Mrs. Crooks's Kindergarten News
2017-2018 Volume 7
English Language Arts (ELA)
The kindergarten ELA program is dividing into different components. Below is a description of each component and what your child will be learning the upcoming week.
Daily Message
This week in Daily Message we will...
- edit the daily message by finding and fixing the errors.
- find the noun and/or verb in the message.
- find sight words we have learned in the message.
Word Work
This week in Word Work we will...
- segment and blend cvc words.
- identify the beginning and end sound of /p/.
- review the sound of short a.
- identify rhyming words.
- blend, read, and write words with review letters: /s/s, /m/m, /a/a, /p/p.
- read, write, and spell the sight word "a."
Shared Reading
This week in Shared Reading we will...
- use picture clues to make predictions and better understand a story.
- make personal connections to the story.
- ask and answer questions
- identify key details.
Grammar/Writing
This week in Grammar/Writing we will...
- learn about verbs (action words).
- share ideas by drawing, writing, and/or dictating.
- cut and glue or write a word to complete a sentence.
- draw pictures that match sentences.
Centers
This week in Centers we will...
- sort pictures by their initial sounds.
- follow directions in order to create a fire hose and tool belt.
- roll a die and color the matching number pumpkin.
- add the sight word and color words in order to create a book
- work with the teacher on specific skills .
Math
Unit 2: Counting and Comparing
This week in math we will...
use a Ten-Frame to develop visual images of quantities up to 10.
represent quantities.
Connecting number words, numerals, and quantities.
comparie amounts.
measure using connecting cubes.
Content
Science
This week in Science we will...
identify and mix primary colors to make new colors.
begin Checkerspot Challenge Unit.
Social Studies
This week in Social Studies we will...
identify the equipment and jobs of firefighter.
identify safety tips to stay safe at home and in the community.
Specials
Monday - Art (wear an art smock)
Tuesday - Music
Wednesday - P.E. (wear sneakers)
Thursday - Dance (wear sneakers)
Friday - Library (return library books)
Volunteer Training
Birthday Celebration
We will celebrate monthly birthdays on the last Friday (if possible) of each month. Parents are welcome to celebrate their child's birthday with us. No siblings are allowed. Please make sure that you have completed and returned the volunteer application and training/certificate. There is no food allowed at these celebrations. However, your child may choose to share a book for our class library, a game for indoor or outdoor recess, a small item like a pencil, or a craft to do during the celebration.
November 30th
December 15th
January 26th
February 23rd
March 28th
April 27th
May 24th
June/July TBD
Important Dates
October 31 – K Halloween Parade and Celebration
November 1 - PTA (7PM in the Library)
November 3 - School Closes 3 hours early
November 10 - Westy Taste-Off
November 17 – School Closed (parent/teacher conferences)
November 23-24 - Schools Closed (Thanksgiving)
December 6 - PTA (7PM in the Library)
Visit From Westy
Farmer Stan
Surprise Visitor
October Birthday Celebration
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Here is my contact information:
Lynn Crooks: lcrooks@bcps.org
West Towson Phone: 410-887-3869
Assignment Book/ Take Home Folder: write a note in either
**I will try to get back to you as soon as possible, but sometimes I am unable to, so please allow me 24 hours to respond.