1. Oakman Folder- sign and return behavior calendar for JANUARY!! See papers from today including card for ZEARN LOG IN… please review them and take them out of folders (keep at home). Only paper left in folder should be behavior calendar and the NWEA scores grid and goals that are taped inside. Thank you! PLEASE TAKE OUT ZEARN LOG IN CARD at KEEP at home in a safe place (on refrigerator, by computer, etc.) so you can practice at home!!

ZEARN is a great way to EXTEND math learning at home as students can progress through the lessons and even begin 1st grade math concepts <— this is a great fun way to practice math skills beyond kindergarten and get above grade-level scores on NWEA!!!!!

1. Reading bag- 35 TOTAL NEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with— I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* Practice spelling the words if your child can read them. Spelling will start next week!! (A letter will be sent home with words on Monday!!!)
2. READING GROUP BAG — READ everyday and focus on fluency and comprehension. *If your child did not get a new book, focus on RETELLING— new books will not be given everyday so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)

4. Math Homework-MODULE 3 Lesson 32 Our last lesson in module 3 on page 325 (homework helper is on page 323). Tomorrow I will be one-on-one testing for the end of the module. We will start Module 4 on Monday.

NO NEW HOMEWORK ASSIGNED IN MATH BOOK- the book should be finished!! check if you missed any pages in the WHOLE BOOK and I will collect/check them tomorrow. New homework books for MODULE 4 will be sent home on MONDAY! 🙂

5. Spelling Notebook:

• Thursday: Fun Sentences!
  • Write a sentence using one spelling word in each sentence. Make sure to include Capitals, spaces and punctuation!
  • ****STUDENTS will have a BONUS sentence on their spelling test. To earn this BONUS point the sentence with be perfect (and include a word from the -at word family!!) ****

***Test day is tomorrow!!! Letter formation MUST be correct and neat to get full points. Also only “I” should be uppercase.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Tomorrow (FRIDAY, January 31) PTA will be selling pizza after school.

Feb: 7th NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN/Y5 ONLY

Feb 12th: Count Day

Feb 17- 23: MID WINTER BREAK

Feb 28: Founders Day Dinner

Thanks for all you do!!

Love,

Mrs. Rawson

1. Oakman Folder- sign and return behavior calendar for JANUARY!! See papers from today including card for ZEARN LOG IN… please review them and take them out of folders (keep at home). Only paper left in folder should be behavior calendar and the NWEA scores grid and goals that are taped inside. Thank you!

ZEARN is a great way to EXTEND math learning at home as students can progress through the lessons and even begin 1st grade math concepts <— this is a great fun way to practice math skills beyond kindergarten and get above grade-level scores on NWEA!!!!!

1. Reading bag- 35 TOTAL NEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with— I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* Practice spelling the words if your child can read them. Spelling will start next week!! (A letter will be sent home with words on Monday!!!)
2. READING GROUP BAG — READ everyday and focus on fluency and comprehension. *If your child did not get a new book, focus on RETELLING— new books will not be given everyday so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)

4. Math Homework-MODULE 3 Lesson 32 Our last lesson in module 3 on page 325 (homework helper is on page 323). Tomorrow I will be one-on-one testing for the end of the module. We will start Module 4 on Monday.

5. Spelling Notebook: We are building our words.

c

ca

cat

***Test will be on FRIDAY. Letter formation MUST be correct and neat to get full points.

Reminders from the Oakman School Blog:

What’s Happening This Week?

Greetings Oakman Families,

We want to give a BIG shoutout to all the parents who joined our parent meeting on Friday, We are grateful for the great turnout and constant willingness of our parents to participate in learning and for helping our students reach their goals. We will post photos soon.

This week is the final week of NWEA testing. Please check with classroom teachers for testing schedules.

What is Happening at Oakman This Week?

Thursday (TOMORROW): Morning Tutoring- Please use door 1

Friday: Pizza Sale after school

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Jan. 31st: NWEA closes

Feb 3rd: WIDA testing starts

Feb 5th: Late start

Feb: 7th NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN/Y5 ONLY

Feb 12th: Count Day

Feb 17- 23: MID WINTER BREAK

Feb 28: Founders Day Dinner

1. Oakman Folder- sign and return behavior calendar for JANUARY!! 

1. Reading bag- 35 TOTAL NEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with— I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* Practice spelling the words if your child can read them. Spelling will start next week!! (A letter will be sent home with words on Monday!!!)
2. READING GROUP BAG — Some students got new books and others have the same book. READ everyday and focus on fluency and comprehension. *If your child did not get a new book, focus on RETELLING— new books will not be given everyday so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)

4. Math Homework-MODULE 3 Lesson 30 on page 321 (homework helper is on page 319).

5. Spelling Notebook:

Tuesday: Consonants/Vowels!

• Write each spelling word using one color for consonants and another color for vowels. Repeat 2 times. See example below:

6. NEW library book— use this book for listen to reading practice (read to your child) and ask comprehension questions from the retelling rope inside your child’s reading bag!!!

Reminders:

Please mark your calendars and remember Friday, Feb. 7th is NO SCHOOL for kindergarten/young 5s only.

Thanks for all you do!

Mrs. Rawson

Kindergarten Homework!

     Spelling Each Day

• Monday: Rainbow Spelling!
  • Write each spelling word in pencil. Now use a crayon to trace each word in that color. Pick another color and repeat.

• Tuesday: Consonants/Vowels!
  • Write each spelling word using one color for consonants and another color for vowels. Repeat 2 times.

• Wednesday: Building Words!
  • Write each spelling word one letter at a time, for example:

c                           h

ca                         ho

cat                       hom

                            home

• Thursday: Fun Sentences!
  • Write a sentence using one spelling word in each sentence. Make sure to include Capitals, spaces and punctuation!

• Friday- Sunday: Practice!
  • Practice reading and writing your new words for next week!

In student folders you will notice a new paper taped inside (keep taped in folder!!). Please discuss with your child these goals and talk about what they can do each day so that their reading and math goals can be met by the end of kindergarten!!! We talk daily at school about being ready for 1st grade and how it is important to learn so we can meet our goals and improve, learn, grow, and reach our dreams!!! Please encourage your child daily as well to work hard so they can do whatever they desire for their future career as well!! “DREAM BIG!!!” 🙂

Below is the template you will see inside your child’s folder. Please talk about these goals with them tonight and refer back to them often.

My reading goal is to read and comprehend a level _____ book by the end of kindergarten.

My math goal is to _______________________________ by the end of kindergarten.

My career goal is to be a ____________ when I grow up.

***Report cards were sent home ON FRIDAY, sign the envelope and return to school. Keep the report card and the papers that are in your child’s folder, just return the envelope signed. Please take time to read carefully the paper comments that go with the report card and review all stapled work— keep all of these papers AT HOME– just return the envelope signed at the red “x.” on Monday. THANK YOU!!! *** 

1. Oakman Folder- sign and return behavior calendar for JANUARY!! 

1. Reading bag- 35 TOTAL NEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with— I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* Practice spelling the words if your child can read them. Spelling will start next week!! (A letter will be sent home with words on Monday!!!)
2. READING GROUP BAG — Some students got new books and others have the same book. READ everyday and focus on fluency and comprehension. *If your child did not get a new book, focus on RETELLING— new books will not be given everyday so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)

4. Math Homework-MODULE 3 Lesson 30 on page 318 (homework helper is on page 317).

5. Spelling Notebook:

• Monday: Rainbow Spelling!
  • Write each spelling word in pencil. Now use a crayon to trace each word in that color. Pick another color and repeat.

Reminders from the Oakman School Blog:

What’s Happening This Week?

Greetings Oakman Families,

We want to give a BIG shoutout to all the parents who joined our parent meeting on Friday, We are grateful for the great turnout and constant willingness of our parents to participate in learning and for helping our students reach their goals. We will post photos soon.

This week is the final week of NWEA testing. Please check with classroom teachers for testing schedules.

What is Happening at Oakman This Week?

Monday: Welcome Back

Tuesday: Morning Tutoring- Please use door 1

Wednesday: School Store is Open

Young 5s Fieldtrip

Morning Tutoring- Please use door 1

Thursday: Morning Tutoring- Please use door 1

Friday: Pizza Sale after school

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Jan. 31st: NWEA closes

Feb 3rd: WIDA testing starts

Feb 5th: Late start

Feb 12th: Count Day

Feb 17- 23: MID WINTER BREAK

Feb 28: Founders Day Dinner

***Report cards are coming home TODAY, sign the envelope and return to school. Keep the report card and the papers that are in your child’s folder, just return the envelope signed. Please take time to read carefully the paper comments that go with the report card and review all stapled work— keep all of these papers AT HOME– just return the envelope signed at the red “x.” on Monday. THANK YOU!!! *** 🙂

1. Oakman Folder- sign and return behavior calendar for JANUARY!! 

1. Reading bag- 35 TOTAL NEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with— I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* Practice spelling the words if your child can read them. Spelling will start next week!! (A letter will be sent home with words on Monday!!!)
2. READING GROUP BAG — All students got a new leveled book today as well as a paper handout that talks about RETELLING A STORY (2 sided). To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)

4. Math Homework-MODULE 3 Lesson 29 on page 313 (homework helper is on page 311).

Thanks for all you do!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!!

Love,

Mrs. Rawson

We are finished with NWEA for winter the scores are taped on the left hand side of the folders. I am so proud of each and every student. Scores from today are inside their folders and a FULL report will be sent home in a couple of weeks (once the whole district is finished testing). We will test one more time in the spring. Report cards will be coming home soon, sign the envelope and return to school. Keep the report card and the papers inside, just return the envelope signed.

1. Oakman Folder- sign and return behavior calendar for JANUARY!! 

1. Reading bag- 35 TOTAL NEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with— I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* And work on using them correctly when speaking in COMPLETE SENTENCES for example: He (when talking about a boy) vs. She (when talking about a girl). And “on” like the book is “on the table.” 
2. READING GROUP BAG — 4-6 BOOKS are in bags to keep reading over break– most are review… make sure to fill in reading logs each day!!!! (Also can you login code and password to read/listen to more books on the computer) *students still have several books to review as we will be doing some testing over letters, sounds, and sight words this week to determine possible NEW reading groups and levels. NEW BOOKS WILL BE SENT HOME TOMORROW!!

***IF YOU HAVE FLUENCY DOWN, PARENTS PLEASE EXTEND the reading by asking questions such as:

Find the WORD “the” on this page.
What LETTER/SOUND do you see/hear at the beginning of the WORD?
What LETTER/SOUND do you see/hear at the middle of the WORD?
What LETTER/SOUND do you see/hear at the end of the WORD?
After reading, can you RETELL what happened?? What happened in the beginning, middle, and end?

4. Math Homework-MODULE 3 Lesson 28 on page 309 (homework helper is on page 307).

Thanks for all you do!

Love,

Mrs. Rawson