Beach Buddies' Bulletin
March 27-March 31, 2017
Hello, K families!
We sure are enjoying this spring weather in K. Hopefully your child has brought their snow pants home for good!
Writers' Workshop
This week we continued to write nonfiction. We read nonfiction books to give us ideas. Our focus is to write a main idea followed by 2 details.
Readers' Workshop
In readers' workshop we have remembered that strong readers make predictions while reading. A favorite story was Who's in the Shed? Ask your kindergartner WHO was in the in the shed?! ** We enjoyed special book buddy time with Mrs. Sellheim's class on Friday.
Math Workshop
In math we explored telling time, counted by 2's, thought about the number that "comes before" or the "number that comes after", and played games with 100's charts.
Hawaii Day
Inventions Party
On Friday, April 21, we will have our Inventions Party! I know, I know..... I have been asking for recycling and JUNK much of the year, but THIS upcoming collection is the BIGGEST of them ALL. I need your help! In honor of Earth Day, we will each be making an invention from recycling. It is always one of my favorite days of the year. The kindergartners amaze me every year with their creativity. I know this year will be no different! Due to space, we won't begin collecting items at school until Wednesday, April 19th, however, you could certainly begin a pile at home for us. I will send more reminders in the weeks to come. We sure appreciate your help!
End of the Year Gathering - Tuesday, May 23 - 6:00
We are planning our final Beach Buddies family gathering for Tuesday, May 23. Please mark your calendar for your family to join us in our classroom at 6:00 to view our 2016-17 K movies, receive class awards, and more! You won't want to miss this special time together as a class family.
End of the Year Movies
I am working to create a few end of the year movies for families (that we will view on Tuesday, May 23). I will be giving each family a copy of the movies. How would you like yours given to you -on a DVD or a flash drive? Please click on the link below and share your answer. Thank you!
Technology Tidbits
Beach Buddies' Blog
A new video from Hawaii Day was just posted to the blog. What a fun day!
iPad Apps
Beginning math fact practice- very engaging for young kids!
More free Starfall apps--
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, April 5th - Unity Day...wear ORANGE!
Tuesday, April 11 - Care Center visit (can anyone join us? About 8:50-10:00)
Friday, April 21 - Inventions Party (more info to come)
Friday, April 28 - Arts and Academics (school-wide parent breakfast and school visit from 7:30-8:30 AM)
Have a great week!
Wishing you peace and everything good,
Katie
Kindergarten Beach Buddies
Email: kzuehlke@isd876.org
Website: kindergartenbeachbuddies.blogspot.com
Phone: 320-274-8218
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuehlke.beachbuddies?fref=ts
Twitter: @kzbeachbuddies