New Beginnings Class Newsletter
September 7, 2018
What We Did This Week
This week was all about learning our school routine. We started specials this week, which is new for our class. Right now our special schedule is as follows:
Day 1: Art
Day 2: Gym
Day 3: Library/Gym (20 minutes each)
Day 4: Gym/ Library
Day 5: Music/Gym
Day 6: Gym/Music
Here are some of the skills we've been working with your child:
ELA: We've been working on recognizing our names when written. Your child has been practicing sequencing their names together, some have been working on writing their names, finding their names with friends, and finding the first letters in their names in other places. A good way to practice this skill at home would be to have your child wander around the house and see if they can find letters in their name on objects at home.
Math: We've been counting to 10, recognizing colors, and learning our calendar skills. We've been counting for everything, including waiting our turn. We've also been pointing out colors and having your child sit on a certain color on the rug. You can practice this skill at home by having your child find a certain color object at home, counting while doing household chores like brushing your teeth, or when playing together.
Writing: We've been been painting, coloring, and creating a class story about going to school.
Next Week we will be starting our Letter of the Day (where we are introduced to one letter a day), our number of the week (1), our color of the week(red), and our shape of the week (circle).
Specials For Next Week
Tuesday- Day 6- Gym/Music
Wednesday- Day 1- Art
Thursday- Day 2- Gym
Friday- Day 3- Library/Gym
Please make sure your child has sneakers on their feet or in their bags each day.
Upcoming Events
- September 11th- Wear Red, White, and Blue
- September 17th- Bus Drills
- September 26th- Pridewear Forms due (will be sent home next week)
- September 26th- After school Bear-a-thon (reading books with your child)
- September 27th- Field trip to Fobare's Orchard
- September 28th- Pridewear Day (Wear blue and gold)
- September 28th- 1/2 Day- Students dismissed at 11:30
- October 4th- McDonald's PTO Night- Go to McDonald's and help raise funds for our PTO group
- October 4th- School Pictures
- October 5th- School Pictures
- October 8th- No School- Columbus Day