Our 2009-2010 looks like it's off to a good start!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thank You So Much!
The greatest gift ever given.. (I'm sorry about the watermark - I didn't wanna pay for the program to upload it)
Kinder Celebration
We had a wonderful Kindergarten Celebration today, thank you to all who attended.
Here is a copy of the slide show that was shown this afternoon :) Enjoy!
Here is a copy of the slide show that was shown this afternoon :) Enjoy!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Kinder News 2.33
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Literacy: We finished our Rosie's Walk book and practiced reading it using our puppets.
Writers Workshop: We looked back on the events from this year and students worked in partners to write "Kinder News" that will be displayed for Open House.
Rainbows: We talked about rain and sunshine together making rainbows and we created rainbows to hang around the classroom.
Science: We began talking about seeds. We made a book about the steps to planting a seed, then we actually planted sunflower seeds on Thursday.
Social Studies: We learned about Cinco de Mayo. We colored a flag of Mexico and practiced saying the colors and numbers in Spanish.
Art: We created paper sunflowers, and used real sunflower seeds to decorate them. We also spent some of our time this week working on our Mothers Day gift and cards :)
Math: Students continue to play games with Mrs. Chiappe to learn more about addition.
Music: We learned a new song about planting seeds. We practiced "Each of us is a Flower" and "This Land is Your Land".
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Parent Volunteers: Star testing has concluded, so we will be back to normal schedule for the conclusion of May.
Mulberry Leaves Needed: We will be introducing Silk Worms in our class next week, but are in need of mulberry leaves to feed them. If you have access and could send some in, it would be much appreciated.
Thank You: Huge thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness throughout Teacher Appreciation Week!
UPCOMING DATES
May 15: Multicultural Fest
May 19: Minimum Day
May 19: Open House 6:30-7:30
May 22: No School
May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
May 27: Blue Day
Literacy: We finished our Rosie's Walk book and practiced reading it using our puppets.
Writers Workshop: We looked back on the events from this year and students worked in partners to write "Kinder News" that will be displayed for Open House.
Rainbows: We talked about rain and sunshine together making rainbows and we created rainbows to hang around the classroom.
Science: We began talking about seeds. We made a book about the steps to planting a seed, then we actually planted sunflower seeds on Thursday.
Social Studies: We learned about Cinco de Mayo. We colored a flag of Mexico and practiced saying the colors and numbers in Spanish.
Art: We created paper sunflowers, and used real sunflower seeds to decorate them. We also spent some of our time this week working on our Mothers Day gift and cards :)
Math: Students continue to play games with Mrs. Chiappe to learn more about addition.
Music: We learned a new song about planting seeds. We practiced "Each of us is a Flower" and "This Land is Your Land".
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Parent Volunteers: Star testing has concluded, so we will be back to normal schedule for the conclusion of May.
Mulberry Leaves Needed: We will be introducing Silk Worms in our class next week, but are in need of mulberry leaves to feed them. If you have access and could send some in, it would be much appreciated.
Thank You: Huge thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness throughout Teacher Appreciation Week!
UPCOMING DATES
May 15: Multicultural Fest
May 19: Minimum Day
May 19: Open House 6:30-7:30
May 22: No School
May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
May 27: Blue Day
Friday, May 1, 2009
Kinder News 2.32
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Literacy: We spent a majority of our week working on pages to create our own Rosie's Walk book. Students became very familiar with the story and created beautiful renditions of the illustrations. We were also able to watch Scholastic's interpretation of Rosie's Walk on DVD.
Writers Workshop: Students are focusing on endurance during Writers Workshop. We are adding time and encouraging students to fill the front and back of their paper.
Math: Students are playing games such as "Shake Them Beans" and a dice-rolling game that they used for addition.
Science: We focused on the shape of leaves, drawing and naming them (spear, oval, paddle, line, heart, and triangle).
Cooking: After focusing on Rosie's Walk for much of the week, we created our own version of "Chicken Feed". We used ingredients: cheerios, candy covered sunflower seeds, sunflower seeds, m&ms, and almond slices.
Healthy Play: We learned to play the game "On the Way to School Today" which is a play off of the game chirades.
Music: Mrs. Stryker led music, we learned a few new songs. One of the favorites was "Pepperoni Pizza" (follows the same pattern as Apples and Bananas)
Lifeskill Assembly: Rashaun was recognized at our Lifeskill Assembly for this month's lifeskill of Teamwork.
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Parent Volunteers: There is another week of STAR testing in the Upper Grades and in an effort to create a more conducive testing atmosphere, parent volunteers are still not allowed on campus for the duration of testing. So take one more the week off ;) I do have a few prep projects that I could use a hand on, if anyone is able or interested, please email. THANKS!
UPCOMING DATES
May 15: Multicultural Fest
May 19: Minimum Day
May 19: Open House 6:30-7:30
May 22: No School
May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
May 27: Blue Day
Literacy: We spent a majority of our week working on pages to create our own Rosie's Walk book. Students became very familiar with the story and created beautiful renditions of the illustrations. We were also able to watch Scholastic's interpretation of Rosie's Walk on DVD.
Writers Workshop: Students are focusing on endurance during Writers Workshop. We are adding time and encouraging students to fill the front and back of their paper.
Math: Students are playing games such as "Shake Them Beans" and a dice-rolling game that they used for addition.
Science: We focused on the shape of leaves, drawing and naming them (spear, oval, paddle, line, heart, and triangle).
Cooking: After focusing on Rosie's Walk for much of the week, we created our own version of "Chicken Feed". We used ingredients: cheerios, candy covered sunflower seeds, sunflower seeds, m&ms, and almond slices.
Healthy Play: We learned to play the game "On the Way to School Today" which is a play off of the game chirades.
Music: Mrs. Stryker led music, we learned a few new songs. One of the favorites was "Pepperoni Pizza" (follows the same pattern as Apples and Bananas)
Lifeskill Assembly: Rashaun was recognized at our Lifeskill Assembly for this month's lifeskill of Teamwork.
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Parent Volunteers: There is another week of STAR testing in the Upper Grades and in an effort to create a more conducive testing atmosphere, parent volunteers are still not allowed on campus for the duration of testing. So take one more the week off ;) I do have a few prep projects that I could use a hand on, if anyone is able or interested, please email. THANKS!
UPCOMING DATES
May 15: Multicultural Fest
May 19: Minimum Day
May 19: Open House 6:30-7:30
May 22: No School
May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
May 27: Blue Day
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Kinder News 2.31
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Literacy Centers:
-Starfall Dictionaries: Students added more words into their Starfall dictionaries, using vocab cards with pictures
-"What Is In This Egg" Mrs. Harris Book
-Sight Word Tales (Private and Partner Reading)
-Energenius Calendar Coloring
Writers Workshop: We wrote about our Spring Breaks and all of the fun adventures. On Earth Day we also wrote about what we could do to help the Earth be a better place.
Math: Students are beginning addition in Mrs. Chiappe's room.
Social Studies: We talked about Earth Day and the things that we can do to help the Earth. We read the Energenius calendar and Little Book and discussed options such as turning off lights and the tv.
Science: We discussed the seasons, and how they affect what a tree looks like. We drew a tree in each of the four seasons. Winter (bare) Spring (blossoms) Summer (leaves and small apples) Fall (leaves falling and apples)
Cooking: In honor of Earth Day we recycled crayons. We peeled, broke, and filled molds with old crayons. We put them in the oven at 250 for about 10 minutes and let them cool. Students loved to see their new crayons and some even experimented, using them to draw during Friday Funday. (This is a fun and easy activity to do at home, and a fun use of old crayons)
PE: Inspired by Earth Day, we played a game called "Cleaning up the Yard". This game puts two teams on opposite sides of the grass with fluffballs scattered throughout. The object of the game is to "clean the yard" by throwing any fluffball onto the opposite team's side. This is a fun filled game where the students are able to work on the skill of throwing.
Music: We practiced songs like "Each of us is a Flower", "The Worm Song" and "Mr. Sun" and learned the words and sign language for "This Land is Your Land".
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Hot Weather Reminders: Please remember to put sunscreen on your child before sending them to school, the Kindergarten yard has shady spots but for the most part is covered in sun on warm days like we had this week. It also is a good idea to send a hat in their backpack that they may choose to wear at recess and lunch. If you choose to send a water bottle, they may keep that in their backpack as well for access at recess and lunch.
Parent Volunteers: This week STAR testing begins in the Upper Grades and in an effort to create a more conducive testing atmosphere, parent volunteers are not allowed on campus for the duration of testing. So take the week off ;)
Literacy Centers:
-Starfall Dictionaries: Students added more words into their Starfall dictionaries, using vocab cards with pictures
-"What Is In This Egg" Mrs. Harris Book
-Sight Word Tales (Private and Partner Reading)
-Energenius Calendar Coloring
Writers Workshop: We wrote about our Spring Breaks and all of the fun adventures. On Earth Day we also wrote about what we could do to help the Earth be a better place.
Math: Students are beginning addition in Mrs. Chiappe's room.
Social Studies: We talked about Earth Day and the things that we can do to help the Earth. We read the Energenius calendar and Little Book and discussed options such as turning off lights and the tv.
Science: We discussed the seasons, and how they affect what a tree looks like. We drew a tree in each of the four seasons. Winter (bare) Spring (blossoms) Summer (leaves and small apples) Fall (leaves falling and apples)
Cooking: In honor of Earth Day we recycled crayons. We peeled, broke, and filled molds with old crayons. We put them in the oven at 250 for about 10 minutes and let them cool. Students loved to see their new crayons and some even experimented, using them to draw during Friday Funday. (This is a fun and easy activity to do at home, and a fun use of old crayons)
PE: Inspired by Earth Day, we played a game called "Cleaning up the Yard". This game puts two teams on opposite sides of the grass with fluffballs scattered throughout. The object of the game is to "clean the yard" by throwing any fluffball onto the opposite team's side. This is a fun filled game where the students are able to work on the skill of throwing.
Music: We practiced songs like "Each of us is a Flower", "The Worm Song" and "Mr. Sun" and learned the words and sign language for "This Land is Your Land".
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Hot Weather Reminders: Please remember to put sunscreen on your child before sending them to school, the Kindergarten yard has shady spots but for the most part is covered in sun on warm days like we had this week. It also is a good idea to send a hat in their backpack that they may choose to wear at recess and lunch. If you choose to send a water bottle, they may keep that in their backpack as well for access at recess and lunch.
Parent Volunteers: This week STAR testing begins in the Upper Grades and in an effort to create a more conducive testing atmosphere, parent volunteers are not allowed on campus for the duration of testing. So take the week off ;)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Kinder News 2.30
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Literacy Centers:
-Sound Boxes: children move around cards to build three-letter words
-Made _an word family Fan
-Mrs. Harris book about morning activities on the farm
-Penmanship
Writers Workshop: We focused on the parts of stories (beginning, middle, end). Students switched from using packets, to including all of these parts on a single sheet.
Math: Students continued to examine and build 3D shapes.
Social Studies: We completed our student of the California Symbols.
Science: We discussed the seasons, and particular attributes of Spring (things are blooming, baby animals are being born, and weather changes). The students learned the phrase "April Showers bring May Flowers" and completed a writing and illustrating activity surrounding it.
Cooking: We colored eggs! Students used crayons and dye to create beautiful masterpieces. Some chose to bring their eggs home, while others enjoyed peeling and eating them at our Rabbit Party.
Healthy Play: We learned a new game called "Cookie Monster" where children are broken up into groups, name their group after their favorite cookies, then are chosen one cookie at a time to tag the rest of the children and bring them into the "cookie jar". Ask your child what type of cooking they were, we had some interesting groups (most notably the peanut butter blueberries).
1st Grade Concert: We had the opportunity to enjoy the concert put on by the first grade classes, which centered around life skills.
Music: We have restarted music with Miss Casellini's class. We are learning several songs about spring and the farm.
Spring Fling: Students from all classes, and a strong outpouring of parental help, enjoyed the annual Spring Fling. We toss out (paper) eggs that contain words. The job of the children is to pick up an egg, bring it to an adult, and read it. Once they do, they are handsomely rewarded with a jellybean. Students continued to collect and read eggs until all the jellybeans had been awarded.
Rabbits: This week had a bit of a rabbit theme. Early in the week, we created paper rabbits to decorate our classroom. Friday we had our Rabbit Party. Students enjoyed foods including sunflower seeds, carrots, celery, apples, strawberries, carrot cake muffins, and juice. Our buddies helped us make our bunny-ear hats and Miss Tabitha and myself used lipstick and eyeliner to finish off the bunny look with noses and whiskers.
Citizenship Gathering: Allie was the proud recipient of this month's Citizenship Award. Since joining our class a few short months ago, she has really jumped in and become an integral part of our classroom community. Congratulations Allie!
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Snacks: Our snack supply is finally dwindling down. If you are shopping during Spring Break, consider picking up a healthy snack for our class. (cereal, pretzels, granola bars, fruit, cheese, goldfish, snack mix, etc)
GIGANTIC THANK YOU: To all the parents who stepped up to donate, volunteer, or photograph our events on Friday. It's such a pleasure to have such an active parental community.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 13-17 NO SCHOOL Spring Break :)
Literacy Centers:
-Sound Boxes: children move around cards to build three-letter words
-Made _an word family Fan
-Mrs. Harris book about morning activities on the farm
-Penmanship
Writers Workshop: We focused on the parts of stories (beginning, middle, end). Students switched from using packets, to including all of these parts on a single sheet.
Math: Students continued to examine and build 3D shapes.
Social Studies: We completed our student of the California Symbols.
Science: We discussed the seasons, and particular attributes of Spring (things are blooming, baby animals are being born, and weather changes). The students learned the phrase "April Showers bring May Flowers" and completed a writing and illustrating activity surrounding it.
Cooking: We colored eggs! Students used crayons and dye to create beautiful masterpieces. Some chose to bring their eggs home, while others enjoyed peeling and eating them at our Rabbit Party.
Healthy Play: We learned a new game called "Cookie Monster" where children are broken up into groups, name their group after their favorite cookies, then are chosen one cookie at a time to tag the rest of the children and bring them into the "cookie jar". Ask your child what type of cooking they were, we had some interesting groups (most notably the peanut butter blueberries).
1st Grade Concert: We had the opportunity to enjoy the concert put on by the first grade classes, which centered around life skills.
Music: We have restarted music with Miss Casellini's class. We are learning several songs about spring and the farm.
Spring Fling: Students from all classes, and a strong outpouring of parental help, enjoyed the annual Spring Fling. We toss out (paper) eggs that contain words. The job of the children is to pick up an egg, bring it to an adult, and read it. Once they do, they are handsomely rewarded with a jellybean. Students continued to collect and read eggs until all the jellybeans had been awarded.
Rabbits: This week had a bit of a rabbit theme. Early in the week, we created paper rabbits to decorate our classroom. Friday we had our Rabbit Party. Students enjoyed foods including sunflower seeds, carrots, celery, apples, strawberries, carrot cake muffins, and juice. Our buddies helped us make our bunny-ear hats and Miss Tabitha and myself used lipstick and eyeliner to finish off the bunny look with noses and whiskers.
Citizenship Gathering: Allie was the proud recipient of this month's Citizenship Award. Since joining our class a few short months ago, she has really jumped in and become an integral part of our classroom community. Congratulations Allie!
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Snacks: Our snack supply is finally dwindling down. If you are shopping during Spring Break, consider picking up a healthy snack for our class. (cereal, pretzels, granola bars, fruit, cheese, goldfish, snack mix, etc)
GIGANTIC THANK YOU: To all the parents who stepped up to donate, volunteer, or photograph our events on Friday. It's such a pleasure to have such an active parental community.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 13-17 NO SCHOOL Spring Break :)
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