March is an exciting month in Kindergarten. We are starting our Bare Books for the Author's Fair. Each student will be writing a book about themselves to be ready to share with parents on May 1st at our school Author's Fair. More info. will come about that as we get closer. Your Kindergarten students are amazing writers and we can't wait to show off their books!
We also have Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd. Dr. Seuss books are loved here at Manila! Mrs. Webster, our librarian, introduced our classes to the website www.seussville.com. It is a great website that Kindergarten students can do themselves. Our classes couldn't get enough of the activities Mrs. Webster was showing them. Try it out at home!
Themes for this month are Weather, St. Patrick's Day, Spring and Insects.
Reading goals are retelling the Characters, Setting, and Problem and Resolution in stories.
Writing goals are using our good handwriting, using capitals, spaces and punctuation while writing our Bare Book stories.
Math goals are identifying coins, learning the break numbers in parts (ex: 5 is 2 and 3, 1 and 4, 5 and 0) and starting on Addition.
Thank you for all the parent help in our classes! Thank you also to all the parents helping us put together our Bare Books! We couldn't do it without you!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
February
The holidays were great here in Kindergarten. Sorry we haven't posted for so long...time is flying by this year! We are loving the progress our students have made in reading and writing. We just completed the DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) to find out what level your child is reading on so we can continue teaching them the right strategies for their level. Writing has improved as well. In January, we used our 4-square page as an organizer for our story and then copied our 4 sentences onto 1 sheet of paper to make a story. We will be doing that again this month. Check out the hall for our displayed stories!
This month we are working on:
Reading: Rate, expression, finding little words in big words, characters
Writing: Beginning/middle/end, handwriting, writing the right size, does that make sense, characters
Math: Measurement, numbers to 50, Valentine's math, and learning about money (coins and their values)
The weather has been very nice for this time of year. Please remind your children to bring their coats since we go outside unless it is raining or snowing. Many students are able to zip up their own coats, but we still have a few that need to practice. It's hard for us as teachers to get all the coats zipped, gloves on, shoes tied, etc. before recess is over! Also, please help your child practice tying shoes if they are not able. It's a great help to us when they can tie their own shoes and help others if needed.
Dates to look forward to:
February 13 Minimal Monday - no change for morning classes
Miss Landrey's PM class gets out at 1:45pm
February 14 Valentine's Day - bring your Valentine's to school this day, party is the last hour of class
remember to only write FROM: (your name)
February 20 President's Day - no school
Have a great month! Keep reading at home!
This month we are working on:
Reading: Rate, expression, finding little words in big words, characters
Writing: Beginning/middle/end, handwriting, writing the right size, does that make sense, characters
Math: Measurement, numbers to 50, Valentine's math, and learning about money (coins and their values)
The weather has been very nice for this time of year. Please remind your children to bring their coats since we go outside unless it is raining or snowing. Many students are able to zip up their own coats, but we still have a few that need to practice. It's hard for us as teachers to get all the coats zipped, gloves on, shoes tied, etc. before recess is over! Also, please help your child practice tying shoes if they are not able. It's a great help to us when they can tie their own shoes and help others if needed.
Dates to look forward to:
February 13 Minimal Monday - no change for morning classes
Miss Landrey's PM class gets out at 1:45pm
February 14 Valentine's Day - bring your Valentine's to school this day, party is the last hour of class
remember to only write FROM: (your name)
February 20 President's Day - no school
Have a great month! Keep reading at home!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
November
Fall is here and we love this time of year! We have started practicing words and literacy concepts in Small Groups, realizing that we can write sentences in Writer's Workshop and reading books in Guided Reading. This month we are learning...
Reading: Picture walk through a book before we read it, looking at beginning sounds, stopping at the tricky part, and predicting during Shared Reading. The words for this month are and, can, like, the, look, by, it, am, we, are, go, stop, to my, is, you.
Writing: Write beginning sounds, using the word wall and writing words we know, spaces between words, starting with a capital letter and writing top to bottom. We also work on a school-wide program called four-square writing once a month. This month we are working on writing a simple sentence in each square with a picture to match. Check out our writing pages hanging in the hall!
Math: Finishing up patterns, teen numbers, estimation, numbers to 30 and representing numbers.
We do go outside for recess every day unless it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 20-25 degrees. Please help your children to remember a coat on colder days. If your child needs to stay inside for a medical reason, send a note and they can go to the office during recess. We can't leave them in the classroom without supervision. If they are too sick to go outside, please keep them home until they are well.
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. No school on November 23 - 25.
Reading: Picture walk through a book before we read it, looking at beginning sounds, stopping at the tricky part, and predicting during Shared Reading. The words for this month are and, can, like, the, look, by, it, am, we, are, go, stop, to my, is, you.
Writing: Write beginning sounds, using the word wall and writing words we know, spaces between words, starting with a capital letter and writing top to bottom. We also work on a school-wide program called four-square writing once a month. This month we are working on writing a simple sentence in each square with a picture to match. Check out our writing pages hanging in the hall!
Math: Finishing up patterns, teen numbers, estimation, numbers to 30 and representing numbers.
We do go outside for recess every day unless it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 20-25 degrees. Please help your children to remember a coat on colder days. If your child needs to stay inside for a medical reason, send a note and they can go to the office during recess. We can't leave them in the classroom without supervision. If they are too sick to go outside, please keep them home until they are well.
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. No school on November 23 - 25.
Monday, October 3, 2011
October
Wow, we can't believe that it is already October! We are almost done learning and reviewing our letters and we will be starting to work on words and more reading at the end of this month. In Math, we are working on shapes and patterns.
Here are some dates to remember:
Oct. 4 & 6 SEP Conferences
Oct. 3-7 Book Fair in the Library
Oct. 7 Dads & Donuts
Oct. 7 Fun Run at Manila 5:00pm
Oct. 20-21 Fall Break, no school
Oct. 31 Halloween, Common Start Day
AM classes come from 8:00am-12:45am
Miss Landrey's PM class come from 11:18am-2:15pm
Have your Kindergarten students wear their Halloween costumes to school on Monday, October 31st. No masks or weapons are allowed at school. We will have a parade for the morning classes at 10:30am in the gym. The afternoon class will parade with the rest of the school at 12:15pm through the gym. Please be mindful during the week after Halloween that Halloween candy should not be brought to school.
We look forward to an exciting month full of learning and Halloween fun!
Here are some dates to remember:
Oct. 4 & 6 SEP Conferences
Oct. 3-7 Book Fair in the Library
Oct. 7 Dads & Donuts
Oct. 7 Fun Run at Manila 5:00pm
Oct. 20-21 Fall Break, no school
Oct. 31 Halloween, Common Start Day
AM classes come from 8:00am-12:45am
Miss Landrey's PM class come from 11:18am-2:15pm
Have your Kindergarten students wear their Halloween costumes to school on Monday, October 31st. No masks or weapons are allowed at school. We will have a parade for the morning classes at 10:30am in the gym. The afternoon class will parade with the rest of the school at 12:15pm through the gym. Please be mindful during the week after Halloween that Halloween candy should not be brought to school.
We look forward to an exciting month full of learning and Halloween fun!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Mrs. Butterfield, Mrs. Stott, and Miss Landrey are so excited to welcome you to Kindergarten! Here are a few reminders as we get this wonderful school year under way:
Mrs. Stott's morning Kindergarten: 8:00-10:45
Mrs. Butterfield's and Miss Landrey's morning Kindergarten: 9:15-12:00
Miss Landrey's afternoon Kindergarten: 12:33-3:30 (2:40 on Mondays)
Picture Day: September 15
Minimal Monday: September 26 (Morning class time are the same, Miss Landrey's PM class gets out at 1:45pm)
Manila Mini Marathon: October 7
Monday Folders will be sent home each Monday or the first day of the week when there is no school on Monday. This folder will contain information and homework. A homework calendar will be attached in the folder for the month and should be filled out weekly. Please leave this calendar in the Monday Folder. Homework sheets should be completed during the week and returned with the folder each Friday.
We will be going to the Library each Thursday. Please make sure your student brings their library book to return each week.
Please remember that shirts need to have sleeves in them. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
We want to keep your children safe, so please help them cross at the crosswalk when necessary. Don't let them run between cars or walk them through the cars to get in your vehicle.
More information will follow!
We are looking forward to an amazing year full of fun and learning!
Mrs. Stott's morning Kindergarten: 8:00-10:45
Mrs. Butterfield's and Miss Landrey's morning Kindergarten: 9:15-12:00
Miss Landrey's afternoon Kindergarten: 12:33-3:30 (2:40 on Mondays)
Picture Day: September 15
Minimal Monday: September 26 (Morning class time are the same, Miss Landrey's PM class gets out at 1:45pm)
Manila Mini Marathon: October 7
Monday Folders will be sent home each Monday or the first day of the week when there is no school on Monday. This folder will contain information and homework. A homework calendar will be attached in the folder for the month and should be filled out weekly. Please leave this calendar in the Monday Folder. Homework sheets should be completed during the week and returned with the folder each Friday.
We will be going to the Library each Thursday. Please make sure your student brings their library book to return each week.
Please remember that shirts need to have sleeves in them. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
We want to keep your children safe, so please help them cross at the crosswalk when necessary. Don't let them run between cars or walk them through the cars to get in your vehicle.
More information will follow!
We are looking forward to an amazing year full of fun and learning!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Kindergarten for the Rest of the Year!!!!!
February:
Themes:
7-11: Fairy Tales
14-18: Valentine's Day
22-25: Patriotic Symbols
28-4: Teeth
Math:
7-11: Measurement
14-18: #s to 50 and Valentine's Math
22-25: Money
28-4: Money
Dates to Remember:
7: Minimal Monday - PM classes out at 1:45
9 & 10: SEP Conferences
14: Valentine's Day
21: President's Day - No School
March:
Themes:
7-11: Weather
15-18: St. Patrick's Day
21-25: Spring
28-1: Insects
Math:
7-11: Part/Whole
15-18: Part/Whole
21-25: Addition
28-1: Addition
Dates to Remember:
4: Trimester Ends
14: Snow Make Up Day - No School
17: Arts Festival
28: Minimal Monday - PM classes out at 1:45
April:
Themes:
4-8: Plants
18-22: Easter
25-29: Months
Math:
4-8: Subtraction
18-22: Subtraction
25-29: Addition/Subtraction
Dates to Remember:
11-15: Spring Break - No School
May:
Themes:
2-6: Dinosaurs
9-13: Pets
16-20: Transportation
23-27: Community Helpers
31-3: Summer
Math:
2-6: Time
9-13: #s to 100
16-20: Review
Dates to Remember:
23: Grade Up Day
30: Memorial Day - No School
31: Talent Show
June 1: Dance Festival
June 2: Field Day
June 3: Last Day of School
Have a wonderful summer!!!!!!!!!
We loved having you in Kindergarten!!!!!!
Themes:
7-11: Fairy Tales
14-18: Valentine's Day
22-25: Patriotic Symbols
28-4: Teeth
Math:
7-11: Measurement
14-18: #s to 50 and Valentine's Math
22-25: Money
28-4: Money
Dates to Remember:
7: Minimal Monday - PM classes out at 1:45
9 & 10: SEP Conferences
14: Valentine's Day
21: President's Day - No School
March:
Themes:
7-11: Weather
15-18: St. Patrick's Day
21-25: Spring
28-1: Insects
Math:
7-11: Part/Whole
15-18: Part/Whole
21-25: Addition
28-1: Addition
Dates to Remember:
4: Trimester Ends
14: Snow Make Up Day - No School
17: Arts Festival
28: Minimal Monday - PM classes out at 1:45
April:
Themes:
4-8: Plants
18-22: Easter
25-29: Months
Math:
4-8: Subtraction
18-22: Subtraction
25-29: Addition/Subtraction
Dates to Remember:
11-15: Spring Break - No School
May:
Themes:
2-6: Dinosaurs
9-13: Pets
16-20: Transportation
23-27: Community Helpers
31-3: Summer
Math:
2-6: Time
9-13: #s to 100
16-20: Review
Dates to Remember:
23: Grade Up Day
30: Memorial Day - No School
31: Talent Show
June 1: Dance Festival
June 2: Field Day
June 3: Last Day of School
Have a wonderful summer!!!!!!!!!
We loved having you in Kindergarten!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
January
Themes:
Jan. 3-7: Farm Animals
Jan. 10-14: Winter
Jan. 18-21: Penguins
Jan. 24-28: Ocean Animals
Math:
Jan. 3-7: #s to 40 and Compare Sets
Jan. 10-14: Compare Sets
Jan. 18-21: Data/Graphing
Jan. 24-28: Data/Graphing
Dates to Remember:
Jan. 17: No School - Marin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb. 7: Minimal Day
Reminder:
Please remember to record your child's reading minutes on the calendar in their Monday Folder. Thank you!
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