week of January 2, 2014

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Happy New Year Newsletter (week of January 2, 2014)

*When we return, it will be Thursday, January 2, 2014.  It will be day 5a, Computers. 

*Our new letter will be Bb like in Ball.  We will resume homework, reader practice, and word lists the week of January 6, 2014.  We wrapped up the letter Kk by having the boys be Kings and taking extra good care of them!

*Our new Reading story will be “See How We Grow”.  We will be comparing how a set of twins grows and change.  If you would like to send in a picture of your child as a baby, please write their name on the back.  We will also be making guesses about who the baby picture belongs to.

*In Math, we are starting a new unit on counting to 30, 100, and counting by 10’s.  We will also continue working on a 100’s chart, something we have been working on in Math Meeting.

On behalf of Mrs. Borden, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Helene, we would like to extend warm holiday wishes to all of your families.  We look forward to a happy and healthy New Year and working together for continued class success.

Week of December 16

We are celebrating the holidays!
Next week we will focus on Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa through books and activities!
We will review all Reading, Math and Phonics concepts.
On Tuesday we will travel to the high school to watch the High School band and chorus concert. Tuesday is  a non rotation day. Day 2 will be on Wednesday.
There will be no homework next week!
We are so proud of the  hard work that the class has shown us so far this year. We have been busy progress monitoring and their reading skills are wonderful! Keep up the great work!

Kindergarten students are collecting supplies to be sent to military men and women overseas.  Donations are due by December 20th Thank you for your support!

Friday, December 20th will be our Polar Express day—Students may  wear pajamas.  We will serve hot chocolate and cookies!

There is an early dismissal for students on Friday, December 20th. There will be no school until January 2nd. Enjoy the break!
Students will need to be prepared for colder weather at recess.  Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats and/or scarves are needed.   We will try to get outside for fresh air unless it is too cold or snowy.
Monday will be Day 1 Art. Don't forget library books for Wednesday Day 2.

week of December 9, 2013

Phonics – Our new letter is consonant K like in Kite.  We will review vowels, unblend consonant sounds, and count syllables in words.

Centers- The month of December has our centers revolving around the themes of the holidays and winter.  We have also been busy writing about what we are wishing for and what makes a good reindeer.

Reading – Our new story is called Little Quack. The comprehension skill is character.  We will also discuss being brave.

Math – We will use number knowledge to count, write, and identify numbers to 20. We will also be working on solving problems to find missing numbers.

 

The Elementary Band and Chorus concert will be on Thursday, December 12 at 7pm at the High School.   

 

Monday will be Day 2, please remember Library Books.

Wednesday will be Day 4, please wear sneakers for Gym.

Friday will not be a rotation day due to the fact that the children will be attending the concert for the students that day.