Kinder News
February 15, 2018
Star Parents,
We have had a wonderful Friendship week! A big shout out to all of our parent volunteers who helped at our Friendship party. The children had a great time making Love Monsters and opening their Valentine cards. Thank you so much for making our party special. The children always love seeing you at school.
Important Information
Picture Day:
- Picture Day is next Tuesday, February 20th. We will be taking our class picture on this day. If you are interested in ordering a class picture, you may order online at http://mylifeouch.com using the picture day code: DO427088G0 or you may return the completed order form to school by next Tuesday.
Scholastic Book Order:
- You will find a new book order in your child's red folder. If you are interested in purchasing any books for your child, please submit your order by Friday, February 23rd. You can order books online at http://scholastic.com/bookclubs with your child's class code.
Book Bags:
- We started Reading Groups again this week! Please make sure your child is practicing their book each night and returning their book every day! Thank you for all your support!
Read Across America:
- We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday during Read Across America week from February 26th-March 2nd. There will be a different dress up theme each day.
Technology
- Has your child been logging into webdesk.pisd.edu at home? Students can access academic games and activities through the Webdesk website. To login, simply go to "webdesk.pisd.edu". Students login using their Plano ISD email account "firstname.lastname.1@mypisd.net" and enter the password Red.1234.
- Once logged in, click on the "My Class" icon at the bottom of the page. Select "My Class" on the next page followed by "Apps" located on the left hand side of the webpage.
- Students can access great apps such as Dreambox or Teach Your Monster to Read from home. These are great resources that can help your child work on their math and reading skills at home!
Important Dates
February 19th - Student Holiday
February 20th - Spring Picture Day
February 23rd - Scholastic Book Order Due
February 26th - March 2nd - Read Across America Week
Every Thursday Evening- Please help your child count their sparkles. Please talk through the "Kindergarten Sparkle Store" list so that your child knows what item they would like to purchase Friday morning.
Every Friday- Wear your Skaggs spirit wear!
Curriculum Next Week
Language Arts:
Letter: B, L, E
Sight Word: little
Word Family: -eat
Math:
Counting to 100, Coins, and Problem Solving
Social Studies:
Presidents - George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Contact Information
Mrs. Oberschlake
Twitter: @MrsOberschlake
Mrs. Edwards
Twitter: @skaggsEDWARDS
Ms. Bruce
Twitter: @SkaggsKinder