Weather- We are learning and writing about the different types of weather.
Zoo Phonics Animal Book- We are making a book of all the Zoo Phonics animals and writing details about each animal.
Symmetry
Counting by 10's to 100
Counting by 5's to 100
Simple addition
Numbers 1 - 30 Counting, recognizing, writing
adding 1 more
More/Less/Same
Matching One to One
Rote counting from 1 to 100
Sizes (comparing/contrasting)
Sorting and being able to give the "rule" for sorting
Learning the Days of the Week
Learning Months of the Year
Learning phone numbers, address, birthdays
Recognize all letters and know their sounds
Beginning and ending sounds in words
Reading classmates names
Reading color words
Drawing pictures with characters and detailed settings and writing a sentence about the picture. This goes along with our writing process that we are learning about for the whole year.
Spelling Sight words: I, like, my, see, as, at, be, the, a, to, is, and, it, of, in, you, he, was, on for, are, his, from, they, this.
Book and Print - 20 items.
We will be working on our Literacy Centers and Math Tubs for the month of April.
Impotant Dates to Remember
May 26 - NO SCHOOL
June 6 - Field Day
June 10 - Last Day of School
Weekly Reminders
Please remember to check your child's S.T.A.R. notebook nightly for homework, notes, and other important information. Also, remember to send your child's natebook to school with them each day.
Please remember to read with your child each night, even if I do not send home a specific book for them to read. Also ask your child questions about the story to make sure they are comprehending what they are reading.
Don't forget to send lunch money with your child each day, week, etc. The cafeteria will only send home a notice when the child has ran out of money and they have to charge.
Remember to work on the "sight words" with your child each night until they have mastered them. Your child should have all of their words at this point. We are now moving on to learning how to spell them. Remember that your child must be able to read and spell all 25 words by the end of the year.
We will be having a spelling test on our 5 "sight words" for the week every Friday. So, please remember to help your child with these words each night by helping them with their homework.
Homework: Please remember that homework is now due daily instead of weekly.
Reading Language Arts
Rhyming recognition - Children will be listening to words to determine like ending sounds to discover new rhyming words. Working with this skill will help your child learn to change only the beginning sound to make a new word. We will be making words in various word families. (-am, -et, -ig, -ot, -ug)
CVCs - consonant-vowel-consonant words - These simple three- (and sometimes four-) letter words can be easily sounded out and spelled. Let your child practice sounding out these words slowly, listening to beginning, middle, and ending sounds.
Comprehension and retelling skills - As we move out of our Book and Print Awareness Skills and into our DRA reading levels, comprehension of a story becomes a major focus. Please use every story you read with your child as an opportunity to name characters, sequence important events, and talk about the story. Books need to be more than a spoken word.
Writing
CVCs -- Students should be able to listen to short three-letter words and stretch the words to listen to all beginning, middle, and ending sounds. It is an important skill to transfer these sounds from the spoken word to paper.
Detailed Drawings - By this point in kindergarten, children should be using markers and crayons to draw a DETAILED picture to convey a message. Drawings shoould include a character (most likely themselves), details to show where they are, details to show what they are doing, and be neat enough for others to notice what is going on. Be thorough and colorful!
"Readable" Sentences - All drawings should be accompanied by at least one (but hopefully two!) sentences. Pay close attention to capitals at the beginning, punctuation at the end, and spaces between SOUNDED OUT words. Students should be able to write beginning and ending sounds for all words but should try for some, if not all, of the medial sounds, too!
Capital at the beginning! Period at the end! Spaces in between!
Our Weekly Specials
Monday: Music
Tuesday: PE
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: Media/Guidance
Friday: Perscriptive Instruction/Step Two with Bonnie Shaw We also go to the computer lab to work on the kindergarten technology skills once a week, but we do not have a specific day in which we go.
Here are the sayings that we say as we write the numbers: 1 Straight line down. Then we're done. That's the way to make a 1. 2 Around and back on the railroad track. Two! Two! Two! Two! 3 Around a tree. Around a tree/ That's the way to make a 3. 4 Down and over and down once more. That's the way to make a 4. 5 Straight line down then around. Hat on top and five's a clown. 6 Sticks and a hoop do the tricks. That's the way to make a 6. 7 Across the sky and down from heaven. That's the way to make a 7. 8 Make an S and do not wait, Go back up to make an 8. 9 Make a circle and then a line. That's the way to make a 9. 10 Straight line down then around with a grin. That's the way to make a 10.
Kindergartners can ALWAYS use...
Zip-Loc baggies, all sizes!
Disposable cameras
Small 6-inch paper plates
Shaving cream
Band-aids
Baby wipes
Paper towels
Magnets
Prizes - no candy, please!
Handsoap
Play-doh brand dough
Thank you for your kind efforts and donations!
Would you like to volunteer in our classroom this year? If so, please read the following Q&A for volunteers!
Q: What will I be doing? A: Volunteers in our classroom will work with an individual student or a small group of students to practice math or reading skills.
Q: How long will I have to work? A: Usually parents volunteer 30-45 minutes at a time.
Q: When can I come? A:We encourage volunteers to contact us in advance to set a time for them to come. This way we can have things ready for them to work with students instead of stopping what we're doing to find something for them to do.
Q: Can I grade papers or cut things out? A: In kindergarten, we encourage students to be more independent so they will do most cutting for themselves. Occasionally we will ask volunteers to help make things for centers. Mrs. Hickman and I check all papers, so we can assess each student's academic progress.
Q: Will you call to ask me to volunteer? A: Unless there is a great need for help, we will not call parents to volunteer.
**If you have any other questions or would like to volunteer please e-mail or call me at school (704-279-3145).
* We Love Volunteers!*
Inclement Weather Information
704-216-0220 is the InclementWeatherSchool Closing Phone Hotline. Do not call the school regarding school closings. Please call this hotline or listen to your local news channel for information.
CODE A: 2 hour delay for students
CODES B, C or D: Closed for students
*If an early dismissal occurs, your child will be sent home by the way indicated on the Early Dismissal Form on file from the beginning of this school year.
*Please let your child's teacher know if you need to make changes to the Early Dismissal Form as soon as possible.
If I can be of assistance through the year, please feel free to contact me at any time. The most convenient and effective means of communication is to write a note in the back of your child's STAR notebook. This can be read and responded to daily, with little disruption during the schoolday. You may also click the e-mail link at the top of the page to send a message. E-mail is checked daily and can be responded to with ease. If your concern requires a phone call or classroom visit, please respect your child's learning environment by doing so between 7:30 and 8:00am or 2:30 and 3:00pm. This allows for uninterupted teaching. Thank you for your continued support!
Mrs. Sandra Hahn - Rockwell Elementary School - Kindergarten
*Talk to your child about what he/she is learning in school. *Read with your child daily! Ask questions when you read. Here are some great questions to ask: Who are the characters in the story? Where is the setting or where is the story taking place? What happened at the begining, middle and end of the story? What was your favorite part and why? What was the problem in the story and how was it solved? What does this story make you think of? Is this book like another book you've read?
School Policies
TRANSPORTATION: You must send a note with your child or call the school by 12:00 if your child needs to go home a different way than usual. This is EXTREMELY important!
*All visitors must sign in at the office and wear a dated visitor pass
*STUDENTS MAY NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM WITH A PARENT UNLESS A PASS IS GIVEN FROM THE OFFICE. There are no exceptions.
***Thanks for your cooperation and understanding on these issues. When we work together, we can ensure that your child has a safe and productive school day!***
Some Favorite Links:
PBS Kids This website offers fun, educational games for children to enjoy! Help your child link his/her favorite television program to quality learning tools.
Game Goo! A truly exciting learning experience! Beware of learning that sticks!
Starfall Reading It is never too soon to begin early literacy skills. Introduce your child to a variety of texts and ways of learning to read.
Dr. Seuss and Friends America's most-loved characters make learning to read a joyous journey. Hop aboard with the Cat in the Hat!
North Carolina Zoo Take a Zoo-Phonics safari! Allow your child to tell you everything he/she has learned about these special animal friends on our excursions of reading. As you view the animals, have your child the letter sounds and signals.
Count Us In The Internet is a great place to practice counting, sorting, patterning, and grouping. Practice your favorite math skills and number concepts!
A Month of Fun Calendars There is always something to do to enrich your mind. Try these fun activities each day!
Virtual Field Trips Where would you love to visit? At the click of your mouse, you could be there and in control!
August 2008 To view the full calendar, click the above link.
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