September 5, 2008
We are off to a good start! I am pleased with the children's interaction and willingness to participate in a variety of activities. We are busily establishing routines during these first few weeks. Routine goes a long way in making our days go smoothly. Throughout the school year, I will send a weekly note on Fridays to update you and to let you know the coming learning topics. Please check your child's backpack for this kindergarten note.
Bible Our first unit is such a simple but important topic: Jesus loves me. We will read the Bible story of Jesus and the children. Each unit includes Bible memory work. Please practice these memory verses with your child. We will also study these verses at school. Thank you for your help with this.
Bible Memory
Jesus said, Let the little children come to me.
Matthew 19:14
Phonics
We begin with the short vowel sounds. Although short vowels are often difficult for kindergarten children to hear, we have a year of review as the children use the vowels in our writing and reading.
Math Counting forward (to 20) and back (from 10).
Patterns We will begin to observe patterns in our room and to create and name patterns. ( A pattern is named using the lower case letters, beginning with a. For example, a pattern could be ab, abb, aab, abc and etc.)
Science We made our predicitions and now are observing the changes in our carnations placed into containers of the 6 rainbow colors. This is the first year I have used carnations for this experiment and I have been surprised to observe the results. Your child will bring home a report at the conclusion of our experiment.
Literature Clifford the Big Red Dog We will enjoy Norman Bridwell's Clifford through books, song and art. You are welcome to share any Clifford books for the week.
Open House
Kindergarten Parent Meeting
Thank you for allowing me to partner with you in the education of your child.
Allergy One child is allergic to peanuts. Please do not send snack food containing peanuts or peanut oil.
Thursday, September 25, in the kindergarten classroom. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Babysitting will be provided by the 8th grade class; please call the office (728-5667) if you would like to take advantage of this service. (6:30-7:30)Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM in the gym. Following the welcome and informational meeting, I hope to greet each of you in the kindergarten classroom. Aa appledue Friday, September 12
