Posted by jstutz1 | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on May 20, 2017
May 15 – 19
Popcorn Words: Today, play, away.
Math: We are wrapping up our Unit 5 Math concepts. This week we explored identifying the difference between numbers. We found numbers the were greater than, less than and equal to each other. The Kindergarteners have also discovered objects that are heavier and lighter, taller and shorter and longer and shorter. We will be taking our Unit 5 test on Wednesday.
Readers Workshop: It has been so amazing to see your child grow as a reader! We have been practicing our reading by reading with our reading buddies back to back, working on our stamina. It is so awesome to see them enjoy celebrating being readers this month. They LOVED our flashlight Friday!
Writers Workshop: We have continued our Opinion writing this week. Exploring our favorite special, our favorite pet and even imagining what animal nose would be fun to have. The Kindergarteners will be wrapping up their Opinion writing experience with completing an “on demand” piece this next week. They will need to be able to demonstrate their opinion on a topic, give two reasons why and then wrap up the end with a concluding sentence. An example of opinion writing would be: I like gym the best because I like to run. I also like to play outside in gym. I hope you get to go to gym too. It’s the best!
Science: We have wrapped up our study of Living and Non-living things in Science. The Kindergarteners did a GREAT job of demonstrating that they understand what a living thing needs (air, space, shelter, food and sunlight). The Kindergarteners LOVED “eating a plant” on Friday! We will continue to explore fun science concepts for the remainder of our year with some exciting experiments.
Social Studies: Next week we will dive into our study of U.S. Symbols. We will explore the many symbols of the U.S. (Liberty Bell, American flag, Bald Eagle and The Statue of Liberty).
Mystery Readers:
- Ava was so excited to see her Mom walk through the door as our Mystery Reader!! Mrs. Holy read us If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, DON’T by Elise Parsley. A VERY FUNNY story about Magnolia who had an idea to bring an Alligator for show and tell. Eventually learning that Alligators are not a good thing to bring for show and tell. We loved having Mrs. Holy visit! Thank you for being our Mystery Reader Mrs. Holy!! I am currently trying to upload Mrs. Holy’s visit and photos….please standby : /
- Ty was so surprised to see his Mimi walk through the door as our Mystery Reader. Mimi read us the book that her friend wrote What Month Is It? by Sandy Parker. We thought it was so cool that she knows the author!! Ty held a calendar to show us each month as his Mimi read us the book. We also listened to the book The Berenstain Bears: Go Out For The Team by Stan Berenstain A great story about trying your best no matter what the outcome.
Kindergarten Olympics: Thank you so much for the awesome turnout of volunteers for our upcoming Kindergarten Olympics. I will be contacting you soon to give you further details.
Homework: This week will be the last week of homework. Please continue to read daily with your child and practice sight words. Thank you for all of your effort and support in helping your child with homework all year long!!
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, May 22…ART, Elena’s Summer B-Day Celebration!
- Tuesday, May 23…STEAM, LIBRARY.
- Wednesday, May 24…GYM.
- Thursday, May 25…MUSIC.
- Friday, May 26…ART. Wear Red, White and Blue Day! Carson’s B-Day!
- Monday, May 29…NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day!
- Thursday, June 1…Cruz’s Summer B-Day Celebration!
- Friday, June 2…Kindergarten Olympics.
- Saturday, June 3…Ty’s B-Day!
- Wednesday, June 7…Savannah’s Summer B-Day Celebration!
- Thursday, June 8…Evie’s Summer B-Day Celebration
- Friday, June 9…LAST DAY OF SCHOOL…Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
