Week of March 22

Homework

Monday - Number writing practice

This week we will learn the letter Xx like the end of fox. On Tuesday we will have a treasure hunt to find the "X" that marks the spot! Please continue to practice word lists and sight words.

We will begin a new chapter in Math called Data, Graphing and Probability. In this chapter we will learn more about graphs and tally tables.

Our new reading story is called If You Could go to Antarctica. We will discuss adventures that we could have in Antarctica.

Week of March 15

Kindergarten News
This week we will be learning about the consonant letter Jj and its sound as in jump and jar. Please continue practicing writing and identifying all the letters we have learned so far. Instead of Show and Tell we are asking that students tell a joke to the class rather than show a Jj item. If you do not know a joke, you could do an internet search for kids’ jokes and riddles, look for a joke book at the library or local bookstore, or check out the Mini page jokes in the newspaper. Be prepared to laugh your way through the week!
In Math we will finish Chapter 9 and begin Chapter 10 Data, Graphing, and Probability. In this chapter we will learn more about graphs and about tally tables.
Our new story in Reading is called Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We will talk about adventures we can take and discuss the characters in the story.
Spring pictures will be Thursday, March 18. Kindergarten Graduation pictures will be in April.
Wednesday is St. Patrick’s Day—Don’t forget to wear something green. It could be your lucky day!!!

After reading Bartholowmew and the Oobleck we made our own Oobleck (Gak). The students enjoyed playing with it and asked how to make it so here is the recipe.
8 oz. Glue food coloring 2 tbs. Borax 8 oz. water 16 oz. hot water
Mix 8oz. glue with 8 oz. water. Add food coloring. In a separate container, mix 16oz. of hot water and 2 tbs. Borax. Let cool. In a third bowl, combine ½ cup of glue mixture with 2tbsp. of the Borax mixture. Mix only ½ cup at a time. The two liquids will solidify.

Week of March 15

Wednesday - V show and tell due

Thursday - V Handwriting Sheet due

Kindergarten News

~ This week we will be learning the letter Vv as in Violet and volcano. Please continue to review the letters, sounds, and sight words we have learned so far!!!

~ In Math, we will continue Chapter 9: Measurement. We are measuring and comparing objects using things like paper clips and pop cubes.

~ Our new story for Reading is called One Little Mouse. This is a counting book about one little mouse who is looking for a new house!

~ This week is Kindergarten Registration. If you have a child coming to kindergarten next year, or know someone who does, please be sure to call and schedule a registration time for sometime this week!

Week of March 3

Kindergarten News

This week in phonics we will learn the letter D as in dog and dinosaur. There will not be Show and Tell this week. In place of Show and Tell we will present Dinosaur reports. Information about the report is in your folder today.
In Math we will begin Chapter 9 Measurement. In this chapter we will measure objects using nonstandard units (paper clips, connecting cubes etc.)
In Reading we will begin My Lucky Day. This story looks at where our adventures can take us. We will also discuss Cause and Effect.
Monday is an Act 80 Day. There will be no school.
We will be celebrating Newspaper in Education Week. Check your newspapers this week for our ad. Cut it out and bring it to school to get a treat! Also, students should read with someone nightly and check off on the chart sent home last week. Students will earn a certificate at the end of the year.
Read Across America is scheduled to be this Friday. Bloomsburg University students will read a Dr. Seuss book and teach a lesson. We will also have many other guest readers this week and next to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday.

Week of February 22

This week in phonics we will learn about the letter Dd as in dog and dinosaur. Show and Tell will be on Wednesday, February 24.

In Math we will be finishing Chapter 8. Students should be able to identify pennies, nickels, and dimes and know their value. They will also need to tell time to the hour. Our test will be Tuesday. We will begin Chapter 9, Measurement.

In Reading we will read an Animal Fantasy called Bunny Day. We will talk about Sequence.

We will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America on Friday. Students from Bloomsburg University will be here to teach a lesson.

Thank you to our Homeroom Helpers for planning such a wonderful Valentine's Day party on Friday. The students had a sweet time!

Newspaper in Education week is coming the 1st week of March. Papers explaining the activities came home on Friday in your child's folder.

Monday is Gym, don't forget your sneakers! Tuesday is Book Exchange, don't forget your library books.

Week of February 15

Homework

Tuesday - Graphing

Wednesday - E show and tell and E Handwriting Sheet

Thursday - 3- Dimensional Shapes

This week in phonics we will finish working with the letter E and begin letter Y. Show and Tell for letter E will be Wednesday, February 17. Continue to practice sight words and word lists.

In Math we will continue Chapter 8. This week we are focusing on Time.

We will be continuing Hide Clyde in Reading. We will be talking about main idea and plot.

The Valentine party that was scheduled for last Friday has not yet been rescheduled. We will send a note home as soon as we find out.

Tuesday will be Day 4. We have computers!

Week of February 8

This week in phonics we are learning the vowel Ee as in elephant and egg. Please continue to practice the Word Lists that come home. We will be testing during the week. Show and Tell will be on Wednesday.

We are continuing Chapter 8 in Math. We finished the money part of the chapter and will begin time this week.

In Reading we will be talking about how chameleons change. Our story is called Hide Clyde!

Our Valentine party will be Friday February 12th. Please have your Valentines in for the party.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Please encourage your child to brush his/her teeth at least twice a day adn to practice good dental health habits.