Friday, November 18, 2016

Friday Note

Events of the Week:

This was our last week to focus on reading folk tales.  Here’s what we did in each workshop:

·         Math- We finished our unit on comparing and ordering numbers from 0 to 10.  We learned about how one number can be greater than or less than another number.  We also found numbers that are two more and two fewer.  We practiced putting the numbers from 0 to 10 in the correct order. 

·         Language Workshop— We concentrated on the book The Three Little Pigs.  We focused on story elements, such as characters, settings, and major events.  We introduced vocabulary words that are in the story, such as: trot, sturdy, and furious. We also practiced retelling the story by telling what happened in the beginning, the middle, and the end.  We finished the week by reading other versions of the story. The students also enjoyed wolf’s version of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.  Today we had fun using different tools and supplies to build our own house for the pigs to live in.  Pictures to See Saw coming soon. 

·         Writing Workshop—We learned the sight word “with”.  We practiced stretching sounds as we wrote sentences about the pigs and the wolf.  The students are practicing using spaces between words, a capital letter at the beginning, and an ending mark at the end of each sentence. 

·         Reading Workshop—Students continue to practice previously taught skills by working independently on engaging activities during Literacy Centers while I work with small groups. We are continuing to read independently each day as well. 

·         Word Study—Our letter for the week was “Ii”.  We learned that Ii is a vowel and can make a short sound and a long sound. 

·         Content Workshop—We learned about the first Thanksgiving and did some fun Thanksgiving activities.

Important Dates:
o   Nov. 22:  Kindergarten Share Feast
o   Nov. 23- 25:  Thanksgiving Break            
o   Dec. 1:  Picture Retakes  
o   Dec. 12:  Kindergarten Winter Program - 6:00 p.m. at the high school 


Picture Retake Information
If you would like for your child to have his/her picture retaken, please return the original picture package.  The information on the package is needed so that the photographer knows what to re-enter in the system to ensure you get the same package you ordered.  Thanks!

Sight Words—Keep practicing!
I    is    like    see    my    a    the    be   
it   he    she   to   can   with


Share Feast
All of Kindergarten is coming together on Tuesday, November 22nd to celebrate the first Thanksgiving.  Please send your child with a favorite individual-sized snack (cheez-its, chips, pretzels, m&ms, etc.) by Monday, November 21st that we will combine together to make a Share Feast for all to enjoy. 

Lost and Found
Our lost and found fence is overflowing!   If your child has lost something come check out our lost and found fence in front of the office.  All unclaimed items will be donated after Thanksgiving break. 

The Cox Care Mobile is scheduled to be at Clever Schools on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Your child can be seen for FREE whether you have insurance or not. Services are available for children ages birth to eighteen years. You may call the school nurse to inquire about the services provided, to schedule an appointment, or to receive the necessary paperwork. Thank you!


Next Week:
  • We will continue talking about Thanksgiving traditions. 
  • Our share feast will be on Tuesday. 
  • Our sight word will be “go”.
  • We will learn about the letter “Qq” and the sound the letter makes. 

Have a great weekend!!
Mrs. Vaughn  

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