Mrs. Abrams' Good things....
Teresa.Abrams@wylieisd.net 972-429-3440 ext. 6102
Mrs. Abrams’ Kindergarten News
A note from Mrs. Abrams
Caring and Giving
In the spirit of caring and giving WISD is collecting canned/boxed food for the
Wylie Christian Care Center.
Kindergarten has been asked to bring pasta/macaroni and cheese.
We will be collecting October 24th – November 4th.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Leader in Me
1. Why are you a good candidate for this position?
2. Describe a good leader
If a student is hired for a position, they will be expected to be at school on time, make good behavior choices, and complete their school work on time.
We have 2 positions that kindergarten students can apply for:
1. Recycling Team
2. Playground Sweeper
Students will need to complete the application, have your parent and teacher sign the form and return it to school by Friday October 28th.
Red Ribbon Week
October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week
- Monday: Drugs Make You Crazy in the Head – Crazy Hair or Crazy Hat Day
- Tuesday: Its My Dream to Be Drug Free - Pajama Day
- Wednesday: Don’t Let Drugs Sneak Up On You – Dress Like A Spy Day
- Thursday: Superheroes Don’t Do Drugs – Dress Like a Superhero Day
- Friday: Say Boo to Drugs – Wear Costumes or Black & Orange – Fall Party Day
dates to remember
Oct. 24 to 28
Red Ribbon Week
Oct 26th
Spirit Night at Orange Leaf
Gettin' Gritty Kids Proud Principal Pizza Party, 1 to 2 PM
Oct. 28
Fall Parties, 1:45 PM
You will need to bring their picture ID to attend their child's party
Boo Bash, 6:30 PM
Nov. 11
DinoBeat, K-2 Recognitions
Wylie Way: Veteran's Day
Nov 18
Jump Rope for Heart donation due
Nov. 21 to 25
Thanksgiving Break
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held week of Oct 17 to Oct 27.
I will go over your child's beginning of year assessments and goals for the up coming year. Each conference will be approximately 15 minutes. If you feel you will need more than 15 minutes, please make arrangements with me. I am looking forward to having the opportunity to visit with you. A strong partnership between parents and the school is one of the most important factors in the educational success of your child. Check the link below if you need a reminder of you time slot.
Kindergarten Fall Party
will be Friday Oct 28 @ 1:45
Please click on the link below to sign up for items for our Fall Party
If you have any questions email Amy at this address:
Be sure you complete the on line Background check form to attend the fall party
go to the wylieisd web site
Click on:
Elementary
Dodd Elementary
Parent Information
Volunteer Background Check Form
What are we learning in class...
Math:
Recognize numbers 0-10, Compare two sets of 0–10 items
Compose and decompose numbers 1-5 (add/subtract)
Science
Exploring Matter and Energy
Social Studies
Family as a Community
Language
Recognizing letters, words and sentences
Creating rhyming words
Letter: review Aa, Mm, Pp, Ss, Tt, Ii
Word Wall Word: review a, am, and, can, go, I, like, see, the, we
things you can practice at Home
- 1. Use positional words like above, below, under, over, beside, behind, and in between
- 2. Show you a letter, a word, a sentence in a book you are reading with them.
- 3. Read sight words: a, am, can, I, see, the, we, like, a, go
- 4. Identify the letters in their names and other letters in the alphabet.
- 5. Produce the sound for the letters that they can identify.
- 6. Use letters to represent the sounds they hear in a word spoken.
- 7. Show you ways to make 0-10 (ie. 2 and 6, 3 and 5, 4 and 4)
Dodd PTA
If you haven’t already done so, please consider joining the Dodd PTA. They really do some wonderful things for our Dodd students! I would love to have 100% membership for our classroom.
Forms are available on Dino beat days at the PTA table or you can link on the link below
We are having a contest to see what classroom has the most parents.
CampTime
1:35-2:35
Mon. Music
Tue. PE
Wed. Computer
Thurs. PE
Fri. Art
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