The Week Ahead...

Hi Families,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Although it was rainy, we still had some warmer weather! I can’t wait for the spring sunshine : ) Here is what’s happening in kindergarten this week…..

In Language Arts, we will:

 -“read between the lines” by making inferences about the main character in a book

-discuss why making inferences is useful

-make connections from what you know about your life to what the character does in the story

-use a “feeling tracker” to identify the main character’s feelings throughout the story

In Science, we will:

-continue to work on our science project (Egg drop)

-build our design and test its effectiveness by dropping it from the highest slide on the playground. 

***The only materiel we still need is straws***

***The Science Fair is this Thursday, March 19^th.  Please come check out all the interesting science projects.  We should have a section with all the Kindergarten projects together.  Science Fair viewing begins at 6 pm.  STEM night is from 6:30 – 7:30.  We hope to see you there!***

In Writing, we will:

-Write about what we would do if we found a pot of gold!

-Research facts about animals and begin an informational piece about one animal

-create a topic sentence that tells the reader what they will learn about it your book

***I just have to brag – our how-to-books are amazing!  The students were able to pick their own topic.  We have how-to ride a bike, brush your teeth, make a pizza, ice skate, make a card, make a bracelet, etc!!!  I am so impressed with their creativity, organization and confidence.***

In Math, we will: 

-order numbers

-compare written numerals

-draw a picture to represent addition and subtraction

-review addition and subtraction strategies (part-part-whole, manipulatives, draw a picture, use your fingers, act it out)

***We are working on fluently adding and subtracting within 5.  Students will be given the number sentence (ex: 2+2=4) and asked to solve this problem in their head.  This is something we will work on throughout the remainder of the school year.***

***Literacy Night***

Has been cancelled

 *   Yearbooks are on sale!  They are 20 dollars.  Order forms came home two weeks ago in Thursday folders.  I have extra order forms, if you need one.  This is a great way to remember your child's Kindergarten year! 

  *   The Board of Education has met and decided on our snow day make-ups.  Students WILL attend Wednesday, April 1st, Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th being the last day of school for students.  Mark your calendars!

  *   Students in our class are making frequent visits to the school store in the mornings.  I love that our class is supporting our school!  However, I have noticed that many of these purchases have become distractions.  Almost daily I am taking an eraser, play-doh, or other item bought at the school store for a period of the day to reduce distractions.  Please reinforce to your children that these purchases need to stay in their cubby and be taken home!  Also, there are no toys allowed at school.  Unless they have a stuffed animal day, or it is a designated toy and game day for the class.  Thank you for supporting your child's education and reinforcing these policies at home!

Important Dates to note:

Thursday, March 19^th – Science Fair (6-7:30)

Friday, March 20^th – 2 hour early dismissal

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