With no school on Friday, I had forgotten to send this. Apologies! Hope you enjoyed your long weekend!
-Miss Wagenaar
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Shared Reading: Together as a class, we read the big book "Dan the Flying Man" several times.
Literacy: In response to the literature, students created their own page of a scene that they would fly over if they got the ability to fly. Also relating to the book, we worked on the _an word family.
Writers Workshop: We talked about counting words before writing a sentence. In the process we talked about the difference between letters, words, and sentences. Students are still practicing using their Alphabet Charts and Space Sticks.
Math: Students are wrapping up their unit on Telling Time. They will bring home their Rabbit Clocks for more practice next week.
Science: We are continuing to talk about animals that live on the farm, and their attributes.
Art: The young artists of room 4 completed their March self portraits. We focused this month on filling in the entire background of their picture.
Social Studies: We are wrapping up our study of National Symbols and will be moving onto State Symbols next week. We also talked about Dental health month and introduced foods that would be good choices for our dental health, and those that would be bad choices.
Lifeskill Assembly: This month Colin was honored with our award for Caring at our Blue Day assembly.
Field Trip: Tuesday was our field trip to San Francisco's Herbst Theater to see "People Like Me", an interpretation of the legend of how the sun got it's light. Students enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the lawn, great performance and fun bus rides to and from. Special thanks to our parent volunteers who chaperoned and EXTRA special thanks to Mrs. Fritschen who taught all of the Kindergarten classes about the myth and cultures that were respresented before we saw the performance.
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Wishlist: We are in desperate need of glue sticks in Room 4. If you are able to donate one, or a pack it would be much appreciated!
IMPORTANT DATES
April 13-17 NO SCHOOL Spring Break :)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Kinder News 2.27
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Literacy Centers:
- "Where Am I?": children colored and practiced reading a small book about things you see on a farm
- Magna Doodles: students wrote the room using our new set of magna doodles
- Penmanship: Students started in their new penmanship books, practicing pencil strokes that're the foundation of letter formation.
- Dr. Seuss Book Box
Guided Reading: Students have gotten another opportunity to read a book at their Guided Reading level this week. They have continued to practice with each other, finding students who have the same book as them.
Writers Workshop: Students wrote using a new tool - a space stick (this is a tongue depressor that has been decorated) to create a space during their writing. We also made a list of "Great Beginnings" to use in Writers Workshop. Ask your child to share some of these with you.
Word Families: As we are continuing to play with letters and their sounds, we are beginning our study of word families. This week we worked with the _at familiy.
Math: Students have begun studying time (to the hour) with Mrs. Chiappe.
St. Patricks Day: We incorporated math with a Lucky Charm cereal activity. Students estimated, sorted, counted, and graphed the number of marshmallows in a serving of cereal.
Healthy Play: This week we learned how to play North Wind, South Wind. It is a tag game in which students are tagged by the "North Wind" and can be unfrozen by the "South Wind".
Social Studies: We are continuing our study of the National Symbols (American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty)
Assembly: We had a Celtic Harpist and storyteller visit and share some entertaining tales and beautiful music.
Science: We are continuing our study of farms, focusing this week on reading both fiction and non-fiction books. We did an interactive writing activity about animals on the farm and the sounds that they make.
Cooking: We used English Green Peas from our Harvest of the Month box to make a pasta salad. Although students were hesitant to try some of the ingredients (red peppers and pepperjack cheese) most enjoyed the pasta salad to some degree.
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Field Trip: Thank you to all families who contributed money to our scholarship. All students are able to attend our field trip. We have a group of chaperones to ensure that this day goes smoothly. Please remember that we will be eating lunch in the city, so make sure your child BRINGS a lunch on Tuesday. On the day of the field trip, we will be returning back to campus no later than 2:30. Please pick your child up from Room 4.
Pennies for Patients: Our student council's community service project is attempting to collect change to put toward helping children with medical issues. If you choose to donate, please send change in a zip-lock bag with your child.
Return Dates for Take-Home Books:
Library Books - go home Friday, come back Monday (if forgotten, ensure it is back by Tuesday - our library day)
Guided Reading - go home Friday, come back Monday
Red Mystery Bags - go home Friday, come back Wednesday
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday March 24th: Field Trip
Wednesday March 25th: Blue Day
Friday March 27th: No School
Literacy Centers:
- "Where Am I?": children colored and practiced reading a small book about things you see on a farm
- Magna Doodles: students wrote the room using our new set of magna doodles
- Penmanship: Students started in their new penmanship books, practicing pencil strokes that're the foundation of letter formation.
- Dr. Seuss Book Box
Guided Reading: Students have gotten another opportunity to read a book at their Guided Reading level this week. They have continued to practice with each other, finding students who have the same book as them.
Writers Workshop: Students wrote using a new tool - a space stick (this is a tongue depressor that has been decorated) to create a space during their writing. We also made a list of "Great Beginnings" to use in Writers Workshop. Ask your child to share some of these with you.
Word Families: As we are continuing to play with letters and their sounds, we are beginning our study of word families. This week we worked with the _at familiy.
Math: Students have begun studying time (to the hour) with Mrs. Chiappe.
St. Patricks Day: We incorporated math with a Lucky Charm cereal activity. Students estimated, sorted, counted, and graphed the number of marshmallows in a serving of cereal.
Healthy Play: This week we learned how to play North Wind, South Wind. It is a tag game in which students are tagged by the "North Wind" and can be unfrozen by the "South Wind".
Social Studies: We are continuing our study of the National Symbols (American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty)
Assembly: We had a Celtic Harpist and storyteller visit and share some entertaining tales and beautiful music.
Science: We are continuing our study of farms, focusing this week on reading both fiction and non-fiction books. We did an interactive writing activity about animals on the farm and the sounds that they make.
Cooking: We used English Green Peas from our Harvest of the Month box to make a pasta salad. Although students were hesitant to try some of the ingredients (red peppers and pepperjack cheese) most enjoyed the pasta salad to some degree.
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Field Trip: Thank you to all families who contributed money to our scholarship. All students are able to attend our field trip. We have a group of chaperones to ensure that this day goes smoothly. Please remember that we will be eating lunch in the city, so make sure your child BRINGS a lunch on Tuesday. On the day of the field trip, we will be returning back to campus no later than 2:30. Please pick your child up from Room 4.
Pennies for Patients: Our student council's community service project is attempting to collect change to put toward helping children with medical issues. If you choose to donate, please send change in a zip-lock bag with your child.
Return Dates for Take-Home Books:
Library Books - go home Friday, come back Monday (if forgotten, ensure it is back by Tuesday - our library day)
Guided Reading - go home Friday, come back Monday
Red Mystery Bags - go home Friday, come back Wednesday
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday March 24th: Field Trip
Wednesday March 25th: Blue Day
Friday March 27th: No School
Friday, March 6, 2009
Kinder News 2.25
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
Literacy: We colored and practiced reading our own version of One Fish, Two Fish.
Guided Reading: Students have gotten another opportunity to read a book at their Guided Reading level this week. They have begun to practice with each other, finding students who have the same book as them.
Writers Workshop: Students wrote about their favorite Dr. Seuss book, including the title and their favorite part.
Dr. Seuss Day: We gathered with Miss Casellini's class to prepare Green Eggs and Ham and enjoy some cartoon versions of some Dr. Seuss favorites. (Thank you to Mrs. Regan and Mrs. Soares for helping). We also got to enjoy some wonderful stories, read by the following parents: Mrs. Lew, Mr. Aglubat, Mrs. Otsuka, Mrs. Beadell, Mrs. Soares, and Mrs. Tu. We also visited www.seussville.com during Computer Lab.
Math: Students completed a variety of math assessments this week, including counting, comparing and ordering. They also grabbed pattern blocks, recorded them, and then ordered them from shortest to longest. In our classroom, we graphed our favorite Dr. Seuss book as well as whether or not we liked Green Eggs.
Healthy Play: This week we learned how to play Cooperative Musical Chairs inside the classroom. This is another Healthy Play game which no students are ever out, when they are unable to find a chair, they choose a lap to sit on.
Social Studies: We learned about Hina Matsuri (Japanese Girls Day) and created an origami woman in celebration.
Art: We completed and displayed our March quilt. We also built giant Leprechauns to decorate our classroom. Please come in and take a peek!
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Conferences: The week of March 9th contains two Minmum Days, set aside for conferences. This round of conferences is for students who are below grade level or who I have other concerns about. I will not be meeting with most families during these days.
Field Trip: Please remember that money to cover the cost of tickets is $6 per person. (This also means that parents who are coming must purchase a ticket). If you are able to contribute toward a scholarship, it is appreciated. I have filled all chaperone positions, thank you for your eager replies. On the day of the field trip, we will be returning back to campus no later than 2:30. Please pick your child up from Room 4.
Pennies for Patients: Our student council's community service project is attempting to collect change to put toward helping children with medical issues. If you choose to donate, please send change in a zip-lock bag with your child.
Book Fair: The book fair is open after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Students had a chance to preview books this week and there is a "Wish Box" that I've placed books in available.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday March 10th: Minimum Day (Conferences)
Wednesday March 11th: Minimum Day (Conferences)
Friday March 13th: Report Cards Go Home
Tuesday March 24th: Field Trip
Wednesday March 25th: Blue Day
Friday March 27th: No School
Literacy: We colored and practiced reading our own version of One Fish, Two Fish.
Guided Reading: Students have gotten another opportunity to read a book at their Guided Reading level this week. They have begun to practice with each other, finding students who have the same book as them.
Writers Workshop: Students wrote about their favorite Dr. Seuss book, including the title and their favorite part.
Dr. Seuss Day: We gathered with Miss Casellini's class to prepare Green Eggs and Ham and enjoy some cartoon versions of some Dr. Seuss favorites. (Thank you to Mrs. Regan and Mrs. Soares for helping). We also got to enjoy some wonderful stories, read by the following parents: Mrs. Lew, Mr. Aglubat, Mrs. Otsuka, Mrs. Beadell, Mrs. Soares, and Mrs. Tu. We also visited www.seussville.com during Computer Lab.
Math: Students completed a variety of math assessments this week, including counting, comparing and ordering. They also grabbed pattern blocks, recorded them, and then ordered them from shortest to longest. In our classroom, we graphed our favorite Dr. Seuss book as well as whether or not we liked Green Eggs.
Healthy Play: This week we learned how to play Cooperative Musical Chairs inside the classroom. This is another Healthy Play game which no students are ever out, when they are unable to find a chair, they choose a lap to sit on.
Social Studies: We learned about Hina Matsuri (Japanese Girls Day) and created an origami woman in celebration.
Art: We completed and displayed our March quilt. We also built giant Leprechauns to decorate our classroom. Please come in and take a peek!
NOTES AND REMINDERS
Conferences: The week of March 9th contains two Minmum Days, set aside for conferences. This round of conferences is for students who are below grade level or who I have other concerns about. I will not be meeting with most families during these days.
Field Trip: Please remember that money to cover the cost of tickets is $6 per person. (This also means that parents who are coming must purchase a ticket). If you are able to contribute toward a scholarship, it is appreciated. I have filled all chaperone positions, thank you for your eager replies. On the day of the field trip, we will be returning back to campus no later than 2:30. Please pick your child up from Room 4.
Pennies for Patients: Our student council's community service project is attempting to collect change to put toward helping children with medical issues. If you choose to donate, please send change in a zip-lock bag with your child.
Book Fair: The book fair is open after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Students had a chance to preview books this week and there is a "Wish Box" that I've placed books in available.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday March 10th: Minimum Day (Conferences)
Wednesday March 11th: Minimum Day (Conferences)
Friday March 13th: Report Cards Go Home
Tuesday March 24th: Field Trip
Wednesday March 25th: Blue Day
Friday March 27th: No School
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