week of October 30, 2017

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter (Week of October 30, 2017)
***In Math, we are continuing on Topic 1, One to Five.  We will be counting 1-5 and counting objects in different arrangements.  We will also be reading and writing numbers 1-5.  We have been counting every day to 100 and have been writing numbers 0-10 in Handwriting.  We are very prepared to start this topic!  You can still practice one to one correspondence by counting objects like pennies, paper clips, or other objects by touching each object while counting them.
***In Reading, our new story is: Animal Babies in Grasslands and we will be discussing the Main Idea of the story.  Our new amazing words are: calf, cub, joey, grassland, pup, foal.  We are working on using adjectives for colors and shapes.  In the Morning Message, we have been practicing rhyming and first sounds. 
***Science/Social Studies- We will be connecting our Science of Earth/Sky and Social Studies of Land/Water and use our observation skills to better define what we see in our world.  The pumpkin investigation was a hit! We made observations, predications, measured, talked about sink/float, and described a pumpkin.  We also read many stories (fiction and nonfiction) that talked about the pumpkin life cycle and the uses for pumpkins.
***Handwriting- We will be finishing up all of our capital letters this week and we have made our numbers 0-10.  As soon as we practice the last capital letter, we will be moving on to lowercase formations.  We are so excited to see the improvement in letter formations, sizing, and pencil grip each and every day!
***Reminders: Please do not send candy from Halloween for snack, thank you!  There are new calendars/menus coming home for November.  Please reference them to see the exciting things going on in our school.  Also, please continue to practice sight words and read for the AR log nightly.
Tips and Trick for at home on Phonemic Awareness:
-Do activities to help your child build sound skills (make sure they are short and fun; avoid allowing your child to get frustrated):
o Help your child think of a number of words that start with the /m/ or /ch/ sound, or other beginning sounds.
o Make up silly sentences with words that begin with the same sound, such as "Nobody was nice to Nancy's neighbor".
o Play simple rhyming or blending games with your child, such as taking turns coming up with words that rhyme (go – no) or blending simple words (/d/, /o/, /g/ = dog).
• Read books with rhymes. Teach your child rhymes, short poems, and songs.
• Practice the alphabet by pointing out letters wherever you see them and by reading alphabet books.
Important Dates:
Monday, October 30- Day 3, Continuation of Red Ribbon Week, please see the October calendar for more information
Tuesday, October 31- Day 4, Last Day of Red Ribbon Week (Halloween)

week of October 23, 2017

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter
Week of October 23, 2017

***In Math, we are working on Topic 1, One to Five.  We will be counting 1-5 and counting objects in different arrangements.  We will also be reading and writing numbers 1-5.  We have been counting every day to 100 and have been writing numbers 0-10 in Handwriting.  We are very prepared to start this topic!  Please continue to review 2D and 3D shapes and positional words to keep them fresh in your mind.  Keep up the good work!

***In Reading, our new story is: Nature Spy and we will be discussing the Setting of the story.  Our new amazing words are: discover, spy, pod, nature, acorn, pattern.  We are working on the beginning sounds in words as well as the final sounds in words.  In the Morning Message, we have been identifying periods, exclamation marks, and question marks in print. 

***Science/Social Studies- We have been talking about laws and rules that apply to children.  We have been working hard on Whole Body Listening and working on the SPARTY way so that we can earn the monthly reward.  We have also been talking about observing and using our 5 senses to understand the world around us.  We will continue to talk about Fall and pumpkins into next week.

***Reminders:  Please continue to check folders each day and clean them out from that day’s papers and sign and return anything that is stamped.  Please also continue to review sight words and read each night.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. 

Important Dates:
Monday, October 23- Day 8, Beginning of Red Ribbon Week, please see the October calendar for more information
Friday, October 27- Day 2, Fall Celebration Day, please see the memo on costumes that was previously sent home in the folders

week of October 16, 2017

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter
Week of October 16, 2017

***In Math, we are working on Topic 16, Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes.  Our essential question is: How can shapes be named, described, compared, and composed?  Our new math words include: same size, same shape, roll, stack, slide.  Please continue to review: shapes, position words, colors, and numbers 0-10 and counting. 

***In Reading, our new story is: Flowers and we compare and contrast within the story.  Our new amazing word are: seeds, buds, bloom, fruits, stem, petals.  At home, you can continue to practice all letters and sounds, rhyming pairs, and stretching out words to make all of the sounds (dog stretched to /d/ /o/ /g/) as well as sight words.

***Science and Social Studies- We will continue to reinforce appropriate school behavior and school rules.  We are also talking about Fire Safety and Fall topics such as: spiders, bats, pumpkins, and fall characteristics.  We can’t wait to go to the pumpkin patch to explore more Fall Fun!

***Handwriting/Writing-We are seeing wonderful improvements in handwriting in writing our capital letters!  We will continue to work on writing capital letters, writing in the air, writing with a flashlight, singing the songs, and making them with the wood pieces.  We have been working on identifying the period and exclamation mark in our Morning Message.

***A few reminders:
- Please practice sight words and complete reading log nightly.
- Please sign and return the assessments and the red folder ASAP.
- Please continue to check and clean out the folder daily.
- Please wear sneakers on our Gym days.
- Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for all of your cooperation!
Important Dates:
Monday, October 16-  Book Fair Begins, Parent Night 4-7pm
Friday, October 20- Kindergarten Field Trip

week of October 9, 2017

Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Newsletter

Week of October 9, 2017

***In Math, we are working on Topic 16, Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes.  Our essential question is: How can shapes be named, described, compared, and composed?  Our new math words include: same size, same shape, roll, stack, slide.  Please continue to review: shapes, position words, colors, and numbers 0-10 and counting. 

***In Reading, our new story is: Dig, Dig, Digging and we classify and categorize within the story.  Our new amazing word are: scooping, squelching, spinning, swooshing, gobbling, and rumbling.  At home, you can continue to practice all letters and sounds, rhyming pairs, and stretching out words to make all of the sounds (dog stretched to /d/ /o/ /g/) as well as sight words.

***Science and Social Studies- Our Fall Festival was a big hit!  We had a great time using our 5 senses to experience fall things.  Thank you to all of the family members that helped to make it a wonderful day!  We also starting exploring what Science means to us as well as will be working on following all school rules.

***A few reminders:

-          Please practice sight words and complete reading log nightly.

-          Please sign and return the assessments and the red folder ASAP.

-          Please continue to check and clean out the folder daily.

-          Please wear sneakers on our Gym days.

-          Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for all of your cooperation!

Important Dates:

Monday, October 9-  No School, Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 10- Day 9

Wednesday, October 11- 2 Hour Data Delay, Day 10

Thursday, October 12- Picture Retake Day