There is a lot of information in this entry so be prepared to take notes:
We are preparing for Tuesday's Valentine's Day Party. Please join us from 1:30-2:15 to celebrate your special Kindergarten Valentine. Contact the room parents if you are available to help assist with early preparations.
Please have all Valentines addressed to the members of Room 115 before Tuesday. There is no time available on Tuesday for the children to address their Valentines. Count and double count to make sure there is a Valentine for every member of our class.
You will have the option of checking your child out as soon as the party ends. We will use the same procedure from the Christmas party. Sign the necessary paper work when you enter the office and be sure to give me the check out slip. I cannot release your child without the check out slip.
Enjoy the slide show of how we are getting everything in order for all of that mail that will come our way on Tuesday.
In reading this week, we will learn the second sound of the letter Ee as in "Ed in the engine." This is also a good springboard now that we know the names of the vowels to talk about the different sounds vowels can make. The word wall words are: a, too, but, can like.
In math we continue to work on beginning addition number sentences. We will also be counting by 1s, 5s and 10s now that we have a dime poem for this week's poetry journal. Check Friday's back pack for the latest poem.
AR tests are going so smoothly. More names will be announced on Monday's intercom messages about joining the five point club. Thank you for reading and reading those books. Practice makes for a better reader.
When your child is reading the homework sheets from his/her reading group. He should be reading the homework story like he talks: smoothly, with inflection and accurately. If that is not the case (meaning reading word by word, very choppy) then keep rereading that sheet. All of the reading groups are now in units that have a timed component. Even if your child gives you guff, require that homework sheet to be read and reread until the passage is read in a fluent manner. Contact me if you have questions about reading homework.
February 27-March 2 is Read Across America Week. Every day will have something to celebrate.
On Wednesday, February 29, volunteers can come to the classroom and read to the class. You can bring a book from home or we can share one with you. Let me know what is a convenient time and I will work around your schedule. Heads up to those competitive dads, several weeks ago we had Mr. P do a cold reading of Super Hero ABC and it was pretty much on the mark so we would love to hear how other dads read. Plus, it is so important for children to view their dads as reading role models. I can promise you that the time you invest in reading to our class will mean so much to your child.
Thursday, March 1 is Silly Hat Day to commemorate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Pull out that Hilarious Hat from fall or create a new one as we celebrate the Cat in the Hat.
Friday, March 2 is my very favorite day of the school year. Blount will have a Character Parade at 9:30 a.m. Students will need to dress up as their favorite character from a book and carry a sign (small one with the name of the character and the book). You will definitely want to rearrange your schedule to see this very precious school wide parade. My editorial: Unless your child truly adores a Disney Princess book or something of the sort, do not use this parade as a time to wear Halloween costumes. Use your child's favorite book and create a costume that goes along with it. The focus is on literature and not mass produced characters that come from movies or television shows. Editorial over.
No school next Monday in honor of President's Day.
Muffins for Moms will be Tuesday (Feb. 21 for last names A-L) and Wedensday (Feb. 22 for last names M-Z). Come join your child for a yummy way to start the day. More information is found on the front page of the Blount Newsletter that went home last Friday.
To protect instructional time, money will only be collected from students who are in the classroom by 8:10. If you are tardy, then I am unable to accept your child's money for snack or Nancy's Italian Ice. Thank you for supporting the priority of instruction.
We had terrific fun celebrating three birthdays last week. Check out these special birthday girls.
Sentimental Valentine Thought: As I watched the birthday party celebration at the Double E party on Saturday morning, I had three thoughts:
1. I wish we had a trampoline in our classroom!
2. How much growth (physical, academic and social) has taken place in the children since August!
3. How glad I am that my name is associated with the children in Room 115. Thank you for sharing one of your favorite Valentines with me. I appreciate the support you give me. I hope you can make the party on Tuesday. Scroll back to the previous entry. I posted pictures from the 100th day of school last week.
As always, contact me with any questions or concerns.
We are preparing for Tuesday's Valentine's Day Party. Please join us from 1:30-2:15 to celebrate your special Kindergarten Valentine. Contact the room parents if you are available to help assist with early preparations.
Please have all Valentines addressed to the members of Room 115 before Tuesday. There is no time available on Tuesday for the children to address their Valentines. Count and double count to make sure there is a Valentine for every member of our class.
You will have the option of checking your child out as soon as the party ends. We will use the same procedure from the Christmas party. Sign the necessary paper work when you enter the office and be sure to give me the check out slip. I cannot release your child without the check out slip.
Enjoy the slide show of how we are getting everything in order for all of that mail that will come our way on Tuesday.
In reading this week, we will learn the second sound of the letter Ee as in "Ed in the engine." This is also a good springboard now that we know the names of the vowels to talk about the different sounds vowels can make. The word wall words are: a, too, but, can like.
In math we continue to work on beginning addition number sentences. We will also be counting by 1s, 5s and 10s now that we have a dime poem for this week's poetry journal. Check Friday's back pack for the latest poem.
AR tests are going so smoothly. More names will be announced on Monday's intercom messages about joining the five point club. Thank you for reading and reading those books. Practice makes for a better reader.
When your child is reading the homework sheets from his/her reading group. He should be reading the homework story like he talks: smoothly, with inflection and accurately. If that is not the case (meaning reading word by word, very choppy) then keep rereading that sheet. All of the reading groups are now in units that have a timed component. Even if your child gives you guff, require that homework sheet to be read and reread until the passage is read in a fluent manner. Contact me if you have questions about reading homework.
February 27-March 2 is Read Across America Week. Every day will have something to celebrate.
On Wednesday, February 29, volunteers can come to the classroom and read to the class. You can bring a book from home or we can share one with you. Let me know what is a convenient time and I will work around your schedule. Heads up to those competitive dads, several weeks ago we had Mr. P do a cold reading of Super Hero ABC and it was pretty much on the mark so we would love to hear how other dads read. Plus, it is so important for children to view their dads as reading role models. I can promise you that the time you invest in reading to our class will mean so much to your child.
Thursday, March 1 is Silly Hat Day to commemorate Dr. Seuss' birthday. Pull out that Hilarious Hat from fall or create a new one as we celebrate the Cat in the Hat.
Friday, March 2 is my very favorite day of the school year. Blount will have a Character Parade at 9:30 a.m. Students will need to dress up as their favorite character from a book and carry a sign (small one with the name of the character and the book). You will definitely want to rearrange your schedule to see this very precious school wide parade. My editorial: Unless your child truly adores a Disney Princess book or something of the sort, do not use this parade as a time to wear Halloween costumes. Use your child's favorite book and create a costume that goes along with it. The focus is on literature and not mass produced characters that come from movies or television shows. Editorial over.
No school next Monday in honor of President's Day.
Muffins for Moms will be Tuesday (Feb. 21 for last names A-L) and Wedensday (Feb. 22 for last names M-Z). Come join your child for a yummy way to start the day. More information is found on the front page of the Blount Newsletter that went home last Friday.
To protect instructional time, money will only be collected from students who are in the classroom by 8:10. If you are tardy, then I am unable to accept your child's money for snack or Nancy's Italian Ice. Thank you for supporting the priority of instruction.
We had terrific fun celebrating three birthdays last week. Check out these special birthday girls.
Sentimental Valentine Thought: As I watched the birthday party celebration at the Double E party on Saturday morning, I had three thoughts:
1. I wish we had a trampoline in our classroom!
2. How much growth (physical, academic and social) has taken place in the children since August!
3. How glad I am that my name is associated with the children in Room 115. Thank you for sharing one of your favorite Valentines with me. I appreciate the support you give me. I hope you can make the party on Tuesday. Scroll back to the previous entry. I posted pictures from the 100th day of school last week.
As always, contact me with any questions or concerns.
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