Chrysanthemum

Today we read Chrysanthemum and talked about the letters in our name.  We made our self portraits and then traced our name with pasta.  We will continue learning about ourselves and our friends in our class this week.  

Kindergarten News

Kindergarten News

Week of August 31^st-September 4th

Please remember to check your child’s folder each night and remove papers daily.  It often contains important information, and it shows your child you value their work.

Each day please send a water bottle, healthy snack, towel, and daily binder.

Some children like to have a light sweater in their backpack.  The rooms can be chilly. Remember to send your child in closed toed, rubber soled shoes.

Remember all transportation changes need to be in writing to your teacher by noon.

Please complete the PTA Big Form ASAP.  This is your way to order directories, join the PTA, and purchase a yearbook.  There will not be a paper form this year.  To access this ink, go to www.rcepta.com  This is a great webpage to frequent…it has a lot of useful information.

This week we will explore the following:

Theme: All About Me!

Reading:  Shared reading and Interactive read-alouds of books that focus on me, my family, and my classroom.  Our focus will be on making connections as we enjoy the text.

Writing:  We will continue with King and Queen of the Day.  This week we will begin writing lists.  These lists will help the children in their own writing. This skill will be developed all year long.

Word Wall Words:  Our friends’ names in the class

Math: We will continue to lay the groundwork for Math workshop by setting up the routines. While we do this, we will explore sorting by various attributes.

Science: Being a scientist, making observations, and exploring our Five Senses

Social Studies:  Exploring our roles in our homes and our classroom.

Homework: Read 20 minutes every night.

Optional Activities:

·        Tuesday:  Tell your parents the names of five new friends!

·        Wednesday:  Can you sort a pile of toys?  Tell your parents your sorting rule.

·        Thursday:  Draw a picture of our playground!

·        Friday:   Have mom or dad read a story to you.  What part did you like BEST in the story?

Learning About Our Names

Today we counted and graphed how many letters in our name for math.  We also did tear paper art with our names.  They turned out really cute!  We also talked about how to draw ourselves and adding details like hair, facial features and the correct colors.  It has been a busy day.   When they get home ask them how many letters are in their name and what a scientist does?  

Working on our tear paper names

Our First Day of Kindergarten

We had a busy first day of school.  We met Mrs. Harn and Ms. Reynolds, we went to Art, explored some math tubs and learned some routines.  Recess was super hot so please don't forget to send your child with a water bottle.  Looking forward to day 2.

The Night Before Kindergarten

Our room is ready and waiting to be filled with smiling faces tomorrow!  It is going to be such a fun year.  Then in a few months we move into our brand new school, and our brand new classroom.  How exciting it will be to be the first Kindergarten class at the new RCE!