Welcome Back!!

Hello Families!

Happy 2015! I hope you had a relaxing break! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the cards, gifts and sweet treats I received before break.  They were all very thoughtful and delicious. 

Here's what's happening this week.....

In Language Arts we will: 

 - Study arctic animals such as whales, penguins, seals and polar bears.  We will record details from informational books about each animal.  We will discuss similarities and differences among the animals.  

- Review our sight words in various forms such as a game called Fiddlesticks and Sight Word Parking Lot!

In Social Studies we will: 

- Learn about the Chinese New Year and discuss traditions in China.

 In Science we will:

- Begin our Matter and Heat Unit and talk about the most efficient way to melt ice.

 In Writing we will:  

- Use effective details, words, and figurative language in our writing.

-Produce writing that is legible.

 In Math we will: 

-Identify whether a number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group.

-Introduce number lines and number placement.

 

***Recess***

Please make sure your child has a heavy coat for recess. It’s starting to get cold outside and we want everyone to be able to go out.

 

 ***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 Kindergarteners 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! 

 

Dates to Remember: 

1/5- Continue to collect homework journals & visit the center room 

1/6- Library Lesson with Ms. Datolli 

1/7- Science fair kick off! Visit the center room 

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Make it a great week!