Week of March 28- April 1, 2016

Reading: “Mayday! Mayday!” is our story for the week. This informational text discusses what kinds of transportation help us in an emergency. We will further develop the comprehension skill of cause and effect. The amazing words are: rescue, yacht, mechanic, pilot, sailor, and shimmering. The popular sight words are: yellow, blue, and green. Writing practice will focus on using question marks and uppercase letters appropriately. Sentences that rhyme are also used throughout the week.

Phonics:  The letter of the week is Xx. The final /ks/ sound will be stressed, as in the word box.

Math: After testing Topic 9 (Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10), we will begin Topic 10. These lessons will continue composing numbers from 11-19.

Reminders:

~ The PTO Chinese Auction donations are due this Friday, April 1^st. Any chocolate item or money donated in order to create our class basket would be greatly appreciated.

~ All kindergarten students (even those not purchasing a package) will have their pictures taken for graduation on Wednesday, April 6^th. Students should wear a white collared shirt. Boys will be wearing a blue gown with a red cap. Girls will be wearing a red gown with a blue cap. Please keep the caps in mind when you are planning a hairstyle for that day.

~ Please remember to practice sight words daily. The goal is to learn 17 lists containing 96 words!

Specials:

Mon. Art      Tues. Gym      Wed. Music      Thurs. Computers      Fri. Guidance

Have an excellent week!

Week of March 21-24, 2016

Reading: We are starting a new unit this week. The theme is “How do people and things get from here to there?” The first story is “Max Takes the Train.” This animal fantasy will teach realism and fantasy while discussing different types of transportation. Throughout the week we will learn about sentences that ask questions. The amazing words are: plane, jetway, subway, tunnel, ferryboat, and sidecar. The sight words to focus on are: yellow, blue, and green.

Phonics: Two letters will be learned this week. We will learn that Jj makes the /j/ sound, as in jaguar. We will also learn that Ww makes the /w/ sound, as in watermelon.

Math: Composing and decomposing numbers to 10 is still the topic. Making whole groups using different parts is the idea we will continue to develop. We are writing number sentences to show these different parts. (ex. 4+4=8, 3+5=8)  We will also learn how to use a graph to solve a problem.

Reminders:

~ Please continue to practice sight words daily. Remember, there are 17 lists with a total of 96 words!

~ The PTO Chinese Auction donations are due April 1, 2016. We are requesting chocolate themed or monetary donations.

~ There will not be school on Friday, March 25, 2016.

Specials:

Monday- Gym    Tuesday- Music    Wednesday- Computers    Thursday- Library

Week of March 14-18, 2016

Reading: “Abuela” is the story we will be reading this week. This fantasy story is about a little girl and her grandmother exploring a big city. To build comprehension we will be identifying the setting in stories. The amazing words presented in the story are: abuela, flock, airport, adventure, city, and harbor. The sight words to focus on are: here, go, and from. We will also discuss using the pronouns I and me in sentences. Rhythm and rhyme will be taught in poems.

Phonics:  Our letter of the week is  Ee. We will continue learning the initial and medial /e/ sounds in words.

Math: We will begin Topic 9 (Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10). We will learn different ways to make numbers 4 through 10 and write number sentences to show these ways.

Reminders:

~ Please remember to continue practicing sight words daily.

~ The PTO Chinese Auction is scheduled for April 16^th and 17^th. Our class is composing a chocolate basket for the event. Please send chocolate themed or monetary donations to school if possible. We appreciate your cooperation.

~ Monday is Day 1 on the rotation schedule.

Have an enchanted week!

Week of March 7-11, 2016

Reading: After completing “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” we will read an informational text called “If You Could go to Antarctica.” The comprehension skill builder is to classify and categorize while reading. The amazing words for the week are: Antarctica, continent, icebergs, penguins, seals, and whales. The sight words to focus on are: here, go, and from. We will also continue working on writing sentences correctly. Capital letters and periods will be stressed further this week.

Phonics: The letter of the week is Ee. We will discuss both the long and short sound for this vowel. However, the focus is on the short /e/ sound, as in egg. The sound will be taught in the beginning and middle of words.

Math: Topic 8’s “Understanding Subtraction,” will finish up this week. We will be finding differences, writing subtraction sentences, and using objects to act out subtraction problems. After testing subtraction we will move on to Topic 9, “Composing and Decomposing numbers to 10.”

Reminders:

~ As always, please continue to practice sight words daily. 96 words are the goal!

~ This week is Newspaper in Education Week. You are encouraged to read the paper with your child for 10 minutes each day. The “I’m a Reader” forms should be returned  by March 15, 2016. Also, check the classified section for our ad!

~ The PTO is holding a Chinese Auction on April 16^th and 17^th. The theme for our class basket is chocolate. We are asking for donations to create a prize. Any item relating to chocolate could be placed in this category. (candy, cookies, cake mix, drink mix, chocolate scented items, etc.) If you prefer, monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase these items. Thank you for your support!

~ Monday is Day 6 on the rotation schedule.

Have an excellent week!