Saturday, January 11, 2014

Week of January 13-17, 2013


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 will be sent home with more details.)  **Practice Word List 9 daily.  It will be tested on Friday, January 17th.

·      In Reading we will continue with Unit 3 with 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 and remember to review the high frequency sight words!

·      In Math we will be working on more of Topic 6; Numbers to 100.  Practice writing numbers and counting sets.  Please review daily practice pages.   

·      The second marking period will be ending next week and we will continue testing for report cards.  Students will need to identify letter sounds, numbers 0-20, count orally to 100, basic shapes, and rhyme words.  Students will be asked to read learned high frequency sight words, identify parts of a book including the roles of the author and illustrator and story elements, such as characters, setting, and key details.  Please review these skills with your child. 

·      January Scholastic book orders and money for anyone interested in ordering this month are due on Tuesday, January 14th.

·      On Monday, January 13th Mrs. Hull, our guidance counselor, will visit for her monthly meeting with the class.  Take some time and ask your child what he/she learned and discussed! J

Monday, January 13th will be Day 5 on the special classes’ schedule.  Students will need sneakers and gym attire.  **Library books will be needed on Thursday, January 16th.

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