Ms. Peterson's Kindergarten News
December 7th, 2018
Important Dates
Tuesday 12/11 Last Day to Donate for the 10 Days of Giving
Thursday 12/13 Library Checkout
Thursday 12/20 Gingerbread Houses with our 4th Grade Buddies *Please send in leftover candy and graham crackers
Friday 12/21 Sports Day Dress Up Day
*Please return the PARP Book Bags on Tuesdays and Fridays so two new books can be sent home to read!
Birthdays:
Maddy 12/6 (half birthday)
Jameson 12/29 (half birthday) *we'll celebrate on 12/21
Star of the Week: Olivia Faith
Literacy
This week we worked on the letter Qq and Rr. We sang our ABC chant, played Hickety Tickety to identify letters in our name, and practiced handwriting both uppercase and lowercase of each of the letters. Have your child practice writing Qq and Rr at home with markers, crayons, or a pencil!
Math
Holidays Around the World
*Please talk and share some of the traditions your family participates in. Work together and return "My Family Traditions" page on Tuesday so they can share with their class.
Holiday Season
Dear Parents/Guardians,
If your family is in need of holiday assistance this season, please contact Mrs. Blankenship at dblanken@sowashco.org
Thanks,
Dawn Blankenship, MSW, LICSW
School Social Worker
Crestview Elementary
651-425-3880 (new phone number)
Hours: 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Seesaw
We are in full run of using Seesaw in the classroom!! Please make sure to use the steps below to sign up and see the great things your child is doing in class!
Please Sign Up Now:
- Click on this link: https://app.seesaw.me/s/477-528-199
- Choose your child from the list
- Create your account
- Once I approve you, you can see content from your child
Winter Weather
Just a reminder to send warm clothes *with names written in them (jackets, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.) for your child because they go outside for Recess and sometimes Gym.
*Please see the attached document "Winter is Coming" below if you need support with getting warmer clothes for the winter.
Supplies In Need
Gingerbread Houses:
Graham Crackers
White Frosting (each child will have one tub)
Sprinkles
Candy (gum drops, skittles, candy canes, mints, etc.)
Thank you!
Important Notice:
We have had in escalated number of students absent with flu like symptoms. These symptoms are highly contagious. If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please keep them at home for 24 hours before returning to school:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
Star of the Week
10 Days of Giving
Donations will be accepted from Tuesday December 4th to Tuesday December 11th. Students went home with a plastic bag earlier this week listing items that are in high demand for families in need.
Please consider donating if you are able!
Items that are in high demand are:
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, deodorant, body wash, shampoo, dish soap, and feminine care items.
Building our Classroom Library
Please see the book titles below if you are interested in donating one to our classroom library.
Thanks!
What If...
Doll-E 1.0
Made by Maxine
Imagine
A Different Pond
A Path of Stars
Birthdays
At Crestview Elementary School we take time during morning announcements to highlight students who are celebrating their birthdays. This includes announcing their names and grade levels over the school wide intercom system. If for any reason you do not want your child’s name and birthday announced, please reach out to Janet Ellis, Office Coordinator, in our front office and she will make note of the request.
A reminder that due to life threatening allergies students should not be bringing birthday treats to school this year.
Parents as Partners
I want to change the focus from parent involvement to parent engagement. My goal is for us to work together, as partners, to do what is best for your child. I am opening up the opportunity for you to come, view, observe, or take part in mini-lessons at our school. If you are interested please email me and we can set up a time!
Thanks for all you do!
A Peek at Next Week
Theme: Gingerbread
Shared Reading: Gingerbread Stories
New Star Words: went
Math: Doubles, Comparing Numbers, Adding 1