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Posted by jstutz1 | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on September 30, 2018

9/24 – 9/28

Popcorn Words:  is, his, this.  The Kindergartners learned that “s” makes a different sound at the end of the word “his” and “is”.  Also, quickly noticing that the word is, is hiding in the words his and this.  We had fun finding these words in our daily messages and in books.  A note with our month of popcorn/sight words came home this week.  Included were the flashcards of each sight word and color word that has been introduced into our classroom for the month of September.  These are meant to stay at home for practice with your child.  If you need any additional copies please email me and I will be sure to get them to you.

Color WordGreen.  We explored all things green this week.

Star Students of the Week:

Math:  This week we continued to work on our counting to 100  with our Math time warm up.  We explored a few different shapes this week too.  Looking at squares, circles, rectangles and even triangles.  The Kindergartners did a great job of comparing these shapes.  Learning that comparing means to see the differences and similarities in two things.  They were able to compare a circle with non-circles and sorted those shapes as a class.  The Kindergartners also used their Math tool boxes and practiced making numbers 6-10.  We concentrated on making these numbers with a group of 5 and then some more.  The Kindergartners used the single tiles to make 5 and then added more to make up these number.  They also quickly noticed that a 5 strip is much faster to make up 5 versus counting out 5 tiles.  They did a great job!

Writers Workshop:  This week we continued to work on using pictures to tell a story.  First, we thought of an event that we wanted to share.  Then, we pictured it in our minds.  Next, we practiced drawing on a whiteboard all the details we wanted to share.  Adding extra details and labels to our drawings.  We then drew these stories onto paper.  We are becoming very good at stretching sounds and adding details to our stories.  Focusing on hearing the sounds as we write and label.

Readers Workshop:  This week we concentrated on being “Book Lovers.”  We learned that book lovers treat books carefully, pick a book, and look at it by turning one page at a time.  All of us decided we want to be Book Lovers and NOT Book Bullies!  The kinders did a GREAT job of finding books that needed some extra love and placed them in our Book Hospital for some TLC repair.  We also talked about Reader Respect during Readers Workshop time this week.  Learning that when we read we need to remember a few things:  we read quietly, stay in one spot, read the whole time and get started right away.  They are becoming amazing little lovers of books!

Handwriting:  This week we finished practicing our writing of numbers 0-9.  The Kindergartners did a GREAT job working on this number writing over the last few weeks.  They added the number 10 on the back cover of their Number Writing Book.  We focused on the proper formation of writing numbers.  Noticing that some numbers are trickier than some.  Like the numbers 2, 5 and 8.  Those seem to be the trickiest.  These Number Writing Books came home this week.  Please refer to these for extra practice when working with your child on number writing practice at home.

Shared Reading:  We worked on finding the letters Ee and Ff in poems.  The Kindergartners helped by coloring these letters and even noticing popcorn words in the poems.

Eagles Spirit:  The Hudsonville superfans, football players, cheerleaders, and Hudsonville Eagle Mascot brought some spirit to our school on Friday!  We had a lot of fun listening to their cheers, drums and participating in a fun cheer-off with them!  We were pumped and ready roll after their visit!!  It must have worked because Hudsonville won their game Friday night!!  Congratulations to the team!!

5th Grade Buddies:  We had a blast with our 5th-grade buddies on Friday too!  They visited with us and helped us make our own Eagle Spirit Puppet.  We love spending time with them!

October 5 Game:  As mentioned before our classroom is lucky to have a Hudsonville Football player, Trevor Poisson visit with us throughout the football season.  His visits are due to an honor that was given to many teachers in our district.  I was chosen as a teacher who has made a difference.  With this honor comes a ticket for each Kinder to the football this Friday, October 5.  Our class, along with several others in the district will get to form a tunnel for the football players to run through to start the game.  After we form our tunnel each Kinder has a ticket to attend the game if they wish.  These tickets will be sent home with your child this week.  Along with a letter detailing where to meet Friday evening if you wish to be part of our special time at the game, there is NO OBLIGATION for you to participate in this event.

Walk-a-thon:  What is a Walk-a-thon?  It is our one fundraiser that we do for Georgetown Elementary.  It helps us go on field trips, buy books, family events, playground equipment and popcorn days.  Each student that raises $30 will receive a Hudsonville Eagles water bottle.  Top Earners for the school will win a Bowling Party with Mrs. Reagan.  Top Earners for each grade will receive a pizza lunch with Mrs. Reagan.  Top Earning class will win a Limo Ride and lunch to Pizza Ranch!!  Everyone who donates is entered into a drawing for prizes.  It is a fun time for the students to participate in a walk outside together as well.  Parents are welcome to attend and walk with your child.  We will be outside from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.  Students are encouraged to dress like the 80’s or wear our school colors, Blue and Maize!  It is always a fun time!  Be sure to dress your Kinder in comfortable shoes that day.  If you have ANY questions please feel free to email me (jstutz1@hpseagles.net).

Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, Oct. 1…LIBRARY, ART *Don’t forget to bring your library book!
  • Tuesday, Oct. 2…STEAM,
  • Wednesday, Oct. 3…MUSIC
  • Thursday, Oct. 4…GYM, Wear Purple in K!
  • Friday, Oct. 5…ART, Walk-a-thon (we will be walking at 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.). All parents are welcome to join us on the track – behind Georgetown Elementary – 2/3 and 4/5 playground area. 6:30 p.m. meet for the game.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 9…Keaton’s B-Day!
  • Friday, Oct. 12…Early Dismissal – 12:15 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 23…Turkey Trot
  • Tuesday, Oct. 30…Picture Retakes
  • Wednesday, Oct. 31…2:00 K parade, classroom party to follow.
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