This week we will cover the following:

ELA/Reading:

• Identifying beginning, middle, and end of a story- sequencing
• Spelling: ‘-at’ word family
• Segmenting and blending sounds for cvc words
• Sight word: little

Math:

• Comparison of length and height of linking cube sticks within 10
• Comparison of weight

Writing:

• Informational writing- writing facts about a given topic
• Brainstorming ideas using a graphic organizer (circle map, tree map)
• Drawing an illustration with details about a given topic
• Writing a phonetic sentence starting with a capital letter in the beginning, finger spaces, and period at the end.

Science:

• How the sun warms the Earth

Social Studies:

• Goods vs. Services

Dear kindergarten families,

Spelling will begin this week. Your child will have 8 spelling words each week. Four of the words will fit a pattern. For example, this week we will study the ‘–at’ word family. Your child will be given hot words within the –at family to study on Monday. These are the words that we will focus on in the classroom. The cold words will be given to them when they receive their spelling test. They will look different than the hot words, but will still come from the same word family. For example, I might give them the word ‘hat’ to study, but give them the word ‘sat’ on the test. The purpose of the cold words is to see if your child can apply the studied pattern for the week. The last four words will be sight words that we have practiced in the classroom. A spelling packet with the spelling words will go home each Monday and will need to be completed and turned in each Friday.  Please have your child complete one page a day. We will have a test every Friday, unless there is no school on Friday. In that case, we will have the test on Thursday.

Thank you,

Ms. Abulhassan

Dear families,

I have provided a winter packet with practice sheets for your child to complete during our winter break. This packet should not take too much time to complete.  A suggestion would be to complete a sheet a day. The sheets do not have to be completed in the order I have them. For example, you might choose to complete a math sheet one day and a reading comprehension sheet the next.  In addition, please remind your children to read every day and practice the word cards in their reading bags.

Also, an index card was placed in the back of each folder with your child’s username and password for IXL and Raz Kids. Letters explaining how to navigate the websites were sent home. Remind your children not to misplace the card because they will need to use it throughout the school year. Your support is always appreciated.

As we embark on a new year, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and fulfilling year. I am blessed to be sharing this year with all of you and your children. I hope you have noticed the tremendous growth they have already made! Their success would not be possible without all of you. THANK YOU! Through difficulties and triumphs, I have no doubt that they will continue to develop into bright, respectful, and loving children. May they always fill your lives with pure joy, this year and every year. Happy New Year! I hope you all have a wonderful break!

Sincerely,

Ms. Abulhassan

Dear Families,

I sent home information on how your child can log into IXL and Raz Kids. These websites have educational reading and math activities that your child can do at home. Please help your child log into these websites and have them practice logging in by themselves. It is important that your child is exposed to using technology to enhance learning. I encourage no more than 30 minutes a day. Please remind your children not to lose the cards that I gave them with their usernames and passwords. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. As always, thanks for your continued support.

Have a great winter break!

Sincerely,

Ms. Abulhassan

Dear Families,

Today I placed a set of 4 QR codes for books to read at home in your child’s reading bag.

Students simply select the book they want to listen to, and then scan the coordinating QR code. All links go through safeshare so there is no worrying about unwanted advertisement.

You can scan your QR code by using your devices camera (phone, tablet) or download a QR scanner.

I hope this motivates your child with his/her reading at home. Please ask questions as your child listens to the story to ensure he/she understands key details/events.

Thank you!

Ms. Abulhassan

This week we will cover the following:

ELA/Reading:

• Identifying story elements- characters, setting, problem, solution
• Identifying middle sounds in words
• Vowels- short and long
• Segmenting and blending sounds for cvc words
• Vowels of the week: a and e
• Sight word: are

Math:

• Ordering number 1-10 and matching numbers to quantities
• Understand the concept of one more

Writing:

• Narrative (personal) Writing- writing a story about a personal experience
• Brainstorming ideas using a graphic organizer or circle map
• Drawing an illustration with details about a given topic
• Providing a reaction with their writing (I felt…)
• Writing a phonetic sentence starting with a capital letter in the beginning, finger spaces, and period at the end.

Science:

• Weather in different seasons
• Predicting what the weather will be like on their birthdays based on the seasons

Social Studies:

• Needs vs. Wants

Dear Kindergarten and Young 5 families,

We are having a Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday 26, 2019 at 2:00. This experience will provide our children with an opportunity to learn about togetherness and the meaning of giving. Let us know if you would like to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your support.

Ms. Abulhassan

Ms. Good

Ms. Miller

Due to the snow day, conferences that were scheduled for today will be rescheduled for another date. I will provide you with the new conference date and time as soon as I get a chance. Hope you all enjoyed the snow day with your children!

In the spirit of giving back this November River Oaks School wants to help the homeless in our area. How we want to do this is by creating care packages filled with everyday essentials, but we can’t do it without your HELP!

We are asking each grade to bring in items to complete our Care Packages:

Kindergarten: Adult Socks

1^st Grade: Travel Size Tissues

2^nd Grade: Travel Size Toothpaste & Toothbrush

3^rd Grade:  Adult Gloves

4^th Grade: Travel Size Deodorant

5^TH Grade:  8oz Water & Granola bars

Each grade with the most donations by November 22^nd, 2019 will win a Pizza Party provided by the PTA.

Please help us reach our goal of 200 bags!

This week we will cover the following:

ELA/Reading:

• Identifying story elements- characters, setting, problem, solution
• Retelling a story using transition words or picture cards
• Identifying ending sounds in words
• Letters of the week: l and r (last week was b and d)
• Sight word: my (last week was ‘to’)

Math:

• Ordering number 1-10 and matching numbers to quantities
• Understand the concept of one more

Writing:

• Narrative (personal) Writing- writing a story about a personal experience
• Brainstorming ideas using a graphic organizer or circle map
• Drawing an illustration with details about a given topic
• Writing a phonetic sentence starting with a capital letter in the beginning, finger spaces, and period at the end.

Science:

• Weather Conditions
• Weather in different seasons

Social Studies:

• Needs vs. Wants