Monday, October 1 – Math Homework packets sent home and due Friday, October 5.

Friday, October 5 – PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) Assembly 8:50-9:50 a.m. Library check-in and check-out books. Homework packets due.

Peek at the Week:

Letters of the Week: Ff and Ss  – Sight word of week – like ( I like apples). Please review letters and sounds at home by writing letters and discussing what things start with a given letter.

Book bags – We have started reading groups. Please look for a book bag to go home with a reading log for parent signature.  Have your child read to you and have them point to each word as they read. Talk about the pictures in the book and ask your child if they can find the picture word in text (cat). Reading bags will also include sight words for you to review with your child. Things to do with sight words for reinforcement:

Make sentences with sight word cards – I can see the . . .

Write sight word sentences.

Practice writing sight words/spelling.

Flip the cards over and have your child flip them over and tell you the word.

Please make sure you sign and return reading log and sight word cards in book bag.

Math – Eureka – Taking a look at numbers 5-8. Making groups and learning strategies to count objects in circular and scattered configurations. How is a given configuration different than another? Comparing and counting along with matching. Writing numbers 0-8 in proper formation. Continuing work with five frames and ten frames. Asking how many more would make 5 or 10?

Reading – Comprehension – Apple Unit  Working on visualizing a story, sequencing a story, identifying key information and looking at informational text features.

Daily Five – We have been working on Read to Self, Work on Writing, Work on Word and started Read to Someone last week. Working on group rotations this week.

Writing – Introducing unit on opinion writing – I like . . . Learning an opinion is stating what you think or what you believe. Introduction to parts of a sentence in opinion writing – every sentence begins with an upper case letter and words have spaces between them along with punctuation at the end of a sentence.

If you did not get a chance to sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences I will be sending home times  available in November during the week.

Thank you for your support at home and working with your child in reading/homework. If we partner together we ensure success for your child.

Mrs. Polgar

 

 

 

Dates to Remember:

Monday, September 24 – Math homework packets will be going home on Monday. The packets will be due on Thursday this week only. Kindergarten does not have school on Friday. On the facesheet of your homework packet is an area to record stories you read with your child, it is not necessary to record story titles for the beginning of the year in Kindergarten. Just read with your child each night so they gain an enriched literacy experience at home.

Wednesday, September 26 – Peace assembly at 9am. for students.

Thursday, September 27 – Kindergarten will take the NWEA math assessment.

Friday, September 28 – No school for Kindergarten only. Kindergarten teachers will be attending professional development workshops for Kindergarten.

Please look at your child’s take home folder for information throughout the week as we begin sending homework packets home and possibly book bags.

Peek at the Week:

Letter of the Week: Oo    Sight word: see  

Writing – Picking a small moment and writing a story. Drawing and labeling illustrations in story. Generating ideas of what we can write about. What is important to me? What do I want to share with a reader?

Working on writing our names with the first letter of our name beginning with an upper-case letter and the rest of the letters in our name are lower-case letters. Recognizing the letters in our name. Practice at home for success at school.

Math – We are reviewing numbers 0-3 and making sure we are writing our numbers in the right formation. Learning about numbers 0-10 and decomposing with objects, drawings and using equations to show our work. Working on missing numbers for example; 0, 1, _                    1,2,____     0, ___, 2           3, 2, __. Working on counting forward and back with mini-number lines. Vocabulary – before, after.

Science – We will continue our unit on Physical Science. We will investigate more on force and motion, speed and direction. How does the size of a ramp impact the speed of an object. Last week we learned about motion, push and pull and used our bodies to show movement. (You tube – Jack Hartman – Animal’s in Motion – they loved it!)

Literacy/Daily Five – this week we will continue to build stamina in Read to Self, Work on Writing, Work on Word and I will introduce Read to Someone. Students love reading with a buddy! Working on rotations during our Daily Five literacy block. We will also continue to look at print concepts in reading.

Have a great day!

Mrs. Polgar

 

 

Beautiful Weekend!! I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy it. I enjoyed meeting all of you at Open House on Thursday. I encourage you to also attend the Kindergarten Informational Meeting this Thursday. I look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting!!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, September 17 – Howard School Picnic 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join us with your family for our annual Welcome Back to School Picnic!

Wednesday, September 19 – Delayed Start. School starts an hour later at 9:35 a.m.

Thursday, September 20 – Kindergarten Informational Parent Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Mrs. Polgar’s classroom. Parents should attend only.

Peek at the Week:

Letter of the Week: Letter Dd    Sight word review – I, am  New Sight word – “at”

Math – Eureka Math 

Working with numbers 3,4,5 and finding missing numbers. Continuation of recognizing circular and scattered dot configurations with numbers. Modeling decompositions of 3 with drawings and expressions as 1+2 and 2+1. Understanding the meaning of zero. Write the number zero. Write numerals 1-3. Represent decompositions with drawings, and equations 3=2+1 and 3=1+2. Ordering and writing numerals 4 and 5 to answer how many questions in catergories; sort by count.

Writing – Learning about characters and settings in stories. Working on building stamina in writing.

Reading – Continue building stamina in Read to Self, Work on Writing. Introducing Work on Word and Read to Someone in Daily Five Literacy Block. Modeling working independently in centers and building stamina in work.

Identifying  meaning of unfamiliar words, learning about predictions – what happens next in a story.

Science – Learning about force – Identifying items that push and pull. How do things move and what direction using different strengths.

Mrs. Polgar

 

 

 

We had a great first week in Kindergarten!! We are still working on routines and transitioning into a full day. Week by week it truly gets easier. Please remember to return your child’s grey take home folder each day. At times I will have information that will go home. Please pack a light snack for your child as we only take 10 minutes for snack time.

Dates to Remember:

Thursday, September 13 – Join us for Open House from 6:00-7:30 p.m. You will get a chance to meet your child’s teacher’s and visit your child’s classroom. We look forward to seeing you and your child at this event.

Friday, September 14 – Half-day of school. 8:35-11:45 a.m.

Thursday, September 20 – Kindergarten Parent Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m. Informational meeting will be held in Mrs. Polgar’s classroom. I will be going over Kindergarten curriculum, routines and an overview of the year. I will address any questions you may have during the meeting as well.

Friday, September 28 – No school for Kindergarten only. Kindergarten teachers will be attending district professional development.

Peek at the Week:

Letter of the Week – review Aa, Mm     New letter – Tt

Sight words – am, I

Math – Classifying items into three categories, determining the count in each, and reasoning about how the last number named determines the total. Sort categories by count. Sort by count in vertical columns and horizontal rows. Match to numerals on cards.  Working with a five frame. Identifying and writing numbers 1-5.

Writing – Writing about characters in stories and adding character details. Building stamina in writing during writer’s workshop.

Reading – Listening with understanding. Learning about characters in stories.

Daily Five – Literacy block – Reviewing Read to Self, Three ways to read a book, Building stamina during reading. Introducing Work on Writing.

Science – What is Science? What does a Scientist do? Physical Science – Push and Pulls – Force of Energy.

 

 

Dates to Remember:

Monday, September 3 – No school – Labor Day

Starting Tuesday, September 4 we will start a full day of school for the week with dismissal at 3:35 pm.

 

The following is the weekly Special Schedule (Gym Days – please have your child wear gym shoes)

Monday – Music 10:15-11:00 Media 1:00-1:45

Tuesday – Gym 9:50-10:35   Music 1:45-2:30

Wednesday – Art 1:00-1:45

Thursday – Gym 9:00-9:45

Friday – Library 9:35-10:00  Art 12:55-1:40

Peek at the Week:

Letter of the Week – Letters make up words and our name.  Letters of Week – Mm, Aa

Sight Word – I    ( I am happy.)

Math – Learning about attributes that are the same and not the same. Identifying patterns by color, size, shape.

Social Studies – Learning about Classroom Rules. Why do we have rules?

Science – What is Science? What is the role of a Scientist? Five Senses – How we use our senses in Science.

Writing – Introduction to Writer’s Workshop – What tools/skills do you need to be a writer.

Literacy – Introduction to Daily Five – Literacy Block. We will take a look at 3 Ways to Read a Book – Read the pictures, Read the Words and Retell a story. Students will also learn how to Read to Self and build stamina in reading.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Polgar

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to my Classroom Blog

I am looking forward to meeting my Kindergarten class and parents this coming Monday, August 27. Next week will be half days for Kindergarten. School will start at 8:35 a.m. and on Monday, August 27 dismissal will be at 11:45. There will be a sign-up sheet for Kindergarten assessments. We ask that you choose a time next week, so that we can assess your child for Kindergarten. Please bring your child for the assessment.

Starting on Tuesday, August 28 and the remainder of the week students will have the opportunity to buy lunch or bring their lunch and dismissal will be at 12:00 p.m. After Labor Day we will begin a full day of Kindergarten 8:35-3:35 p.m.

On Monday your child will bring home a grey take home folder with classroom information. Please take a look at all the information and if you have any questions, please email me at polgarj@dearbornschools.org. If your child will be taking the bus, please make sure you have registered for busing services and let me know that your child is taking the bus also.

Mrs. Polgar

Kindergarten

Howard Elementary School

 

 

This is our first week of summer vacation and I wanted to take the time to thank you for the end of year gifts, cards, flowers and kind words. It was an amazing year of growth for my class. I wish everyone a Happy Summer!  I posted some last day pictures on Class Dojo of all the cuties in my class. Enjoy!

Mrs.Polgar

 

Dates to Remember:

Monday, June 11 – I will be out of the classroom in the afternoon. I will be in the building for a conference and will be back to dismiss class at end of day.

Tuesday, June 12 – End of Year Class Picnic 11:15 – 12:30 on kindergarten playground. Please bring donations in morning of picnic. We will have cheese pies (similar to cheese pizza) fruit, veggies, snacks and drinks for the class. If you would like to have your child bring their lunch for the picnic that is fine too! Families are welcome to join us, don’t forget to bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on. In the event it is hot, you may want to bring an umbrella for shade.

Thursday, June 14 – Half day of school and the last day of school. Dismissal is at 11:45 a.m. Report cards will go home last day of school.

 

 

Dates to Remember:

Monday, June 4 – Year-end PBIS assembly 9:15-9:45 am.

Wednesday, June 6 – Kinetic Fantasy March – Parade 9:00-9:15 am

Friday, June 8 – Year-end PBIS reward – DHS Marching Band 2:30 pm.

Tuesday, June 12 – Kindergarten year end picnic. More details will be forthcoming.

Thursday, June 14 – 1/2 day and Last day of school.

All library books are to be returned. Any lost books will have a book fine.

All reading book bags/books should be returned.

We will be reviewing curriculum content are last full week. Wow! Our last full week together. Time really did fly by.

Have a great day!

Mrs. Polgar

 

Dates to Remember:

Monday, May 21 – Students will take the NWEA Math first thing in the morning after attendance/lunch count. Please make sure your child is at school on time. In the afternoon students will see a play Peter and the Wolf in the gym.

Wednesday, May 23 – Greenfield Village field trip. Students will report to school at usual time. Please remember to have your child bring a brown bag lunch and a disposable juice box. We should be leaving between 9:00-9:10 am. If you have signed up to chaperone you will get your group assignment in your child’s blue folder on Monday. Each chaperone should have 2-3 students in a group. Please bring a back-pack or a tote to carry your group’s brown bag lunches when you stop to have lunch. Chaperones can meet at school in the morning and follow us to Greenfield Village or meet us there.

Friday, May 25 – No school.

Monday, May 28 – No school in Observance of Memorial Day.

There will be no spelling test or homework this week due to the short week of school.

I have been testing students in reading during reading group time. Therefore, no book bags have been going home. I will continue testing this week and possibly next week.

Students in my classroom did extremely well on the NWEA reading test last week. Reports will go out after all assessments have been completed. The test required students to listen and read short stories and consider the best answer. We practiced listening to stories and focusing on best answers; What answer makes sense? Listening to passages or re-reading passages again if you do not understand it. I was happy to see a number of students practicing this!!!

Have a great day!

Mrs. Polgar