Kindergarten News
Feb. 13-17
Upcoming Events
Monday, Feb. 13—Fluoride
Tuesday, Feb. 14—Library
Tuesday, Feb. 14—Classroom Valentine’s Day Party
Thursday, Feb. 16—Computers Friday, Feb. 17—Music/P.E.
Monday, Feb. 20—President’s Day
Weekly Theme:
Patriotism/
American Symbols
Early Literacy Ideas
· Read rhymes, poetry, nursery rhymes and stories that “play” with language
· Sing songs together and do finger plays
NEWS
Just a reminder--Our Valentines Party will be on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. The students can bring Valentines to their classmates any time before then. We have 17 students in the AM class and 20 students in the PM class. To avoid confusion, please do not have your child put individual classmates names on the Valentines, just have them sign their own name on the back of the Valentine or on the envelope. It simplifies the "passing out" process so much!
We will continue to learn about American symbols, patriotism, and the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. We will discuss some of the things they did to contribute to our great country.
The students are working hard and I am impressed with their diligence at following directions and participating in the learning activities and trying to do their best.
We are especially concentrating on our writing skills. Please encourage your child to write stories at home too by (1)saying the word they want to write slowly, (2)stretching out the word, (3)listening for each sound, (4)writing down the sounds they know, (5)trying their best. Do not worry if they do not spell each word correctly. We call this “kid writing” or “phonetic spelling” which helps them not to be intimidated by being able to spell everything absolutely perfect! Of course I always model correct spelling when we write together as a class. They will eventually spell the words correctly as they progress throughout the learning process.
Thank you for your continued help and support at home! Please continue to read books with your child and have him/her read to you. This makes such a difference in their success at school! I love your children. Each one has a special place in my heart! Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
586-2850
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