Week of December 7-11, 2015

Kindergarten News

*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! 

*In Math we will continue to Compare and Order numbers 0-10.  Review the daily practice pages with your child, practice counting to 100 by 1s and 10s, review 2 and 3 dimensional shapes and identifying and writing numbers 0-20!

*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”.

*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!!

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

*The 2^nd Annual Coat, Hat, Scarf & Glove Drive and Give Away donations will be accepted  through Friday, December 4^th, and the Give-A-Way on either Tuesday,  December 8th; 2-4 pm or Thursday, December 10^th; 4-6 pm.  Help Keep Our Community Warmer This Winter!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

*Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Schuylkill Technology Center in Frackville on Saturday, December 5^th from 8-11 am.  Cost is $5.00/per person and includes: Pancakes, milk, and a craft with Santa.  RSVP:  santa @stcenters.org  or (570) 544-4748 Ext. 3113

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

*Kindergarten Physical Exams will be held on Thursday, December 10^th.  (If you received a purple form, then please return ASAP.)

*Brainshowmania sponsored by the PTO will be held on Friday, December 11^th in the NSE gymnasium for students during the day (Kindergarten @ 1:10) and for a “Family Fun Night” @ 7PM.  All are welcome to attend the evening show!!!

*”Bowl for Kids Sake” donation pledge envelopes are due back to school by Friday, December 10^th.   Students are encouraged but not obligated to participate in this fundraising activity.  Students will bowl during their gym classes.     Thanks for your help!

*December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 4^th.  The goal for the month is 15 books.  Congratulations to all the boys and girls who met the goal for November!!  Keep up the great work and Keep Reading!! 

Monday, December 7^th is Day 4 – Gym.  **Remember to wear sneakers and gym attire.