Ms. Peterson's Kindergarten News
October 17th, 2018
Important Dates
Thursday 10/18 No School (MEA)
Friday 10/19 No School (MEA)
Monday 10/22 Viktor the Viking Anti-Bullying Presentation 9:45-10:30am (wear purple)
Tuesday 10/23 Picture Retake
Tuesday 10/23 Latino Family Night 5:30pm
Wednesday 10/24 Unity Day: Wear Orange
Friday 10/26 Halloween Dance 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday 10/31 Fall Festival 12:30-1:30pm *Volunteers Needed
Birthdays:
Cade 10/16
Lola 10/19
Star of the Week: Mi'Yonna
Writer's Workshop
Next week we will begin adding labels and writing to match our stories. It is extremely important for your child to know their letter names and sounds. We have been practicing every day here at school. Please continue practicing at home. Today I sent home the yellow/orange ABC letter cards or ABC Chart paper to practice reciting the letter names and sounds.
Some Ideas on how to use the cards:
- Tic-Tac-Toe: having them say the letter name and sound before they can mark that spot with an "X" or "O"
- Flash Cards
- Writing Practice: Flip a card, say the letter name and sound then practice writing with a marker/crayon/colored pencil
- Sequence: Shuffle them and then have them put them in the correct order
- Roll, Keep, Say: Make a board with six squares. Each square gets one number (#1-6). Place one letter card in each of the six boxes. Have your child roll a dice and the number they roll represents the box they have to find. Then they must say the letter name and sound before they can keep the card. Give them the card if they are correct. If they are incorrect have them practice saying the correct name and sound. Replace with new card once name and sound are mastered.
Thank you for all your support!
Literacy
This week we worked on the letter Hh. 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 Hh at home with markers, crayons, or a pencil!
Math
This week we learned a new game called Count and Compare. When it is your turn you pull a card and count how many dots are on the tens frame. The other person then pulls a card and counts how many dots are on their tens frame. One spins the spinner (the spinner has the words "greater than" and "less than" on it) and where the spinner lands determines who keeps both of the cards. You continue playing until all the cards are gone.
Home Connection: You can play at home with an actual deck of cards and have them count the symbols (the number of hearts, spades, clubs, or diamonds). Then compare which is greater or less. Pick one (greater or less) for the whole game (since you won't have the spinner) and then switch for the next game (greater or less).
Fire Safety
*Call 911 in an emergency
*Know your address and phone number
*STOP, DROP, and ROLL if your clothes are on fire
*Have an escape route and a meeting place
Lunch Pins and Snack Time
The faster students can get through the lunch line by knowing their lunch pins, the longer they have to eat lunch! PLEASE help your child learn his/her lunch number!
Snack Time:
Our class has community snack each day. Please contribute one store bought (peanut free) snack each month for your child to share with the class (24). Please do not send in individual snacks for your child to eat. The apples and cheese were a hit this month!
*Thanks again sending snacks each month.
Bathroom Breaks
We've had quite a few close calls for the bathroom. As we only have one bathroom in the room, I try and encourage the students to use the bathroom when we take our hallway bathroom breaks (coming back from Specialists and coming in from Recess).
Please remind your child to use the bathroom when they need to go (just ask or use the bathroom sign) and try even when they don't feel like they have to go.
Cooler Weather
Just a reminder to send warm clothes (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" at the bottom of the page if you need support with getting warmer clothes for the winter.
Supplies In Need (Optional)
Thank you!
Scholastic Book Order
Online Code: PK7J8
Due back: Friday October 26th
Star of the Week
Please Assume Good Intent
Seesaw
Dear Families,
I still need about a handful of families to connect. Please if you get a chance over this long weekend follow the steps below:
This year we are using Seesaw to share and communicate with families! Your child will post to Seesaw to share their learning. I'll also use Seesaw to send you messages and reminders. Seesaw is private; you'll only see posts created by your child.
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
After you sign up, download the free Seesaw Family app and sign in. You can also access Seesaw from a computer at https://app.seesaw.me.
Thank you for supporting your child's learning!
P.s. If you used Seesaw last year or have more than one child using Seesaw, follow the link above, then click the 'Sign in' tab at the top of the screen. You do not need to create a new account.
Volunteers Needed
We are also looking for volunteers with our Fall Festival on Wednesday October 31st from12:30-1:30pm.
Please email me if you are interested in helping (first come first serve).
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.
A Peek at Next Week
Theme: Nursery Rhymes
New Star Words: like
Shared Reading: What Comes Next?
Math: Rekenreks