Beach Buddies' Bulletin
Oct 24-28, 2016
Greetings from Kindergarten!
Writers' Workshop
This week we worked on a special story to share with you at conferences. We are working hard to stretch words and use star words when we hear them.
Readers' Workshop
In readers' workshop we looked for the main idea and details in books. We also continued focusing on the features of nonfiction texts. We found many CLOSE -UPs, FUN FACTS, and LABELS in nonfiction texts. We read and wrote about owls along the way.
Math Workshop
In Math workshop we made numbers stories, counted by 10's, "took apart" teen numbers to help us understand the 10 + ___ concept, and figured out "what's next" in Halloween patterns.
Imagination Day
We loved using our imagination all day on Friday. Not to mention, we looked awesome in our costumes! In the morning, we traveled to 7 different "open ended" stations where we used our imagination to explore. We are amazingly creative!
Turkeys
We have seen so many fantastic turkeys making their way back to school. Please be sure to return this project by this coming Wednesday. Thank you for your help!
Fruit Feast Volunteers
On Wednesday, November 23, we will be having a Fruit Feast. I am looking for some volunteers to help prepare the fruit, serve the fruit, and clean up. We'll need help from about 1:00-2:30. Let me know if you can help! Thank you!
Makerspace
We are in the need of "STUFF" for our Kindergarten Makerspace Center. This could be any JUNK you are wanting to get rid of that we could use to CREATE. Some ideas: yarn, fabric, toilet paper rolls, boxes, wrapping paper, ANY craft supplies, ANY recyclables. If any other family members have STUFF to get rid of, we would gladly put items to use. The kindergartners LOVE to use their imagination to be MAKERS. Thanks for thinking of us!
50th Day of School
On Friday, November 11, we will be celebrating the 50th day of school. Kindergartners can come dressed in clothes from the 50's. Rolled jeans, white t's, poodle shirts, scarves...be creative! It's always a fun day in K!
Technology to Share...
Blog Post
Visit our blog for our Schema video-- it's a good one! :)
Seesaw
I see many of you have signed up for your child's Seesaw account. I have sent sheets home about how to get these great updates. I guarantee you will love seeing your child's work. We are often adding personalized pictures, audio, and even videos to share our thinking. Seesaw provides a great connection to the learning happening in kindergarten. Please considering signing up! If you have questions, just let me know.
iPad apps
This is a great math game focusing on greater than and less than.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 2: Awareness Wednesday - wear orange!
Friday, November 4: No School, teacher workday
Monday, November 7: conferences
Thursday, November 10: conferences
Friday, November 11: 50th Day of School (get your "50's clothes" ready!)
Friday, November 18: Scarecrow Day
Wednesday, November 23: Fruit Feast
Next week we will explore a mini-unit on Monsters. Happy Halloween!
Wishing you peace
and everything good,
Katie
Kindergarten Beach Buddies
Email: kzuehlke@isd876.org
Website: www.kindergartenbeachbuddies.blogspot.com
Phone: 320-274-8218
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuehlke.beachbuddies
Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies