Kindergarten News
Ms. Bayard 4-27-2023
Week 30
Greetings Wonderful Kindergarten Families,
From what I heard the students had a good rest of the week! This week our bible truth was about "The Ten Lepers!" They had faith that Jesus could heal them, and they were healed! Sometimes we can get so excited about things that we forget to say thank you, or that God is all powerful and can help us with our problems. The focus was God made everything and can help us with our problems. We talk about this a lot and how amazing God is.
This coming week we will be taking pictures and getting ready to finish the last part of the year. I cannot believe we are almost at the end of the year. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. This has been a challenging time, that I never could have imagined would happen. This was a completely unforeseen tragedy that you can never prepare for. I am doing better, and I am looking forward to being back on Monday. I miss the class and know there is still work to be done. The students are one of my main priorities and I do my best to treat my classes as if they were my own children because I would want my daughters’ teachers to do the same. I know it is important to have quality people in our children’s lives, especially when you have a job that at times can take many hours of your day, peace of mind is priceless. That is what I strive to provide.
Below you find information about the up coming events this week. I hope you are all able to enjoy quality time with your families. Have a wonderful week and God bless you all.
Warm Wishies,
Elisabeth Bayard
Important Reminders
- Have your child read their RED folder book nightly.
- Remember a water bottle and snack every day.
- Remember it is still rainy weather. Be sure your child has a jacket and an extra change of clothes in their locker (must be a NCA uniform).
Coming up:
May 4 - Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
May 5 - No School - Teacher In Service
May 9 - Moments with Mom (K-2nd Grade)
May 15-19 - Map testing
May 12- Free Dress
May 19- Red, White, & Blue Dress
May 24- Patriotic Chapel
May 26-29 Memorial Day Weekend-No school
June 9 - Wlak-A-Thon Day
June 14- Half-day for Kindergarten/Kindergarten Graduation
Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
Picture forms are coming home today and need to be returned to school by May 4th. There is also an option to complete your order online. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about graduation pictures.
A few notes to remember:
- girls need to wear their hair down, so the cap will fit
- The collar of the shirt will show, so a white shirt looks nice but is not required
Moments With Mom
Moms- We want to honor you!
Please join your student in their classroom for Moments with Mom! For K-2 we will offer two identical sessions for moms who have students in different classes.
If mom is not available, please consider sending Grandma or another special female adult to attend in your place.
May 9th for K-2
Session 1 @ 8:30-8:50am
Session 2 @ 8:50-9:10am
Thrilling Thursdays
Families, please sign up to volunteer for Thrilling Thursday below!
- When: Thursdays, April 20-June1 from 3:00-4:00 PM (after school)
- Where: NCA Lobby after school
- What: Offering Popsicles, Ice-Cream bars, & Snacks (like gummi bears & chips) for $1 or $2. Cash sales only!
- Why: Proceeds go to fund projects which directly benefits all NCA students. Past years funded our laminator, yearbook camera, garden boxes, hydroponic towers, & VR headsets.
- Who: We need volunteers! It's easy! It's fun! Plan to arrive no later than 2:30 PM in the front lobby to assist with set-up. Sales are from 3:00-4:00 PM, and clean-up/restocking take place immediately after sales finish. We usually get done around 4:15 PM. Please sign-up for this fun, NCA family fun opportunity: Thrilling Thursday Parent Volunteer Sign-Up
Questions: Please contact Corlyn Watson, PTF Coordinator at ptfcommittees@nca.school
Walk-A-Thon Volunteers Needed
2023 Walk-a-Thon- Call For Volunteers!
The 2023 Walk-a-thon season is April 28 thru June 9!
Parents & Grandparents - Volunteer to make this year’s event a success with as much time you can spare!
Opportunities include school-wide t-shirt distribution, small office projects and event set up on various dates. Click the link below to sign up.
The NCA parent group is so fun. Come meet your NCA Family!
2023 Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet Link
Questions? Please email Amy Worden, NCA Development Coordinator at aworden@nca.school. Thank you!
Kindergarten Graduation!
Spelling Test
In preparation for first grade, kindergarten has a weekly spelling list. Each list is a word family. We will practice in class, but we also ask that you practice at home, so your child is prepared for the test. The kids are expected to write the words. Lists will be attached in the weekly newsletter. The next spelling test will be on Thursday, May 4th.
List 10
Ben
den
hen
men
pen
ten
and
Bible Verse
"Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs." Psalm 100:2
*Please practice this verse at home with your child. This will be tested on Thursday, May 4th.
**Psalm 100:1-5 will be preformed at graduation, so keep practicing.
Learning Targets
Alphabet (Uppercase/lowercase letters)
One vowel rule
Two Vowel Rule
Sight Words introduced: yes, no, of, help, his, her, were, was, and review all
Story structure: beginning, middle, and end
Generating questions
Tracking reading with finger
Retelling the story
3 star sentence
5 Ways to Make a Great Picture
Setting
Describe and compare characters
Themes:
Plants, Mother's Day, Butterflies, Insects, Memorial Day
Math:
Numbers 1-100
Story Problems
Unknown Partners
Tens in Teen Numbers
Telling time to the hour
Time
Teen Numbers
Quarter 4 Sight Words
School Wide Expectations
Special Dress Days
Additional Resources
RightNow Media
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