Saturday, January 14, 2012

Week of January 16-20, 2012

Kindergarten News

· In Phonics we will be working on the vowel letter Uu and the sounds of /u/ as in umbrella and unicorn. We will focus on the short vowel sound like up, under, and uncle. Please continue to review all letters learned and blending 2, 3, and 4 letter words. We will NOT have Show and Tell; instead we will be doing reports on some states of the United States. Students will be showing and telling some information about an assigned state as part of an oral report and research project! (Information was sent home on Wed., Jan. 11th.)

· In Reading we will continue with Unit 3 with the story Seeds by Ken Robbins. It is an informational text about how plants grow and change. We will practice the comprehension skill: draw conclusions and will review the /o/ sound in words. Watch for your new Family Times newsletter!

· In Math we will be comparing sets of objects and comparing numbers through 6, weighing objects using nonstandard units and ordering objects by weight, combining sets by counting on and using numbers to describe how many objects are in a set, and identifying & ordering the numbers 0-20. Take some time to review daily practice pages!

· Since we are soon half way through Kindergarten, the teachers are asking that each student practice tying his/her shoes. This is a skill that we would like to see your child master before first grade. Remember, Practice Makes Perfect!

· There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, January 16th due to a scheduled Teacher In-Service day. Enjoy your long weekend!J

· The 3rd marking period begins on Wednesday, January 18th and report cards are scheduled to go home on Friday, January 20th.

Tuesday, January 17th will be Day 4 on the special classes’ schedule. Students will need library books. **Sneakers and gym attire will be needed on Friday, January 20th.