Week of December 4-8, 2017

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 daily!

*In Math we will begin Topic 3- Numbers 6-10.  Boys and girls will learn to read, write, and count numbers from 6-10 and show numbers different ways.  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”.

A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Tammy Buhay for being a guest reader on Wednesday, 11/29.  Mrs. Buhay read stories about Money and shared information about her job at the bank.  The boys and girls enjoyed her visit and especially liked the chocolate coins!!!  **Any parent or family member is welcome to be a guest reader throughout the school year—Just contact Mrs. Potts to arrange a date and time!! J

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

*December Scholastic book orders and money are due on Wednesday, December 6^th.  Make note to Mrs. Potts if any orders are gifts for Christmas!

**NSE PTO is hosting a Holiday Gifts’ Workshop from 12/4-12/8.  Students in Mrs. Potts’ class may shop during Music class on Thursday, December 7^th.  (Maximum $10 per student.  Items range from 50 cents to $5)

**First Trimester Report cards will be sent home on Friday, 12/8.  Parents are to SIGN and RETURN the envelope and KEEP the report card.  Any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Potts.

**The NSE music department holiday concert will be held on Saturday, December 9^th (Snow date 12/16) at the NSHS auditorium.  Kindergarten will perform @ 10 am.  Students are encouraged to dress in holiday attire!

*Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Schuylkill Technology Center in Frackville on Saturday, December 9^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

**The next 2-hour data delay will be held on Wed. December 13^th.  It WILL be a rotation day!!

*” Bowl for Kids Sake” donation pledge envelopes are due back to school by Wednesday, December 13^th.   Students are encouraged, but not obligated to participate in this fundraising activity.  Students will bowl during their gym classes.  Thanks for your help!

*NEW December AR “Book Buddy” recording sheets will be due January 2^nd.  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!! J

Monday, December 4^th is Day 4 – Gym.  **Remember to wear sneakers and gym attire on Monday, December 4^th and bring library books for exchange Day 8 on Friday, December 8th.