This week we:
*Read a story called "Smash, Crash" and learned about 'sh' and 'th' words
*Read a story called "Dig, Dig, Digging" and learned about big machines!
*Listened for ending sounds
*Worked on the words a, to, red, blue and color words
*Continued to work on trees and did some great tree projects
*Practiced counting and matching numbers through 10
*Worked on breaking apart and putting numbers together
*Learned all about Fire Safety with the Hopkins Fire Department!
*Donated socks during Den Day for Socktober!
Next week we will:
*Review our sight words
*Focus on the letters Tt and Aa
*Practice reading color words
*Celebrate Spider Week!!
*Introduce the -at word family
*Work on comparing and contrasting
*Learn about diagrams and labels
News and Other Reminders:
*Conference sign ups have been sent out via email. Please make sure you sign up as soon as possible as these are the only times conferences are offered. Please let me know if you need help signing up or have any questions. Kindergarten students are not required to come to conferences.
*We are looking for parent volunteers for Spider Day centers on Tuesday, October 31 from 9:30-11:10. Please let me know if you are interested-thanks!
*The weather is getting very unpredictable. Please send a jacket with your student every day and label it to make sure it comes back to us if misplaced. Thank you! Please also practice zipping jackets at home. Kindergarten students should be able to zip their own jackets (for the most part). Thank you for your help with this.
*The November reading log is in your child's Friday Folder today. Please return the October book log by Monday, November 6 for a fun prize!
Have a fun and safe weekend!
Friday, October 27, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
October 9-13
This week we:
*Focused on the letter Mm
*Started our ABC journals
*Reviewed the words I, am, the, little
*Learned the words to, a, red
*Worked on subitizing and number sense
*Continued our work on trees
Next week we will:
*Read the story "SMASH! CRASH!" and learn about punctuation and words with sh
*Work on activities with the words to, a, red, blue
*Continue with our Science unit about trees and leaves
*Meet our 5th grade buddies
*Celebrate 2nd place in the Walk-a-Thon with our Ice Cream party
After the break we will:
*Read a story called "Dig, Dig, Digging" and work on compare and contrast
*Focus on the letter Tt
*Finish our Science unit on trees and leaves
*Learn about Fire Safety
*Review shapes and practice number words
Things to ask your Kinder:
*Name the parts of a tree
*What is a leafy tree called? (Deciduous!)
*What is a pine tree called? (Coniferous!)
*Name words that start with Mm
*Tell you about the dot math games we learned this week
News and Other Reminders
*Thank you to all who ordered books this month! The order has been placed and we are hoping they get here by Wednesday before the break.
*Please help your child practice tying his or her own shoes. We have a lot of untied shoes throughout the day and this will help our day move more smoothly. Thanks!
*A conference sign up will be sent out in an email on Monday or Tuesday morning. Please sign up for a time as soon as possible. The slots usually fill quickly. Conferences will be held Wednesday, November 8th (4:00-8:00), Thursday, November 9 (12:00-8:00) and Friday, November 10 (8:00-12:00). These are the only times that conferences will be held. Please only sign up for one time slot per student. If there is a split household and you do not want conferences together, you may share a time slot with 15 minutes each. Thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
*Focused on the letter Mm
*Started our ABC journals
*Reviewed the words I, am, the, little
*Learned the words to, a, red
*Worked on subitizing and number sense
*Continued our work on trees
Next week we will:
*Read the story "SMASH! CRASH!" and learn about punctuation and words with sh
*Work on activities with the words to, a, red, blue
*Continue with our Science unit about trees and leaves
*Meet our 5th grade buddies
*Celebrate 2nd place in the Walk-a-Thon with our Ice Cream party
After the break we will:
*Read a story called "Dig, Dig, Digging" and work on compare and contrast
*Focus on the letter Tt
*Finish our Science unit on trees and leaves
*Learn about Fire Safety
*Review shapes and practice number words
Things to ask your Kinder:
*Name the parts of a tree
*What is a leafy tree called? (Deciduous!)
*What is a pine tree called? (Coniferous!)
*Name words that start with Mm
*Tell you about the dot math games we learned this week
News and Other Reminders
*Thank you to all who ordered books this month! The order has been placed and we are hoping they get here by Wednesday before the break.
*Please help your child practice tying his or her own shoes. We have a lot of untied shoes throughout the day and this will help our day move more smoothly. Thanks!
*A conference sign up will be sent out in an email on Monday or Tuesday morning. Please sign up for a time as soon as possible. The slots usually fill quickly. Conferences will be held Wednesday, November 8th (4:00-8:00), Thursday, November 9 (12:00-8:00) and Friday, November 10 (8:00-12:00). These are the only times that conferences will be held. Please only sign up for one time slot per student. If there is a split household and you do not want conferences together, you may share a time slot with 15 minutes each. Thank you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Monday, October 9, 2017
Minnetonka Fire Department Open House!
Tomorrow, October 10 is the Minnetonka Fire Department and Community Event from 5:00-8:00pm. This is a great free event full of fun and information!
Here's the link to check out all the details: https://eminnetonka.com/city-calendar/518
Here's the link to check out all the details: https://eminnetonka.com/city-calendar/518
Sunday, October 1, 2017
September 25-29
This week we:
*Read the story "We Are So Proud"
*Learned about settings in stories and reviewed characters
*Learned the words "the" and "little"
*Practiced color words
*Made a birthday graph and an age graph
*Practiced sorting shapes and reviewed shape names (like trapezoid, hexagon, and rhombus)
*Worked on reading, writing, and manipulating numbers 1-5
Next week we will:
*Read the story "Plaidypus Lost" and talk about sequence
*Review the words "the" and "little"
*Work on the letters Tt-Zz
*Practice the 3 ways to read a book
*Begin Read to Self and start working on Reading Stamina
Reminders and other news:
*Your child has another paper book (Decodable Reader) in his/her backpack this week. This is a book that we have read and practiced in class, so your Kinder should be able to read the book with minimal support. Please encourage reading at home and practice this book with your child at least 3 times.
*It's October! Please send the yellow September reading log back to school with your child on Monday. The new October reading log went home in Friday folders.
*If you have not done so already, please send $10 to school for your child's party fund. This money goes towards the cost of our celebrations throughout the school year. If you are unable to cover this cost, please let me know. Thank you.
*Please help your child practice tying his or her shoes. Laces frequently come undone during the day and this can be a very big distraction for some kiddos. Thanks!
*Our GL Walk-a-thon is this Friday, October 6th! We'd love to see you there if you are able! (Kindergarten will walk at 10:00 am)
Class Needs:
A huge THANK YOU to all who have donated extra items to our classroom. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
What to ask your Kinder:
*Name 2 friends in our classroom
*Count to 25 by 1's
*How to play Sparkle
*Tell about a Morning Meeting activity we have done
*What is the special name for a diamond? (It's a rhombus!)
*What are "Dorito Words" or "spicy words"?
Important Upcoming Dates:
*October 6: Walk-a-thon (Kindergarten wears purple)
*October 16: Picture Retake Day
*October 19-20: MEA NO SCHOOL
*October 23: PTO Meeting 6:30
*October 26: Late Start (School begins at 10:58)
Have a Fabulous weekend!!!
*Read the story "We Are So Proud"
*Learned about settings in stories and reviewed characters
*Learned the words "the" and "little"
*Practiced color words
*Made a birthday graph and an age graph
*Practiced sorting shapes and reviewed shape names (like trapezoid, hexagon, and rhombus)
*Worked on reading, writing, and manipulating numbers 1-5
Next week we will:
*Read the story "Plaidypus Lost" and talk about sequence
*Review the words "the" and "little"
*Work on the letters Tt-Zz
*Practice the 3 ways to read a book
*Begin Read to Self and start working on Reading Stamina
Reminders and other news:
*Your child has another paper book (Decodable Reader) in his/her backpack this week. This is a book that we have read and practiced in class, so your Kinder should be able to read the book with minimal support. Please encourage reading at home and practice this book with your child at least 3 times.
*It's October! Please send the yellow September reading log back to school with your child on Monday. The new October reading log went home in Friday folders.
*If you have not done so already, please send $10 to school for your child's party fund. This money goes towards the cost of our celebrations throughout the school year. If you are unable to cover this cost, please let me know. Thank you.
*Please help your child practice tying his or her shoes. Laces frequently come undone during the day and this can be a very big distraction for some kiddos. Thanks!
*Our GL Walk-a-thon is this Friday, October 6th! We'd love to see you there if you are able! (Kindergarten will walk at 10:00 am)
Class Needs:
A huge THANK YOU to all who have donated extra items to our classroom. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
What to ask your Kinder:
*Name 2 friends in our classroom
*Count to 25 by 1's
*How to play Sparkle
*Tell about a Morning Meeting activity we have done
*What is the special name for a diamond? (It's a rhombus!)
*What are "Dorito Words" or "spicy words"?
Important Upcoming Dates:
*October 6: Walk-a-thon (Kindergarten wears purple)
*October 16: Picture Retake Day
*October 19-20: MEA NO SCHOOL
*October 23: PTO Meeting 6:30
*October 26: Late Start (School begins at 10:58)
Have a Fabulous weekend!!!
Friday, September 22, 2017
September 18-22
Happy Friday!
This week we:
*Read stories and talked about how we get to school
*Learned about cooperation and ways to be kind
*Made TWO classroom books!
*Learned to read and spell the words "I" and "am"
*Practiced writing and matching the letters Ff-Kk
*Read our first Decodable Reader
*Started our Social Studies unit "All About Me"
*Made self-portraits
*Took a number walk and learned a new math game called "Sparkle"
*Practiced shapes and made 2 types of graphs
*Celebrated TWO birthdays!
Next week we will:
*Practice the letters Ll-Ss
*Continue reading and writing the words "I" and "am"
*Learn the words "the" and "little"
*Practice three ways to read a book
*Get Book Boxes!
*Practice sequencing a story
*Make a birthday graph
*Work on sorting
News and Other Reminders:
*Scholastic Book Orders were due on Wednesday. A few people have had trouble with the orders so I will be submitting it first thing tomorrow morning. Please let me know if you are having problems or if you want to make sure the order went through. We so appreciate your orders and helping our class earn FREE books for our library!
*If you have not yet done so, please bring $10 to school for our classroom party fund. This helps fund all of our celebrations throughout the year.
*Next week, we will be talking more about ourselves and our families. Please send in a baby picture with your child (make sure his/her name is on it so we can return it to you!) Talk to your child about the picture and a funny thing you remember about him/her when s/he was little. The students will get to practice talking in front of the class and showing their pictures on the ActivBoard! Thank you!
*Walk-a-thon information went home with your student today. This is a GREAT way to help our school!! Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
Upcoming dates:
*September 28: Late start (School begins at 10:58)
*October 6: Walk-a-thon (Kindergarten wears purple)
*October 16: Picture Retake Day
*October 19-20: MEA NO SCHOOL
*October 23: PTO Meeting 6:30
*October 26: Late Start (School begins at 10:58)
Have a fabulous weekend! Enjoy the weather while we still can =)
This week we:
*Read stories and talked about how we get to school
*Learned about cooperation and ways to be kind
*Made TWO classroom books!
*Learned to read and spell the words "I" and "am"
*Practiced writing and matching the letters Ff-Kk
*Read our first Decodable Reader
*Started our Social Studies unit "All About Me"
*Made self-portraits
*Took a number walk and learned a new math game called "Sparkle"
*Practiced shapes and made 2 types of graphs
*Celebrated TWO birthdays!
Next week we will:
*Practice the letters Ll-Ss
*Continue reading and writing the words "I" and "am"
*Learn the words "the" and "little"
*Practice three ways to read a book
*Get Book Boxes!
*Practice sequencing a story
*Make a birthday graph
*Work on sorting
News and Other Reminders:
*Scholastic Book Orders were due on Wednesday. A few people have had trouble with the orders so I will be submitting it first thing tomorrow morning. Please let me know if you are having problems or if you want to make sure the order went through. We so appreciate your orders and helping our class earn FREE books for our library!
*If you have not yet done so, please bring $10 to school for our classroom party fund. This helps fund all of our celebrations throughout the year.
*Next week, we will be talking more about ourselves and our families. Please send in a baby picture with your child (make sure his/her name is on it so we can return it to you!) Talk to your child about the picture and a funny thing you remember about him/her when s/he was little. The students will get to practice talking in front of the class and showing their pictures on the ActivBoard! Thank you!
*Walk-a-thon information went home with your student today. This is a GREAT way to help our school!! Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
Upcoming dates:
*September 28: Late start (School begins at 10:58)
*October 6: Walk-a-thon (Kindergarten wears purple)
*October 16: Picture Retake Day
*October 19-20: MEA NO SCHOOL
*October 23: PTO Meeting 6:30
*October 26: Late Start (School begins at 10:58)
Have a fabulous weekend! Enjoy the weather while we still can =)
Monday, September 18, 2017
September 11-15, 2017
This week we:
*Practiced our classroom rules.
*Practiced daily routines
*Learned how to be Bucket Fillers
*Learned about authors and illustrators
*Worked on walking quietly in the hallways and earned 22 Hallway Heroes!!
*Practiced playground basics
*Made it to page 8 in our Number Books
*Went to the library for the first time
*Had our first Den Day!
Next week we will:
*Read a story called "How We Get to School" and learn about characters
*Learn the words "I" and "am"
*Read new stories and talk about how we get to school
*Learn a new math game
*Practice shapes
*Have picture day!
What to ask your Kinder:
*Practice writing first names
*Practice counting
*Tell you about some friends at school
*What the author and illustrators do
News and Other Reminders:
*Thank you for looking at your child's Friday folder each week. This is the best way to communicate with families and show you all of the awesome work your Kinder is doing at school! Please send these folders back empty on Monday. Thanks!
*Picture day is Wednesday, Sept 20. If you plan to order pictures, please be sure to send your picture order form and money by Wednesday morning. If students do NOT have their money when we get our pictures taken, they will have to wait until retake day in October. Thank you.
*Thank you to all of the families who have turned in their party money! If you have not done so yet, please bring $10 in as soon as possible. This money pays for all of our class celebrations during the year.
*Please remember to send a reusable water bottle to school each day with your Kinder. Make sure his or her name is clearly labeled so these can be returned each day.
*We have gym and music on Days 2 and 4. Please be sure to send gym shoes to school on those days. You may choose to leave a pair of shoes at school, just let us know. Thanks!
*Library day is on Day 2. Please help your child remember his or her book on Day 2 so he/she can check out a new one!
Upcoming Dates:
*September 18: PTO Meeting at 6:30
*September 20: Picture Day
*September 28: Late start (School begins at 10:58)
*October 6: Walk-a-thon
*October 16: Picture Retake Day
*October 19-20: MEA NO SCHOOL
*October 23: PTO Meeting 6:30
*October 26: Late Start (School begins at 10:58)
We had an amazing second week and are so excited for a year of learning with your child!
*Practiced our classroom rules.
*Practiced daily routines
*Learned how to be Bucket Fillers
*Learned about authors and illustrators
*Worked on walking quietly in the hallways and earned 22 Hallway Heroes!!
*Practiced playground basics
*Made it to page 8 in our Number Books
*Went to the library for the first time
*Had our first Den Day!
Next week we will:
*Read a story called "How We Get to School" and learn about characters
*Learn the words "I" and "am"
*Read new stories and talk about how we get to school
*Learn a new math game
*Practice shapes
*Have picture day!
What to ask your Kinder:
*Practice writing first names
*Practice counting
*Tell you about some friends at school
*What the author and illustrators do
News and Other Reminders:
*Thank you for looking at your child's Friday folder each week. This is the best way to communicate with families and show you all of the awesome work your Kinder is doing at school! Please send these folders back empty on Monday. Thanks!
*Picture day is Wednesday, Sept 20. If you plan to order pictures, please be sure to send your picture order form and money by Wednesday morning. If students do NOT have their money when we get our pictures taken, they will have to wait until retake day in October. Thank you.
*Thank you to all of the families who have turned in their party money! If you have not done so yet, please bring $10 in as soon as possible. This money pays for all of our class celebrations during the year.
*Please remember to send a reusable water bottle to school each day with your Kinder. Make sure his or her name is clearly labeled so these can be returned each day.
*We have gym and music on Days 2 and 4. Please be sure to send gym shoes to school on those days. You may choose to leave a pair of shoes at school, just let us know. Thanks!
*Library day is on Day 2. Please help your child remember his or her book on Day 2 so he/she can check out a new one!
Upcoming Dates:
*September 18: PTO Meeting at 6:30
*September 20: Picture Day
*September 28: Late start (School begins at 10:58)
*October 6: Walk-a-thon
*October 16: Picture Retake Day
*October 19-20: MEA NO SCHOOL
*October 23: PTO Meeting 6:30
*October 26: Late Start (School begins at 10:58)
We had an amazing second week and are so excited for a year of learning with your child!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Week 1!
Happy Sunday! We made it through the very first week of Kindergarten!!
This week we:
*Practiced daily routines
*Read a story called "First Day Jitters" and drank some Jitter Juice to help calm our nerves
*Learned about authors and illustrators
*Worked on walking quietly in the hallways
*Practiced playground basics
*Went to gym, music, and spanish for the first time :)
*Searched for the Gingerbread Boy at school!
Next week we will:
*Read new stories and talk about rules
*Practice our first fire drill
*Go to our Grizzly Den classroom
*Go to the school library for the first time and check out a book to take home!
What to ask your Kinder:
*Practice writing first names
*Practice counting
*Tell you about some friends at school
*What the author and illustrators do
News and Other Reminders:
Friday folders went home for the first time. These folders will go home every week and will be filled with news from the school, our classroom, and work from the week. Please make sure to go through this folder every Friday and send it back to school on Monday. Thanks!
*Thank you to all of the families who have turned in their party money! If you have not done so yet, please bring $10 in as soon as possible. This money pays for all of our class celebrations during the year.
*Please remember to send a reusable water bottle to school each day with your Kinder. Make sure his or her name is clearly labeled so these can be returned each day.
*We have gym and music on Days 2 and 4. Please be sure to send gym shoes to school on those days. You may choose to leave a pair of shoes at school, just let us know. Thanks!
We had an amazing first week and are so excited for a year of learning with your child! Have a fantastic rest of your weekend!
This week we:
*Practiced daily routines
*Read a story called "First Day Jitters" and drank some Jitter Juice to help calm our nerves
*Learned about authors and illustrators
*Worked on walking quietly in the hallways
*Practiced playground basics
*Went to gym, music, and spanish for the first time :)
*Searched for the Gingerbread Boy at school!
Next week we will:
*Read new stories and talk about rules
*Practice our first fire drill
*Go to our Grizzly Den classroom
*Go to the school library for the first time and check out a book to take home!
What to ask your Kinder:
*Practice writing first names
*Practice counting
*Tell you about some friends at school
*What the author and illustrators do
News and Other Reminders:
Friday folders went home for the first time. These folders will go home every week and will be filled with news from the school, our classroom, and work from the week. Please make sure to go through this folder every Friday and send it back to school on Monday. Thanks!
*Thank you to all of the families who have turned in their party money! If you have not done so yet, please bring $10 in as soon as possible. This money pays for all of our class celebrations during the year.
*Please remember to send a reusable water bottle to school each day with your Kinder. Make sure his or her name is clearly labeled so these can be returned each day.
*We have gym and music on Days 2 and 4. Please be sure to send gym shoes to school on those days. You may choose to leave a pair of shoes at school, just let us know. Thanks!
We had an amazing first week and are so excited for a year of learning with your child! Have a fantastic rest of your weekend!
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