Hello Families!
I hope everyone is staying nice and toasty warm on this chilly weekend! Feels like hot cocoa weather to me!
Here's what we're getting into this week:
In Language Arts we will:
- use informational text to gather information about birds.
- use various organizers to organize the information we learn about birds.
- begin a STEM project where we figure out how we can help birds find food and shelter in the winter time.
- learn 2 new poems to practice reading fluently.
In Social Studies we will:
- continue learning about families and how they are the same and different.
- learn about extended family (aunts, cousins, etc...) and their connection to our immediate family.
- explore the roles different family members play in a family unit.
- compare pictures of modern families with families from other time frames.
In Writing we will:
- discuss the importance of writing neatly so others can read our writing.
- look at our writing as readers to help us produce better writing.
- review using spacing, punctuation, and appropriate upper and lower case letters in our writing.
- help each other come up with really great ideas for writing.
In Math we will:
- continue our unit on measurement, using objects such as ribbon or string to measure.
- compare lengths using vocabulary such as longer, shorter, and equal.
- find objects that are in between the lengths of two other objects.
- review weight, using vocabulary such as heavier and lighter.
In other news...
***STEM project***
We will be doing a project on Friday where we make bird houses to help birds find food and shelter in the winter. If you would be willing to donate pine cones, sunbutter, toilet paper rolls, plastic bottles, cardboard, etc. please send these materials to school by Thursday, November 20th.
***Scholastic***
You still have time to place a November order for Scholastic! I will finalize the order on Tuesday, November 25th, so make sure you place the order before then. Our class gets bonus points every time you order that we can use to get free books and resources!
***Library***
We go to the library every Tuesday (unless there is a schedule change in the calendar). At this point in the year, students are responsible for getting their library books out of their bookbags and putting them into the library bin. I will not be going through their backpacks, but will give them several reminders to get their books out. Thanks for your support and understanding in helping our Kindergartners become independent in any way they can be!
***Attendance***
Thank you so much for making sure your students are here at school and on time every day! We are able to get started right away because everyone is here and ready to learn! THANK YOU for making that happen!
***American Education Week***
This week, we are celebrating American Education Week by inviting parents to come eat breakfast with our students! Each grade will have a certain day where parents are welcome in the cafeteria, and the teachers from that grade level will be serving breakfast with the cafeteria ladies! Kindergarten's day is Friday November 21st. The school will open early at 8:00 for breakfast. You and your family can come eat breakfast with your little one, followed by a special performance at 8:55. You are more than welcome to stay with your Kindergartner (although no younger siblings please) for the next part of their day. For us this is specials. We hope you will be able to join us!
Dates to Remember:
Monday 11/17- Report cards sent home
Tuesday 11/18 - Library Lesson and Book Exchange
Thursday 11/20- Multicultural Night (6:00pm-8:00pm)
Friday 11/21- 2 hour early dismissal (school dismisses at 1:25pm)
Friday 11/21- Breakfast with Kindergarten
Monday 11/24- Parent Conference Day- school opens at 12:30pm
Tuesday 11/25- Parent Conference Day- school dismisses at 11:55am
Wednesday 11/26- Friday 11/28- NO SCHOOL
I hope you all have a great week! As always, please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Please enjoy these pictures!
Reading group fun!
Measurement Investigations!
Measuring Rapunzel's Braids!
Comparing Ribbon Sizes
This is how I spent my chilly but beautiful Saturday.
Have a super week!
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