My favorite part of last week was when I borrowed a manual typewriter to set the background knowledge for our trip to the theater for "Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type." The children were fascinated by it. In fact it became a management problem to keep students away so that individual students could have a turn without their friends interrupting and taking over. (I was very disappointed that the theatrical production used a computer in the storyline instead of a typewriter.) I love the expressions in this slideshow. You can tell the students with mechanical brains were trying to figure out how the typewriter actually worked. If you come across a manual typewriter at a yard sale or in an attic, Room 115 would love it as a donation.
What fun our field trip to the theater was. It is always interesting to see how a book is adapted. The set decorations were bright and colorful, the actors were talented, the music was toe tapping and the dancing was funny. Thanks to the family members who assisted at the theater. I encourage you to make "the arts" a part of your child's life on a regular basis.
Information about our final field trip went home on Friday. If you have a zoo membership: You may send a copy of your zoo membership card and a payment of $8.00 to cover lunch and the bus ride. Parents may attend. You will pay at the gate. Please email me by this Thursday if you are attending the zoo field trip so that I can make sure to have all background checks in place. This is our last field trip of the year. It is also the final time the Kindergarten teachers will ask for money.
This week is so busy in Room 115 with DIBELS testing, field day and making something special for our mothers that I am going to spend two weeks on the letter Xx. Our new reading schedule for Room 115 will look like this:
April 22 and 29: "Xx" as in x on the x-ray word wall words: say, came, up
May 6: review of all learned sounds
May 13: review of vowels
May 20: review
In math, we are working on knowing the differences between 3D and 2D shapes. We are also making sure our numerals are formed correctly. Knowing how to identify to add or subtract is the other skill for the week.
There will be no scheduled library time this week but books will be available for checkout. The book fair starts later this week.
Last week's poem was fun to discuss because everyone in Room 115 seems to look like somebody in their family. Send poetry journals to school on Monday for a new poem. Look for poetry journals every Friday.
Nancy's Italian Ice is every Monday for $1.00.
Field Day is this Thursday. It looks like perfect weather. Please put on sunblock before your child leaves home. Please dress your child in the yellow field trip t-shirt. That bright yellow t-shirts allows me to keep track of the children quickly. Do I have a volunteer to send a cooler on wheels with bottled water for Room 115 to stay hydrated during field day?
This week is a little different for uniforms. Here is a quick guide for reference:
Monday: purple t-shirt and jeans (for Military child day) or regular uniform (this Monday only)
Tuesday: green class t-shirt and jeans or regular uniform (every Tuesday)
Wednesday: regular uniforms (regularly Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Thursday: yellow field trip t-shirt and shorts for FIELD DAY ( yellow t-shirts are special just for Field Day, field trips and the end of the year program on May 16)
Friday: Blount spirit wear and jeans (every Friday)
The invitation for the End of the Year Celebration on May 16 went home on Friday. Please note to dress your child in the yellow field trip t-shirt. Any kind of khaki bottoms (pants, shorts or skorts) can be worn on that day. Please no jeans on May 16.
Dads look great at school! I apologize if I missed any of the special visitors who came to spend the start of a school day with a member of Room 115.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 22: Wear a purple shirt in honor of Military Child Day
Thursday, April 25: field day: wear yellow field trip t-shirt
Wednesday, May 1: Kindergarten field trip to the zoo: wear yellow field trip t-shirt
Thursday, May 2 (change of date): Room 115's final Crafternoon celebrating Cinco de Mayo at 1:45
Thursday, May 16: Kindergarten End of Year Program @ 9:00 am
Contact me with any questions or concerns you may have!
What fun our field trip to the theater was. It is always interesting to see how a book is adapted. The set decorations were bright and colorful, the actors were talented, the music was toe tapping and the dancing was funny. Thanks to the family members who assisted at the theater. I encourage you to make "the arts" a part of your child's life on a regular basis.
Information about our final field trip went home on Friday. If you have a zoo membership: You may send a copy of your zoo membership card and a payment of $8.00 to cover lunch and the bus ride. Parents may attend. You will pay at the gate. Please email me by this Thursday if you are attending the zoo field trip so that I can make sure to have all background checks in place. This is our last field trip of the year. It is also the final time the Kindergarten teachers will ask for money.
This week is so busy in Room 115 with DIBELS testing, field day and making something special for our mothers that I am going to spend two weeks on the letter Xx. Our new reading schedule for Room 115 will look like this:
April 22 and 29: "Xx" as in x on the x-ray word wall words: say, came, up
May 6: review of all learned sounds
May 13: review of vowels
May 20: review
In math, we are working on knowing the differences between 3D and 2D shapes. We are also making sure our numerals are formed correctly. Knowing how to identify to add or subtract is the other skill for the week.
There will be no scheduled library time this week but books will be available for checkout. The book fair starts later this week.
Last week's poem was fun to discuss because everyone in Room 115 seems to look like somebody in their family. Send poetry journals to school on Monday for a new poem. Look for poetry journals every Friday.
Nancy's Italian Ice is every Monday for $1.00.
Field Day is this Thursday. It looks like perfect weather. Please put on sunblock before your child leaves home. Please dress your child in the yellow field trip t-shirt. That bright yellow t-shirts allows me to keep track of the children quickly. Do I have a volunteer to send a cooler on wheels with bottled water for Room 115 to stay hydrated during field day?
This week is a little different for uniforms. Here is a quick guide for reference:
Monday: purple t-shirt and jeans (for Military child day) or regular uniform (this Monday only)
Tuesday: green class t-shirt and jeans or regular uniform (every Tuesday)
Wednesday: regular uniforms (regularly Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Thursday: yellow field trip t-shirt and shorts for FIELD DAY ( yellow t-shirts are special just for Field Day, field trips and the end of the year program on May 16)
Friday: Blount spirit wear and jeans (every Friday)
The invitation for the End of the Year Celebration on May 16 went home on Friday. Please note to dress your child in the yellow field trip t-shirt. Any kind of khaki bottoms (pants, shorts or skorts) can be worn on that day. Please no jeans on May 16.
Dads look great at school! I apologize if I missed any of the special visitors who came to spend the start of a school day with a member of Room 115.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 22: Wear a purple shirt in honor of Military Child Day
Thursday, April 25: field day: wear yellow field trip t-shirt
Wednesday, May 1: Kindergarten field trip to the zoo: wear yellow field trip t-shirt
Thursday, May 2 (change of date): Room 115's final Crafternoon celebrating Cinco de Mayo at 1:45
Thursday, May 16: Kindergarten End of Year Program @ 9:00 am
Contact me with any questions or concerns you may have!
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