Week of October 9-12, 2018

This week’s Reading story is called “Dig, Dig, Digging.” It is a concept book that will explore how machines do many different jobs in order to get work done. To build comprehension, we will classify and categorize information in a story. As we read, we will learn that nouns can be places and things.  The amazing words for the week are: scooping, swooshing, squelching, gobbling, spinning, and rumbling. The sight words featured this week are: a and to.

Our Phonics focus letter of the week is Tt. We will focus on the initial and final /t/ sound in words. We are also continuing to practice syllables, rhyming, letter sounds, and blending.

The Math Topic this week teaches how to classify and sort objects. Our lessons this week introduce the following 2-dimensional shapes: triangle, circle, square, and rectangle.

Reminders:

-Unfortunately, due to rain in the forecast for Thursday, October 11th, our Kindergarten Field Trip to Rohrbach’s Farm has been cancelled. Information will be sent home when a new Field Trip is planned.

-This is homecoming week. The students are encouraged to participate in themed days throughout the week, ending with a Pep Rally on Friday. (Please check the October calendar for themes.) These events help build Spartan Spirit. This spirit creates a positive attitude that inspires students to try their best.

-There will be a brief Fall Festival planning meeting on Monday, October 15th at 5:00.  Anyone who plans on attending should meet in front of the school store.  

-Book Fair Week will begin on Monday, October 15^th with a Parent Night from 4-7pm. Buying Day for our class is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17^th.

-As always, continue to practice letter names and their sounds along with sight words daily. Also practice counting to 100 and writing numbers 0-10.

 Thank you for your continued cooperation and have a terrific week!

~Mrs. Green