Math: This week we began our lessons on sorting, and were aware of multiple ways to sort various items from shapes, sizes and colors, to insects and bugs. We also revisited the concept of equals versus not-equals. The children were very excited to receive math homework again following the break! Thanks for encouraging your child.
Handwriting: This week, we learned and practiced the formation of the lowercase letters “a, d, g and u.”
Writing Workshop: We had so much to share about our holiday break! Returning to our Small Moment style of narrative writing was the perfect avenue for us to share. The children are doing a fantastic job of trying to zoom in on a small moment. I am pleased with their attempts to stretch their sounds when writing their words, as well as using finger spacing between each word. I encourage the children to write for fun at home – you will be amazed by your young writer! 
Mystery Reader: This week, we had a special guest from our Georgetown family visit as a Mystery Reader! Mrs. Speidel, our Speech and Language Pathologist, stopped by and surprised our class with the story of “The Missing Mitten Mystery,” by Steven Kellogg. The children enjoyed listening to her read the book as well as thinking about clues as to where the mitten might be. The ending made for an adorable surprise. Be sure to ask your child where they found it and what it represented. Thank you, Mrs. Speidel, for reading to us! We look forward to you returning to our class for some fun language and sound activities!
Popcorn Word for the Week: “was”
Important Information and Reminders:
- Winter Clothing: Winter is here, and warm clothing is A MUST! It helps to keep the children warm and dry, so please be sure to send them with all their gear each day. Thank You!
- Backpack Snack: Please send a healthy daily snack, as the children are working hard all day.
- Library: We visit each Tuesday. Please help your child remember to return their book each week.
- Take Home Book Volunteers: Thank you to all those who have shown an interest! I am in the process of creating a schedule and will notify all volunteers as soon as it is complete. (**If you are interested and available, we are in need of additional volunteers for Mondays and Wednesdays. Thanks for considering!)
- Book Orders: Due by Wednesday, January 11.
- Raz-Kids: A perfect place to access good fit books for your child. Please consider allowing your Kindergartner to visit this site and assist as needed until they learn the reading format and how to take the quizzes. Please contact me if you may have misplaced your child’s login information.
- Next Early Release Day: Friday, January 13, at 12:15pm. Sack lunches are available for purchase. Please let your child know if you would like them to order one that morning.
- Early Release Day: Friday, February 3.
- Mid-Winter Break: No school for students Mon., Feb. 6.
Take care, stay warm, and I wish you all a very Happy 2017 New Year!
: ) Mrs. Estefan