Week of December 17-21, 2012

Kindergarten News 

·      This week in Phonics we will begin the consonant letter Bb as in balloon and boy. Please practice making 2,3, and 4 letter words using just the letters: l, o, g, h, t, p, a, n, m, i, s, f, r, and b.   There will be NO show and tell until after the holidays!   **Word List #8 will be tested on Thursday, December 20^th so please practice daily!

·      For Reading we will read the story See How We Grow by Katacha Diaz.  The skill cause and effect will be introduced along with the /d/ sound.  Watch for your new Family Times newsletter!

·      For Math we will practice counting to 100 by 10’s and introduce the coin, dime.  We will work more with patterns, AB & ABB, and practice counting with pennies.

·      Family and Friends are invited to attend the Christmas Concert, which will be held Monday, December 17th at 9:30 in the North Schuylkill High School Auditorium. Kindergarteners have been practicing their songs and are very excited to share them with you! Students are expected to wear dress code approved clothes OR NICER! Girls may wear Christmas dresses, skirts, etc. Boys can wear shirts, ties, Christmas sweaters, etc. NO GYM CLOTHES! **Please note that our class will be standing on the far RIGHT side of the stage.

·      Students will meet with their 4^th grade Reading buddies on Monday, December 17^th to give their buddies a special photo card and goodie box of Hershey Hugs & Kisses for Christmas.

·      Rumor has it that Santa may also be visiting Kindergarten on Monday, December 17^th!  Please remember to be on your best behavior!!!

·      Mrs. Hull, our guidance counselor, will meet with the boys and girls on Wednesday, December 19^th from 9:00-9:40 for our monthly lesson.  Be sure to ask your child what he/she learned!

·      Friday, December 21^st will be our Polar Express day.  Students may dress like the characters in the book and wear their pajamas to school.  Robes and/or slippers may be brought along too!  (Just be sure to wear coats and shoes/sneakers to school!!)  All Aboard!!   Students will have lunch at 9:15-9:45 and will attend their special class (Music) from 12:00-12:30.  Dismissal will be @ 1:00 for students.  There will be NO breakfast served and NO snack needed.   

Happy 6^th Birthday to William Horning!  He celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, December 11^th.

            Monday, December 17^th will be Day 1 on the special classes schedule.  Students will need gym attire and sneakers on Tuesday, December 18^th and Library books for exchange on Thursday, December 20^th.