Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year!  It is hard to believe that we have completed the first half of Kindergarten.  Prepare yourself, the second half of Kindergarten goes by quicker.  I'm excited to see everyone on Thursday.  We are going to have a good day hearing about the exciting events of the past twelve days.  Twelve days is a long time to go without seeing  my very favorite people!  We may or may not get to reading homework on Thursday so check binders.

This entry is full of slideshows.  Enjoy the happy faces and the joy that is found in Kindergarten!

Report cards will be issued on Thursday, January 10 at 3:10 PM.

The big news for the second semester of Kindergarten is no naps.  Check out the slideshow below.  There is not one frown on any face after the announcement was made to take your nap mat home.  Heads up:  January is going to be a hard transition for ALL of us.  Your child may come home emotional, cranky, clingy or tired.  Just be patient and love him/her (and yourself) through this adjustment.  We will use the extra instructional time to dig deeper into math and writing. 


In reading this week, we will be finishing up "Nn" as in "nurse in the night."  Word wall words are:  is, him, have, out, then. 

In math, we are being introduced to subtraction and polishing our addition skills.

I'm going to introduce Accelerated Reader in the next week and a half.  Starting on Monday, January 14 the children will be able to take a test on their library book.  If you are new to Accelerated Reader, I will send home a handout NEXT week explaining it.  I need volunteers (Mondays and Thursdays only) who are able to help the children get used to testing.  No computer skills are necessary.  The only requirements are happy smiles and encouraging words to beginning readers.  The times would be 9:30-10:30 AM on Mondays and Thursdays for about four to six weeks beginning on January 14.  Let me know if you are interested. 

Look at the concentration and stamina displayed when paint boxes came out.  I know you can't tell by the pictures but there is even SILENCE when kids are painting. 


We are gong to be discussing what good readers look like and the habits they have.  Your child will have an assignment over the next few days to observe good readers in action.  So be prepared if someone is watching you read or asking questions about your reading habits. 

Are you confused about what day to wear what clothes?  Here is a quick rundown:
Monday:  uniforms
Tuesday:  green grade level t-shirts and jeans
Wednesday:  uniforms
Thursday:  uniforms
Friday:  Blount spirit wear and jeans
Fieldtrips:  yellow t-shirt and jeans

We had fun wearing our pajamas to school for Polar Express Day.  We didn't let our casual attire interrupt our learning.  We even found time for hot chocolate!


Our next field trip will be on Friday, January 18 to Ace Bowling.  We will be away from the school from 9-12 with lunch included.  You are invited to help encourage us to get those strikes.  Feel free to pop in at Ace if your schedule does not allow the full three hours. Field trip information will be sent home and money collected next week. 

Thank you for providing a wonderful classroom party for Room 115.  I appreciate your support.  The children have no idea how loved  they are as a community of learners from Room 115's families. 


Contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  Thanks for trusting me with your child!