Hello Kindergarten Families!

Happy 20th week of Kindergarten! This is the beginning of the 3^rd Card Marking! You should be receiving your child’s report card this week. Please see me if you have any questions or concerns.

I hope that each one of our students is able to login and access Clever for awesome learning opportunities with MobyMax and MyON. Please see me if you have questions about Clever. These online tools are great ways to practice for the NWEA as well as strengthen math and literacy skills.

Homework: Be sure to complete the daily homework assignments on the January calendar.

Spelling: Here are the words for this week. Please be sure to help your child practice EVERYDAY! The test is on FRIDAY! Your child will be tested on three word family words and three sight words. * We will also give your child a “cold word” to spell. This is a word that follows the pattern of the word family. (an ex. is fig)

1. big
2. pig
3. wig
4. look
5. it
6. you

Reading: We are practicing many reading strategies. This week we will practice reading strategies using informational books. We will also spend time learning how to blend the beginning sounds with the rime.  We will also practice identifying rhyming words as well as number of syllables in a word. In addition to these strategies, we ask and answer questions about the text and identify the main idea. We will make connections between related texts. Please practice the following sight words: (These are words your child needs to recognize and read by sight.) 

Review: if    has   from                                                            New words: as   if  come

Math: We will begin computation solving addition and subtraction word problems. Please practice simple addition and subtraction problems with your child at home. (ex. I have 5 green beans on my plate. I eat 2 green beans. How many do I have left?)

Science: We will begin a unit about living and non-living things. This week your child will learn the needs of a plant as well as distinguish between what is living and what is non-living.

Social Studies: We will learn about symbols of America such as the American Flag, Statute of Liberty, and the Bald Eagle.

Writing: This week we will review informational writing. We will work on writing about a topic and naming 2-3 facts about the topic. Please practice stretching for the sounds and using finger spaces between words with your child each day for homework. These writing skills are very important for moving into first grade.

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Keep an eye on the weather! We are expecting some snow! Be careful in the morning! Please give yourself extra driving time. 🙂

Here are some pictures! Enjoy!

Our seeds are starting to sprout new life!

Our seeds are starting to sprout new life!

We had our end of the month reward party! We voted on having a painting party!

We had our end of the month reward party! We voted on having a painting party!

We are busy on MobyMax and Starfall!

Hello Families!

Tomorrow is a half day of school. Pick up is at 11:45. Pizza will be on sale after school for $1.00 a slice or $8.00 a whole pizza.

We will also have our spelling test tomorrow. Please practice the words with your child. I sent home spelling practice today for homework.

Here are the words:

get, jet, wet, like, my, no …. and one mystery -et family word. (ex. net, set, pet)

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello!

We rescheduled our NWEA reading test for tomorrow morning!

Please be sure your child goes to bed early and eats a healthy breakfast before school starts.

Please talk to you child about the importance of this test and doing their best. I reminded them that they need to go slow and listen to the whole question and all of the answers before making their choices.

Our students are amazing. I have no doubt that they will shine their brightest taking this test!

Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

I’m off to another hockey game! See you in the morning! 🙂

Hello Families!

Tomorrow at 9:00 AM your child will be taking the NWEA reading test!!! I cannot stress enough how important this test is in telling us about your child’s academic progress.

PLEASE be sure your child eats a healthy breakfast before school starts. A full belly will give their beautiful brains the energy it needs to focus.

Here are pictures from the field trip. I apologize for the delay in getting the pictures to you. I have had a few family things going on.

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs.  Mehrhof

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

We had fun at the Detroit Science Center!

Hello Kindergarten Families! Happy 19th week of Kindergarten!

There will be a parent meeting for PTA today at 2:00! We would appreciate it if you could attend! Thank you!

Friday, January 27^th is a half day of school! Dismissal will be at 11:45.

Kindergarten students will begin testing this week on the NWEA!!!

We are taking the NWEA reading test tomorrow morning!

Be sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test and eats a healthy breakfast. This is a very important test that provides information about your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.

We hope that each one of our students is able to login and access Clever for awesome learning opportunities with MobyMax and MyON. Please see me if you have questions about Clever. These online tools are great ways to practice for the NWEA as well as strengthen math and literacy skills.

Homework: Be sure to complete the daily homework assignments on the January calendar.

Spelling: Here are the words for this week. Please be sure to help your child practice EVERYDAY! The test is on FRIDAY! Your child will be tested on three word family words and three sight words. * We will also give your child a “cold word” to spell. This is a word that follows the pattern of the word family. (an ex. is pet)

1. get
2. jet
3. wet
4. like
5. my
6. no

Reading: We are practicing many reading strategies. This week we will practice reading strategies using informational books. We will also spend time learning how to blend the beginning sounds with the rime.  We will also practice identifying rhyming words as well as number of syllables in a word. In addition to these strategies, we ask and answer questions about the text. Please practice the following sight words: (These are words your child needs to recognize and read by sight.) 

Review: am  so  be                                                              New words: of   has   by

Math: We will review 2D and 3D shapes. We will compare the shapes by looking at their features such as corners and sides. We will also review computation with adding and subtracting objects. We will construct 3D shapes using building materials.

Science: We will review concepts learned about pushes and pulls. We will explore how objects move when pushed or pulled. We will re-visit the concepts involving shape and an object’s movement.

Social Studies: We will discuss ways to be responsible at school and the importance of rules and expectations.

Writing: This week we will practice opinion writing. We will write our opinions to tell how we think or feel about a topic. Please write a sentence with your child each day. This week, help them write about such topics as, their favorite toy, favorite food, favorite thing to do in the winter,…..)

Thank you for all you do!

I will post pics from the field trip soon!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!
Tomorrow is our field trip to the Detroit Science Center. We are soooooooooooo excited!!

We will get on the bus and leave around 9:00. We will be back at Miller School by 2:30.

Please be sure to send your child to school wearing gym shoes.

Please pack your child a lunch in a throw away bag with their name on it. I suggest packing a sandwich, fruit, and two snacks along with a bottled water. Please do not send milk, pop, or candy.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I am looking forward to this exciting opportunity of fun and hands on science learning with my AWESOME students!!!

Thanks for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Kindergarten Families!

Happy 18th week of Kindergarten! We are off to a beautiful start to the new year! This is a short but busy week!

Wednesday, January 18^th, is a late start! School will begin at 9:30AM.

Thursday, January 19^th, is our first Kindergarten Field Trip! Please remember to pack a lunch for your child on this day! ALL lunches must be packed in a bag that can be thrown away after lunch. Please send a bottle of water for your child to drink. Do not send milk or pop. Children need to dress in comfortable clothing with gym shoes. Please see me if you have any questions or concerns about the field trip. We are very excited for this opportunity to experience more hands on science!

Friday. January 20th is a movie night for all Miller families. This event is sponsored by Miller PTA.  🙂

We will take the NWEA test on Friday!!! Be sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test and eats a healthy breakfast. This is a very important test that provides information about your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.

We hope that each one of our students is able to login and access Clever for awesome learning opportunities with MobyMax and MyON. Please see me if you have questions about Clever. These online tools are great ways to practice for the NWEA as well as strengthen math and literacy skills.

Homework: Be sure to complete the daily homework assignments on the January calendar. If this was misplaced, you can find it on the blog at the top.

Spelling: Here are the words for this week. Please be sure to help your child practice EVERYDAY! The test is on FRIDAY! Your child will be tested on three word family words and three sight words. * I will also give your child a “cold word” to spell. This is a word that follows the pattern of the word family. (an ex. is tan)

1. fan
2. pan
3. ran
4. is
5. the
6. to

Reading: We are practicing many reading strategies. This week we will practice reading strategies using informational books. We will also spend time learning how to blend the beginning sounds with the rime.  We will also practice identifying rhyming words as well as number of syllables in a word. In addition to these strategies, we ask and answer questions about the text. Please practice the following sight words: (These are words your child needs to recognize and read by sight.) 

Review: am  so  be                                                           New words: of   has   by

Math: We will review 2D and 3D shapes. We will compare the shapes by looking at their features such as corners and sides. We will also review computation with adding and subtracting objects.  Your child will be tested on counting to 100 this week.

Science: We will review concepts learned about pushes and pulls. We will explore how objects move when pushed or pulled.

Social Studies: We will work on distinguishing between today, tomorrow, and yesterday. We will also discuss ways we can learn about the past.

Writing: This week we will finish our informational writing about penguins and review opinion writing before taking our opinion writing test. Please practice writing by stretching for the sounds, using spaces between words and periods at the end of sentences. I will also be looking for detailed drawings with labels on the drawings that match the student’s writing.

Thank you for all do!!!

Have an amazing week!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

I hope you are enjoying the day off of school!

On Friday, I explained to the children why we are observing this day off of school. We discussed the important and world-changing work on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of his birthday today, I asked the children to complete a special homework assignment. I asked them to do a kind act for someone. After they complete the kind act, please help them write a sentence to tell about the kind act they did.

There will be an event at the Dearborn Center for Performing Arts today at 2:00 to promote peace and kindness. Please see this link for the Unity March. It is for all ages! Unity March

I will blog later with the information of what we are learning and doing this week.

Have a wonderful afternoon!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

Hello Families!

Tomorrow is our first spelling word test. I sent homework home to practice for this test! Please help your child complete this assignment. Thank you!

Today we practiced asking questions using question words. (who, what, where, when, why)

We wrote to answer the question, “Where do penguins live?”. We are creating our own informational books about penguins. The children are also illustrating each fact. Yesterday we wrote to answer, “What do penguins look like?”. Tomorrow we will write to answer “What do penguins eat?”.

Yesterday and today we practiced identifying 2D shapes. Yesterday, we used toothpicks and playdough to create 2d shapes. We then covered our shape and provided clues to our friends to get them to guess the shape we created.

In social studies we discussed ways to learn about the past. The children brainstormed a list of events that happened in the past. (ex. their first birthday, the day mom or dad was born, Boo Bash, the Pilgrims coming to America)

We discussed some ways to learn about the past are by looking at pictures, looking at books, looking up information on the Internet, and talking to older adults.

Please remember there is no school on Monday in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Enjoy the pictures!

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof

We created 2D shapes with toothpicks and playdough.

We created 2D shapes with toothpicks and playdough.

We created 2D shapes with toothpicks and playdough.

We created 2D shapes with toothpicks and playdough.

We used our white boards to practice writing -at family words as we blended the onset and the rime!

We made 2D shape robots!

We made 2D shape robots!

We recycle our scrap papers after our project!

Hello Families!

Please check your child’s folder for the math homework I sent home. This is due back to school tomorrow.

I also sent home the January Homework calendar. It is posted on the blog as well.

Please continue to visit Clever to log your child onto the online practice tools. Another fun website is called abcya.com. There are some exceptional math games! Let me know what you and your child think! 🙂

Today we created 2D shapes using toothpicks and playdough! The children created their shape, covered it up and had to use clues to help their friend guess their shape. The children loved it!!! Playdough is always a fun tool to use in learning…and play. 🙂

We also read a book about being responsible. We practiced identifying key details in the book. Please help your child become more responsible at home by giving them a small job to complete.. (ex. making their bed each day, feeding the cat, or helping wash dishes)

Thank you for all you do!

Mrs. Mehrhof