Mrs. Abrams' Good things....
Teresa.Abrams@wylieisd.net 972-429-3440 ext. 6102
Mrs. Abrams’ Kindergarten News Class for Jan 23 - 27
From Mrs. Abrams Desk - and this was the best part...
I wanted them to search in their writing folder and find the one story, the one book, the one page that they been creating. They searched to find the one that they used their best writing skills.
They walk up to me with such pride in their voice as they read them to me and explained all the informational text features they were using for their books.
Writers Workshop
We are continuing our Writing unit on Informational or “All About” books and writing about things they knew a lot about.
What are some components found in a nonfiction/informational text? (Table of contents, glossary, index, diagrams, labels, bold words, captions.
Have your child tell you some facts about what they are an expert in
Practice At Home:
Write 2 complete sentences using the Word Wall Words below
Follow the 4 steps to create a good sentence, begin with a capital, end with a period, space between words, and use your best handwriting Listen for the beginning and ending sound in a word
dates to remember
Friday, January 27
Boosterthon Day
10:00 - 10:45 Dino Dash
11:00 - Snack
12:00 -12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 12:50 Recess
1:35 - 2:35 CAMP
Wednesday, February 1st
100th Day of School
*Information regarding this special day will be attached to the newsletter next week!
Friday Febrary 3
Tooth Fairy Preststation for kindergarten
Wednesday, February 8
Wylie Way: Grit and Preparation
Thursday, February 9
Breakfast with Dads at 6:45 in Cafeteria
Friday, February 10
Dinobeat: 3-4 Recognitions
Valentine’s Day Class Parties at 1:45
Today is Team Day 2 - Find A Need:
Parents, Boosterthon Weekend Challange
Thank you again for supporting our school through the Dino Dash Fun Run!
This weekend is the Weekend Challenge where students have an opportunity to receive an additional prize when their families get pledges. Students of families that get NEW pledges of $2 per lap or a NEW $60 in flat donations over the weekend will earn their regular rewards and the BONUS prize - the Flip Out Frames!
Visit funrun.com to see the bonus prize your child can earn simply by getting a total of $2 per lap in new pledges (or $60 in flat donations) this weekend only.
Thank you again for helping our class.
PS - If you haven’t registered your child on funrun.com, use our school registration code: 135563
Friday, January 27 Boosterthon Dino Dash
Schedule change for the day:
10:00 - 10:45 Kindergarten Fun Run
11:00 Snack
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 12:50 Recess
1:35 - 2:35 CAMP time
Class Code - H6QX4
Order Due Date - 01/31/17
Dear Families,
This month’s Scholastic Reading Club flyers are now available! Please take a few moments to explore the selection together and let your child help choose books he or she is excited to read.
You can order online at scholastic.com/readingclub, where you’ll find a wide selection of quality children’s books that are just right for your child’s reading level and interests. Or return your paper order form to me with a check made out to “Scholastic Reading Club.”
Remember, you help our class earn FREE Books and supplies with every order. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading both at home and in the classroom!
TERESA ABRAMS
PS: Please let me know if your order includes a gift for your child, and I will contact you when it arrives!
First Time Ordering Online?
- Go to scholastic.com/readingclub
- Enter our one-time Class Activation Code.
- Shop and submit your child's book order.
- Your books will be delivered directly to the classroom.
Wish List
Velcro self sticky dots
22 green folders with brads ( we need to replace our Writing Folders )
Fun roll of Duck Tape to mend our Dodd Folders
What are we learning in class...
Language
Word Wall Word: this, do
Letter: Ee
Listening skills, following directions, rhyming words, syllables, word wall words, spacing between your words, using capitalization and punctuation in a sentence, reading informational text and writing Expository/informational writing
Math:
Counting to 100
Developing numbers 11-20
Science:
Exploring Space
Social Studies
How communities work: jobs and work
Ask your child if he/she can:
We enjoyed reading so many stories about Winter Animals this week
Retell the stories
Tacky the Penquin and Tackylocks and the Three Bears by written by Helen Lester
Identify the characters in each story?
Tell how the characters are alike/different?
Tell you which character they can best relate to and why?
What can you do at home
Have your child take 4 to 6 pages of paper, staple them together and create a book. You will be amazed at what they can do!
Name words that begin with the letter Aa, Ii, Mm, Nn, Pp, Ss, Tt, Cc, Oo Ff Hh Dd Rr
and Recognize, write, and make the sound for the letters
Identify and count numbers 0-20 forward and backward
Learn Know those teen numbers 11 to 19
Tell you what a sentences needs: capitalization at the beginning, spaces between words, punctuation (period) at the end and your best handwriting.
Wylie ISD 2017-18 Calendar Release
If you have not seen the updated calendar for next year, it is posted on the district website. There is a survey that you can give feedback regarding changes you would like to see.
For the most part, it is similar to this year's. Some changes that have occurred include:
- School will start August 21, the third Monday of August, opposed to the fourth Monday. The district applied for a waiver to do this.
- Christmas Break starts on a Thursday and ends on a Tuesday, making the break for staff 13 days, opposed to the typical 16 days.
- They added a teacher work day following Christmas Break.
- Spring Break is now aligned with Dallas County and Collin County community colleges. So it is now the 2nd week of March.
Keep those box Tops coming. we are in a competition to see which class can bring in the most
Our Story
MISSION
The Dodd community will provide an atmosphere which will ensure that all students become lifelong learners while achieving their individual potential
VISION
- Dodd Elementary will be a family, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported by others.
- Dodd Elementary will actively promote and utilize collaboration between all stakeholders to work toward our common goals.
- Dodd Elementary will nurture and promote caring, positive relationships.
- Dodd Elementary will uphold high expectations for all students