Week of December 8-12, 2014

Kindergarten News

            ~In Math we will continue to Compare and Order numbers 0-10.  Review the daily practice pages with your child!

            ~We will be reading the story Little Panda by Joanne Ryder.  This is an informational text, and we will be talking about “Animals Grow and Change”.  The comprehension skill we will target is compare and contrast and we will work with the letter sounds of /n/ and /b/.  Watch for the new Family Times newsletter in your child’s folder!  Many boys and girls may be interested in checking the live Panda Cam at the San Diego Zoo from home at the following website:  http://www.sandiegozoo.org/pandacam/ Practice high frequency sight words—especially the newly added cards!  (Our first report cards will be coming up at the end of January!!)

Just a few reminders and dates to mark on your calendars:

*”Bowl for Kids Sake” donation pledge envelopes were due back to school by Friday, December 5^th.

*Mrs. Hull will visit the class on Monday, December 8^th from 9:00-9:30 for her monthly guidance lesson.  Be sure to ask your child what he/she learned and/or discussed!

*December Scholastic book orders and money are due on Tuesday, December 9^th.  Make note to Mrs. Potts if any orders are gifts for Christmas!

*Please remind your child to keep up with his/her schoolwork and behavior and keep in mind that Santa is watching and waiting to hear daily updates from Max, our elf on the shelf Naughty-Nice reporter!!

*Students will need to be prepared for colder weather @ recess.  Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats and/or scarves are needed.  Recess is a half an hour and unless the ground is snow-covered or it is too cold we will try to get outside for “fresh-air”.

*The NSE Red Band Concert will be held in the H.S. Auditorium @ 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10^th.  The NSE 4.5 & 6 Grade Chorus Concert will be held in the H.S. Auditorium @ 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16^th.  All are invited to attend!!!

*Students will travel to the H.S. on Friday morning, 12/12, to hear the band and chorus perform. Fa La La La La, La La La La!

*December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 5^th.  The goal for the month is 16 books.  Congratulations to all the boys and girls who met the goal for November!!  Keep up the great work and Keep Reading!! J

Monday, December 8^th is Day 3 – Library.   **Remember to pack library books for Library Class & Book Exchange on Monday, 12/8 and wear sneakers and gym attire on Wednesday, 12/10.