Holiday Music Program: I was so happy to see that each of our Kindergartners were able to attend and participate in our Holiday Music Program on Tuesday evening. The children did a fantastic job and should be so proud of themselves. Thank you to Mrs. Bretz, our Kindergarten Music Teacher, who helped the children learn and prepare their songs and moves for the program. It was a memorable night!
Gingerbread Man in connection to Reading Workshop: We read multiple versions of the Gingerbread Man, one by Karen Schmidt, and another by Jim Aylesworth, along with the Gingerbread Baby and Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett. We compared the characters and changes in ending, which made for great predictions and connections. Take a look in your child’s home folder for activities created, and enjoy listening to your child retell the story to you. 
Writing Workshop: Oh how we have LOVED reading the different versions of the Gingerbread Man over the past weeks! We have compared how the many versions we have read were the same and/or different, and noticed patterns in the song and text within each. It was a great connection to our unit on Pattern Books. I hope you enjoy viewing your child’s collection of Patterned books that arrived home this week. The children should be very proud of themselves!
Time with our Buddies: We also enjoyed time with our 5th grade buddies from Mrs. Ball’s class, sharing a special snow globe writing and craft activity. The Kindergartners we so excited to spend time with their buddies! Thank you 5th graders!
Popcorn Words for the Week Were: “what,” “it”
Important Information and Reminders:
- Holiday Gift Exchange: If you have not already done so, please send in your child’s non-gendered gift book wrapped and tagged, “To a Friend, From (your child’s name),” by Monday, December 19. The children will participate in a gift exchange with their classmates, and it would be nice if all students could participate. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you to everyone who has already sent theirs in.
- Holiday Class Party: Will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 2:00-3:00pm.
- Tuesday, Dec. 21 – Pajama Day – We will read the “Polar Express” and enjoy some fun activities connected to this holiday story.
- No School: December 22-January 2. Children will return on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Take care, be safe, and stay warm this weekend,
: ) Mrs. Estefan