Week of December 12-16, 2016

Kindergarten News

The next story for Reading is Little Quack by Lauren Thompson.  It will be an animal fantasy story.  The comprehension skill we will target is plot, or the “what happens part of the story”.  We will be learning the consonant letter Rr and its sound /r/ as in rabbit and reindeer.  Watch for the new Family Times newsletter in your child’s folder!  Practice high frequency sight words daily!

In Math, we will finish Topic 4, review, and test comparing and ordering numbers 0-10 and will begin working with Numbers to 20 for Topic 5.

Wednesday, December 14^th will be our monthly 2- hour data delay.  It will be a NON-Rotation day (no special classes). 

            NSE PTO Presents Brainshowmania! on Thursday, December 15^th in the NSE gymnasium.  Kindergarten will participate at 1:10. Be sure to ask your child all about it!!

            Friday, December 16^th is a Dress Down Day and students may wear jeans, sweatpants, gym attire, Spartan spirit shirts or regular dress code clothing.  A $1 donation will be collected for those participating!

            Just a reminder—the Bowl for Kids Sake pledge envelopes are due back by Friday, December 16^th.  Students bowled during gym class.  THANK YOU for your participation and support!

            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 Sam, 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”.

Kindergarten will be having a “Polar Express” day on Friday, December 23^rd.  Students are asked to wear their pajamas to school to dress like the characters in the book.  **Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided for snack!  There will be an early dismissal at 12:00 so there will be NO BREAKFAST served.

December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 3^rd.  The goal for the month is 15 books.  Keep up the great work and Keep Reading!!

There have been some dress code concerns and questions, so, to clear up any misunderstandings with the dress code a “what is accepted” and “what is not accepted” note will be coming home with your child.  **The main issues have been with yoga pants/leggings being worn for gym class or as pants, and “colored” dresses/skirts for girls.   Please read carefully and be sure to dress your child accordingly.

**Thank you to Leandra Edmondson, Chase’s mom and mail carrier, for visiting and mailing our letters to Santa on Friday, Dec. 2^nd.    Also, thanks for the treat bags!! J

Monday, December 12^th is Day 8 – Art.  Boys and girls will need sneakers and gym attire on Tuesday, December 13^th.  **Due to the Data Delay/Non-rotation day on Wed. 12/14, Library will not be until Monday, 12/19!