Mrs. Crooks's Kindergarten News
2016-2017 Volume 6
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
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 draw the matching number of spots on the Dalmatian
- 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.
Content
Science
This week in Science we will...
identify and mix primary colors to make new colors.
use the senses to explore.
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 - Library (return library books)
Friday - Dance (wear sneakers)
Fall Conference Sign Up
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. 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.
September 30th (includes August birthdays)
October 14th
November 18th
December 16th
January 27th
February 24th
March 24th
April 28th
May 26th
June 9th (includes July birthdays)
Important Dates
- 10/28 - Half Day (12:50 dismissal)
- 10/31 - Halloween Celebration (9:30 Parade and 9:45-11:10 class party)...more info to follow
- 11/8 - School Closed (Election Day)
- 11/11 - School Closed (Conference Day)
- 11/14 - 11/18 - American Education Week
- 11/14 - Kindergarten Visitation Day (American Education Week)
- 11/18 - Generation's Day
Mystery Reader
Westy Spotting Outside of School
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.