Week of January 9-13, 2017

Reading: This week we will enjoy an animal fantasy called “Farfallina and Marcel.” This touching story about a duckling and a caterpillar helps the students understand how some animals change as they grow. The story uses plot identification as the skill to enhance comprehension.

Phonics: Ff  is the letter of the week. The initial and final /f/ sound will be practiced, as in the words fountain and leaf.

Math: Topic 5 Begins this week. This topic explores the numbers to 20.  The students will be counting, reading, and writing the numbers 11 through 20.

Reminders:

~Students should be ready to present their dinosaur reports on Tuesday, 1/10.

~ Wednesday, January 11^th is a two-hour Data Delay!

~ Monday will be Day 1 on the rotation schedule. Wear gym clothes!

~ Please continue to practice sight words, counting to 100, and writing 0-20.

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

~ Mrs. Green

December 23, 2016- January 6, 2017

It is hard to believe 2016 is already coming to an end. The students have been working very hard and are showing so much progress. They deserve this much needed holiday break. Enjoy your time together. We will start back strong in the new year!

Reading: Our next story is called “George Washington Visits.” It is a historical fiction book that compares how  today’s life is different from life hundreds of years ago. The amazing words presented are: celebration, barn, arch, sprinted, blacksmith, and soldier. The sight words we will focus on are: look and see. Cause and effect is the skill practiced in order to build comprehension.

Phonics: Two letters are taught throughout the story. Dd and Kk are the feature letters. Since k and c make the same sound, the students will learn to use “k” to spell the /k/ sound when it is followed by e, i, or y; /k/ is spelled with “c” when it is followed by a, o, u.  (ex. key, kite, lucky. Cat, cop, cut)

Math: Topic 4 will be completed and tested. This unit compares and orders numbers from 0 through 10.

Reminders:

~ School will be closed from December 24th- January 2^nd. School resumes on Tuesday, January 3^rd.

~ Outdoor recess continues throughout the winter. Please dress your child appropriately for the cold weather.

~ Please remember to practice the sight words and fundamental skills over the break. (letters and sounds, counting to 100, writing 0-20) Also take time to have your child practice reading with words they can sound out and blend.

~ January 3^rd will be Day 7 on the rotation schedule.

Specials:

Tuesday: Music     Wednesday: Computers     Thursday: Library     Friday: Art

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!     ~Mrs. Green

Week of December 12-16, 2016

The holiday spirit is in full season. We are getting so excited, yet there is still so much learning to be done. We are trying our best to stay focused and meet our goals.

Our Reading story is called “Little Quack.” This animal fantasy will focus on plot (The important things that guide a story). We will read about a duckling that learns new things as he gets older. This gives us the opportunity to discuss verbs that are happening now and in the past. The amazing words presented in the story are: duckling, pond, paddle, plunges, proud, and brave. The targeted sight words are: me, with, and she. (As always, remember to practice sight words daily.)

Our Phonics letter of the week is Rr. The /r/ sound, as in rabbit, will be prevalent in our lessons with segmenting, blending, reading, and rhyming words.

We just began Topic 4 in Math. This unit compares and orders numbers from 0 through 10. Please continue to practice counting to 100 and writing the numerals 0-20.

REMINDERS:

~Please remember to have your child dressed to withstand the cold weather. Outside recess still prevails!

~The Holiday Concert will be held this Saturday (12/10/16) in the high school auditorium. Kindergarten will perform at 10:00am. Please have your child arrive by 9:30.

~Wednesday, December 14^th is scheduled as a 2 hour data delay.

~The PTO is sponsoring the “Brainshowmania.” Our students will attend this event in the gymnasium on Thursday, December 15^th.

~Bowl for Kids Sake donation pledge envelopes are due on Friday, December 16^th.

Specials:

Monday: Computers     Tuesday: Library     Wednesday: Art      Thursday: Gym     Friday: Music

Have a remarkable week!

~ Mrs. Green

Week of December 5-9, 2016

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. This season brings great excitement, as well as busy schedules. However, we are continuing to work hard, as our lessons become more challenging.  

Unit 3 will begin in Reading this week. This unit discusses changes that occur around us. The first story is called “Little Panda.” This nonfictional story explains how a panda changes in its first year of life. The children will see how a panda and her mother are alike, as well as how they are different. This helps us practice ways to compare and contrast subjects. Verbs will be the grammar focus. Our amazing words are: weigh, measure, healthy, bamboo, curious, and explore. New sight words presented this week include: me, with, and she.

Phonics will focus on two letters. Letter Bb will still be practiced. Letter Nn will be introduced.

Math: Six to Ten will be finished and tested this week. The students are required to count, read, and write the numbers 6-10. Topic 4 focuses on comparing and ordering numbers 0 to 10.

Reminders:

~Outdoor recess occurs each day, unless there is rain, snow, or a severely low temperature. Please have your child dress according to the weather. (ex. winter coat, hat, mittens, etc.)

~Mark your calendars…The Christmas Concert is scheduled for Saturday, December 10^th at the high school auditorium. Kindergarten will hit the stage at 10:00am. Please have your child arrive by 9:30 in order to prepare.

~Please continue to practice the alphabet letters/sounds, sight words, counting to 100, and writing the numbers 0-20.

Specials:

Monday: Computers   Tuesday: Book Exchange   Wednesday: Art   Thursday: Gym   Friday: Music

Thank you and have a bright, new week!

~ Mrs. Green

Week of November 21^st, 2016

We will not be starting a new story in Reading this week. Instead, we will use Thanksgiving and fall stories to enhance the skills we have been learning. We will be working on Characters, Setting, Main Idea, Classifying, and Sequence while learning about the first Thanksgiving. We will discuss the feeling of appreciation and talk about traditions.

Our Phonics lessons will continue to blend sounds and segment words. We will practice rhyming and review syllable identification. Letter sounds are being rehearsed daily.

Math’s Topic 3 (Six to Ten) will be continued this week. It is important to practice number writing daily!

Reminders:

-Report cards will be sent home on Monday, November 21^st. Please sign and return the envelope as soon as possible.

-Wednesday, 11/23/2016 will begin our holiday break with an early dismissal. School will resume on Tuesday, November 29^th

-Our class field trip to see “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some)” in Bloomsburg is scheduled for Thursday, December 1^st.

-Please remember to continue practicing letters/sounds, sight words, counting to 100, and writing numbers 0-20.

-Coats are a must at this time of the year!

Specials:  Monday: Gym          Tuesday: Music          Wednesday: Computers

~ Everyone has a reason to be thankful!

Enjoy your holiday!

~ Mrs. Green

Week of November 14-18, 2016

This week’s Reading story will continue to discuss hibernation. “A Bed for the Winter” is an educational text that teaches what types of homes some animals need to stay warm during the coldest season of the year. To enhance comprehension skills, we will revisit how to determine the sequence of a story. Adjectives for opposites are presented this week. The amazing words are: nest, meadow, stump, tree trunk, hive, and den. Two new sight words will be taught this week: he and for.

The Phonics letter of the week is Ii. The focus will be on the short /i/ sound, as in igloo. Words with the initial and medial /i/ sound will be practiced. We are working hard on segmenting, blending, and trying to write words containing the sounds we have learned.

Topic 2 (Comparing and Ordering 0-5) will be tested this week in Math. Then we will begin learning how to count, read, and write 6 through 10.

Reminders:

* It is very important to complete homework, review class work, and practice sight words daily. This helps reinforce the concepts and it gives you an idea of how well your child understands the idea. Also continue to review letters and sounds, syllables, rhyming, identifying numbers, and counting to 100.

* Feed a Friend donations will conclude on Wednesday, November 16^th. You are encouraged to send in non-perishable food items or monetary donations to help less fortunate families enjoy a holiday dinner.

* Family Fun Night will be held on Thursday, November 17^th at Taco Bell from 5:00-8:00.

* Friday, November 17th is a dress down day. Students pay $1.00 to participate.

* Movie Night will take place in the high school on Friday, November 18^th.

** Please be sure your child wears a coat to school.**

Specials:

Monday: Gym     Tuesday: Music     Wednesday: Computers     Thursday: Book exchange     Friday: Art

Have an interesting week!

                   ~ Mrs. Green

Week of November 7-11, 2016

Reading: This week’s selection is called “Bear Snores On.” This animal fantasy teaches the difference between realism and fantasy. The story uses simple rhyme and repeated sentences to give students the opportunity to join in the reading process. We will look for adjectives that describe the size, number, color, and shape of nouns. The amazing words in the story are: sleep, winter, cave, woods, storm, and blustery. The sight words we are still focusing on are: like, my, and we.

Phonics: Cc is the letter of the week. The initial and final /k/ sound will be practiced. (Example: cat, rock)

Math: Comparing and Ordering Numbers 0-5 will be continued. We will recognize a group that has 1 or 2 fewer objects than another group. The number 0 will be explored, read, and written.

Reminders:

*Wednesday, November 9^th will be a data delay. These are non-rotation days. (This means the students will not have a special class).

*The Kindergarten Field Trip to see “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some)” will be held on December 1^st.

*The NS Student Council is participating in the Feed-A-Friend program. They are asking students in the district to provide donations to help provide a holiday dinner for the less fortunate families in Schuylkill County. Collections of non-perishable food items, as well as monetary donations will be collected until Wednesday November 16^th.

*Students are no longer permitted to wear shorts to school. Shorts will return in the Spring.

*The colder weather does not stop us from outdoor recess. Please make sure your child is wearing a warm coat. Hats and mittens are also beneficial.

*Please continue to practice sight words as well as the following skills: letters & sounds, syllables, rhyming, counting to 100, and writing numbers0-20.

Specials:  Monday: Music  Tuesday: Computers  Wednesday: (no special)  Thursday: Library  Friday:  Art

Thank you for your continuous cooperation!

~ Mrs. Green