “What they know and where they did grow!”  

We did it!  We earned Perfect Attendance!  Our FREE DRESS day will be tomorrow, Tuesday.  This is only for our class.

But… Friday will be a $1.00 FREE DRESS Day for the whole school.

Calendar Events...

April 3rd -7th  ~ NO SCHOOL

Zoo Field Trip 

Tuesday, May 9^th 

8:10 am – 2:30 pm

I am allowed to have 4 parents come with us on the bus that will get in FREE to the zoo.  Those 4 parents will be in chaperoning a group of 5/6 children.

I have the following parents already signed up with us to ride the bus:

1.    Megan Cottle

2.    Anna Cash

3.    Jessica Norman

All parents are invited to drive to the zoo and come, but if you are not 1 of the 4 assigned chaperones or you are bringing a sibling(s) you will need drive down on your own and purchase your tickets.  You will be assigned to stay with the group your child is in during the field trip. 

We really want to maintain this field trip as a “school class trip”.  If you would like to spend more time at the zoo and make it more of a family experience then you may want to pick another day to go with just your family.  All children MUST ride the bus both ways.  No exceptions.  It is school policy and a liability issue.  Thank you for understanding. J

Pricing:

Adults - $14.95

Seniors (65 and older) - $12.95

Children 3 to 12 - $10.95

Children 2 and younger are free

Watch for further information to come home in your child's homework folder after Spring Break.

Last day of class for Kindergarten (only) ~ Thursday, May 18^th

Kindergarten Graduation ~ Friday, May 19^th 9:00 am

Week 29

We are really becoming great botanists.  We are observing how our living, Groovy Grass is changing, daily.  We are watering it and even cutting it.

We also tasted quite a variety of seeds and roots last week during our Seed Tasting Party.  Some we really liked and some not so much.  We learned that seeds come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors.  They also grow in many different ways. 

This week in science we will be changing gears and talking about something that is non-living ~ ROCKS

                                     

Your child has an assignment to search out and find 1 rock from outside to use on Thursday.  It must be bigger than a marble but be able to fit in the palm of their hand.  I do not want them to bring a rock purchased from the store.  On Monday we will talk about how to find a rock. Please help support your child in their search and send the rock to school by Thursday.  We will be using them to discover the characteristics of rocks and how we use them in our lives.

BOOTS & BUNKERS visited our school last week and taught us how to be safe when confronted by strangers and in other situations. We learned how it is important to think and make good choices at all times.  Make sure you take a look at the coloring contest they gave us that is in your child's homework folder.  Even if your child doesn't participate in the contest, make sure you cut off and keep the coupon for a free ice cream.

  

REPORT CARDS will be coming home on Thursday.  Please take time to celebrate your child's hard work.  Then sign the envelope and return it to school.  

Remember... Thursday is a minimum day.  School will be dismissed at 12:45.  NO SCHOOL on Friday.

Week 28

Happy Birthday

This week was Dr. Seuss’ birthday and we celebrated several of the wonderful stories he has written!  One of the books we read was Bartholomew’s OOBLECK.  We learned about the scientific process and how to make informed predictions.  Then, using oobleck we tested those predictions to see if we were right.  Science is so fun!

Also in 

We learned that plants start with a seed. 

Little seeds lie fast asleep,

In a row, in a row.

Wake up, wake up,

Calls the sun.

Wake up now and grow.

It was fun acting it out.  We were the seeds covered with soil (scarves) and Karlee was the sun that woke us up.

We learned that plants need: sun, water, and soil to grow.

We planted Groovy Guy Grass & Groovy Girl Grass.  Starting this week we will learn about the parts of a plant and why plants are so important to us.  Keep watching the blog to see how they will change over the next few weeks.

DONATIONS

This week we will be having a Seed Tasting Party.  I want the children to discover that seeds come in many different forms.  I already have most of what we need but, I still could use the following types of seeds.  If you can donate any of these, please contact me.

·         1 container raspberries

·         1 container strawberries

·         4 ribs of celery

·         Edamame

SIGHT WORDS

We are working really hard in class to learn the last few snap words.  Make sure you are reviewing them daily, at home.  I love it when parents tell me about the fun and creative ways they are helping their child practice them.  Keep up the great work!

Our fabulous kindergarten won the lunchroom contest this week for being the most proactive at lunchtime.  We cleaned up after ourselves, talked in quiet voices, and emptied our trays appropriately.  Congratulations kids!   

UP COMING DATES…

·         Thursday, Mar. 16^th              Minimum Day - Teacher PD

·         Friday, Mar. 17^th                   NO SCHOOL – Teacher PD

·         Monday, Mar. 13^th               4^th Quarter Begins

·         April 3^rd – 7^th                         SPRING BREAK