Newsletter for Week 5 (recap and NEW info)!
Newsletter for October 5th:
What we did during our week:
Even with a short week, we got through a lot!
Language Arts and Writing: We worked on recognizing and writing the letter D and the letter W. Our Daily 5 is in full swing! We have been building stamina as we ‘read to self’. Also, please ask your child the 3 Ways to Read a Book: Look at the picture, read the words and retell the story. Try to use the 3 ways to read a book at home with your child:)
Math: We practiced recognizing, writing and representing numbers 9 and 10. We also have been learning about tally marks and 10 frames!
Science: We took a 5 senses assessment!
Other: We had a ton of fun on our field trip – it was great to see so many parents!
Housekeeping items:
- The Kindergarten parent meeting is Thursday, October 12th! – more information will be sent home with your child on Monday about this. Our goal is to provide you information on any questions you may have with our reading and writing processes. You don’t want to miss it:) Please check your child’s folder and log DAILY for up to date information! Please EMPTY out any work that says “KEEP at home.” Thank you!
- I cannot stress enough the importance of reading with your child daily and documenting the books read in your child’s reading log, located in their homework! You can use the library book (from Haigh), reading eggs, books from the Dearborn public library, or even books from home to help complete their reading log. If you need any other resources in finding books to read with your child, please let me know. I am happy to help!
- If your child didn’t turn in homework today, please make sure to bring it on Monday! I keep record of what child brings in homework or not. Thank you so much for fostering a strong importance in your child’s academics!
- There will be no school tomorrow for Kindergarten Friday, October 6th. Have a great weekend!
- Our Kindergarten students could not participate in the popcorn sale because we are not here on Friday. If you sent money for the popcorn sale, it was sent back in your child’s folder. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
- Some children are still having a hard time tying their shoes. Here is a You Tube video I saw online that I used to teach my daughter to tie her shoes:) Click here for the link. Hope this helps!
- Don’t forget to bring in a light, healthy snack for your child each day (crackers, grapes, bananas, apple, goldfish, granola bars, etc)! No juice please. A reusable water is perfect to have in the classroom.
- GREAT news! Mathseeds is now available! When you log on to your child’s Reading Eggs account, there will be an additional tab for math seeds. Math Seeds and Reading Eggs will help excel your child in both content areas. Please make sure to log in frequently and have fun with your child with these free learning programs the school purchased:)
- Your child will be coming home with a Classroom Celebration Fund handout from my room moms! We are asking each of our families for a donation to put towards our celebration fund to help lessen the cost of our Holiday Celebrations. The donation is due Friday, October 20th (just in time for our Halloween Celebration)! If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to ask or email my room moms. Thank you so much:)
Upcoming Events:
October 12th- Parent meeting (8-8:30am) in the Media Center.
October 13th- ½ day for students. Dismissal at 11:40 a.m.
October 18th- Late Start. Students will arrive at 9:35 a.m.
Enjoy your 3 day weekend! I will see you all back on Monday:) Love, Mrs. Fillmore