NEWS from the S.S. Noah
Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarten Weekly News
May 8, 2016
Sneak Peek of the Week Ahead...
WEEKLY THEME: Mommies With Pockets
G'day mate and welcome to Australia! This island continent is located in the lower Southern Hemisphere, the half of the world south of the equator, and has been nicknamed "the land down under."
This week is a very special week as we look at MOTHERS -- all kinds of mothers from kangaroos to our very own dear moms.
READING THING
Katy No-Pocket
Is Your Mama A Llama?
Are You My Mother?
The Mother's Day Mice
Five Minutes of Peace
Little Critter: Happy Mother's Day!
A Chair For My Mother
Peter's Pocket
What's in My Pocket?
"Are you hungry?" Rabbit asks. "Look in my pocket."
Just lift the flap and there's a delicious carrot hidden behind his polka-dot pocket.
Koala Lou
Possum Magic
Ohmygosh, my pocket
NUMBER WORKS
Each day we will count and tally the total number of pockets worn by the children. This will give us practice in counting and organizing data. We will continue to work on math facts on the computer, with story mats and worksheets. Since this week as all about pockets, it will be okay for your child to wear clothing other than school uniforms. Please help your child find outfits that will tally as many pockets as possible. We will begin our pocket count and wear clothing with pockets beginning on Tuesday.
Social Studies & Science
Bible Basics
We will look at the early church and talk about what a church is and what the organized body of believers can do.
May Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:1
Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.
Down Under Games
Friendly Reminders
THIS WEEK:
Beginning on Tuesday, your child can select non-uniform clothing with pockets as we use tally marks and counting on as an important part of our math. It is always fun to see who wears the most pockets.
Important Dates
May 13
Mother's Day Tea 2-3 pm @ school
May 18
Plant Show
May 25
Field Day (Rain Date 5/26)
May 30
Memorial Day
June 3
Last Day of School (Dismissal @ 11:45)
A NOTE FROM MRS. J
Dear Families,
Last week as we "went" to China, the experiences were a great ways to learn about other cultures. I hope you looked through and enjoyed the China portfolio that your child brought home on Friday. Our lunch Friday seemed to be enjoyed by all. It was a fun and great week. We also enjoyed visiting some of the other countries as the students in those grade presented a program to us.
This week we will take a look at Australia, home to some of the most interesting animals on earth. This unit dovetails so well with some of those fabulous animals with pockets. The marsupials will provide us with a look at animals that are very different than the animals that roam our land. We will enjoy many of the books of Mem Fox who hails from Australia.
The children will be bringing home invitations for the Mother's Day Tea.They may "dress up" for the tea. Hopefully, the weather will warm a bit. I know that the girls like wearing sundresses. We will see what the weather brings on Friday. We will also use this theme to talk about and appreciate our wonderful moms ( or mums, in Australia. We will be presenting a special program in your honor so bring your favorite tea cup and join us. Please let me know if you are not able to attend the tea.
Blessings,
Kathie
Email: kathie.johnson@chca-oh.org
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