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