Dear Families,

It all started with the book Zach’s Alligator by Shirley Mozelle!

Yes, the kindergarten Science Fair Boot Camp experiment will be sent home today.  Boy, were our kindergarten scientists ever excited!  Each day, I will model the experiment in class so your child should have a pretty good understanding of what to do each night.  The experiment takes 7 days  so you will want to start soon.  Yes, I will be taking “Bridget” the class alligator (and main character in the book) home even over the weekend and continue to post it growth on the blog.  In the past, we have found that kindergartners have had trouble with  measuring each alligator.  However, before you know it that we become easier too.

Here is Bridget on Day 1:  She is measuring at 4 1/4 inches long.

Until tomorrow…

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:   bit   hit    pit   sit + 1 mystery “it” word + your child’s individual spelling words

Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words.  Spelling tests will be sent home tomorrow in your child’s red folder.

Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.  

Leader in Me Habit 7:  We will be working Sharpen the Saw-Learning how “balance is best!”  If you have any pictures of your family “Sharpening the Saw”  at home, please send them in!

Poem of the Week:  Make New Friends

Monday: We had First Class this morning where we reviewed “synergize” and learned about “emotional bank accounts.”  We went to gym and art today.  Homework will be sent home in your child’s red folder.

Tuesday:    Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.

Wednesday:   We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.

Thursday:    We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.

Friday:   Please wear gym shoes.    We will go to the computer lab with Mrs. Ackerman.  Homework is due!

Have a great week!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

Thanks to Mohamad’s family for offering to send in the potting soil!

This week’s spelling words are:   hen    men   pen  ten   + 1 mystery “en” word + your child’s individual spelling words

Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words.  Spelling tests will be sent home tomorrow in your child’s red folder.

Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.  

Leader in Me Habit 6:  We will be working Synergize- working together is better!  If you have any pictures of your family synergizing at home, please send them in!

Poem of the Week: Do You Like to Buzz?

Donation Needed:  We need a bag of potting soil for science.  If you could send one in, please leave a comment below.  Thank you!  We have 23 enthusiastic scientists who can’t wait to start planting sunflower seeds!

Monday: We had gym and art today.  We met with our Leadership Buddies today.  Due to the short week, we will not send home any extra homework but continue to practice spelling words, reading books from your child’s book bag and reviewing shapes around the house.

Tuesday:    Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.

Wednesday:   We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.

Thursday:  Wear your pajamas today for a read-in!  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.

Friday:  No School–

Enjoy your Spring Break!!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:   hen    men   pen  ten   + 1 mystery “en” word + your child’s individual spelling words

Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words.  Spelling tests will be sent home tomorrow in your child’s red folder.

Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.  

Leader in Me Habit 6:  We will be working Synergize- working together is better!  If you have any pictures of your family synergizing at home, please send them in!

Poem of the Week: Do You Like to Buzz?

Donation Needed:  We need a bag of potting soil for science.  If you could send one in, please leave a comment below.  Thank you!  We have 23 enthusiastic scientists who can’t wait to start planting sunflower seeds!

Monday: We had gym and art today.  We met with our Leadership Buddies today.  Due to the short week, we will not send home any extra homework but continue to practice spelling words, reading books from your child’s book bag and reviewing shapes around the house.

Tuesday:    Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.

Wednesday:   We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.

Thursday:  Wear your pajamas today for a read-in!  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.

Friday:  No School–

Enjoy your Spring Break!!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:   cap    map   sap    tap   + 1 mystery “ap” word + your child’s individual spelling words

Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words.

Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.  

Leader in Me Habit 6:  We will be working Synergize- working together is better!  If you have any pictures of your family synergizing at home, please send them in!

Poem of the Week:  Spring is Here!   We really hope it is! 🙂

Monday:  Make sure that your child is well- prepared for this week’s spelling test.  A big thanks to Amirah’s mom and Mia’s mom (Zoe too) for helping every week with spelling.  .  This week’s homework will be sent home today- Making “ap” words and  reviewing 2-D shapes.  Homework is due on Friday, March 23th.

Tuesday:    Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.  Wasn’t that a fantastic music concert last week?  Great hob Mrs. Baloga and kindergartners!

Wednesday:   We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.  We will start our new science unit on Living Things today

Thursday:  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.

Friday: Popcorn Friday!  Bring your 25 cents, limit 4 bags.  Please wear gym shoes.    We will go to the computer lab with Mrs. Ackerman.  Homework is due!

Have a great week!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:    bun   fun    run   sun   + 1 mystery “un” word + your child’s individual spelling words– Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words. Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.

Leader in Me Habit 6:  We will be working Synergize- working together is better!

Poem of the Week:  Color Rap

Monday:  Make sure that your child is well- prepared for this week’s spelling test.  A big thanks to Amirah’s mom and Mia’s mom (Zoe too) for helping every week with spelling.  We will have gym and art today.  We will have Officer Hanson read to our class today.  This week’s homework will be sent home today- Making “un” words and practicing counting by 5’s.  Homework is due on Friday, March 16th.  Busy day!  🙂

Tuesday:    Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.  Our students continue to be rehearsing for the Kindergarten Music Concert that will take place on Thursday.

Wednesday:   Today is Late Start.  The first bell rings at 9:35 a.m. We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.

Thursday:  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.    Kindergarten concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive at 6:20 p.m. and drop off your kindergartner with me in the hallway by our classroom lockers. 

Friday: Please wear gym shoes.  Several players from  Dearborn High’s football team will be reading to our class.  We will go to the computer lab with Mrs. Ackerman.  Homework is due!

Have a great week!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:     hop   pop   top  shop  + 1 mystery “op” words +2  individual words– Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words. Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.

Leader in Me Habit 5:  We will  continue to study  Habit 5.    Please practice this habit at home with your child.

Poem of the Week:  Super Star, Super Star

Monday:  This week’s homework will be sent home today- Making “op” words and practicing counting by 2’s to 30.  Homework is due on Friday, March 9th.

Tuesday:  Your child will be taking their spelling test today on last week’s “ig” words.  Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.  Our students have been busy rehearsing for the Kindergarten Music Concert that will take place on Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.  Please mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss it!

Wednesday:    We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.

Thursday:  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.  We will have our PBIS reward today at 2:30 p.m.  The reward is Game Day!  Your child may bring a board/card game to play.  Make sure it is a game they already know how to play.  Please make sure that your child’s name is labeled on the game.

Friday: Please wear gym shoes.  We will go to the computer lab with Mrs. Ackerman.  Homework is due!

Have a great week!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Here is what you need to know for this week  in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:     big   fig    rig   wig    + 1 mystery “ig” words +2  individual words– Please make sure that your child is practicing all spelling words at home, especially their individual words. Although we practice spelling throughout the day at school, please make it a daily habit at home.

Leader in Me Habit 5:  We will  continue to study  Habit 5.    Please practice this habit at home with your child.

Poem of the Week: Mr. Sun

Monday:  This week’s homework will be sent home today- Making “ig” words and practicing number writing from 1-20.  Homework is due on Friday, March 2nd.

Tuesday:  Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.  Our students have been busy rehearsing for the Kindergarten Music Concert that will take place on Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.  Please mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss it!

Wednesday:  There will be a guest teacher in the morning so I can attend Science Leader training.  We will continue on with our investigation on the weather.  in the afternoon.  We will check out a new library book from the Media Center.

Thursday:  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.

Friday: Please wear gym shoes.  We will go to the computer lab with Mrs. Ackerman.  Homework is due!

Enjoy this beautiful day!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

Thanks to everyone who donated  items for our party.  A huge thank you to our parent volunteers who  kept the party running smoothly:  Julia’s mom, Manessa’s mom, Jamil’s dad, Thomas’s mom, Amirah’s mom and Sophia’s mom.   The kindergartners rotated through 5 stations.  Ask your child which one was the favorite. Here are some pictures during the party:

Have a great mid-winter break next week!

Ms. Wright

Dear Families,

I hope you enjoyed the long, snowy weekend!

Here is what you need to know for the week ahead in our classroom:

This week’s spelling words are:      let  met   set  wet  + 1 mystery “et” words +2  individual words

Leader in Me Habit 5:  We will  continue to study  Habit 5.    Please practice this habit at home with your child.

Poem of the Week: Valentine’s Day Song

Monday:  Your child will be taking their spelling test on the “an” words today.  Return Nightly Literacy Homework!  Long U/ spelling practice homework due today. Wear gym shoes and clothes for art.

Tuesday:  Return library books.   Music with Mrs. Baloga.  Our students have been busy rehearsing for the Kindergarten Music Concert that will take place on Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.  Please mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss it!

Wednesday:  Happy Valentine’s Day!  We will be having our party at 1:00-1:45.  If you are interested in helping us during the party, please email me or leave a comment below.  Thanks to everyone who volunteered to send in items for the party(see below for complete list).  We will check out a new library book today.

Thursday:  We will have music with Mrs. Baloga.

Friday: Happy 100rh Day of School!  Your child is welcome to dress up as a 100th year old person!  We will have computer lab and gym today.  Popcorn Friday- 25 cents a bag/ limit 4

Here is a friendly reminder of our Valentine party donations:  Please send in items before or on Wednesday, February 14th.

Thanks again!