Friday, February 13, 2015

February 17, 2015

This week in class: 

Math:  We will finally be able to start Topic 8, Understanding Subtraction.  We will talk about: stories about separating, stories about take away, stories about comparing, using the minus sign, finding the difference, subtraction sentences, and using objects.  We will continue to review: numbers, counting, patterns, time, money, and other math concepts daily.

Reading/Phonics:  Our new story is called: “Rooster’s Off To See The World” and the skill we will be focusing on is: sequence.  We are also working on Hh in the beginning of words. We will be working on giving directions and naming parts.  

Science:  Next week we will be talking about what objects keep their shape and what objects can change their shape. We will also be exploring liquids and how they can change.  Our Weekly Reader will be about animals in the winter.  We have also talked about Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Groundhog’s Day. February is a busy month and we will still be covering Dental Health and Dr. Seuss Day.



Reminders:

Sight Words: I, am, the, little, have, is, to, a, my, we, like, he, with she, look, see, they, you, of, are, do, that, one, two, three, four, five, here, go, from, what, green, blue, yellow

Please sign and return both the report card envelope and the Kindergarten rubrics as soon as possible please.

If you have any assessments that are at home that were not signed and returned, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Thank you to those who participated in Jump Rope for Heart!  It was a great success.





 
Important Dates:

*Tuesday is Day 4, Please wear sneakers!

Friday is Day 2, please return library books!


Monday (Feb. 16)- No school for students

Please see the February calendar for more information.  If you need another copy or have questions about activities, please contact us for further information.  Thanks!

In April, the PTO will be holding a Basket Auction for a fundraiser.  Our theme is: Car Care.  There will be more information to follow, but please mark your calendars to attend this fun event!

Homework will resume next week.  Please continue to practice the skills of: letter naming, letter sounds, nonsense words, and segmenting.  Thank you!


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