Friday Note 3-10

Events of the Week: Our theme was weather.  We spent the week learning about different types of weather.  The student’s that earned their 3^rd quarter reading journey enjoyed going to different classrooms today to read. We also finished up all third quarter assessments.

Math: We worked in math centers to review addition and subtraction.  During this time I pulled small groups to work on these skills.  Please continue to work on these skills at home since switching between the two is often difficult in kindergarten.  Remind your child to pay extra close attention to the + and – to know which operation they need to use. 

Language Workshop: Each day we focused on a different type of weather.  We read different informational books as well as fiction books about weather.   We also conducted a few weather experiments. 

Writing Workshop: We wrote an opinion piece about our favorite kind of weather.  I am very pleased with how good their writing is!  They did a great job with writing this week. Please look over your child’s writing and continue to practice at home.  

Reading Workshop: While working with students in our reading groups, I am noticing that students are struggling when they get to an unknown word.  We are working hard on trying out the different reading strategies.  Many students are having a hard time with saying the letter sounds and then blending the sounds together.  When reading with your child at home, PLEASE do not simply tell your child a word he or she is stuck on. Instead ask them what strategy they could use. This will help them become independent readers.

Conferences:  Thank you to everyone who has already signed up for a conference time!  For those who have not yet singed up please follow the link below to do so as soon as possible.         http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848a8a92fa0f49-spring   

Important Dates:

·         March 13-17:  No School - Spring Break!

·         March 20-14:  PTA Penny Wars-additional info. is on the blog

·         March 20-23:  NWEA Testing

• March 28 & 30:  Spring Conferences
• April 6:  Cox Care Mobile
• April 7: Day in K (for incoming kindergarten students 9-10:30)
• April 25^th- Make a Wish night (be watching for more information)

Next Week:  SPRING BREAK!

March 20-24:

• We will learn about spring.
• We will be NWEA testing in the computer lab Monday-Thursday at 10:30.  Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast each morning and arrives at school on time.
• We will practice making words.
• We will be reviewing addition, subtraction and teen numbers.  
• Our sight word will be “am”.    

         Have a great spring break!
                    Mrs. Vaughn